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It sends an unintended message that they are \"behind,\" and that feeling can quickly diminish their motivation to read at all.\r\nBecause of you, that story is changing.","fullyFundedDate":1779371019270,"projectUrl":"project/hi-lo-graphic-novels-for-reluctant-reade/10285383/","projectTitle":"Hi-Lo Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":10221337,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of our classroom. Your kindness is making a real, lasting difference in the lives of my ESL students.\r\nEvery day, my students come to school ready to take on the challenge of learning a brand-new language while also keeping up with subjects like math, science, and reading. 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As a teacher, my biggest goal is to help my students transition from children who can read to children who love to read. Finding a book that captures the hearts of fifth graders can be a challenge, but Donna Barba Higuera's hilarious story about Lupe's desperate quest to avoid square dancing has my students completely hooked and turning pages.\r\nThank you so much for being a part of my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1778262000871,"projectUrl":"project/lupe-wong-wont-dance-but-my-students-w/10207459/","projectTitle":"Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, but My Students Will Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":10179231,"letterContent":"When you chose to support this project, you ensured that the closing of the school doors this June doesn't mean the closing of my students' learning. Transitioning to middle school is a major milestone for any child, but doing so while mastering a new language requires an extra layer of effort. Your generosity has provided these eager learners with the exact bridge they need to make that leap successfully. Because of you, each of my students is walking into the summer months with a sense of excitement and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1778262009071,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-summer-growth-with-fiction-and-n/10179231/","projectTitle":"Fueling Summer Growth with Fiction and Nonfiction Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":10172525,"letterContent":"Learning a new language is a brave and exhausting journey. Every single day, these students walk into the classroom ready to work hard, push past frustration, and try again. Writing can feel incredibly intimidating when you are still finding your footing in English, but your generosity has completely transformed that experience for them.\r\nThank you for believing in their potential, investing in their education, and celebrating the rich diversity of their stories. 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There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a student watches a machine build their own digital design, layer by layer, and your support has made that a reality in our school. This printer has proven to my students that they are fully capable of real, high-tech engineering right now. Thank you for investing in our lab and for sending a powerful, lasting message to my students: their ideas have immense value.","fullyFundedDate":1778262005675,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-by-empowering-studen/10164060/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future By Empowering Student Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":10150726,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in bringing this inclusive classroom library to life. For my emerging readers, seeing bilingual pages that honor their home languages has been an absolute game-changer for their confidence, while my more advanced readers are eagerly diving into challenging English texts that push their comprehension. This library has transformed our reading corner into a space where every single child feels seen and valued. Thank you being an important part of my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1778787082911,"projectUrl":"project/words-without-borders-books-that-build/10150726/","projectTitle":"Words Without Borders- Books That Build Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":9589122,"projectId":9107864,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for this opportunity to use the journaling materials as a form of teaching my students healthy expression and coping skills. School has only been in session for a month and I have already been able to provide students the art of journaling. When I show the students the materials, they get a big smile on their face and seem eager to sit down to start. Individually and in small groups, we have discussed ways to journal and why journaling can help with daily coping and managing stress or anxiety. \r\n\r\nThe students are also learning vocabulary words such as resilience, reflection, brain dumping, and locus of control. With one group of girls learning how to manage their anger, we have reviewed how they can reflect on their decisions and use this tool to teach themselves how to stay in better control. They all have enjoyed decorating their small journals. While they adorn their books, it gives them a relaxed environment to share feelings, issues, and have in-depth conversations. Middle school students, girls in particularly, will benefit by learning the skill of using a journal. This project has opened a hands-on approach to managing emotions while working directly with the students and I am grateful to be able to share this with them.","fullyFundedDate":1749427998273,"projectUrl":"project/i-amwho-i-choose/9107864/","projectTitle":"I am...who I choose.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9589122_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720713124464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589122"},{"teacherId":9683523,"projectId":9128472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. The students very much appreciated the snacks, water and juice boxes when they came in with headaches and hungry stomachs. The personal care items were a big hit as the weather had gotten warmer, kids were more sweaty and hormones are raging. Some of our students don't always have these items so it was wonderful to have them available for them. 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