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Whether it's through hands-on activities, opportunities for collaboration, or simply having the basic tools they need, my students are able to engage in lessons with more excitement and confidence. I see it in their faces when they pick up materials that are brand new and know they are meant just for them. I hear it in their conversations as they brainstorm, create, and problem-solve together. 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My students are already benefiting from your kindness, and I can see the difference it makes in their learning and their joy for school.\r\n\r\nYour belief in education and in my students means the world to us. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for the lasting impact you've made on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1757519221010,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-tools-for-a-gifted-4th/9459039/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds: Tools for a Gifted 4th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9373986,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you for the incredible impact you've made on my classroom through your generous support. 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Your generosity will ripple far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1750774733426,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-bright-minds-organizing-crea/9373986/","projectTitle":"Tools for Bright Minds: Organizing, Creating, and Computing","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":8947085,"projectId":8535627,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support of my Donors Choose project, \"Squeaky Clean\". Your donation brought so much excitement and opportunity into our classroom!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled. Their eyes lit up with curiosity and joy as we unpacked everything, there were gasps, claps, and a lot of eager hands ready to dive in! One student said, \"It feels like Christmas!\" It was truly a magical moment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our learning is more hands-on, engaging, and impactful.\r\nYour generosity didn't just fund supplies, you've given my students a brighter, more inspired learning experience. From all of us: thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1726177179469,"projectUrl":"project/squeaky-clean/8535627/","projectTitle":"Squeaky Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collazo - Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8947085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682951069651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947085"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9326195,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. 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