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Your generosity truly impacts students and staff!","fullyFundedDate":1779472056034,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-class-store-one-cabinet-a/10180982/","projectTitle":"\"Building Our Class Store: One Cabinet at a Time!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613829_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661905809897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613829"},{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":10099549,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of treats, snacks, and toys to my classroom. Your thoughtfulness has made a meaningful impact on my students in ways that extend far beyond the items themselves.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has become a powerful motivator and reward system in our classroom. Students now have tangible goals to work toward—whether it's earning a favorite snack for completing their work, selecting a toy for demonstrating kindness, or celebrating academic progress with a treat. This has sparked a noticeable shift in their engagement and effort. I've watched students who typically struggle with motivation suddenly become more focused and enthusiastic about their learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your donation has fostered a sense of community and celebration in our classroom. When students achieve their goals and receive a reward, it builds their confidence and reinforces positive behaviors. These moments of recognition matter deeply at this age, and your generosity has made countless small victories feel truly special.\r\n\r\nYour support also reminds students that their community cares about them and their success. That message is invaluable.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' growth, motivation, and happiness. 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Thanks to your support, our students now have access to an expanded collection of LEGO sets to explore and enjoy.\r\n\r\nOur club brings together sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who meet one to two times a month to build, deconstruct, and reimagine sets as a team — a joyful space where creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving thrive.\r\n\r\nThere is something special about watching a student light up when they discover a set they've never built before. 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We previously had only three devices in our classroom, and while students loved them, access was limited and many had to wait or miss out entirely. Your contribution changes that. Now more students can participate at the same time, testing and refining their own games with excitement and focus.\r\n\r\nThis kind of hands-on experience does more than teach coding — it builds confidence, creativity, and a genuine enthusiasm for STEM. Watching students light up when their code becomes a game they can actually play is one of the best parts of teaching this class.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students. 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Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763758638399,"projectUrl":"project/strength-in-opportunity-weight-room-ne/9564661/","projectTitle":"Strength in Opportunity - Weight Room Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559031_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725303967569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559031"},{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":9388910,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations which provided the rug, saucer chairs, weighted blanket, lap desk, cushion, moving sand art, and more! These thoughtful contributions have truly made a difference in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our students.\r\n\r\nEach item you provided has enhanced our classroom in unique and meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we have been able to create a space where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Your thoughtful donations have contributed not only to the physical comfort of the classroom but also to the emotional and mental well-being of our students. This supportive environment empowers them to focus on their growth and development with confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom community. Your support makes a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1755830293852,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9388910/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613829_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661905809897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613829"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":9360681,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire We Geek Lego club, I want to express our gratitude for your generous support of our project. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have both replacement sets for our well-loved sets that are missing parts, as well as exciting new LEGO sets to build together. \r\n\r\nOur club brings together an amazing group of sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students who share a genuine passion for building, creating, and learning through LEGO. 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I know they will be absolutely thrilled to see new sets in our club! \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their passion.","fullyFundedDate":1757527721254,"projectUrl":"project/we-geek-lego-sets/9360681/","projectTitle":"We Geek LEGO Sets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leininger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472340877302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleininger"},{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":9287720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help supply deodorant, body wipes, hair ties, brushes, mouthwash packets, wobble stools, charging stations, organizational supplies, and more! \r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us give our students access to basic supplies and meet our students' basic hygiene needs. These tools also help to create a supportive learning environment. 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