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This year, I've been able to bring in so many wonderful resources—reading intervention tools, art supplies to enrich our learning, and hands-on math activities that make every lesson come alive.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. Because of you, my Fabulous Firsties have access to high-quality, engaging materials that meet their unique needs and spark their creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where every student feels supported, inspired, and excited to learn. 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The Marshie tradition continues to grow, spreading comfort, motivation, and joy throughout our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again to everyone who helped make this possible. Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact on our students' happiness and love for learning. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1753655310438,"projectUrl":"project/a-marshie-for-every-fabulous-firstie/9445991/","projectTitle":"A Marshie for Every Fabulous Firstie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271038_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630456126333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urena"},{"teacherId":5271038,"projectId":9447894,"letterContent":"Our Fabulous Firsties were thrilled to see their new snack cart in action! Their faces lit up with excitement as they explored all the snack options available. 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