{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clear Lake High School","outOfStateSupporters":77.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10471944,"letterContent":"To Cathie, the Village Foundation, and the Chesmar Foundation:\r\n\r\nFresh Pages, Fresh Excitement!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me fully fund my \"Fresh Pages for Fresh Starts\" project! I am already excited about sharing them with my students and watching them discover what is waiting inside those fresh pages. There is something especially exciting about putting a brand-new release into a teenager's hands and being able to say, \"You might be one of the first people at our school to read this!\"\r\n\r\nI love giving my students the opportunity to choose what they read, and new books can create an entirely different kind of excitement. These are stories that are current, relevant, and written for the world my students are living in right now. I am hoping that these books will catch the attention of students who are already enthusiastic readers, while also tempting some of my more reluctant readers to pick up a book simply because the cover, story, or characters look irresistible. Sometimes the hardest part is getting a student to open the first page—and the right book can make that happen.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me keep my library collection fresh, current, and inviting. Your generosity is giving my students more than 20 new books. You are giving them choices, new perspectives, opportunities to see themselves in stories, and chances to step into experiences different from their own. I cannot wait for these books to arrive, get them onto my shelves, and start putting them into the hands of my students. I have a feeling they are not going to stay on those shelves for very long!","fullyFundedDate":1786567709975,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-pages-for-fresh-starts-new-releas/10471944/","projectTitle":"Fresh Pages for Fresh Starts: New Releases for HS Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10469452,"letterContent":"Fresh Pages, Fresh Excitement!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me fully fund my \"Fresh Pages for Fresh Starts\" project! I am absolutely thrilled to know that 11 brand-new young adult books will soon be making their way into my library. The books have not arrived quite yet, but I am already excited about sharing them with my students and watching them discover what is waiting inside those fresh pages. There is something especially exciting about putting a brand-new release into a teenager's hands and being able to say, \"You might be one of the first people at our school to read this!\"\r\n\r\nI love giving my students the opportunity to choose what they read, and new books can create an entirely different kind of excitement. These are stories that are current, relevant, and written for the world my students are living in right now. I am hoping that these books will catch the attention of students who are already enthusiastic readers, while also tempting some of my more reluctant readers to pick up a book simply because the cover, story, or characters look irresistible. Sometimes the hardest part is getting a student to open the first page—and the right book can make that happen.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me keep my library collection fresh, current, and inviting. Your generosity is giving my students more than 20 new books. You are giving them choices, new perspectives, opportunities to see themselves in stories, and chances to step into experiences different from their own. I cannot wait for these books to arrive, get them onto my shelves, and start putting them into the hands of my students. I have a feeling they are not going to stay on those shelves for very long!","fullyFundedDate":1786544031144,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-pages-for-fresh-starts-new-releas/10469452/","projectTitle":"Fresh Pages for Fresh Starts: New Releases for HS Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10449709,"letterContent":"Dear Cathie,\r\nThank you hardly seems like a big enough phrase for someone who has done so much, for so long, for so many.\r\n\r\nWhen I received the news that you had fully funded my DonorsChoose project, Fresh Pages for Fresh Starts: New Releases for High School Readers, my heart overflowed with gratitude. Because of your generosity, 20 incredible, award-nominated books will soon be in the hands of students who need them most. You have given them so much more than books. You have given them opportunities to discover themselves, see new perspectives, build confidence, develop empathy, and perhaps even fall in love with reading for the first time.\r\n\r\nFor seven years, you have been a constant champion of my students and our school. Again and again, you have stepped forward with kindness, believing in our children and investing in their futures. Your faithful support has touched hundreds of young lives in ways that may never be fully measured. Every book opened, every new idea explored, every student who finds a story that speaks directly to them carries a piece of your generosity with them.\r\n\r\nThis particular project means so much because these books reflect the lives, struggles, dreams, and experiences of today's teens. They are the kinds of books that transform reluctant readers into eager readers and help students realize that reading is not just an assignment but a doorway to understanding themselves and the world around them. Because of you, these doors will open for countless students.\r\n\r\nAs a librarian, I have the privilege of watching those moments happen. I see the student who says, \"I don't like reading\" suddenly become absorbed in a book they can't put down. I see students sharing recommendations with friends and discovering connections between literature and their own lives. The joy and growth that will come from this collection will be your gift to them.\r\n\r\nCathie, your generosity is priceless, but it is your unwavering commitment, year after year, that truly amazes me. You have never stopped believing that our students are worth investing in. You have never stopped showing up for them. That kind of dedication is rare, and it has made a lasting difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness, your friendship, your encouragement, and your incredible generosity. Please know that the impact of your gifts extends far beyond the books themselves. You are helping to create readers, thinkers, dreamers, and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for you and the countless ways you have blessed my students for the past seven years.\r\n\r\nWith love, admiration, and heartfelt thanks...Shirley #LoveMyLibraryLife\"","fullyFundedDate":1786457608580,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-pages-for-fresh-starts-new-releas/10449709/","projectTitle":"Fresh Pages for Fresh Starts: New Releases for HS Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10461619,"letterContent":"To the donor from Texas:\r\nThe books are HERE, and I could not be more excited! There is something especially wonderful about opening a box of brand-new books and imagining all the students who are going to pick them up, flip through the pages, and discover a story they cannot put down. I am already picturing students recommending books to one another, debating which character is their favorite, and saying, \"You HAVE to read this one!\" That is exactly the kind of excitement about reading I want to create in my classroom. These 27 graphic novels are going to give my students new opportunities to read for pleasure while also helping them build the confidence and skills they need to become stronger readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about graphic novels is the way they invite students into reading. For students who sometimes feel overwhelmed by a traditional novel or a page filled with dense text, the combination of illustrations, dialogue, narration, and visual clues can make reading feel much more approachable. But approachable does not mean easy! Students still have to make inferences, understand vocabulary, follow a plot, analyze characters, interpret dialogue, recognize tone, and connect information from both words and images. They are doing serious reading work—they are just having a lot more fun while they do it.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about the variety in this collection. With fiction, nonfiction, different genres, different perspectives, and a wide range of characters and experiences, there will be something for everyone. My hope is that a student who has always said, \"I don't like reading\" will eventually find a book that makes them change their mind. Maybe one student will discover a love of mystery. Another might become fascinated by history or science. Someone else might find a character who feels surprisingly familiar. And hopefully, more than a few students will discover that reading can be something they choose to do because they genuinely WANT to—not simply because it was assigned.\r\n\r\nI also want to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to The Chesmire Foundation for tripling donations to this project. Your generosity has had an incredible impact! By multiplying the support for this grant, you helped make it possible to bring this entire collection into my classroom. That kind of generosity does more than fill a bookshelf. It puts new stories, new ideas, new perspectives, and new opportunities directly into the hands of students. What an amazing gift!\r\n\r\nTo every donor who supported this project, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have helped me create a classroom where students can find books that meet them where they are and encourage them to keep going. You are helping students build reading confidence one page, one panel, one chapter, and one story at a time. I cannot wait to watch these books leave the shelves, travel into backpacks, get passed from student to student, and eventually become wonderfully worn from being read and reread. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me make reading more inviting, exciting, and accessible for them. I am so grateful—and my students are going to be thrilled!","fullyFundedDate":1786314237231,"projectUrl":"project/from-panels-to-pages-building-more-conf/10461619/","projectTitle":"From Panels to Pages: Building More Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10426394,"letterContent":"To Cathie & the Anonymous Donor from Minnesota:\r\nThe books are HERE, and I could not be more excited! There is something especially wonderful about opening a box of brand-new books and imagining all the students who are going to pick them up, flip through the pages, and discover a story they cannot put down. I am already picturing students recommending books to one another, debating which character is their favorite, and saying, \"You HAVE to read this one!\" That is exactly the kind of excitement about reading I want to create in my classroom. These 26 graphic novels are going to give my students new opportunities to read for pleasure while also helping them build the confidence and skills they need to become stronger readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about graphic novels is the way they invite students into reading. For students who sometimes feel overwhelmed by a traditional novel or a page filled with dense text, the combination of illustrations, dialogue, narration, and visual clues can make reading feel much more approachable. But approachable does not mean easy! Students still have to make inferences, understand vocabulary, follow a plot, analyze characters, interpret dialogue, recognize tone, and connect information from both words and images. They are doing serious reading work—they are just having a lot more fun while they do it.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about the variety in this collection. With fiction, nonfiction, different genres, different perspectives, and a wide range of characters and experiences, there will be something for everyone. My hope is that a student who has always said, \"I don't like reading\" will eventually find a book that makes them change their mind. Maybe one student will discover a love of mystery. Another might become fascinated by history or science. Someone else might find a character who feels surprisingly familiar. And hopefully, more than a few students will discover that reading can be something they choose to do because they genuinely WANT to—not simply because it was assigned.\r\n\r\nI also want to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to The Chesmire Foundation for tripling donations to this project. Your generosity has had an incredible impact! By multiplying the support for this grant, you helped make it possible to bring this entire collection into my classroom. That kind of generosity does more than fill a bookshelf. It puts new stories, new ideas, new perspectives, and new opportunities directly into the hands of students. What an amazing gift!\r\n\r\nTo every donor who supported this project, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have helped me create a classroom where students can find books that meet them where they are and encourage them to keep going. You are helping students build reading confidence one page, one panel, one chapter, and one story at a time. I cannot wait to watch these books leave the shelves, travel into backpacks, get passed from student to student, and eventually become wonderfully worn from being read and reread. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me make reading more inviting, exciting, and accessible for them. I am so grateful—and my students are going to be thrilled!...Shirley","fullyFundedDate":1785683051159,"projectUrl":"project/from-panels-to-pages-building-confident/10426394/","projectTitle":"From Panels to Pages: Building Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10420714,"letterContent":"To PCW and The Donor from Texas,\r\nThank you so much for supporting my Library Snack Closet! Your generosity is helping me continue a program that has become incredibly important to my school community. For some of my students, having a snack available when they are hungry may seem like a small thing, but for a student who does not know where their next meal is coming from, that simple kindness can make a very real difference. Your donation is helping me make sure that students have a place where they can quietly get something to eat when they need it, without judgment, embarrassment, or having to explain their circumstances.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful to me is that the impact reaches far beyond the students who receive the snacks. I have the opportunity to involve my Library Club students in organizing the closet, spreading the word, keeping supplies stocked, and making sure their classmates know that help is available. Through those experiences, I can teach them something that cannot easily be learned from a textbook: what it means to notice when someone else is struggling and respond with kindness.\r\n\r\nOver the past two years, I have seen firsthand just how much good this program can do. The snack closet has become more than a collection of food on a shelf—it has become a quiet way for students to take care of one another. It gives students experiencing food insecurity a little extra support while giving my Library Club students the opportunity to practice compassion, generosity, responsibility, and empathy. I hope these experiences become part of who they are and encourage them to continue looking for ways to help others long after they leave high school.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my project and helping me continue something that has made such a positive difference in the lives of my students. Your generosity is putting food into the hands of students who need it, but it is also helping me create a school environment where kindness and compassion are put into action. I am truly grateful for your support and for the opportunity to show my students that even a small act of caring can make someone's day—and sometimes make a much bigger difference than we will ever know.","fullyFundedDate":1785717138879,"projectUrl":"project/showing-compassion-for-food-insecure-stu/10420714/","projectTitle":"Showing Compassion for Food Insecure Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10417621,"letterContent":"Dear Cathie,\r\nThank you hardly seems like a big enough phrase for someone who has done so much, for so long, for so many.\r\n\r\nWhen I received the news that you had fully funded my DonorsChoose project, Award-Winning Books That Speak to Today's Teens!, my heart overflowed with gratitude. Because of your generosity, 30 incredible, award-nominated books will soon be in the hands of students who need them most. You have given them so much more than books. You have given them opportunities to discover themselves, see new perspectives, build confidence, develop empathy, and perhaps even fall in love with reading for the first time.\r\n\r\nFor seven years, you have been a constant champion of my students and our school. Again and again, you have stepped forward with kindness, believing in our children and investing in their futures. Your faithful support has touched hundreds of young lives in ways that may never be fully measured. Every book opened, every new idea explored, every student who finds a story that speaks directly to them carries a piece of your generosity with them.\r\n\r\nThis particular project means so much because these books reflect the lives, struggles, dreams, and experiences of today's teens. They are the kinds of books that transform reluctant readers into eager readers and help students realize that reading is not just an assignment but a doorway to understanding themselves and the world around them. Because of you, these doors will open for countless students.\r\n\r\nAs a librarian, I have the privilege of watching those moments happen. I see the student who says, \"I don't like reading\" suddenly become absorbed in a book they can't put down. I see students sharing recommendations with friends and discovering connections between literature and their own lives. The joy and growth that will come from this collection will be your gift to them.\r\n\r\nCathie, your generosity is priceless, but it is your unwavering commitment, year after year, that truly amazes me. You have never stopped believing that our students are worth investing in. You have never stopped showing up for them. That kind of dedication is rare, and it has made a lasting difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness, your friendship, your encouragement, and your incredible generosity. Please know that the impact of your gifts extends far beyond the books themselves. You are helping to create readers, thinkers, dreamers, and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for you and the countless ways you have blessed my students for the past seven years.\r\n\r\nWith love, admiration, and heartfelt thanks...Shirley #LoveMyLibraryLife","fullyFundedDate":1785620154145,"projectUrl":"project/awardwinning-books-that-speak-to-today/10417621/","projectTitle":"Award‑Winning Books That Speak to Today’s Teens!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10432225,"letterContent":"To Sandra from MD, the Anonymous Donor from Texas, and the Chesmar Foundation:\r\n\r\nWOOHOO! The books are here! The books are here! \r\nThe books are HERE, and I could not be more excited! There is something especially wonderful about opening a box of brand-new books and imagining all the students who are going to pick them up, flip through the pages, and discover a story they cannot put down. I am already picturing students recommending books to one another, debating which character is their favorite, and saying, \"You HAVE to read this one!\" That is exactly the kind of excitement about reading I want to create in my classroom. These 27 graphic novels are going to give my students new opportunities to read for pleasure while also helping them build the confidence and skills they need to become stronger readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about graphic novels is the way they invite students into reading. For students who sometimes feel overwhelmed by a traditional novel or a page filled with dense text, the combination of illustrations, dialogue, narration, and visual clues can make reading feel much more approachable. But approachable does not mean easy! Students still have to make inferences, understand vocabulary, follow a plot, analyze characters, interpret dialogue, recognize tone, and connect information from both words and images. They are doing serious reading work—they are just having a lot more fun while they do it.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about the variety in this collection. With fiction, nonfiction, different genres, different perspectives, and a wide range of characters and experiences, there will be something for everyone. My hope is that a student who has always said, \"I don't like reading\" will eventually find a book that makes them change their mind. Maybe one student will discover a love of mystery. Another might become fascinated by history or science. Someone else might find a character who feels surprisingly familiar. And hopefully, more than a few students will discover that reading can be something they choose to do because they genuinely WANT to—not simply because it was assigned.\r\n\r\nI also want to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to the Chesmar Foundation for tripling donations to this project. Your generosity has had an incredible impact! By multiplying the support for this grant, you helped make it possible to bring this entire collection to my students. That kind of generosity does more than fill a bookshelf. It puts new stories, new ideas, new perspectives, and new opportunities directly into the hands of students. What an amazing gift!\r\n\r\nTo every donor who supported this project, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have helped me create a space where students can find books that meet them where they are and encourage them to keep going. You are helping students build reading confidence one page, one panel, one chapter, and one story at a time. I cannot wait to watch these books leave the shelves, travel into backpacks, get passed from student to student, and eventually become wonderfully worn from being read and reread. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me make reading more inviting, exciting, and accessible for them. I am so grateful—and my students are going to be thrilled! ...Shirley","fullyFundedDate":1785942465741,"projectUrl":"project/from-panels-to-pages-building-more-conf/10432225/","projectTitle":"From Panels to Pages: Building More Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":9629597,"projectId":8563301,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating the books for my resource classroom! My Seniors had read Free Lunch, and had loved it, and they were able to read the sequel, Punching Bag, because of your gift. Many of these students had never finished reading entire books prior to this. I get the reluctant readers, and often the books that are at their level are not available in my high school.\r\n Now that those students have graduated, I can look forward to sharing these books with the classes coming in this year. This is a gift that will truly keep on giving. For years to come, students will enjoy these high interest books. Many of them can relate to the struggles the main character faces, and it may help them feel seen and heard.\r\nAgain, many thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1723468172604,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-build-empathy/8563301/","projectTitle":"Books to Build Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9629597_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722980306356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9629597"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10310056,"letterContent":"To PCW, Constance, Astro Cat, Orange Chair, the Donors Choose Scholar Society, and The Donors Choose Community,\r\nSometimes the most unforgettable learning begins with a simple question: \"Can we really make paint pop off the page?\" Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students are about to find out! I was absolutely thrilled to learn that From Flat to Fantastic: Art That Jumps Off the Page! was fully funded, and I can hardly wait to introduce them to Magic Foam Texture Painting. Because of you, our library will soon be filled with curiosity, creativity, and plenty of \"Wow!\" moments. \r\n\r\nOne of the things that means the most to me is that many of you have supported my students time and time again. Your generosity isn't just a one-time gift—it is an ongoing investment in the young people who walk through our library doors each day. Because you continue to believe, my students have been able to experience enriching projects that simply wouldn't have been possible otherwise. I hope you know how much your kindness is appreciated and how many lives you have touched through your continued support. You have become an important part of our story, and we are incredibly grateful for all you have done.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in this project and for believing in my students. Your generosity is providing so much more than art supplies—it is creating opportunities for students to experiment, problem-solve, and discover that learning can be both meaningful and joyful. Knowing that people they have never met cared enough to support their education is a powerful reminder that their ideas and creativity matter.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to watch students explore a completely different way of creating art. Instead of simply painting on a flat surface, they will design colorful works that rise off the page with texture and dimension. I already know the library will be buzzing with excitement as students compare techniques, encourage one another, and proudly share their finished creations.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about this project is how naturally it blends creativity with learning. As students build their textured artwork, they'll be thinking about patterns, geometry, design, and problem-solving without even realizing how many important skills they are practicing. They'll learn that mistakes are simply part of the creative process and that perseverance often leads to the most rewarding results.\r\n\r\nMost of all, thank you for helping transform our library into a place where students can explore, collaborate, and discover new talents. Your generosity is creating experiences that will spark curiosity, build confidence, and remind students that learning can be hands-on, exciting, and unforgettable. I cannot wait to share their amazing creations with you!","fullyFundedDate":1785162542661,"projectUrl":"project/from-flat-to-fantastic-art-that-jumps-o/10310056/","projectTitle":"From Flat to Fantastic: Art That Jumps Off the Page!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10311844,"letterContent":"To PCW, Jeanette, and Cathie,\r\nThere are some boxes you just can't wait to open, and these were definitely those boxes! The supplies for Skulls, Stories, & STEM: Día de los Muertos! have arrived, and every time I see them, I get even more excited for the end of October when my students and I will finally bring this project to life. Your generosity has transformed an idea into a reality, and I am so grateful that you chose to make this experience possible for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this project and believing in the power of hands-on learning. Your kindness is giving my students far more than art supplies—it is giving them an opportunity to explore a rich cultural tradition with creativity, curiosity, and respect. Knowing that people they have never met cared enough to invest in their education is a gift in itself.\r\n\r\nI can already imagine our library filled with bright colors, laughter, thoughtful conversations, and students proudly creating their own calaveras. Rather than simply reading about Día de los Muertos, they will have the opportunity to experience its artistry and traditions in a meaningful, engaging way. I know this activity will spark wonderful conversations about culture, family, storytelling, and the importance of honoring memories while celebrating life.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about this project is that every student's creation will be unique. As they design, problem-solve, and express themselves, they will also be building confidence, connecting with classmates, and discovering that the library is a place where creativity and belonging go hand in hand. These are the kinds of experiences that students remember long after the activity is over.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this unforgettable opportunity possible. I can hardly wait until the end of October when my students finally get to open these supplies and experience the joy of creating together. Your generosity will fill our library with creativity, learning, and connection, and I am so excited to share the results with you.\r\n\r\nWith endless appreciation...Shirley #LoveMyLibraryLife","fullyFundedDate":1785422475157,"projectUrl":"project/skulls-stories-stem-da-de-los-muer/10311844/","projectTitle":"Skulls, Stories, & Stem: Día De Los Muertos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp110342_orig.png?crop=403,403,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633792101805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdickey"},{"teacherId":110342,"projectId":10311980,"letterContent":"To PCW and Jeanette,\r\nIn just a few short weeks, my library will be filled with students laughing, weaving colorful raffia, and proudly holding up baskets they made with their own two hands—and that's all because of you. Your generosity has turned a hopeful idea into a real experience that my students will never forget. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for you both. Because of your kindness, my students will soon have the opportunity to discover a new skill, express themselves through art, and experience the joy of creating something beautiful with their own hands. I can hardly wait for the day I get to get it all out and work with them! \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in this project and for believing in my students. Your generosity is doing so much more than providing craft supplies—it is creating opportunities for creativity, connection, and confidence to flourish. Knowing that there are people who care enough to invest in their learning and well-being sends a powerful message to my students that they matter.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to introduce raffia basket weaving in our library makerspace. After a long school day, many students simply need a place to slow down, relax, and reconnect. I can already picture them gathered around the tables, talking, laughing, encouraging one another, and proudly watching their baskets take shape. These moments of creativity often become moments of friendship, perseverance, and self-discovery.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is also helping students experience the rich cultural traditions behind fiber arts while strengthening skills that reach far beyond the library. As they weave, they will practice patience, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and creative thinking—all while creating something they will be proud to take home. I know these experiences will stay with them long after the baskets are finished.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible and for helping transform our library into a place where students can create, connect, and grow. 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