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This thoughtful process ensures that your gift is used where it will have the most immediate impact on student safety.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classrooms will be better prepared to protect students and provide the safe, supportive atmosphere they need to focus on learning. 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Thank you for making a difference in our school and in the lives of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1769105533215,"projectUrl":"project/learning-security-economics-together/10031745/","projectTitle":"Learning Security & Economics Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519480"},{"teacherId":5953455,"projectId":9947207,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our school is taking an important step toward creating a safer learning environment for every child. The new classroom safety locks will be installed first in the areas our School Resource Officer identifies as most vulnerable, helping us respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. We hope to expand this project in the future so every classroom in our building can be fully secured.\r\n\r\nA safe classroom is the foundation for meaningful learning. 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Your gift is making a lasting impact on our school and the children we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1769105033794,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first/9947207/","projectTitle":"Safety First!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5953455_orig.jpg?crop=1842,1842,x0,y294&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698783476953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5953455"},{"teacherId":5950534,"projectId":10057978,"letterContent":"Our students are already putting their new equipment to great use as they build and test their very own mini golf courses. With putters in hand, they are transforming simple materials into imaginative holes that reflect creativity, collaboration, and careful planning. This project goes far beyond physical activity—it introduces students to science and engineering through construction, math through measurement, and art through design. 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