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It's created a cozy spot in our classroom where students can take a moment to relax, enjoy something warm, and recharge before jumping back into their work. They've been earning their cocoa through teamwork, participation, and staying on top of assignments, and it's amazing how something so simple can spark so much excitement and pride.\r\nYour thoughtful gift has truly helped create a positive classroom environment where students feel appreciated and encouraged. It's these small touches that make a big difference in keeping them engaged and motivated to do their best.\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and helping make our classroom a place they love to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1762280498924,"projectUrl":"project/hot-cocoa-happy-plants-and-healthy-min/9859202/","projectTitle":"Hot Cocoa, Happy Plants, and Healthy Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9867203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of essential oils to our 6th grade science class. 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The star projector has been such a fun addition — the kids are amazed when the lights dim and the stars come out. It's turned into the perfect way to spark curiosity during lessons about space and to create a calm, focused atmosphere when we work.\r\n\r\nThe honey straws have been a big hit as a healthier reward option, and the tickets have helped motivate students to stay engaged and make positive choices throughout the day. The microfiber towels have already made a big difference too — we're saving tissues and keeping our whiteboards spotless. The fruit snacks, scissors, and mechanical pencils have all been used constantly, and they've made our classroom run so much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nWe haven't brought out the hot cocoa yet, but the kids are already counting down the days until it's cold enough to enjoy it! Thank you, Ripple, for helping create such a positive and exciting learning space. Your kindness truly makes an impact on my students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759266210506,"projectUrl":"project/tickets-snacks-hot-coco/9730315/","projectTitle":"Tickets, Snacks, & Hot Coco","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9651366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 6th grade science classroom! The supplies you provided — Post-it notes, mechanical pencils, pens, and dry erase markers — have already been put to great use. And the lava lamp has been an absolute hit with the students! It's added such a fun and calming touch to our room, and the kids love it.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a more engaging and welcoming learning environment, and we truly appreciate your support. 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Your contribution is helping transform our room so it smells bright, clean, and uplifting with the refreshing scent of lemon.\r\n\r\nA pleasant-smelling classroom does more than delight the senses—it helps students focus, feel calm, and engage more fully in learning. By adding natural scents, plants, and air-purifying tools, we are creating an environment where students are comfortable, energized, and ready to explore new ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in our students' daily experiences. 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My students love having the chance to get out of their seats and use movement while practicing their vocabulary words.\r\n\r\nYour gift has turned learning into something active and fun. The kids are more engaged, and they look forward to these activities as part of their science time. It's a wonderful way to combine hands-on play with academics, and I can already see the positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755195543715,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/9523231/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9616226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of non-toxic hand soap and sanitizer for our 6th grade science classroom. Keeping our hands clean and healthy is important every day, but especially in a busy classroom where we are constantly working on labs, projects, and group activities.\r\n\r\nYour gift helps create a safe and healthy environment for my students and gives them the peace of mind that they are using products that are gentle and non-toxic. 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