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Because of you, our students now have access to essential items like deodorant, water, snacks, and coping skill fidgets. These may seem like small things, but in a high school setting, they make a tremendous difference. When students don't have to worry about basic needs or discomfort, they are better able to focus on learning, participating, and feeling confident in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only met practical needs but also sent a powerful message to our students: that people they may never meet care deeply about their well-being and success. The snacks and water help sustain them through long days, the hygiene items protect their dignity, and the coping tools give them healthy ways to manage stress and emotions. We are incredibly grateful for your compassion and investment in our school community. 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My students have really felt the relief of distraction from lack of nourishment! Oir students spend the morning in internships that are physically demanding and knowing they can have a snack after breakfast or lunch is invaluable to their mental health.\r\n\r\nYour assistance in helping all of my students has touched my heart. 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We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and in innovative learning.\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on our program.","fullyFundedDate":1764209397261,"projectUrl":"project/virtual-reality-now-and-the-future-for-o/9928609/","projectTitle":"Virtual Reality-Now and the Future for our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greeley Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4522695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534815361607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-howard-cps"},{"teacherId":4522695,"projectId":9869835,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much my students and I appreciate your generosity. My students have really enjoyed learning soft skills of communications, team work, listening to others, cooperation, while reviewing science content during our Plant labs and asked for more hands on science classes. The students asked for their own plants and I am excited to be able to allow that to happen. I am so happy I am able to bring in the students innate appreciate of nature as well as their students love for discovery thanks to your generosity. Students were able to propagate at least 4 different types of plants as well as create a moss terrarium to enjoy for years to come!\r\n\r\nYour assistance in helping all of my students has touched my heart. 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