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Now, thanks to your kindness, our room stays below 70°, and the difference is absolutely amazing.\r\n\r\nThis change has transformed our classroom into a comfortable, welcoming space where students can truly focus on their work without the distraction of heat. It's been wonderful to see their relief as they walk in from the summer temperatures outside and settle into a cool, calm environment where they can concentrate, participate, and feel at ease.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for making such a big impact on our daily lives. Something as simple as a comfortable temperature has completely changed the way we can teach and learn. Your support has brought so much comfort and joy to our classroom, and we are beyond thankful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1752691548217,"projectUrl":"project/its-gettin-hot-in-here-lets-cool-d/9457441/","projectTitle":"It's Gettin' Hot in Here... 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Your contributions have provided rewards, incentives, and snacks that have transformed the learning experience for my students in ways that foster both positivity and engagement.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, motivation is key to building strong learning habits, and your support has made it possible to celebrate student growth and perseverance. Whether it's a small reward for demonstrating kindness, an encouraging incentive for academic achievement, or simply a nourishing snack to fuel their young minds, every item you've provided has played an essential role in creating a warm, uplifting learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you helped provide also serve an important purpose—they offer our students much-needed brain breaks that refresh their focus and restore their energy. 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We're deeply grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1726690404503,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer-for-first-grade/8460571/","projectTitle":"Color Printer for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7958358_orig.jpg?crop=1279,1279,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628628786072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7958358"},{"teacherId":7958358,"projectId":6501040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with your generous donation. My first grade students are a diverse, resilient group of learners who bring so much heart and determination to school each day. Many of them come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and face challenges outside the classroom, but once they step through our door, they are eager to learn, explore, and grow. Your support means more than just supplies—it sends a message that their education matters and that people believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThe class set of headphones and storage will make a tremendous difference in our daily learning. These headphones allow my students to access a wide range of educational programs across all subjects—reading, math, science, and social studies—tailored to their individual needs and learning levels. With proper storage, we can keep our materials organized and lasting longer. This project will help us create a more focused, equitable, and effective learning environment where each child can work at their own pace and truly engage in their learning. 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This project will help us create a space where motivation, growth, and achievement are at the center of our learning community.\r\n\r\nYou've done more than donate supplies—you've invested in the confidence and success of each child in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our goals and helping us take real steps toward reaching them.","fullyFundedDate":1747086289285,"projectUrl":"project/goal-getters-vault/9342277/","projectTitle":"Goal Getters' Vault","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mehling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6114921_orig.jpg?crop=803,803,x580,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729273993560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6114921"},{"teacherId":7867527,"projectId":9319095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding our project! 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