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I am especially grateful for your continued support and for believing in my students and our classroom. \r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a meaningful difference in their daily lives and helps create a caring environment where every child feels valued and supported.\r\n We are truly grateful for your generosity and for being such an important part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1781901049327,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-big-feelings/10320632/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nufrio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10456848_orig.jpg?crop=3109,3109,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786586089838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10456848"},{"teacherId":10490701,"projectId":10279789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our second grade classroom! Your generosity means more to us than you know. 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These resources will make a meaningful difference in our everyday learning and give my students opportunities to learn in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support reminds them that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their success and want to see them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778277077350,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-classroom-refresh/10253194/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10490701_orig.png?crop=1160,1159,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788789471886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10490701"},{"teacherId":10062781,"projectId":10436046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting my classroom! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the learning experience of my English Learner (EL) students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to provide my students with engaging, hands-on learning materials that make lessons more interactive, enjoyable, and accessible. These resources help my EL students build their English vocabulary, practice new skills, and feel more confident participating in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. 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