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We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping us build a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757849931693,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-bright-minds-building-our-thi/9701156/","projectTitle":"Books for Bright Minds: Building Our Third Grade Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213408_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755798071057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213408"},{"teacherId":10213408,"projectId":9638022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to flexible seating options and organization materials that have truly transformed our learning space.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating gives students choices that help them feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn, while the organization materials help keep our classroom calm, structured, and easy to navigate. These resources support different learning needs and create an environment where students can feel confident and successful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a positive impact on my students each and every day. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create a classroom where learning can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1756312693998,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-organization-success-in-thir/9638022/","projectTitle":"Comfort + Organization = Success in Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213408_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755798071057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213408"},{"teacherId":10213408,"projectId":9720938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have headphones and other essential supplies that make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to focus better during lessons, work independently, and engage with educational programs without distractions. The additional classroom essentials help create a more organized, supportive, and comfortable learning environment where students can do their best.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts my students and helps make our classroom a place where learning can thrive. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and our future.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMs. Phillips","fullyFundedDate":1758898831808,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-enhancing-learning-w/9720938/","projectTitle":"\"Tools for Success: Enhancing Learning with Headphones and Classroom Essentials\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213408_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755798071057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213408"},{"teacherId":6502759,"projectId":9545150,"letterContent":"We want to take a moment to share how thankful we are for helping us create our Social Emotional Learning Nook and providing the wonderful learning tools and sensory supports for our awesome students.\r\nThe students love jumping on the number tiles. It brings so much joy, movement, and excitement to their learning while helping them practice important math skills in a fun, active way. \r\nThey have been learning the rules of our Social-Emotional Learning Nook, such as how to choose the tools they need and how to use them. This space has helped them regulate their emotions, calm their bodies, and return to learning feeling ready and focused. The weighed stuff toys and stretchy toys have been incredibly helpful. They give them something comforting to hold, which helps reduce fidgeting and ease feelings of anxiety.\r\nOur flexible seating options have done wonders. The students are able to sit in ways that help them concentrate, stay comfortable, and remain engaged during lessons.\r\nWe are truly grateful for everything that allows our classroom to be a supportive, welcoming, and joyful place to learn and grow. 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It truly is reminiscent of the excitement of birthdays as a child. \r\nThe process takes a long time, and the anticipation builds. After creating a piece from clay, students have to wait a week for it to dry thoroughly and then for it to go into the kiln. Two weeks after creation, their pieces come back a different color, texture, and even size. At that point they carefully glaze each piece, making sure they've covered the entire thing three times. The following week, after a 2nd trip into the kiln, the magic is revealed. \r\nThey are so incredibly proud of their work. It absolutely makes my heart sing. I hear regularly from parents how important the ceramics program is to their children. Even better, sometimes I get 'love notes' from the students explaining how much they love ceramics. And yes, I keep every single one of them. \r\nWe could never do this without your generous and loving support. 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