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It has been so nice to have a clean space that they can move about in and easily work with me. \r\n\r\nI could not have provided this myself so I appreciate it!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746786097385,"projectUrl":"project/desk-and-cabinet-writing-station-organiz/9284037/","projectTitle":"Desk and Cabinet Writing Station Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685835160976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991767"},{"teacherId":8991767,"projectId":9279857,"letterContent":"My students LOVE graphic novels and they have been reading so much more now that I have more options for them to choose from. These books are relevant to their lives and formatted in a way that captures their attention. It is so exciting to see them reading so many books, books that I would not have been able to purchase on my own. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for helping me build my classroom library. During conferences, so many parents commented on my collection of books and were so grateful I could provide so many options!","fullyFundedDate":1746720047621,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-middle-schoolers/9279857/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685835160976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991767"},{"teacherId":8991767,"projectId":9231694,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for helping me provide books to my classroom. Students read silently almost every day with a book of their choosing. This past year, I challenged them to read 25 books. Many of them accomplished this challenge! The only way they were able to truly do this was through the books I received from Donors Choose donors! \r\n\r\nStudents are always looking for books that reflect who they are and are relevant to modern times. The books I was able to add this past year were engaging and exciting to students! I realistically could not spend my own money on all of the books I was able to get from donors like you. \r\n\r\nI am so incredibly grateful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744927556563,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-books/9231694/","projectTitle":"Classroom Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685835160976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991767"},{"teacherId":9454526,"projectId":8609407,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your generosity and support of my woodworking program. Starting from next to nothing, I've been able to build a shop that kids are interested in and have the ability and opportunity to learn about and use machinery that they otherwise might not have been able to have access to.\r\nWhat I do in my shop is introduced the students to a piece of machinery and then show it in action. They then take a safety test and operate the machinery under my supervision. Then they are able to use it on their own. With each new machine, I create a small wood shop project for them to test their abilities and become more familiar with it. With the drill press, the students learned about different types of drill bits and were able to use a Forstner bit and create a candle holder. They are also able to see other possibilities for using the drill press and different types of bits to make different projects in the future.\r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1731538551348,"projectUrl":"project/drill-presses-for-industrial-technology/8609407/","projectTitle":"Drill Presses for Industrial Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Matot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9454526_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720762672364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9454526"},{"teacherId":8991767,"projectId":8864776,"letterContent":"Books that are relevant to students are vital to modern classroom libraries. Many students will come to me and say they have not been able to find a book that shows their experience. In my classroom, I have many books that reflect my students and their unique backgrounds. 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This is because it is so expensive to buy new books, which many teachers cannot afford to do on a regular basis. I am so grateful for donors who help stock my classroom with books students love to read. Many students have already picked up books I received from this funding!","fullyFundedDate":1735527661347,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-middle-schoolers/8993836/","projectTitle":"Books For Middle Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685835160976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991767"},{"teacherId":8991767,"projectId":8927897,"letterContent":"My students love completing STEM activities in language arts! With these activities, they are able to show their learning in ways that are unique to the content area. It would not be possible to provide these opportunities for my students without the help of donors like you. My students had a blast using the Legos last week. They built representations of scenes from the book \"The Giver\" which we are currently reading. Instead of writing, they were able to show their knowledge through building, which is incredibly accessible to most students.","fullyFundedDate":1734628725742,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-language-arts/8927897/","projectTitle":"STEM in Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685835160976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991767"},{"teacherId":8991767,"projectId":8858060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping this teacher provide fun books for her students! My students love when I get new books in, which speaks to the power of having relevant texts in my classroom! I have students who are reigniting their love of reading in my classroom. This is something that is going to benefit them their whole lives. \r\n\r\nWhen people like you help me provide this opportunity for students, it changes lives. It is imperative that we continue to help students love reading, especially in a confusing and scary world. \r\n\r\nThank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1730422554203,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-minds-through-books/8858060/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Minds Through Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685835160976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991767"},{"teacherId":8991767,"projectId":8541599,"letterContent":"Students are thrilled to have new books to choose from! I am passionate about ensuring students have many options available when it comes to books in my classroom library. Reading for fun has so many benefits and students lose a love of reading in middle school. I am trying to change that. So far, many students have picked up the books that I was able to get from this project. It means the world to me to have the support of so many people who are willing to give to teachers so that they can continue to provide resources for students. 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