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Our classroom feels more welcoming, supportive, and comfortable because of you.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a direct and positive impact on my students' well-being and engagement, and I am deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a space where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768404447750,"projectUrl":"project/equity-starts-with-access/9997580/","projectTitle":"Equity Starts With Access","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476397_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x1380,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739902722850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476397"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":9897699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to my classroom. 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I truly appreciate your investment in my classroom and in the success of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make learning more engaging and meaningful for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767290351050,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-books/9897699/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476397_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x1380,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739902722850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476397"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":9856825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials that are not only useful, but genuinely exciting for them to use.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed us to create fun, engaging lessons that spark curiosity and encourage participation. I've already seen a noticeable increase in student enthusiasm and overall engagement, and it has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour support helps turn lessons into experiences and gives students opportunities to learn in ways that are hands-on, interactive, and memorable. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1761528693678,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-learning-kindness-and-grow/9856825/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Learning, Kindness, and Growth in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476397_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x1380,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739902722850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476397"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":9840965,"letterContent":"The donation of learning games has had a positive and engaging impact on my students. 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You've given them not just snacks, but a sense of security and care that makes all the difference in their day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping meet such a vital need. You are truly making a difference in the lives of kids who need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1758808501652,"projectUrl":"project/because-hungry-kids-cant-focus/9522198/","projectTitle":"Because Hungry Kids Can’t Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476397_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x1380,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739902722850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476397"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":9372509,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a standing whiteboard, composition notebooks, and storage bins for our classroom. Your support has made a real and lasting impact on our learning environment—and I'm so excited to share the difference you've made.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. The standing whiteboard immediately became a focal point in the room. We've started using it daily for our vertical math groups, where students collaborate in small teams to solve multi-step problems. Working upright and side-by-side has encouraged more active discussion, teamwork, and confidence in sharing ideas. \r\n\r\nThe composition notebooks have become an essential part of our morning routine. Each day, students write in their morning journals to reflect, set intentions, or respond to creative prompts. These quiet moments of writing have helped students build strong habits in self-expression and mindfulness. 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These materials helped us fully stock our classroom snack station—something that has made a world of difference for my students this year.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to snacks during the school day—something that has been more important than ever this year. With our lunch period scheduled later in the day than last year, many students come to class feeling hungry and distracted by mid-morning. Thanks to your contribution, they now have something to fill their bellies, helping them stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you've helped provide are more than just food—they are fuel. Fuel for thinking, problem-solving, and engaging fully in our learning. I've seen firsthand how having a quick, healthy bite can transform a sluggish student into one who's energized and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not just appreciated by me, but by every child who feels a little more cared for and capable because of a simple snack at just the right time. 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