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Thanks to your donation, we've been able to reduce financial barriers, keep our instruments sounding great, and maintain the momentum of our music education throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only helped us sound better — it's helped us feel more confident, prepared, and proud of what we do. 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With better equipment, they are more confident, comfortable, and focused in class. Whether it's safely storing an instrument, improving posture, or producing a clearer sound, your support has helped elevate their musical experience.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all our 6th to 8th grade orchestra students—thank you for investing in their growth and success. 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Thanks to your support, I have been able to add a variety of books to my library that reflect the diversity and interests of my seventh-grade students. With your help, my students now have access to books that not only represent different identities and cultures, but also provide opportunities for self-reflection and growth. Books that serve as windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors are essential in fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us, and your donation makes this possible.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your contribution has been immediate. My students are excited about the new books, especially the graphic novels and novels in verse that cater to different learning styles and interests. I have already seen increased enthusiasm for reading in the classroom. Many students are discovering new genres and authors they hadn't considered before. Some of the favorites are One of us is Lying, Wings of Fire, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. You might notice some of the books I ordered are missing from the photograph I attached because they are currently checked out by students! Your generosity is helping me create a classroom environment where reading is not just a skill, but a passion. Thank you for making this project possible and for believing in the power of books to shape young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1729743378030,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/8690490/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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