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Thank you so much for taking these literary journeys with us!","fullyFundedDate":1773867959178,"projectUrl":"project/a-monster-calls-to-project-lit/10110506/","projectTitle":"A Monster Calls to Project LIT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155777_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x17,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556374156918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-robinson"},{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10110492,"letterContent":"What a true delight it is to return from Spring Break and learn that I have boxes of books to open and place on my Project LIT shelves! Seeing \"Simon Sort of Says\" come back (I read it with students 2 years ago) means that a new group of literary minds will have a chance to experience it.\r\n\r\nOur students are meeting for our first Project LIT meeting after Spring Break today and this is some of the very best news to share! While we are currently discussing \"Monday's Not Coming,\" I have a strong certainty that our readers are going to want to replace one of our currently planned reads with \"Simon Sort of Says.\" It is wildly appealing to all readers of all skill levels.\r\n\r\nDonors, I'm so thankful for your help in keeping my shelves stocked with choices for our students to agonize over! After all, choosing your next favorite read is the most delightful agony.","fullyFundedDate":1773843330485,"projectUrl":"project/a-newberry-honor-winner-in-project-lit/10110492/","projectTitle":"A Newberry Honor Winner in Project LIT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155777_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x17,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556374156918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-robinson"},{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10110460,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness! It was such a joyful moment, opening these boxes and seeing two very beloved books staring back at me! \r\n\r\nOur students are meeting for our first Project LIT meeting after Spring Break today and this is some of the very best news to share! Both of these titles are ones that have gotten high praise from previous Project LIT readers, but none of my current readers have read these. As we prepare for the end of the year and some of the group members transitioning to high school, I anticipate that some will choose to take The Brave, The Parker Inheritance, or even both home as treasured reads to share with new friends on their new high school adventures.\r\n\r\nDonors, I'm so thankful for your help in keeping my shelves stocked with choices for our students to agonize over! After all, choosing your next favorite read is the most delightful agony.","fullyFundedDate":1773858876183,"projectUrl":"project/brave-parker-inheritance-dynamic-read/10110460/","projectTitle":"Brave + Parker Inheritance: Dynamic Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155777_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x17,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556374156918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-robinson"},{"teacherId":10028461,"projectId":9941479,"letterContent":"Our middle school musicians work hard every day to grow as artists, teammates, and confident individuals. As a Title I school, many of our students face financial barriers that make accessing quality music equipment difficult. Yet their passion for learning—and for music—never wavers.\r\n\r\nTrumpet mouthpieces may seem like a small item, but for our young players they are essential tools for success. A proper mouthpiece helps students develop healthy technique, produce a beautiful sound, and experience the joy of real musical progress. Right now, many of our students are sharing equipment or using worn mouthpieces that hold them back from reaching their potential.\r\n\r\nYour support will give these students the opportunity to play with pride, to hear themselves improve, and to feel that their hard work matters. For many of them, band is a place where they find belonging, independence, and confidence. With your help, they will have the tools they need to grow—not just as musicians, but as young people discovering their voice.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in their potential and for opening doors to meaningful musical experiences. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769605526712,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-start-mouthpieces-for-developi/9941479/","projectTitle":"A Strong Start: Mouthpieces for Developing Trumpet Players","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark-Sindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750944128530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028461"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9879993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Take a Book, Share a Book\" student-led Little Free Library project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to books they can truly enjoy—whenever they need them.\r\nStudents have been so excited that they've been taking books far more than they've been sharing them, and that is absolutely okay. Our goal is for students to find stories they love and keep them if they want to. A book in a child's hands—and in their home—is exactly what we hoped for.\r\nYour support is helping us build a culture of reading, joy, and community. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a welcoming space where every reader can find something special.","fullyFundedDate":1764801120242,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-book-share-a-book-student-led/9879993/","projectTitle":"“Take a Book, Share a Book” Student-Led Little Free Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9853983,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our Crafting Crew Club! Your generosity means more than you know. With your help, our students now have the yarn and materials they need to create, connect, and express themselves in a safe, supportive space.\r\nFor many of our learners, crafting is more than a hobby—it's a calming outlet, a confidence booster, and a way to build friendships. Your donation makes these meaningful moments possible.\r\nWe cannot wait to share all the colorful projects, smiles, and stories that come from your kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping our community grow stronger through creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1767205590154,"projectUrl":"project/yarn-for-connection-supporting-our-craf/9853983/","projectTitle":"Yarn for Connection: Supporting Our Crafting Crew Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9853386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Scoring Big with Spanish Graphic Novels and Sports Books! Your generosity means the world to our multilingual learners. These high‑interest books are exactly what our students need—stories that reflect their language, their passions, and their identities.\r\nBecause of you, students who love sports, action, and graphic novels will finally have books that truly speak to them. You're helping create a classroom where reading feels exciting, empowering, and accessible for every learner.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for investing in their joy, confidence, and growing love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1766330768582,"projectUrl":"project/scoring-big-with-spanish-graphic-novels/9853386/","projectTitle":"Scoring Big with Spanish Graphic Novels and Sports Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9936007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Spreading Kindness: Student‑Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community. Your generosity is helping our students do something truly meaningful—create comfort, care, and connection for people in our community who need it most.\r\nBecause of you, our students will have the materials they need to make blankets and bags that will be donated to local shelters and families. This project teaches compassion, teamwork, and the power of giving back. Our kids are so excited to know that their hands and hearts can make a real difference.\r\nYour kindness is helping us spread more kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and the good they are capable of.","fullyFundedDate":1766121474069,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-student-made-blanket/9936007/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness: Student-Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":9045515,"projectId":9880164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Spreading Kindness: Student-Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community. Your generosity means more than you know.\r\nBecause of you, my multilingual learners will have the opportunity to create something meaningful with their hands and their hearts. These blankets and kindness bags will go directly to neighbors in need, offering comfort, warmth, and a reminder that they are cared for.\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who are new to this country, this project helps them practice English, build confidence, and feel connected to our school and community. They are so excited to give back, and your support makes that possible.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of kindness and for lifting up our students as change makers. We can't wait to share the joy, the learning, and the impact that your gift will help create.","fullyFundedDate":1763491814957,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-student-made-blanket/9880164/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness: Student-Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9045515_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711247993067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9045515"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9848439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to Bridging Language Gaps: Translation Devices for ELL Success. Your generosity is helping remove real barriers for my English language learners. With these translation devices, students will be able to access lessons more independently, participate with confidence, and communicate their ideas without fear of being misunderstood.\r\nTools like these give students dignity, agency, and a voice in the classroom. They help new arrivals feel welcomed, supported, and capable from day one. Your kindness is making that possible.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support truly bridges gaps and opens doors for every learner in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1761936494270,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-language-gaps-translation-devi/9848439/","projectTitle":"Bridging Language Gaps: Translation Devices for ELL Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9847668,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting Color Our Language: Markers for Multilingual Learning. Your donation brings vibrant tools directly into the hands of my multilingual learners, helping them express their ideas, build vocabulary, and engage more confidently in class.\r\nSomething as simple as fresh markers can make a big difference—students light up when they have materials that feel new, colorful, and truly theirs to use. These supplies will support everything from vocabulary sketches and bilingual labeling to creative projects that help build language skills in meaningful, joyful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1761932589755,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-language-markers-for-multilin/9847668/","projectTitle":"Color Our Language: Markers for Multilingual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":10028461,"projectId":9599903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school band program! With your generosity, we were able to add new music stands and auxiliary percussion equipment to our classroom. These resources may seem simple, but they make an enormous difference — students can read their music comfortably, share materials more efficiently, and explore a wider world of percussion sounds that keep them excited and engaged.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students don't have access to private lessons, instruments, or music experiences outside of school. Your donation gives them the opportunity to participate fully, feel successful, and take pride in their role as musicians. It's been amazing watching students build confidence and teamwork as they discover what they can accomplish together.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you who believe in our students' potential. 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