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It makes learning fun and keeps them excited and engaged. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support in helping us make learning meaningful, enjoyable, and exciting for our students. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787185005974,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-is-what-we-love-to-use/10478343/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News is What we Love to Use!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heguy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5095163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743071246704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yheguy11"},{"teacherId":1887705,"projectId":10197930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our end-of-year Glow Party possible!\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us celebrate an incredible year of learning, growth, friendship, and memories. Our students had the opportunity to come together one last time as a class and enjoy a special celebration that they will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nFor my kindergarten students, the end of the school year is about so much more than finishing academics. It is about celebrating how far they have come, recognizing their hard work, and giving them a chance to simply enjoy being together before moving on to their next adventure.\r\n\r\nThe Glow Party gave my students an opportunity to celebrate one another, laugh, dance, play, and make special memories with their classmates. Seeing their faces light up as they enjoyed the celebration was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nBecause of our generous donors, I was able to give my students a fun and memorable way to end their kindergarten year. 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These additions to our classroom have made a great impact, and students enjoy using them daily.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support and generosity. Your contributions have helped create a classroom environment filled with joy, a love of books and games, and meaningful learning experiences in a fun and engaging setting.","fullyFundedDate":1773881426812,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-up-up/10061811/","projectTitle":"Level Up, Up, Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heguy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5095163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743071246704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yheguy11"},{"teacherId":5095163,"projectId":9967514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing flexible seating for our classroom. Your thoughtful gift has made a big difference in our daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of these comfortable seats, students are able to stay focused during whole group lessons and also feel relaxed when working independently. It has created a welcoming space where everyone can do their best thinking and learning.\r\n\r\nThe cozy seating has also made reading for fun even more enjoyable. Students are excited to pick up books and spend time reading, which helps build a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support. 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Also, one of my students stated they have found a new favorite chapter book series and this would not happened without you!","fullyFundedDate":1773854599357,"projectUrl":"project/continuing-to-love-reading/10140157/","projectTitle":"Continuing to Love Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ochi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8442922"},{"teacherId":1887705,"projectId":9812495,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, each of my students received a board game to take home and share with their families during the holiday season. The excitement in the classroom was incredible as they chose their games and talked about who they would play with at home. Many of the children immediately began planning family game nights and sharing how excited they were to spend special time together.\r\n\r\nThese games provided more than just fun—they encouraged meaningful family interaction, laughter, and the opportunity to create lasting memories. My students were extremely grateful for such a thoughtful gift, and it was heartwarming to see their joy knowing they had something special to share with the people they love most. Your support helped bring families together in a simple but powerful way.","fullyFundedDate":1761962137845,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-play/9812495/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lessig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1887705_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451933007295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christy-oshields"},{"teacherId":5095163,"projectId":9717637,"letterContent":"This is just a small token of gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. With your help, my kindergarten students received wobble chairs! When the boxes arrived the students were so excited! I have already noticed their improvement during small group time, because they are able to wiggle and work at the same time. They love working in teams to just read. They also like taking turns on the wobble chairs when we work on whole group lessons. \r\n\r\nKindergarten is such a critical time in a child's life, my kids are developing a spark and love for learning that hopefully sustains them for a lifetime!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your donation. Without caring people, such as yourself, so many students will miss out.","fullyFundedDate":1759073989685,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-for-learning/9717637/","projectTitle":"Wobble for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heguy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5095163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743071246704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yheguy11"},{"teacherId":3190680,"projectId":9601756,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Exceptional Student Education (ESE) pre-K class, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of books. Your kindness has brought so much excitement and opportunity to our classroom. These resources will not only enhance our reading time but will also help improve my students' language development and emotional regulation. The children have already shown so much joy and engagement with the new stories. Watching them explore the different textures and sounds in these books has been a truly heartwarming experience. Your support makes a real and tangible difference in the lives of my students, creating a more inclusive and stimulating learning environment. 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