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My students are learning how to care for their instruments and produce a clear, confident sound.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next goal is to prepare for our winter concert, where students will apply the tone and articulation techniques they've been practicing with these new materials. Thanks to you, they have the tools they need to continue growing as musicians.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' learning and confidence. 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Parents and teachers also feel encouraged knowing that their support and generosity do not go unnoticed.\r\n\r\nThank you for your donation in making this possible. Your generosity helps create a culture of gratitude and positivity in our classroom and school community, and it means so much to all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1753837663188,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-my-students/9341212/","projectTitle":"Celebrating My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9186527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695505935079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/samantha-simmons"},{"teacherId":9186527,"projectId":9340267,"letterContent":"The new cleaning supplies for our band instruments have already made a huge difference in our classroom. 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This has allowed me to focus on teaching music skills and ensemble techniques rather than spending valuable class time troubleshooting broken or worn-out strings.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, all of my students have the tools they need to learn and grow in music. Next, we are preparing for our winter concert, where they will showcase the skills they have been building since the start of the year. This performance will be the first time many of them play publicly, and I know it will be a moment they remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752586523782,"projectUrl":"project/strings-for-all/9340764/","projectTitle":"Strings for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9186527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695505935079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/samantha-simmons"},{"teacherId":9186527,"projectId":9339529,"letterContent":"Since I began teaching at this school, access to basic essentials like reeds has been a constant challenge for many of my woodwind students. Without quality reeds, it becomes incredibly difficult for students to produce sound, stay engaged, and progress in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, every student now has the reeds they need to play confidently and consistently. This may seem like a small item, but it has a huge impact on both their musical growth and their sense of belonging in class.\r\n\r\nWith the materials provided through this project, I was able to remove one of the biggest barriers to participation in my classroom. Students are now able to focus on developing their tone, technique, and musical expression without the stress of not having the right equipment. This has also allowed me to spend more time actually teaching and supporting their progress, rather than troubleshooting supply issues.\r\n\r\nFrom my students and me, thank you again for investing in music education and helping create a space where every student can succeed. 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