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The classroom décor helps create a warm, inviting environment where students feel safe, excited, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped transform our classroom into a space where learning is joyful, organized, and inspiring. These resources make a lasting impact on my students by supporting their academic growth while also nurturing their curiosity and enthusiasm for school.","fullyFundedDate":1764687449677,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliance-books-math-tools/9930767/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliance: Books, Math Tools, and Classroom Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doving","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5299263_orig.jpg?crop=868,868,x203,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761501006462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdoving"},{"teacherId":5299263,"projectId":9859742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. 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Because of you, we now have organizational materials like binders, sorting trays, and bowls that make a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials help create a structured environment where students can focus, stay engaged, and take ownership of their work. The sorting trays and bowls allow children to explore math, literacy, and hands-on activities in an independent and confident way. 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I've seen students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly jump into learning because they know they have the resources to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done much more than provide supplies—your support has helped build a foundation of equity in our classroom. You have given my students the message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 26 grateful 5th graders: thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762693567563,"projectUrl":"project/help-brighten-up-our-classroom/9869687/","projectTitle":"Help Brighten Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9740104,"letterContent":"When I began this school year in a brand new 5th grade classroom at Bahia Vista Elementary, I was starting almost entirely from scratch. 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You have given my students the message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 26 grateful 5th graders: thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755370249750,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9598172/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9546086,"letterContent":"When I began this school year in a brand new 5th grade classroom at Bahia Vista , I was starting almost entirely from scratch. 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