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When a young person has the hygiene and personal care products they need, it is one less thing for them to worry about and they can concentrate on learning. The Community Care Closet usage has expanded to all students in the school (not just students in my classroom) so this restock of basic supplies was definitely needed. I can't wait to refill all the supply bins and show the students all the wonderful things you have donated. Thank you again for helping to give my students the supplies and items they need to be as successful as possible and feel good at school.","fullyFundedDate":1742909910306,"projectUrl":"project/community-care-closet-classroom-supply/9202997/","projectTitle":"Community Care Closet & Classroom Supply Cart: Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stegemann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3602135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664243953732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stegemann"},{"teacherId":2530365,"projectId":9196836,"letterContent":"Our students are absolutely loving the new podcast equipment! They've been using it to record, edit, and publish their own shows — some have even uploaded their podcasts to Spotify. 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This amazing tool has opened up new hands-on learning opportunities for my students, allowing them to explore coding, electronics, and interactive projects in an engaging way.\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible to watch their excitement as they experiment with sensors, lights, and sound, bringing their ideas to life while deepening their understanding of computer science and engineering concepts. 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Your contribution will make a lasting impact on my students' learning experiences. With the soldering kits, circuit boards, and soldering tools, my students will be able to dive deeper into hands-on projects that help them understand real-world applications of technology. These projects will not only build their technical skills but also inspire creativity and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour donation will provide them with the tools they need to succeed in future careers in technology, engineering, and beyond. The opportunity to work with these materials will spark their interest and give them the confidence to take on challenges.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making this possible. 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