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Other students said \"I'll definitely review this before I submit my future essays!\" Already they're planning on using them well into the future, and we will continue to use them in class as we add more notes! The kids really appreciate this, and so do I!","fullyFundedDate":1773534498575,"projectUrl":"project/bind-students-learning/10149108/","projectTitle":"Bind Students Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273282_orig.png?crop=720,720,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709053160178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273282"},{"teacherId":9576040,"projectId":9404197,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my diverse student library and cleaning supplies. Students in my English 1 class deserve to have new, relevant texts that they can both read independently in class, but also that we read as a class. In my class we read one novel and focus on characterization and theme. We also read one graphic novel where we focus on visual choices and their effects on readers (such as through theme, character development, and mood). \r\n\r\nFor both units, we work on close reading skills, annotation, and analysis before we work on writing skills. When we have newer, relevant texts we have new opportunities to focus on current events, or events that we can reflect on and make connections to the past. This is incredibly helpful in my teaching. \r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplied provided are always helpful and appreciated. Maintaining the classroom space to be clean, comfortable, and safe is very important to me. The classroom is often not cleaned properly or maintained unless teachers do it. I want my students to feel comfortable while they're in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749576466201,"projectUrl":"project/diversifying-student-library-cleaning/9404197/","projectTitle":"Diversifying Student Library & Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sosnoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576040_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719262771521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576040"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9727278,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contribution to our classroom, as these new Spanish-language books have fundamentally transformed the learning experience for my ESL students. When the students first saw a library filled with vibrant titles in their native language, their faces lit up with a mix of surprise and pure joy, with one student even remarking that the classroom finally felt like home. This excitement has translated into a significant shift in our daily literacy block; students who previously felt intimidated by English-only resources are now eagerly engaging with texts they can fully comprehend and enjoy. During a recent independent reading session, I witnessed a group of students huddled together, excitedly discussing a story in Spanish and then collaborating to translate the key themes into English, which beautifully demonstrated their growing confidence in bridging their two languages. Moving forward, we are using these resources for a bilingual literacy project where students will analyze these stories in Spanish and present their findings in English to their peers. Your support has not only provided essential reading materials but has also validated my students' cultural identities and ignited a genuine passion for their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764131846123,"projectUrl":"project/picture-book-library/9727278/","projectTitle":"Picture Book Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9727438,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contribution to our classroom, as these new Spanish-language books have fundamentally transformed the learning experience for my ESL students. 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When the students first saw a library filled with vibrant titles in their native language, their faces lit up with a mix of surprise and pure joy, with one student even remarking that the classroom finally felt like home. This excitement has translated into a significant shift in our daily literacy block; students who previously felt intimidated by English-only resources are now eagerly engaging with texts they can fully comprehend and enjoy. During a recent independent reading session, I witnessed a group of students huddled together, excitedly discussing a story in Spanish and then collaborating to translate the key themes into English, which beautifully demonstrated their growing confidence in bridging their two languages. Moving forward, we are using these resources for a bilingual literacy project where students will analyze these stories in Spanish and present their findings in English to their peers. Your support has not only provided essential reading materials but has also validated my students' cultural identities and ignited a genuine passion for their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769384297419,"projectUrl":"project/esl-independent-reading-books/9756203/","projectTitle":"ESL Independent Reading Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9952395,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity, as these new bookshelves have completely transformed our classroom into a more professional and inviting space for my students. When the materials first arrived and were assembled, the kids were ecstatic; one student even asked if we had \"turned into a real bookstore.\" This excitement has translated directly into our daily routine, as students can now browse our library with ease rather than digging through cramped bins. Just last week, I watched a reluctant reader head straight to the newly organized \"Graphic Novel\" section and find a book in seconds. Moving forward, we are using this organized space to launch our \"Genre Explorers\" project, where students will read across different categories and create \"Shelf Talker\" reviews to recommend books to their peers. Your support has not only organized our room but has truly ignited a newfound pride and ownership in our reading community.","fullyFundedDate":1767024365972,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-book-shelves/9952395/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Book Shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":9706111,"projectId":9877093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much once again for the donation made to our after-school club for guitar supplies! My students were overjoyed to see the supplies donated to them, especially since many students did not have a case to bring their guitars to club, tuners that were readily on hand, and books to help guide their learning. These supplies help the advanced students continue pursuing their craft, while I can work with the beginners to build their skills. Overall, we are so happy with the improvement such supplies provide to our club. Thank you once more!","fullyFundedDate":1763668898785,"projectUrl":"project/guitar-goodies/9877093/","projectTitle":"Guitar Goodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aurora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706111_orig.jpg?crop=1576,1576,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724810715331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aurora"},{"teacherId":4967113,"projectId":9837595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in our students receiving new novels. My students have been enjoying the novel and exploring the themes of family, loss, and friendship throughout the novel so far. They are excited to read daily and enjoy the graphic novel version. As special education students, they can be used to having materials that are not always grade level appropriate, and this novel is both grade level appropriate and high interest. This has helped us to reach new heights with our discussions and their engagement in English class.\r\n\r\nWe are eternally grateful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1767042596710,"projectUrl":"project/help-special-education-students-have-rel/9837595/","projectTitle":"Help Special Education Students have Relatable Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Polodna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4967113_orig.jpg?crop=1648,1648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576858166891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4967113"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5479","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2898,"numTeachers":155,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":5479,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Curie Metropolitan High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Curie Metropolitan High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/curie-metropolitan-high-school/5479"}