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Thank you for making this celebration possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746729553443,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-celebration/9286034/","projectTitle":"End of the year CELEBRATION!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029362_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688591665541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029362"},{"teacherId":8029362,"projectId":9695242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Fun and Financial Literacy! Your generosity is helping my students build important money management skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will have hands-on opportunities to learn about saving, spending, and making smart financial choices. These resources make learning meaningful and help students gain confidence as they develop real-world skills they will use for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' futures. Thank you for making learning both fun and impactful!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1758202571294,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-financial-literacy/9695242/","projectTitle":"Fun and Financial Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029362_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688591665541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029362"},{"teacherId":8029362,"projectId":8892218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Neurodiverse Learners. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to resources that support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and create a safe, supportive learning environment. These tools help my neurodiverse learners feel understood, confident, and ready to engage in learning.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting student mental health. 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Their support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps ensure our students feel supported, encouraged, and successful.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping us honor the amazing individuals who play such an important role in our school community. Thank you for making this recognition possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746699580309,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-thank-out-paras/9286073/","projectTitle":"We Want to Thank Out Paras!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029362_orig.jpg?crop=808,808,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688591665541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029362"},{"teacherId":1059131,"projectId":9815056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, students who arrive at school too late to receive the free breakfast—often due to late buses or unavoidable circumstances—will still have access to nourishing food. Having breakfast and snacks available helps students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. Your kindness ensures that no child has to start the day hungry, and it truly makes a positive difference in their learning, confidence, and overall well-being. 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When the materials arrived, the students were so excited — they immediately began talking about what they could \"earn\" next and how they would reach their next milestone. Your support helped create a positive classroom environment where effort and perseverance are celebrated every day.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen students set personal goals, practice planning, and make thoughtful decisions about how to use their rewards — big or small. These real-world lessons about goal-setting, delayed gratification, and responsibility are invaluable, and none of it would be possible without your generosity. Students are more motivated, engaged, and proud of their accomplishments because they know someone cared enough to invest in them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and their potential. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly thankful — not just for the materials you provided, but for the message of support and encouragement your gift sends.","fullyFundedDate":1760833318196,"projectUrl":"project/great-things-come-from-hard-work-and-per/9717854/","projectTitle":"Great Things Come From Hard Work and Perseverance Continues","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niwa-Rrustemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7487846"},{"teacherId":8373198,"projectId":9652647,"letterContent":"When the new calming corner materials arrived, my students were immediately drawn to the cozy, colorful rug. It quickly became a safe, comforting space where students could take a moment to breathe, reset, or regulate their emotions. The addition of the sensory items—like the mindful maze boards and the squishy fidget toys—has transformed this area into a true self-regulation station. Students love tracing the breathing boards to help themselves calm down, and several have shared that using the squishy toys helps them feel more grounded when they're overwhelmed.\r\nSince everything is durable and easy to clean, the calming corner remains tidy and inviting throughout the day, and students know it's a place they can use respectfully and independently. Your generosity created a space that directly supports social-emotional learning in our classroom. \r\nStudents are now better able to manage big emotions, self-soothe, and return to learning more quickly and confidently. This calming corner has helped build a more peaceful classroom environment where students feel supported, understood, and safe. Thank you for giving them tools that truly make a daily difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758636647964,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-big-feelings/9652647/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. March","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8373198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714092483171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/march"},{"teacherId":8373198,"projectId":9777057,"letterContent":"When our new books arrived, Cat Kid Comic Club and the Magic Tree House titles, my students were absolutely thrilled. Many of them are huge Dog Man fans, so seeing Cat Kid Comic Club on our classroom shelf caused an immediate rush of excited hands. I use these books during small group reading time to read together and the students are SO interested in the books. \r\nThese books have already made a noticeable impact on my students' learning. The highly engaging graphic novel format has encouraged some of my more reluctant readers to stay focused for longer stretches, building stamina in a way that feels fun and manageable for them. \r\nYour generosity has given my students access to books that truly spark joy and curiosity. These stories have helped strengthen our classroom reading community and provided opportunities for meaningful conversations about characters, settings, and adventure. As we move forward, my students are eager to continue reading the series and have already asked what titles might come next. Your support has inspired a love of reading that will carry far beyond this school year, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762266382554,"projectUrl":"project/book-studies/9777057/","projectTitle":"Book Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. March","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8373198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714092483171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/march"},{"teacherId":8373198,"projectId":9627259,"letterContent":"When our new reusable bulletin board paper and borders arrived, my students were so excited to help refresh our classroom space. They immediately noticed how bright, sturdy, and clean everything looked, and several of them said it made the room \"feel new again.\" \r\nWe are already using the boards daily. Our reading board now stays neat and wrinkle-free, which makes it easy for students to check strategies during independent reading. The vocabulary wall has quickly become one of their favorite spots—they enjoy adding new words each week and knowing that the paper won't rip or fade. The durability of these materials means we can change displays without worrying about replacing paper constantly, which saves both time and classroom resources.\r\nThanks to you, our classroom environment feels warm, organized, and intentional. Your support helped us create a space that celebrates student learning and makes them feel proud of their work. Your generosity continues to impact our classroom every single day, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761849960633,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-our-walls-to-life/9627259/","projectTitle":"Bringing Our Walls to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. March","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8373198_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714092483171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/march"},{"teacherId":1059131,"projectId":9612947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Your donation will make a meaningful difference in our daily learning. The TPT gift card will allow me to bring in high-quality, engaging resources that meet the diverse needs of my students. The twine and clothespins will help us create a beautiful display space where students can proudly show their work, and the sharpies will support organization and independence throughout the day. The matte clear spray paint will also make our posters and visuals easier for students to read without glare.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly helps create a brighter, more supportive learning environment where students feel valued and excited to learn. We are so grateful for you and all you do to help our classroom thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1761849961393,"projectUrl":"project/showcasing-student-success-with-creative/9612947/","projectTitle":"Showcasing Student Success With Creative Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brocking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1059131"},{"teacherId":8006681,"projectId":9628503,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom has been filled with new joy, excitement, and endless opportunities to learn. Your generous gifts of Pop the Pig, magnetic building blocks, the sensory learning boards and all the organizational materials have already made a huge difference in my classroom!\r\n\r\nThese materials are more than just games, they are tools that help my students build social skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence. 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