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With the new supplies, my students are able to explore, create, and engage in lessons with more confidence and joy. Every marker, sheet of paper, and tool you helped provide is making a direct difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour kindness doesn't just stock our shelves—it shows my students that there are people who truly believe in them and want to see them succeed. 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The variety of supplies you funded—crayons, markers, paper, and organizational tools—have fueled creativity, supported daily lessons, and helped keep our classroom running smoothly. Most importantly, your gifts show my students that they are valued and supported by a larger community. Thank you for making our learning space brighter, more engaging, and more lasting!","fullyFundedDate":1733414997071,"projectUrl":"project/i-need-your-help/8944945/","projectTitle":"I Need Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fentress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8951404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675603357633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8951404"},{"teacherId":5643895,"projectId":9127532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. 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The tools and resources you provided are making a meaningful difference in helping students build healthy coping strategies and self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only benefits individual students but also enhances the overall classroom environment. By giving children the opportunity to calm and refocus, the entire class experiences fewer disruptions and a more positive atmosphere for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting both the academic and emotional well-being of our students. Your contributions help create a classroom where every child feels cared for, valued, and empowered to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1750774624407,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9247356/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Makayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993744"},{"teacherId":9993744,"projectId":9247247,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of snacks to our classroom. Your support has had a direct and meaningful impact on our students, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. By ensuring that every child has access to a snack, you have removed a barrier to learning and created an environment where all students can feel cared for and included.\r\n\r\nYour contributions do more than simply provide food—they foster equity, promote healthy habits, and allow our students to fully engage in their lessons without the distraction of hunger. Because of your generosity, our classroom is not only a place of learning, but also a place where every child feels supported and valued.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply thankful for your kindness and continued investment in our students' well-being. 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