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When they first saw the materials, they were thrilled to have their own supplies, boosting their motivation and pride. Next, we'll use the items to plan research projects, develop essay drafts, and refine study techniques. Your generosity is empowering my students to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1723468018396,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-journaling/8562098/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Journaling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esparza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3747996_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738397031287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3747996"},{"teacherId":3747996,"projectId":8558328,"letterContent":"Thanks to generous donors, my students now have personal health items like chapstick, deodorant, and hair supplies, which have made a big impact. We used these materials in a \"Self-Care Toolkit\" project, where students learned about hygiene, self-esteem, and health. Their reactions were heartwarming, with many expressing relief and gratitude. These items boosted confidence and focus in class. Next, students will create \"Health and Wellness Action Plans\" to build life skills like budgeting and community resource research. Thank you for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1723468020215,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-self-care-kits/8558328/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Self Care Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esparza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3747996_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738397031287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3747996"},{"teacherId":3747996,"projectId":8562635,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation, which allowed us to provide healthy snacks for our classroom. 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