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Thank you again so very much for contributing to our cause!","fullyFundedDate":1756549611498,"projectUrl":"project/close-up-view-for-learning-all-about-ma/9655228/","projectTitle":"Close-up View for Learning All About Math & Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7139942_orig.jpg?crop=1190,1190,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582929684613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmatias"},{"teacherId":7139942,"projectId":9286867,"letterContent":"The second graders were blown away with your kind generosity. They have 3 teachers this year that they have to rotate with and all have asked for supplies. With your generosity, I told them they did not need to purchase anything for my science, social studies or math class this year. Thank you so very much for your contribution and donors choose match.\r\n Students were gifted pencil pouches complete with pencils, colored pencils, markers, erasers, pencils, and dry erase board and marker. You Rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1746491922701,"projectUrl":"project/whatnew-school-supplies-for-incoming-s/9286867/","projectTitle":"What..New School Supplies for Incoming Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7139942_orig.jpg?crop=1190,1190,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582929684613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmatias"},{"teacherId":7139942,"projectId":9286804,"letterContent":"The second graders were blown away with your kind generosity. They have 3 teachers this year that they have to rotate with and all have asked for supplies. With your generosity, I told them they did not need to purchase anything for my science, social studies or math class this year. Thank you so very much for your contribution and donors choose match.\r\n Students were gifted pencil pouches complete with pencils, colored pencils, markers, erasers, pencils, and dry erase board and marker. You Rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1746488148764,"projectUrl":"project/digital-resources-make-learning-exciting/9286804/","projectTitle":"Digital Resources Make Learning Exciting and Fun for Gifted Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7139942_orig.jpg?crop=1190,1190,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582929684613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmatias"},{"teacherId":7139942,"projectId":9274238,"letterContent":"The second graders were blown away with your kind generosity. They have 3 teachers this year that they have to rotate with and all have asked for supplies. With your generosity, I told them they did not need to purchase anything for my science, social studies or math class this year. Thank you so very much for your contribution and donors choose match.\r\n Students were gifted pencil pouches complete with pencils, colored pencils, markers, erasers, pencils, and dry erase board and marker. You Rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1748569917699,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-gift-next-years-students-much-ne/9274238/","projectTitle":"Help Me Gift Next Years Students Much Needed School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7139942_orig.jpg?crop=1190,1190,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582929684613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmatias"},{"teacherId":7139942,"projectId":8326389,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without your help, there is no way these students can afford all the supplies such as crayons, colored pencils, notebooks, glue, scissors, and paper they need to get through the rigorous 2nd grade curriculum. As a result, the students have been able to excel in projects and classwork because they have what they need to succeed in 2nd grade! Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! Your generosity has created a \"pay it forward mentality\" in the second grade community. You are a difference maker!","fullyFundedDate":1716209137897,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-compassionately-give-sup/8326389/","projectTitle":"Giving Students Compassionately Give Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7139942_orig.jpg?crop=1190,1190,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582929684613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmatias"},{"teacherId":5098352,"projectId":9235318,"letterContent":"We hope this letter finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your recent donation to our classroom. Your generosity and support mean the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough for your commitment to our students.\r\n The students are very excited to play in our Science Center. They enjoy playing in this center more now because of the new materials. Thank you again for your support of my classroom and my students. 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