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Your generosity and support of our classroom are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping provide my students with resources that will strengthen their learning and understanding of history.","fullyFundedDate":1780008871531,"projectUrl":"project/anne-frank-class-set-needed/10188052/","projectTitle":"Anne Frank Class Set Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":10329369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies to my classroom. The pencils, pens, erasers, scissors, and other supplies will be put to great use by my students throughout the school year. Having these materials readily available helps ensure that every student has the tools they need to participate, stay organized, complete assignments, and be successful each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps create a classroom where students can focus on learning without worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. These everyday items make a meaningful difference and will be used regularly during lessons, projects, and activities. Your kindness and support of our classroom are truly appreciated. Thank you for helping provide my students with the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1787133471179,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-needed/10329369/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":9995181,"projectId":10317080,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding \"Books That Help Students Understand Justice, Identity, and Courage.\" Because of you, my middle school students now have a pristine class set of All-American Boys, and the impact this powerful text is having on our classroom community is truly profound.\r\n\r\nWhile many of you are avid readers yourselves, teaching a contemporary text like this allows us to tackle vital, high-level academic skills. Because the novel is told from the alternating perspectives of two teenagers experiencing the same inciting incident, we are deeply focused on analyzing point of view and understanding how a narrator's background shapes their reality. My students are learning how to track complex internal and external conflicts, identify theme development, and engage in critical, evidence-based discussions about systemic justice, personal identity, and what it actually means to be courageous.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is an active, highly collaborative experience. Every day, my 24 students gather at their desks, and we use these books as the foundation for our Contemporary Literacy block. We alternate between quiet, independent reading so students can process the heavy themes, and vibrant, structured pair-shares where they unpack the dual narratives together. You will often see them passing sticky notes back and forth to share annotations, or engaging in full-class Socratic seminars where they must ground their arguments about morality and action in specific textual evidence.\r\n\r\nThe engagement has been remarkable, especially for one student who has historically been a reluctant participant in class discussions. The themes of identity and standing up for what is right resonated so deeply with them that they have entirely come out of their shell. Earlier this week, during a debate about one character's hesitation to speak the truth, this student raised their hand and delivered a stunning, text-backed defense of how difficult it is to challenge the status quo when your community is involved. Seeing this student find their voice and connect so fiercely with the material is a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the resources to think critically, empathize deeply, and explore these central themes. Your support means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1789580267709,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-students-understand-just/10317080/","projectTitle":"Books That Help Students Understand Justice, Identity, and Courage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":9995181,"projectId":10317085,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding \"History More Like a Mystery: Bringing Imperial Russia to Life.\" Your donations have placed these captivating texts directly into the hands of my middle schoolers, and the impact on their enthusiasm for reading has been phenomenal.\r\n\r\nMany of you are avid readers and know the thrill of a good mystery, but teaching texts like these allows us to build crucial, high-level academic skills. By exploring the mysteries and complex history surrounding Imperial Russia, my students are learning how to critically evaluate historical narratives and distinguish between fact, rumor, and propaganda. We are analyzing primary sources, identifying author bias, and learning how to synthesize multiple accounts to form our own conclusions. These books have transformed history from a static list of dates into an active, high-stakes investigation.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is a vibrant, collaborative experience. Every day, my 24 students work in small clusters at their desks, effectively turning our ELA block into a bustling detective agency. Our daily reading routine involves a mix of focused independent investigation and lively group debates. Students read texts closely to annotate key pieces of \"evidence,\" and then bring their findings to Socratic seminars where they are required to cite specific textual evidence to defend their theories about the historical figures and events.\r\n\r\nThe level of engagement has been incredible, particularly for a few reluctant readers who usually shy away from nonfiction or historical texts. One student in particular, who often struggles to stay focused during independent reading blocks, has been completely captivated by the political intrigue and the unsolved elements of the Romanov family's history. Just this week, they led their discussion group in mapping out a timeline of events on the whiteboard, passionately arguing their perspective based on a specific primary source they analyzed in the text. Seeing this student take full ownership of their learning and confidently step into a leadership role among their peers has been a profound joy to witness.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing my students with the resources to think like historians, read like detectives, and uncover the thrill of a great historical narrative. Your support has truly brought history to life for them.","fullyFundedDate":1783343272432,"projectUrl":"project/history-more-like-a-mystery-bringing-im/10317085/","projectTitle":"History More Like a Mystery: Bringing Imperial Russia to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":9995181,"projectId":10323356,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing Animal Farm into our classroom. Your generous donations have put these powerful novels directly into the hands of my middle school students, and the impact has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nWhile many of you are avid readers yourselves, teaching a classic text like this allows us to unlock entirely new academic skills. Animal Farm is the perfect vessel for introducing my students to the concept of allegory. On the surface, they are reading a story about a farm, but we are actually diving deeply into complex lessons about propaganda, the abuse of power, and historical parallels. We spend a lot of time analyzing how the pigs manipulate language to control the narrative. By studying these persuasive tactics, my students are learning to be critical consumers of information and realizing how powerful their own words can be.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an incredibly active, collaborative process. When you walk into my room, you will see my 24 students clustered at their desks for lively discussion. Our reading blocks are a mix of quiet, independent immersion and highly interactive activities. We read key speeches aloud like reader's theater, collaboratively annotate difficult passages, and hold Socratic seminars where students must use text evidence to defend their arguments about leadership and fairness.\r\n\r\nThe engagement has been amazing to watch, especially for one student who is typically very quiet. During a recent discussion about the pigs secretly altering the Seven Commandments, this student raised their hand and brilliantly articulated how the addition of just a few subtle words completely changed the law to benefit those in power. Seeing this historically shy student passionately defend their point, effectively \"finding their voice\" in front of their peers, was a milestone moment that your generosity made possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools to think critically, read deeply, and speak confidently. 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Some students who are usually hesitant to participate are more willing to talk when they feel connected to a story. Others are beginning to recommend books to classmates, ask questions about characters, and make connections between the text and their own lives. Your support has helped create a classroom where students can grow as readers, thinkers, and writers, and I am so grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1779117465728,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-students-see-strength-in/10290550/","projectTitle":"Books That Help Students See Strength in Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":9995181,"projectId":10186933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new books into my classroom. Your donation has given my students access to stories that are engaging, meaningful, and connected to the skills we practice every day in ELA. Through these texts, students are building their reading stamina, strengthening their comprehension, and learning how to analyze character development, point of view, conflict, theme, and author's craft. These books also help students practice writing about literature using evidence, which is one of the most important skills they need as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and discussion-based. Students do not just read silently and move on. We pause to track important moments, discuss character choices, make predictions, respond to text-dependent questions, and use evidence to explain our thinking. Students often work with partners or small groups before sharing with the class, which helps them build confidence and learn from one another. 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Your support has helped create a classroom where students can grow as readers, thinkers, and writers, and I am so grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1773878867296,"projectUrl":"project/building-empathy-and-identity-through-po/10092665/","projectTitle":"Building Empathy and Identity Through Powerful Young Adult Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":9995181,"projectId":9309360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new books into my classroom. Your donation has given my students access to stories that are engaging, meaningful, and connected to the skills we practice every day in ELA. 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Your support has helped create a classroom where students can grow as readers, thinkers, and writers, and I am so grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1746786332788,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-reading-materials/9309360/","projectTitle":"25-26 Reading Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":9995181,"projectId":9249465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new books into my classroom. Your donation has given my students access to stories that are engaging, meaningful, and connected to the skills we practice every day in ELA. Through these texts, students are building their reading stamina, strengthening their comprehension, and learning how to analyze character development, point of view, conflict, theme, and author's craft. These books also help students practice writing about literature using evidence, which is one of the most important skills they need as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and discussion-based. Students do not just read silently and move on. We pause to track important moments, discuss character choices, make predictions, respond to text-dependent questions, and use evidence to explain our thinking. Students often work with partners or small groups before sharing with the class, which helps them build confidence and learn from one another. 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Your support has helped create a classroom where students can grow as readers, thinkers, and writers, and I am so grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1746785953654,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-classroom-library/9249465/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Rourke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995181_orig.jpg?crop=852,852,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769612635799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995181"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":10090200,"letterContent":"New gym equipment like wiffle balls, bats, and frisbees will help students stay active and healthy, especially now that warm weather allows outdoor play. These tools encourage movement, coordination, and teamwork through fun games. Students can build strength, improve balance, and increase endurance while enjoying time outside. 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Students are more engaged and excited to learn when they have quality equipment to use. These experiences support both physical health and social growth. 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