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The right book at the right moment can be the one that turns a reluctant reader into someone who genuinely enjoys reading. Because of your support, I can now put those kinds of books directly into students' hands and say, \"I thought this might be perfect for you.\"\r\n\r\nThese books also make our classroom library more inclusive and engaging. Students will see characters and experiences that mirror their own, while also gaining exposure to perspectives different from theirs. This helps them feel validated, builds empathy, and expands their understanding of the world. Beyond enjoyment, these texts strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking, making academic growth more meaningful and authentic.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to students: their learning matters, and their community believes in them. The excitement they feel when browsing our updated shelves or discovering a new favorite author is a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them stories that inspire, challenge, and stay with them. Your support has made a real, lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758830490984,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-middle-school/9701865/","projectTitle":"Books for Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":6719856,"projectId":9701518,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of microscopes! Our middle school students can now explore the microscopic world firsthand, from examining plant cells to discovering tiny organisms in pond water. Hands-on experiences like these spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and make science come alive. Your support inspires students to ask questions, investigate, and develop a lasting love for learning. We are truly grateful for your impact! Thank you again for contributing to my classroom and bringing science alive for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757948013993,"projectUrl":"project/microscopes-for-middle-schoolers/9701518/","projectTitle":"Microscopes for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":6719856,"projectId":9192962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your support, our 8th grade students had the unique and invaluable opportunity to engage in hands-on learning through fetal pig dissections.\r\n\r\nThis project is a highlight of our anatomy and physiology unit. It brings textbook concepts to life in a meaningful way and allows students to explore the structure and function of real organ systems. The experience sparked curiosity, deepened understanding, and inspired many thoughtful conversations about science, health, and the human body.\r\n\r\nYour donation made it possible for students to connect with science in a way they will remember for years to come. We're truly grateful for your support and belief in the power of hands-on education.","fullyFundedDate":1744032849474,"projectUrl":"project/fetal-pig-dissection/9192962/","projectTitle":"Fetal Pig Dissection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":6719856,"projectId":9095333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your support helped us bring new books into the hands of eager readers, and I can't express how much it has meant to both me and my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most beloved additions to our classroom library has been The Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. The mystery, twists, and unforgettable characters have truly captured my students' imaginations—it's easily become one of our most talked-about reads! Seeing their excitement as they dive into each book is exactly the kind of joy and engagement that your gift has made possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of reading and for helping create a space where stories come alive. Your kindness is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1742412158164,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9095333/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":6719856,"projectId":9066832,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom, these books are being put to great use. Students love it when new books are delivered and begin bargaining over them quickly. It is truly fun to watch them haggle for their top choices. \r\n\r\nThese students are readers and love a good story. Thank you for providing stories for them to engage with and make part of their own story. Books open up worlds for my students and let their brains imagine, there is no greater gift. \r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1738168194013,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-classroom-library/9066832/","projectTitle":"Expanding Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":6719856,"projectId":8741926,"letterContent":"Thank you for finding value in my project. These books were delivered and are in the hands of my students. I appreciate your kind and generous donation of funds towards these books. \r\nMy classroom library is expanding to meet the needs of my student readers because of you and your generosity. These books will grow vocabulary and expand viewpoints and take my students to previously unknown worlds. \r\nThese new titles have flown off the shelves and students are excited to read. Some of them are begging for more in-class time to read! Middle school students begging to read warms my heart, so thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1734485798054,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/8741926/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":6719856,"projectId":9011058,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! The kids love their new books, many of them have already been checked out from our classroom library. Upon their arrival we also opened up a reading challenge for the students. Each student will set their own goal and work toward it throughout the second semester. These books will help capture their interests allowing them to meet their goals. \r\n\r\nYour donation is greatly appreciate by myself and my fabulous students. Thank you for supporting my classroom and fulfilling the needs of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1736980899043,"projectUrl":"project/fantasy-novels/9011058/","projectTitle":"Fantasy Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719856_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609727622942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-melanie-walker"},{"teacherId":8975737,"projectId":8581642,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom. The reading tools that you helped us purchase are being used to enhance our small group reading instruction. \r\n\r\nWe have used the tools to work on letter identification, sight word identification, and letter sound phonemic awareness! Working in small groups and using tools that students can manipulate have enhanced the student learning. We will continue to use these tools this year and years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1727648759457,"projectUrl":"project/reading-tools/8581642/","projectTitle":"Reading Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975737_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693417956284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-barnard"},{"teacherId":8975737,"projectId":8481721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom. We are using the new resources to enhance our science learning. \r\n\r\nThe Kindergarten and 1st Grade students have been enjoying learning with hands on tools. We will be continuing to learn this winter and spring about plants and trees. With this donation each student will get to grow a live plant and learn all about the life cycle of a plant. 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