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Getting students excited about reading is the primary goal of developing this library.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me achieve this goal.","fullyFundedDate":1761086679880,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom-library-with-more/9830630/","projectTitle":"Building Our Classroom Library With More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/howardrosenberg"},{"teacherId":9740990,"projectId":9137193,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how much your support has meant to us.\r\n\r\nWe've been diving deep into our Sister Bees group, using the new resources to explore different ways to boost each other's confidence and create a positive space. One awesome moment was when we created a gratitude wall together. The students were so engaged, and it was amazing to see their creativity come to life!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, their faces lit up – it was like Christmas morning! They were so excited to get their hands on everything and start creating.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning to mentor elementary school girls in our community. It's a big project, but with the resources you've provided, I know my students are up for the challenge. 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I also observed improvements in participation, attentiveness, and stamina during lessons which I believe were linked to these changes. In addition, this prompted students' to reflect on their own traditions, helping them see how their cultural foods could be adapted or celebrated in healthier ways. \r\nUltimately, the project demonstrated that access to healthy foods was transformative. 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It was a powerful moment, as they realized that these books were theirs to explore, learn from, and grow with.\r\n\r\nSince the books have been introduced, we've seen amazing growth in our students' reading levels. Several have advanced from Level A to Levels C and D, which is such an exciting achievement! These books have truly made a difference, not just in their reading skills, but also in fostering a love for reading that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire classroom staff, thank you again for making this possible. Your donation is contributing to our students' success every day, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nPs. I wanted to apologize for the delay in reaching out to you. We recently had an unexpected situation in the classroom—a burst pipe caused a flood, and we were temporarily moved to another location for safety and repairs.\r\n\r\nThankfully, there was minimum damaged, and everything has been sorted out. I truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742943531965,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-adventures-through-reading/8998639/","projectTitle":"Dive Into Adventures Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D. Browne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7627318_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603921575930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7627318"},{"teacherId":9740990,"projectId":9028946,"letterContent":"These new resources have been transformative for my students with disabilities, sparking engagement in ways I hadn't anticipated. We recently embarked on a project where students used tactile letters and adaptive art supplies to create sensory-rich storyboards of their favorite books. 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