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Your donation does more than add books to our shelves — it helps nurture a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in how powerful reading can be in shaping young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1745176360829,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-have-any-new-books-part-2/9180266/","projectTitle":"Do You Have Any New Books? (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3425889_orig.png?crop=676,676,x113,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659468807276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsspennyclassroom"},{"teacherId":3425889,"projectId":9176909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom book project. Because of you, students will have access to fresh, engaging books that truly spark their curiosity and imagination.\r\n\r\nHaving new titles to choose from helps students see themselves in stories, explore new worlds, and discover genres they never knew they loved. Your donation doesn't just put books on shelves — it helps build lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of reading to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746467974472,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-to-help-drive-the-love-of-read/9176909/","projectTitle":"New Books to Help Drive the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3425889_orig.png?crop=676,676,x113,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659468807276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsspennyclassroom"},{"teacherId":3425889,"projectId":9282283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating dry erase boards, notebook paper, composition books, and other essential supplies to our classroom. Your generosity makes a real difference. With these materials, our students will be better able to practice writing, work through questions on the boards, and stay organized — all of which helps them learn more effectively and confidently.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support and thoughtfulness. It's gifts like yours that help our classroom thrive and give our students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1756073606253,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-needed/9282283/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3425889_orig.png?crop=676,676,x113,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659468807276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsspennyclassroom"},{"teacherId":3605735,"projectId":9746412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Your donation has already made a meaningful difference for our students. The new bean bags have brought comfort, calm, and excitement to our learning space, giving students a place to read, reflect, and reset during a long school day.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools you funded—paper trays, large chart paper, and laptop chargers—have helped our classroom run more smoothly and efficiently. Students now have easy access to the materials they need, and our lessons feel more structured and productive. These simple tools have taken away many daily frustrations and added a sense of order that truly benefits learning.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your contribution has helped create a more welcoming and functional environment, and our classroom feels brighter because of you. Thank you for investing in our students, their comfort, and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1758847005408,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-organized/9746412/","projectTitle":"Focused and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ambrosius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3605735_orig.jpg?crop=933,933,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758662888221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3605735"},{"teacherId":6611126,"projectId":9680645,"letterContent":"Having a science library available for students creates a powerful space for learning and discovery. It allows them to explore topics that spark their curiosity, deepening their understanding beyond the classroom. Students can share knowledge, teach one another new concepts, and engage in meaningful discussions that strengthen collaboration and critical thinking. 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