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Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1765991573907,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-little-learners/9961538/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655863"},{"teacherId":7655863,"projectId":9961196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Build Our Learning\" project! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom environment that is engaging, hands-on, and full of opportunities for exploration and growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students can access new tools, materials, and resources that make learning more interactive and meaningful. Your contribution is helping spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning that will last far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping us build a stronger, more inspiring learning space for our students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1765889703523,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-learning/9961196/","projectTitle":"Building Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655863"},{"teacherId":7655863,"projectId":9961187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Building Lunar New Year Learning\" project! 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Thank you for helping us celebrate, learn, and grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1766090772029,"projectUrl":"project/building-lunar-new-year-learning/9961187/","projectTitle":"Building Lunar New Year Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655863"},{"teacherId":7655863,"projectId":9957349,"letterContent":"Happy New Year! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for supporting our \"New Year, New Books\" project. Your generous contribution has helped bring a fresh collection of books into our classroom, opening doors to new stories, ideas, and adventures for our students.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen the excitement in their eyes as they explore the new titles. Your support inspires a love of reading and learning that will last far beyond the classroom. These books are not just pages—they are opportunities for imagination, growth, and discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make reading more engaging and accessible for our students. Your generosity is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1766240811897,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-books/9957349/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655863"},{"teacherId":10304925,"projectId":9800852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom clothing project. Your kindness has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students and our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students now have access to clothing items that help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to focus, participate, and engage fully in the classroom. Your support helped remove barriers that can sometimes make learning more difficult.\r\n\r\nThe clothing provided through this project has brought reassurance to students and families alike. Students were grateful and relieved to know they had what they needed, and it has helped create a more caring, supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued and respected.\r\n\r\nThank you for your compassion and generosity. Your support goes far beyond clothing—you are helping students feel secure, confident, and supported as they work toward success. 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We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267630224,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-keyboards-and-mice-for-future-d/9801142/","projectTitle":"Wireless Keyboards and Mice for Future Designers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10304925"},{"teacherId":8019310,"projectId":9951125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Supplies for Success project. Because of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a powerful difference in the classroom. Having access to quality materials helps my students stay focused, take pride in their work, and fully participate in lessons without worrying about what they don't have. Your support creates a more equitable learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are truly grateful for your investment in their education. Your generosity is helping build strong habits, boost confidence, and set students up for success both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for believing in them and in the work we do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765828585942,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9951125/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drummond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019310_orig.png?crop=677,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633529418262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019310"},{"teacherId":4026614,"projectId":9953598,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to support our Compassion Corner. Your generosity is already making a powerful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is full of caring, hardworking learners from diverse academic and emotional backgrounds. Many arrive at school carrying stress, friendship challenges, and a need to feel understood. Because of your gift, they now have a calm, welcoming space where they can support one another, study together, and learn healthy ways to manage emotions.\r\n\r\nIn the Compassion Corner students practice active listening, reflect on others' perspectives, and offer real help—whether through peer tutoring, encouragement cards, or restorative conversations. These experiences teach them that compassion means both recognizing someone's feelings and choosing to act.\r\n\r\nWe'll measure the program's impact through student reflection journals, observation checklists during peer-support activities, and peer feedback forms. 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Your generosity allows our students to make a real difference in the lives of others while learning the value of empathy, compassion, and community service.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students can create care kits that bring comfort, joy, and hope to people in need. Through this hands-on experience, they are learning that small acts of kindness can have a big impact—and that they have the power to spread positivity in their community.\r\n\r\nYour gift helps our students develop hearts full of compassion and a lifelong understanding of the importance of giving back. 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They are able to test ideas, build projects, and learn through doing—experiencing firsthand the excitement of STEM.\r\n\r\nYour gift helps spark a love of learning and inspires our students to think critically, collaborate, and grow as young innovators. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1763592332784,"projectUrl":"project/stem-resources/9846301/","projectTitle":"STEM Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cicchinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9018263_orig.png?crop=272,272,x16,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682647670347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscicchinelli"},{"teacherId":9018263,"projectId":9846307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencils to our classroom! Your support helps ensure that every student has the tools they need to write, draw, and express their ideas every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students can fully participate in lessons, complete their work, and engage in creative activities without worrying about running out of supplies. Your gift makes learning easier, more fun, and more accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our students succeed. 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