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They are eager learners who persevere through challenges and are not afraid to take risks. I am incredibly proud of each of them. Your donation will give my students more opportunities to share and take turns using the new fun learning materials and games.\r\n\r\nMy students and I appreciate your monetary support, but most importantly, thank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1683574329406,"projectUrl":"project/kick-off-the-new-school-year/7315355/","projectTitle":"Kick-Off the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garduno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5631981_orig.jpg?crop=336,336,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778332028378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-mansour"},{"teacherId":5631981,"projectId":6695195,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation and for supporting my class from the bottom of my heart. 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