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They help create a safe, supportive environment where students can focus on learning, building skills, and developing resilience. Your generosity allows us to better meet their academic and social-emotional needs.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution has made a lasting impact. We are truly grateful for your support and for being part of our students' journey.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nSarah Sayavong\r\nSchool Counselor\r\nVermillion Middle School\r\n\r\nIf you'd like, I can also create a slightly warmer/more personal version or a shorter version for posting publicly on DonorsChoose.","fullyFundedDate":1764690505751,"projectUrl":"project/learning-can-be-fun/9890425/","projectTitle":"Learning Can Be Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9890386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. 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We are truly grateful for your support and for being part of our students' journey.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nSarah Sayavong\r\nSchool Counselor\r\nVermillion Middle School\r\n\r\nIf you'd like, I can also create a slightly warmer/more personal version or a shorter version for posting publicly on DonorsChoose.","fullyFundedDate":1764005396058,"projectUrl":"project/food-to-the-rescue/9890386/","projectTitle":"Food to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9723365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness and willingness to invest in our classroom, our students now have access to resources that will directly enhance their learning, growth, and overall school experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just materials—it is encouragement, opportunity, and a reminder to our students that there are people in the community who believe in them. Many of our students face daily challenges, and having the proper tools and support in the classroom makes a meaningful difference in their confidence and success.\r\n\r\nAs a school counselor at Vermillion Middle School, I see firsthand how impactful these resources are. They help create a safe, supportive environment where students can focus on learning, building skills, and developing resilience. Your generosity allows us to better meet their academic and social-emotional needs.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution has made a lasting impact. We are truly grateful for your support and for being part of our students' journey.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nSarah Sayavong\r\nSchool Counselor\r\nVermillion Middle School\r\n\r\nIf you'd like, I can also create a slightly warmer/more personal version or a shorter version for posting publicly on DonorsChoose.","fullyFundedDate":1762267512867,"projectUrl":"project/hey-its-all-about-success/9723365/","projectTitle":"Hey Its All About Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9487656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have the nourishment they need to focus, learn, and succeed each day. Your snack donations have had a real, tangible impact on their academic performance, emotional well-being, and overall engagement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school hungry, which can make it difficult to concentrate and participate fully. With your donations, they are able to enjoy healthy snacks throughout the day, giving them the energy to stay alert during lessons, participate in hands-on activities, and collaborate with their peers. Teachers have noticed increased focus, improved behavior, and greater enthusiasm for learning as a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour contributions are not just snacks—they are investments in student success. They help ensure that all of our students, regardless of their background, have the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your continued support and commitment to our students' growth. 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This project would not be possible without donors like you who believe in the importance of meeting both the academic and basic needs of our youth.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755739885341,"projectUrl":"project/food-to-the-rescue/9405109/","projectTitle":"Food to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9329540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of balls and games for our classroom. These resources provide our students with more than just playtime—they create opportunities for students to build important social and soft skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nThrough play, students are learning how to collaborate, share, and support one another, all while having fun. These skills are essential not only in school but also in life, and your generosity is helping set our students up for future success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and continued support of our students' growth and development.","fullyFundedDate":1746830421067,"projectUrl":"project/recess-is-learning/9329540/","projectTitle":"Recess Is Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9275073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of markers and classroom supplies. These resources may seem small, but they make a big difference in creating a welcoming and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, students are able to express their creativity, stay organized, and fully participate in their learning. 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Your kindness helps ensure that every student has access to something nourishing during the school day, allowing them to focus better, learn more effectively, and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is more than just snacks—it is a gift of comfort, dignity, and opportunity. Our students notice the difference, and we are deeply grateful for your role in making this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746816646714,"projectUrl":"project/food-power-to-the-rescue/9265211/","projectTitle":"Food Power to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9163793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of hands-on learning tools and LEGOs for our students. 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Through play and collaboration, our students are learning how to communicate, share, and support one another—skills that will serve them well in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a positive difference in our classrooms, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746575794824,"projectUrl":"project/calm-your-shorts-dude/9163793/","projectTitle":"Calm Your Shorts Dude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9114161,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school community, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding our snack project for students in need. 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Our students notice the difference, and we are deeply grateful for your role in making this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1742303230656,"projectUrl":"project/food-power-to-the-rescue/9114161/","projectTitle":"Food Power to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":9073077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our students one less barrier to their learning. Our county has the highest poverty rate in the state, and we serve many transient families who are facing incredibly difficult circumstances.\r\n\r\nWith the current state of the economy, many families are forced to make heartbreaking choices—like whether to keep the lights on or put food on the table. Because of your generosity, our students don't have to face the added burden of hunger while at school.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we're able to fill their bellies so their minds can focus on learning. Your kindness is making a real difference, and we are so deeply grateful—for full stomachs, hopeful hearts, and brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1738469394554,"projectUrl":"project/food-power-to-the-rescue/9073077/","projectTitle":"Food Power to the rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayavong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496698034121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sayavong"},{"teacherId":4481131,"projectId":8945430,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for providing our students and their families with essential daily necessities. In our state, our county faces some of the highest levels of poverty, and many families are struggling just to meet basic needs.\r\n\r\nFor some, even having laundry soap can feel like a luxury. Your generosity has given our families one less thing to worry about. Because of your kindness, students are able to take what they need, when they need it—without hesitation or shame.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real and meaningful difference in the lives of so many. 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