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The mini flashlights will bring excitement to our special flashlight reading days, and the STEM puzzle will spark curiosity and teamwork as students dive into problem-solving activities early in the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will begin the year with the tools they need to stay engaged, feel confident, and develop a love for learning. Thank you for helping us build a strong foundation for a joyful and successful school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746785420234,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-for-success/9265955/","projectTitle":"Setting Up For Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8434083_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732205194754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/atreese"},{"teacherId":8434083,"projectId":9254363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with Scholastic News and Science Spin! 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You have given my students not only the tools they need to succeed academically but also the message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746648015332,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-start-school-without-worries/9291370/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Start School Without Worries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparkles Mirabal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5470201_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631066083672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mirabal"},{"teacherId":5470201,"projectId":9291101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards for our class. 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