{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"R.A. Brown Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9601265,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our first Oregon Battle of the Books meeting full of delight! The kids were so excited when they saw there were two of each OBOB book, reserved for them. They can pour over them both for reading joy and to memorize all the details they'll need for mock battles and regionals-no worrying about getting to the public library or due dates. With their enthusiasm and dedication I wouldn't be at all surprised if we make it to state this year. \r\n\r\nI so appreciate each of you for believing in them and providing the tools they need to succeed! And once OBOB is done for the year, they'll be added to the school library where they can go on to be read hundreds of times. To be able to add quality titles in a variety of genres is always a treat-a little something for everyone. Your generosity makes this possible and I'm grateful to each of you. My library wouldn't be what it is without Donors Choose and the wonderful donors it connects to projects like these. You make what I do possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1757301050287,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-aiming-high/9601265/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books: Aiming High","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9164771,"letterContent":"The sports section has never been more busy! From outdated and sparse, it's now full of books my students are eager to read. 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Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1744222411261,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-sports-books-a-whole-new-read/9164771/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Sports Books-A Whole New Reading Game!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9290780,"letterContent":"My students have been loving these books! At least half are checked out at all times, and many students check one in just to hand it to a friend or grab another out of the bin. I hardly have to book talk them, a basic description of what it's about and the format and they are *eager* to read them. It's wonderful to see their enthusiasm for learning history and their desire to understand what actually happened, not the narratives children are often fed. I've had some great discussions on the Salem Witch Trials and Underground Railroad in particular. And it's thanks to your support that this energy and engagement has happened, thanks to each of you that these books are in the library for them to enjoy!\r\n\r\nWhen I'm able to provide my students with the resources they need to grow and learn, I can see them blossom. That is happening because of you, your generosity, your thoughtfulness, your support. It makes such a difference, allows me to grow the library's collection with intention. I am so very grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746785432036,"projectUrl":"project/history-smashers-real-history-real-fun/9290780/","projectTitle":"History Smashers: Real History, Real Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9160516,"letterContent":"I love this cart so much! It's beautiful, portable, and holds tons of book bins! The flexibility of being able to switch out which series or subjects are featured quickly means I can highlight things even if I don't have time to put up a new display. And the extra room on the shelves means more room for dynamic shelving and makes browsing easier. It's just a wonderful addition to the library all around!\r\n\r\nI'm incredibly grateful to each of you for helping make my library a more functional, student friendly place. So many of my ideas simply wouldn't be possible without the support of Donors Choose and wonderful people like you. I can serve my students and provide them with what they need because of you. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1746785909091,"projectUrl":"project/mayday-shelf-overload-ahead/9160516/","projectTitle":"Mayday! Shelf Overload Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9247616,"letterContent":"It is so exciting to know that I'm heading into this next school year with a supply of these ready and waiting! Having the resources I need starting out is such a relief and it's only possible because of each of you. \r\n\r\nEvery book that I can protect with a Reddi-cover is a book that I can trust to last, to come back for countless more check outs. As budgets become more limited this lets me stretch our dollars further, turning books so flimsy no child could be faulted for damaging them into something strong enough to survive many trips in stuffed full backpacks. \r\n\r\nThe generosity and caring of donor's like you makes building my library into something sturdy and lasting a real, achievable goal. I can plan for the future in ways I couldn't without these covers, can provide a wider variety of books to meet the needs and interests of my students. It's thanks to you and your open hearts that I'm able to do what I do and I'm so very grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746785814541,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-pages-protective-covers-for/9247616/","projectTitle":"Preserving Pages: Protective Covers For School Library Books Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9203064,"letterContent":"These books are so fascinating! I listened to audiobook versions of a couple while processing/covering them and have kept reading in preparation for book talking, and wow! So many interesting, strong women who helped grow our world in unique ways. And with such a variety I can think of so many students I want to hand them to, knowing it will be a book that speaks to them.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me to build my library into a resource that is truly useful to my students and their teachers. These examples of women pushing past the expectations and limits placed on them to climb to new heights is creating a foundation for so many girls build on, to soar past the limits that can still be placed on them today. Your generosity and kindness is making that possible. I can only do what I do because of people like you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1743088997834,"projectUrl":"project/trailblazers-women-leading-the-way/9203064/","projectTitle":"Trailblazers: Women Leading The Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":8942137,"letterContent":"These books are so beautiful! The gorgeous covers are only beaten out by what's on the inside. Some have illustrations or mixed media that make each page a work of art before you even get to the poems. And the poems. Absolutely lovely. Such a variety in style and topic that anyone can find a poem to get lost in, something that speaks to them. My favorite so far is Ain't Burned All The Bright, but one of our teachers was gushing over Jabberwalking. \r\n\r\nAnd we have them all thanks to you! Because of your generosity and kindness to my small library and the amazing students who use it we have access to the amazing resource that these books are. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734457504383,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-literary-horizons-poetry/8942137/","projectTitle":"Expanding Literary Horizons: Poetry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":9023166,"letterContent":"Having these headphones makes days in the library run so much smoother! The colors draw the kids to them and the sturdiness means I can leave a supply out to be grabbed when needed without having to worry about them being destroyed. The sound is good quality for classroom headphones, clear and easy to listen to. It's so nice to be part of a community, both locally and to the many corners that Donor's choose reaches, that truly cares about what kids need-and listens to teachers and school staff when they say, 'hey, our students could really use this.' It makes it possible to do so much more than I could've on my own.\r\n\r\nYou make it possible for me to do more and more for my students, donors. I'm able to build a vibrant, functional library because of each of you. I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1736788854334,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-learn-headphones-for-middle/9023166/","projectTitle":"Listen and Learn: Headphones for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":8914649,"letterContent":"These books add so much value to our library! Only a few weeks ago, when they were still on our 'new books' cart, during a class check out a teacher asked if I had recommendations for books written by Native authors for a student-being able to point him to an entire cart full of books and watch as he went through them happily was such a joy. It's an experience I could not have given him before, without your generosity to my school and it's students.\r\n\r\nWhen kids can find the books they want, they read. When they see themselves in the books, find their own or similar stories reflected back at them, it affirms their importance and their belonging. When they see others stories, find an open window into worlds that might otherwise be unfamiliar to them, it affirms the importance and belonging of their classmates who have different cultures and backgrounds. Adding these books is one step in creating a future where everyone knows and can assert their own value. We are building readers, but most importantly growing some really great humans. Your donations help create a library and school that can support every single one of them. Thank you, thank you, thank.","fullyFundedDate":1731485425969,"projectUrl":"project/equity-in-the-school-library-pt-3-ind/8914649/","projectTitle":"Equity in the School Library Pt. 3 : Indigenous Characters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":8835774,"letterContent":"These books are so much fun! Charming illustrations, bright covers, and a lovely bridge to the actual classics. So far the most popular are The Hobbit adaptation and the Anne of Green Gables manga, with the Jungle Book manga not far behind-but they've all gotten some love. I've had several 'reviews' that the Noir version of Snow White, with it's soft water color style illustrations is 'peaceful' to read. It's lovely to see the kids connect with stories that trace back through decades. As more and more graphic novel adaptations of books seem to be coming out, I'm looking forward to seeing this section of my library grow.\r\n\r\nIt's led to increased interest in the traditional versions of some texts, as well. The Lord of the Ring's series has had many more checkouts! And I had enough requests for Anne that I had to add another copy to the library! We are growing readers in this library, dear donors, and I could not do it without each of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727996877551,"projectUrl":"project/classics-to-graphics-timeless-tales-ne/8835774/","projectTitle":"Classics to Graphics: Timeless Tales, New Perspectives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":8300557,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! It is so nice to have these books for both my sports obsessed kiddos and my reluctant readers! The Academy Series and Keeper have been the most popular so far-soccer is really big here-but they've all helped my students have an easier time finding books they like. They're fun, (mostly) quick-paced books that keep active kids involved with what they're reading. Exactly what we needed!\r\n\r\nYour help in adding them to the library's collection is invaluable! You're helping me to grow readers and to teach these students that they can find the right book for them, that it's out there, just waiting for them. I am so grateful and I know my students are as well. You are library super heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1723080574276,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-igniting-readers-through-sports/8300557/","projectTitle":"Game On: Igniting Readers Through Sports Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373584_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309258527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshohmannslibrary"},{"teacherId":9373584,"projectId":8851013,"letterContent":"I can't keep these books on the shelf! Literally, there have been so many holds on the Good Girl's Guide to Murder series that when it's checked in it goes right to the next kid! And several of my April Henry loving kids have already gone through every book of hers that were added. It is amazing when my students are able to find a book or series that they adore; they get excited, I get excited, it's like a little mini-party. And we have these great books because of each of you! You guys are the reason for all this book joy! Thank you!\r\n\r\nWhen you give kids what they want to read, whatever it is, they will read. Being able to add horror, thrillers, and true crime, books that were so very wanted, helps me build readers. It lets my students know that when they tell me what they want I will listen and do my best to get it for them, that their wants and needs are important and worth being fulfilled. And it is something that would be so much harder to do without each of you. The collection development I've been able to do so far is something I expected to take many years, but instead it's happening now. It's happening now because of your generosity and kindness to my library and students. I appreciate each of you more than I can say. 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