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Transitioning to a new classroom after such a challenging experience was not easy, but your kindness gave our students the opportunity to take ownership of their surroundings and create a space that reflected their resilience, creativity, and hope.","fullyFundedDate":1770599377286,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-place-to-learn-and-heal/10050978/","projectTitle":"Creating a Place to Learn and Heal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567706"},{"teacherId":9567706,"projectId":10005569,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible generosity in helping us create a Wellness Hub for our students. Your kindness has provided more than just materials—you have created a safe, calming space where students can take a moment to breathe, regulate their emotions, and return to learning feeling refreshed and supported. Middle school can be overwhelming at times, and having a dedicated place to relax has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives. They know they have a space where they feel safe, valued, and cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1769012786239,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-well-being-hub/10005569/","projectTitle":"Creating a Well-being Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567706"},{"teacherId":9567706,"projectId":9952013,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for these new resources! They have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping us create a space that is organized, welcoming, and comfortable for our students. The storage bins and organizational materials have given every student a designated place for their supplies, making it easier for them to stay organized and take pride in their learning environment. One special moment was watching students eagerly organize our classroom and learning stations together. They were excited to help create a classroom that truly felt like their own, and they have continued to take responsibility for keeping it clean and organized each day.","fullyFundedDate":1766511900163,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-clean-organized-and-motivat/9952013/","projectTitle":"Creating a Clean, Organized, and Motivating Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567706"},{"teacherId":4349766,"projectId":10053653,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our math class and school. The students and I were so grateful and excited about receiving the supplies. We used them for multiple projects and activities.\r\n\r\nOne project involved creating a Fibonacci Sequence Landscape in a math unit about ratios and proportions. Students used the art materials to complete the project. 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