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Once again I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1715170355359,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-students/8205689/","projectTitle":"Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774978008539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leal7"},{"teacherId":8804676,"projectId":7925433,"letterContent":"I appreciate your support in believing me towards this project. The students had fun learning and making this project. I am fortunate to have unwavering supports. Your generosity and belief made a meaningful difference. I am truly grateful to have you by my side. \r\n\r\nThanks to you the challenges I face feel lighter. My goals seem more attainable and within reach. Your support encourages me to continue my endeavors to wherever they may lead me. I am full of motivation to move forward.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment are deeply appreciated with all my heart. I am fortunate to have a caring and generous supporter by my side. Once again I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1707321809146,"projectUrl":"project/baking-fun-in-the-kitchen/7925433/","projectTitle":"Baking Fun in the Kitchen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774978008539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leal7"},{"teacherId":8804676,"projectId":9547170,"letterContent":"I appreciate your support in believing me towards this project. The students had fun learning and making this diy project. I am fortunate to have unwavering supports. Your generosity and belief made a meaningful difference. I am truly grateful to have you by my side. \r\n\r\nThanks to you the challenges I face feel lighter. My goals seem more attainable and within reach. Your support encourages me to continue my endeavors to wherever they may lead me. I am full of motivation to move forward.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment are deeply appreciated with all my heart. I am fortunate to have a caring and generous supporter by my side. Once again I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758236578365,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-candle-and-soap-making/9547170/","projectTitle":"Crafty Candle and Soap Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774978008539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leal7"},{"teacherId":8804676,"projectId":6919131,"letterContent":"I am very sorry that this is overdue. Thanks to your generosity my classroom has been more organized. Your encouragement, generosity, and belief have made a meaningful impact and difference in our school and classroom. The students love that they feel they know where to go and where to find everything they need.\r\n\r\nEach effort and contribution has been like a meaningful grain of sand in my effort to make our children's lives a bit easier here. It has also helped me know that I am not alone in my journey. Your continued contribution inspires me to continue in my purpose.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing by me and for being an essential part of this. I deeply appreciate your trust and kindness that you have shown me. I look forward towards your continued support in future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1669849430611,"projectUrl":"project/share-it-and-organize-it/6919131/","projectTitle":"Share It and Organize It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804676_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774978008539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leal7"},{"teacherId":4007934,"projectId":10136295,"letterContent":"My students are a vibrant group of 30 curious second graders who possess an incredible spark for storytelling. What makes my classroom truly exceptional is our diverse community of learners who support one another like a family. They come to school every day with a hunger to learn and a desire to see the world beyond their immediate surroundings. 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I have several students who usually find science vocabulary challenging, but the vivid diagrams and engaging narratives in these new books have given them the confidence to participate in class discussions. Watching them run to the bookshelf to find a fact about the sun or debate the features of different planets has been incredibly rewarding. 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