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This chompsaw will really help my kids to explore their creativity and make their projects even better, while staying safe. \r\nThank you so much for helping my kids have this opportunity, I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1778262198926,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-better-projects/10250644/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for Better Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ednie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664640699834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ednie"},{"teacherId":8680833,"projectId":10191567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students have a more professional project to take to state with them. This competition that we participate in is one we work on for several months. Once students find out if they will advance to state, they're allowed to improve their projects; however we have never been able to take full advantage of this due to being a Title One school. Your contribution of the project boards that are the maximum allowed size, as well as the photo paper we can print on, will really give my students a much better project to show off and be proud of. \r\nThank you again for your help. I truly thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1778262195686,"projectUrl":"project/success-with-state-projects/10191567/","projectTitle":"Success With State Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ednie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664640699834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ednie"},{"teacherId":3630997,"projectId":4882939,"letterContent":"This truly made a huge difference with my students. It allowed them free seating and offered and inviting space even during an unknown time of school year. The led lights made students excited for class and allowed easy decorations. The tractor seat allowed extra flexible seating but also allowed easy access to move around the classroom. Without your donations this project wouldn't have happened. Just know that your kindness means the world to those around you and definitely made a difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1597166964753,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-environment/4882939/","projectTitle":"A Safe Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gatlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782201856149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittany-gatlin"},{"teacherId":10281488,"projectId":10159685,"letterContent":"My fifth graders will use these books to strengthen much more than their ability to read words on a page. Through these new texts, students will practice making inferences, identifying theme and main idea, building vocabulary, analyzing characters, making connections, asking questions, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. Most importantly, they will learn that reading can be an enjoyable experience rather than simply another assignment.\r\nIn my classroom, reading looks like students choosing books that interest them, reading independently, sharing what they are discovering, and talking with classmates about characters, problems, and ideas. Because my students spend much of their school day working with technology, I want to give them meaningful opportunities to step away from a screen and become immersed in a story.\r\nI especially hope to reach students who do not yet see themselves as \"readers.\" A high-interest book can be the spark that changes that. When students find a character, topic, or story that captures their attention, they become more willing to read, discuss, ask questions, and keep going. These books will help my students build confidence, curiosity, vocabulary, and a lasting love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773858518916,"projectUrl":"project/from-screens-to-stories-books-for-my-5t/10159685/","projectTitle":"From Screens to Stories: Books for My 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10281488_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758809806778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10281488"},{"teacherId":3630997,"projectId":5470416,"letterContent":"This truly made a huge difference in the lives of my students. They truly took to the love of reading once again having a choice of what they wanted to read. This truly made a difference in their lives and continues to make a difference. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donations and impact you have had on many students lives. The books allowed students to have a variety of choices without feeling the pressure to read. Students picked books that looked interesting and then kept reading afterwards. This project truly impacted a lot of students and made a huge impact so thank you always.","fullyFundedDate":1617636039987,"projectUrl":"project/fill-the-shelf-with-books-pt-2/5470416/","projectTitle":"Fill the Shelf with Books pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gatlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782201856149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittany-gatlin"},{"teacherId":10281488,"projectId":9760938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing headphones for our 5th grade Coding and Typing classes.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have the tools they need to fully engage in digital learning without distraction. In Coding and Typing, focus matters. Clear audio instructions, interactive programs, and skill-building platforms all require students to be able to hear and concentrate. These headphones allow each child to work independently, confidently, and with dignity.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is where they gain access to technology that prepares them for the future. The skills they are developing now — keyboarding fluency, problem-solving through coding, digital literacy — are foundational for middle school, high school, and beyond. Your generosity directly supports that growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their education and in their future. Your kindness is truly appreciated by both my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1762266430399,"projectUrl":"project/coding-and-typing-in-the-classroom-chall/9760938/","projectTitle":"Coding and Typing in the Classroom Challenges Aspiring Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10281488_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758809806778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10281488"},{"teacherId":9692869,"projectId":9820754,"letterContent":"The donations to my classroom library has made a huge difference. I am able to offer a wider variety of books to my students to read during independent reading time. My male students especially are enjoying the sport themed graphic novels. They like that they can pick one up and finish it quickly. I also have students that are hooked on the Marie Lu books and are constantly asking for more. \r\n\r\nSince offering a wider variety of books in my classroom, I have seen students scores improve particularly in vocabulary. I am also able to have a lot of conversations with my students about what they are reading, what they want to read next, and what books I recommend to them. It has really helped create a culture of reading in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760706783289,"projectUrl":"project/connect-students-with-their-new-favorite/9820754/","projectTitle":"Connect Students With Their New Favorite Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692869"},{"teacherId":9654248,"projectId":9660274,"letterContent":"This project has already impacted my students in wonderful ways! Students who have not previously enjoyed reading are taking an interest in these books that you have so generously donated to our classroom library. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see the how the love for reading continues to grow in my students, specifically those who struggle with comprehension of informational texts. The I Survived series and Magic Treehouse series have been very effective tools in introducing students to historic fiction. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity! We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756603324504,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-history/9660274/","projectTitle":"Visualizing History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMullan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654248_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x256,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756396004645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654248"},{"teacherId":10040524,"projectId":9370178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have a full set of Dog Man books to enjoy and a class set of headphones to use for learning.\r\n\r\nThe Dog Man books are already a huge hit—students are eager to dive into them, share their favorite parts with friends, and grow their love of reading. Having engaging, high-interest books in our classroom library makes such a difference in helping students see reading as fun and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are also making a big impact. Students can now focus during independent work and digital lessons without distractions. This gives them the chance to truly concentrate, learn at their own pace, and build confidence in their skills.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping create a classroom where students feel excited to learn, supported in their reading journey, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1747876927070,"projectUrl":"project/focus-and-fun-unite/9370178/","projectTitle":"Focus and Fun Unite","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040524"},{"teacherId":9692869,"projectId":9370075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of Ghost by Jason Reynolds! I teach advanced 6th grade students at a diverse Title One school in a rural community. My class is a project based classroom, and I am so fortunate to teach such bright and inspiring students. I am excited to incorporate this novel into our classroom as a shared read this winter. The novel tells the story of a young boy with trauma in his childhood who finds community and purpose by joining a track team. I really think that this novel will engage even my most reluctant readers. I have many students who love any book about sports and also many students who have had traumatic childhoods. \r\n\r\nAfter we read the novel as a class, we will be working on a project where students will determine the theme of the book and then adapt that theme to a new story. I plan on having students film short movies or act out short plays showing off their creations. I am so grateful for your donation, and I cannot wait to read this novel with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748890560074,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-authors-for-diverse-students/9370075/","projectTitle":"Diverse Authors for Diverse Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692869"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_11211","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":684,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"5 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":70.5,"schoolId":11211,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pine Tree Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pine Tree Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/pine-tree-independent-school-district/pine-tree-middle-5-6-school-admin-building/11211"}