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Hopefully they can visit the beach as well since we live pretty close. I am so thankful for your support of my classroom and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1745496338195,"projectUrl":"project/summer-enrichment-supplies-for-pre-k/9177359/","projectTitle":"Summer Enrichment Supplies for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4834444_orig.png?crop=520,520,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748456179173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjohnstonerd"},{"teacherId":3801787,"projectId":8982703,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward flexible seating in my classroom. Because of your support, we were able to add new seating options such as an ErgoErgo stool, bean bags, and Twist Seats—each of which is already making a noticeable difference in the learning environment. 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