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You are appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1769017251536,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-gifts-to-inspire-reading-at-home/9930595/","projectTitle":"Holiday Gifts to Inspire Reading at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoersten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1941606_orig.jpg?crop=779,779,x1115,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720557437895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1941606"},{"teacherId":6502921,"projectId":9540383,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of snacks for our reading groups. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by ensuring that students have something to eat while they learn. When students are not distracted by hunger, they are better able to focus, participate, and fully engage in their reading activities.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have had a direct impact on students' learning and overall well-being. During reading group time, students are more attentive, energized, and ready to contribute to discussions. This has allowed me to create a more productive and positive learning environment, where students can concentrate on building their reading skills without the barrier of hunger. Your support has truly helped meet an essential need that supports both academic success and student comfort.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and care for our students. Your donation goes beyond providing food—it shows students that they are supported and valued. Because of you, our classroom is a more welcoming and nurturing place where every child is better prepared to learn and succeed. Thank you for making such an important difference in our daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1755289067804,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-readers/9540383/","projectTitle":"Hungry Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502921_orig.jpg?crop=655,654,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561054305969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscseh"},{"teacherId":6502921,"projectId":9142300,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing reading tools and resources for our small groups. Your donation has brought new energy and excitement into our classroom, making reading time more interactive and enjoyable for every student. These materials have helped transform learning into an engaging experience where students are eager to participate and explore new skills.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I have been able to create more dynamic and hands-on reading lessons that meet the diverse needs of my students. The tools support comprehension, vocabulary development, and fluency in ways that feel fun and accessible. Students are more motivated to take part in activities, collaborate with peers, and build confidence as readers. Because of your support, I can better tailor instruction and provide meaningful learning opportunities for each group.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' success. Your contribution has made reading not just a skill to practice, but an experience to enjoy. 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My students truly enjoy reading the books that you sent. My students love these amazing graphic novels in their hands for their independent reading time. Often a couple students will want the same book, so they kindly get together and buddy read. I can tell they are very engaged, because they laugh at all the right parts and discuss new ideas that the books have introduced them to. \r\n\r\nBooks are a huge driver of knowledge, change, and empowerment. Thank you so much for your donation and consideration of my learners. 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