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Because of you, our girls will have access to clean underwear, pads, and personal storage containers—items that help them feel comfortable, confident, and cared for every single day.These essentials may seem small, but they make a huge difference. When students don't have to worry about accidents or unexpected moments, they can focus on learning, participating, and simply being kids. You've helped remove a barrier that too often goes unseen, and in doing so, you've given our students dignity and peace of mind.I am deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of caring for the whole student—body, mind, and heart. Because of your generosity, our girls will know that they are valued and supported by a community that truly cares. 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They often comment that it feels \"peaceful\" or \"like home.\" That sense of comfort helps them focus, practice their English, and feel proud of their learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you for brightening our classroom — in more ways than one!","fullyFundedDate":1760735622607,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-for-english-learners/9446587/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":1021105,"projectId":9342625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! I moved rooms this summer and my new room has a tile floor. To help keep it clean and safe, this project provided tennis balls for the bottoms of all chairs. This helps the chairs move easier and doesn't scratch the clean floor. We also got a swiffer and a broom to tidy up throughout the day. We've already used both several times.\r\nKeeping a classroom clean can be a challenge, but this project helped us a lot. Students can take ownership of cleaning up their own messes and we can make sure everyone is safe. I really appreciate your support of this project and helping us to have a safe and clean school year! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1749506783081,"projectUrl":"project/clean-safe-for-a-new-year/9342625/","projectTitle":"Clean & Safe for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1021105_orig.jpg?crop=2936,2936,x0,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656963938669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskaufman"},{"teacherId":1021105,"projectId":9088806,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to this project! I was able to provide many students with snacks throughout the day or breakfast if they came to school late. Students with full bellies are able to better concentrate on school work, which helps their ability to learn. They liked all of the different options I could provide from this project. We avoided allergies and kept students from being hungry.\r\nI greatly appreciate the support you have given me with this project. I had snacks from last school year to the beginning of this school year, which helped us start the year strong. I like to provide all I can for my students and Donorschoose and YOU are a big help to that. I would not be able to run my classroom without your continued support. Thank you so much for all you do for my classroom and my amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1743014304974,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-hungry-huskies/9088806/","projectTitle":"Hungry Hungry Huskies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1021105_orig.jpg?crop=2936,2936,x0,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656963938669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskaufman"},{"teacherId":153308,"projectId":9357292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my middle school English learner classroom! Because of your donation, my students now have essential supplies—binders, notebooks, pencils, and Kleenex—that help them stay organized, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these basic materials make a huge difference. 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Your generosity has provided beautiful new bulletin board paper, borders, and fun push-pins to refresh our room.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem simple, but they have transformed the classroom into a bright and welcoming space for my English learner students. A colorful, organized environment helps them feel comfortable and proud of their learning space—and it also makes it easier for me to display their work and important information in ways they can access.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in the daily atmosphere of our classroom, and we are so grateful. 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This simple but meaningful addition helps them feel recognized, valued, and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more inclusive, supportive learning environment, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in my wonderful students' sense of belonging and identity.","fullyFundedDate":1750878362853,"projectUrl":"project/proud-to-represent-flags-from-our-home/9425648/","projectTitle":"Proud to Represent: Flags from Our Home Countries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-eagle"},{"teacherId":7597260,"projectId":9381034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The headphones, Kleenex, pencils, markers, and highlighters are already being put to good use each day. 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