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Your donation will have a lasting impact, and we will put these supplies to great use.","fullyFundedDate":1762267690311,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-the-silence/9852895/","projectTitle":"Breaking the Silence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793918_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690568362858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4793918"},{"teacherId":10255968,"projectId":9911234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a new whiteboard, markers, and erasers for our library! Your generosity has made a big difference in how we teach and learn. The whiteboard has become a central part of our lessons and activities, allowing students to share ideas, solve problems, and collaborate in real time. Students are excited to come to the library and use the board to brainstorm, draw, and show their thinking.\r\n\r\nHaving these tools has also allowed me to teach more effectively, demonstrating concepts clearly and engaging students in hands-on learning. The markers and erasers mean we can keep activities interactive and organized, and students are developing confidence as they participate and share their ideas. Your support has truly transformed our library into a more dynamic, fun, and inspiring space for learning. 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Many of our students had never had a makerspace experience before, and now they can explore, invent, and collaborate in a fun, engaging environment.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, I can provide more hands-on learning opportunities, encourage teamwork, and guide students in projects that combine creativity with practical thinking. Students are excited to come to the library, experiment with new tools, and share their creations with peers. Your donation has not only enriched our library but also nurtured curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every student who visits. 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Each week, over 500 students visit our library, and having the proper supplies ensures that they can explore books, work on projects, and enjoy learning in a healthy environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving your donation, students and staff have noticed the difference immediately. The library feels brighter, more organized, and easier to enjoy, which encourages students to take care of the space themselves. Your generosity not only supports our library but also fosters a love of reading and learning in every student who visits. 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We use the equipment during skill-building stations where students practice pitching mechanics, accuracy, and teamwork, and it has been incredible to watch students who were once hesitant now step up with confidence. One unforgettable moment was seeing a student throw their first successful pitch and celebrate proudly as their classmates cheered them on.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are now building on these skills through friendly games, goal-setting challenges, and lessons focused on sportsmanship and perseverance. Each practice helps them grow not only as young athletes, but as confident, motivated learners who understand the value of effort and teamwork. Your donation has given our students more than new equipment—it has given them excitement for learning, belief in themselves, and an opportunity to discover talents they didn't know they had. 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We have especially loved the extra cubbies and place to hang coats. This is a huge space savers and the books are so helpful too! My students are receiving new activities that increase their interest in music. Ukuleles are very popular with my older students and I am so happy that they are able to learn music that interest them. Your gift is so amazing during this holiday season to make my students have a more meaningful experience in music.","fullyFundedDate":1760693773352,"projectUrl":"project/stick-it-move-it-play-it/9681100/","projectTitle":"Stick it! Move it! Play it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726786650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":9735251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my classroom. It is awesome to know that you love to help students and their teacher. We unfortunately did not get to do the butterflies due to the cold weather but I am hoping to get some more butterflies. Thank you for giving me the Butterfly opportunity. It was great as it was until they died. Having the opportunity gave my students the ability to look at nature while the caterpillars were eating the food and growing. The opportunity made my students so excited and happy. They said wait are those butterflies actually real? 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