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Every day, I see the joy these books bring, and it has been amazing to watch students eagerly explore new characters, share favorite moments, and discuss stories with one another.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping students reach their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals and inspiring them to try new types of stories they might not have considered before. Students who were once hesitant readers now confidently pick up books, set personal goals, and feel proud of their progress. Reading has become an exciting and meaningful part of their day, thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and supporting their love of reading. 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Your donation has done far more than add titles to our shelves—it has opened doors, sparked imaginations, and given my students the gift of new worlds to explore.\r\n\r\nSince these books arrived, our reading corner has been buzzing with excitement. Students are discovering characters they relate to, stories that challenge their thinking, and topics that ignite their curiosity. Some have found their very first \"favorite book,\" while others have begun to see themselves as confident, capable readers for the first time.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces when they dive into a new story is priceless. For many, these books are a source of comfort and inspiration during their school day. They are not just pages—they are opportunities, adventures, and building blocks for a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created ripples that will last far beyond this school year. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in the power of books to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746785715830,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-loves-the-old-lady/9230598/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Loves the Old Lady!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strangwayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680248066358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619110"},{"teacherId":8948299,"projectId":7330446,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been bursting with creativity! The magic modeling clay and vibrant markers have transformed the way my students learn and express themselves. When the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up—one student exclaimed, \"This is the coolest art ever!\" We used these supplies in a cross-curricular project to support our science unit on the circulatory system. 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