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The building toys have made inside recess much more engaging, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. It has been a joy to see their excitement and enthusiasm each day.\r\n\r\nThank you also for providing cleaning supplies. Your support helps us maintain a cleaner, healthier classroom environment where students can learn and play comfortably.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your generosity and for supporting me as a public school teacher. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily experiences of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757530182436,"projectUrl":"project/fun-during-math-stations-and-inside-rece/9516210/","projectTitle":"Fun During Math Stations and Inside Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7337247_orig.png?crop=795,795,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657735153897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7337247"},{"teacherId":8060036,"projectId":9713877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging Spanish and English learning materials that are helping them grow as confident bilingual learners.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, students were excited to explore the books, vocabulary cards, and practice activities. 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Thank you for believing in my students and for helping us build bridges with language every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759158994546,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-with-language-spanish/9713877/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges with Language: Spanish & English Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060036_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631984053771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060036"},{"teacherId":4610227,"projectId":9885857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Christmas party supplies for my kindergarten students. Your continued support means so much to us, and it will make our celebration this year extra special and full of joy. 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Thank you for helping create such meaningful and memorable moments for my little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764684863055,"projectUrl":"project/treats-trees-and-totes-of-cheer/9885857/","projectTitle":"Treats, Trees, and Totes of Cheer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stringer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4610227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621480545538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karistringer"},{"teacherId":4610227,"projectId":9451894,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kind and generous donation to my classroom. These items are going to make such a tremendous difference in creating a calm and loving atmosphere. It's amazing what a difference a well-kept classroom can do for students. I think their favorite is the lamp. They are in all over it. It's really cute seeing their little faces light up. 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