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As we approach the end of the first semester, it has made all of us reflect on our experiences and it has been an incredible journey. \r\n\r\nWe have printed multiple interactive activities, maps, and graphic organizers that have contributed greatly to their success. Colorful graphics help students with learning disabilities and English learners access the curriculum in creative ways that reflect their own talents. 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Your kindness not only helps with their physical health but also contributes to their overall self-esteem and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for making a positive impact in our Community.","fullyFundedDate":1746786986871,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean-thats-my-hygiene/9173730/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean That's My Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":6852871,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding the graph paper and poster boards for our classroom. Your contribution has truly made a difference in enabling our students to showcase their creativity and hard work. The quality materials have empowered them to bring their projects to life in vibrant and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more dynamic and inspiring space for learning and expression. The students are excited to present their work, and it's all thanks to your support. We truly appreciate your investment in their education and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1664810210152,"projectUrl":"project/taking-notes-and-creating-stem-projects/6852871/","projectTitle":"Taking Notes and Creating Stem Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":8146529,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a MacBook to our classroom. 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Seeing students so engaged allowed for them to work in groups and for all of them to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1757541115294,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-aqueduct/9512017/","projectTitle":"Building an Aqueduct","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valenzuela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099249"},{"teacherId":6634143,"projectId":9790474,"letterContent":"Your kind donation was a great surprise for the students and myself. We honestly didn't think it would be funded because of how our current economy is, but you brought a great big smile to our faces. Upon seeing the email that we had our project funded, I showed the students the email and they clapped and cheered. \r\n\r\nYour donation will allow us to do unique projects that we have never done before. I am looking forward to teaching the students how to create stain glass watercolor paintings and using the black glue to create the outline of the metal real stained glass normally has.\r\n\r\nI truly, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you. You are giving my students an amazing opportunity to create amazing art work.","fullyFundedDate":1761158183501,"projectUrl":"project/every-artist-was-first-an-amateur-un/9790474/","projectTitle":"\"Every Artist was First an Amateur.\" -Unknown","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6634143_orig.jpg?crop=2276,2277,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565564700189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6634143"},{"teacherId":6634143,"projectId":9727954,"letterContent":"Your gracious donation was a wonderful surprise for the students and myself. The kids clapped and cheered when I told them that we had gotten our Project fully funded. This donation has allowed me, their teacher, to expand my lessons and provide my students with several extensive lessons that are filled with rigor and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe supplies donated have been used for a Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead project. The students are using the supplies to create Catrina figures; in particular, their heads and faces. 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