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Your generosity is creating a classroom environment where every student feels cared for, supported, and empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1761733038997,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-supporting-student-ment/9691632/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments: Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9666155,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now has the nourishing snacks students need to stay focused and energized each day. These protein-rich snacks help students regulate their emotions, maintain concentration during lessons, and fully participate in class activities.\r\nWith your generosity, my students feel supported, confident, and ready to succeed every day. 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The folders help my students stay focused and confident during tests and assessments, and the TPT materials allow me to differentiate instruction for my Special Education students and English language learners. With the privacy folders and scaffolded resources, my students are able to work independently with focus and confidence, making meaningful progress every day. 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These wellness supports have already made a difference. \r\nYour kindness has created a healthier and more supportive classroom environment—one where students know they have what they need to succeed, both academically and emotionally. \r\nThank you for making this possible and for believing in the power of wellness to support learning. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1750217751973,"projectUrl":"project/reset-rehydrate-and-refocus-supportin/9415150/","projectTitle":"Reset, Rehydrate, and Refocus: Supporting Student Wellness and Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":9766273,"projectId":9091081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of the Early Birds Project. As a Title I school with a large newcomer population, many of our students are English language learners from countries such as Yemen, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Ecuador. After facing great challenges in their home countries, our school has become a safe space where they feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to learn.\r\n\r\nWith your contributions, the Early Birds Project have been able to encourage students to arrive early by offering them something many of them need—a healthy snack and the tools to succeed in learning English. In our classroom, we use a holistic approach that combines technology, art, and interactive activities to make learning both meaningful and engaging. Your donations make it possible for us to create a nurturing environment that supports both their academic growth and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students have access to resources that not only help them learn English but also feel seen, valued, and empowered. We are truly grateful for your continued support—it is making a real and lasting impact in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1742823891226,"projectUrl":"project/early-birds-motivating-attendance-with/9091081/","projectTitle":"Early Birds : Motivating Attendance With Warmth and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9766273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727366696768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-diaz-cintron"},{"teacherId":9766273,"projectId":9012167,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of the BSSJ Multicultural Art Club Project! 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The club offered students a welcoming space to connect with peers who share a passion for art, while learning about diverse cultures and creative practices.\r\n\r\nThis experience not only nurtured creativity, but also promoted social cohesion by fostering a sense of belonging, bridging cultural differences, and offering students a powerful medium for self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1742823957754,"projectUrl":"project/bssj-multicultural-art-club/9012167/","projectTitle":"BSSJ Multicultural Art Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz Cintron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9766273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727366696768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-diaz-cintron"},{"teacherId":9446017,"projectId":9319126,"letterContent":"I'm deeply grateful for your support in providing materials for our after school program. The refrigerator and microwave are the most useful. Thanks to you our students now have a refrigerator to keep their snacks fresh. They also love the microwave and use it everyday. These items have become part of our daily routine that students use not only during after school, but also in the morning to store their food and then warm it up later. Once the after school students spread the news of our refrigerator and microwave, now everyone is benefiting. 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