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They assembled the machine themselves and learned how it works. Next, we'll be working with the press, where they'll get to see their creative ideas come to life in something useful and functional.\r\n\r\nTheir enthusiasm and pride in what they've built is truly inspiring. We cannot thank you enough for the life experiences, skills, and opportunities your donation has made possible for our students. Your support is making a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757421825261,"projectUrl":"project/from-classroom-to-career-hands-on-lear/9567101/","projectTitle":"“From Classroom to Career: Hands-On Learning Through a School Store”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7865955_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690085433638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7865955"},{"teacherId":9334404,"projectId":9513924,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for this wonderful addition to our classroom. The students have started using their new atlases for the Latin America unit. \r\n\r\nIn the past, the students had to use 20+ year outdated atlases or geography books. Plus, they still had to use the internet to find a few countries or physical features. With the atlases you provided, everything needed is in the one place.\r\n\r\nWe study thematic maps. 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Your support of this project brings many hands on learning experiences to these students. From elephant toothpaste and density columns, to dissecting owl pellets, with your support we made it all happen.\r\nSome of the supplies in this project are planned for use later this year, your generosity is far reaching and the benefits last throughout the year and hopefully for years to come by making science meaningful to these students.","fullyFundedDate":1746496077901,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-lab-materials/9313767/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Science Lab Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bundschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295516_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x51,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703595629319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9295516"},{"teacherId":9295516,"projectId":9176382,"letterContent":"The stools in this project completed a series of projects that allowed for flexible seating in our classroom. Students greatly enjoy the stools at high tables, allowing them to see better and stand if they wish. It has also eased my daily work, improving our classroom environment. \r\nThe other items within the project support students in a number of labs and other learning activities. Classroom budgets do not go very far in a science classroom. Your support of this project eases my burden in providing these resources out of my own pocket. I am extremely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746496078015,"projectUrl":"project/lab-supplies-tools-and-materials/9176382/","projectTitle":"Lab Supplies, Tools, and Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bundschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295516_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x51,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703595629319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9295516"},{"teacherId":9295516,"projectId":9176354,"letterContent":"The high tables and stools transformed our classroom. It changed the whole feel of the environment and has allowed students a flexible seating option that was much needed. More than half of the tables in the science classroom are not high tables, which serve a number of purposes.\r\nStudents are better able to see the electronic board without their view being blocked by the students seated in front of them. Students also enjoy the opportunity to stand or use wobble stools without blocking those seated behind them. I have also been able to lower the board, making it easier for me to use as well.\r\nWe thank you for supporting a successful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746456326484,"projectUrl":"project/high-lab-tables-and-stools-set-2/9176354/","projectTitle":"High Lab Tables and Stools (Set 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bundschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295516_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x51,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703595629319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9295516"},{"teacherId":9295516,"projectId":9224872,"letterContent":"The stools were a huge improvement to our classroom. We got to set them up at the end of last school year and I as students walked in, there \"awe\" was so heart warming. As students walked in the first day this year I heard comments like wow, I like these tall tables because I can stand if I want to. One fo the exact purposes I had intended.\r\nI no long hear students in the back complaining an out not being able to see the board over the heads of student in front of them. I have actually been able to lower the electronic screen in order to make things easier on my vertically challenged self.\r\nIt these stools made a huge impact on our classroom space, I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1746456326369,"projectUrl":"project/high-lab-stools-set-1/9224872/","projectTitle":"High Lab Stools (Set 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bundschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295516_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x51,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703595629319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9295516"},{"teacherId":9101201,"projectId":9229967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our class set of House Arrest by K.A. Holt. Because of your support, each student now has access to their own copy of this powerful and emotionally resonant novel in verse. The story's themes of family, responsibility, and perseverance are deeply impactful for our students, and having a personal copy allows them to engage with the text more meaningfully—annotating, reflecting, and truly connecting with Timothy's journey.\r\n\r\nWhat makes House Arrest especially powerful is its format as a novel in verse. Poetry strips the language down to its emotional core, allowing students to connect with the story on a more personal and visceral level. The brevity and rhythm of the text draw in even the most hesitant readers, while the raw, honest voice of the protagonist invites thoughtful reflection. Verse allows students to slow down, sit with the meaning of each line, and find their own voice in the silence between the words. It's a form that not only tells a story but invites students to feel it—and that emotional connection is where deep, lasting learning takes place.","fullyFundedDate":1744206355935,"projectUrl":"project/arresting-students-in-a-book/9229967/","projectTitle":"Arresting Students in a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101201_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692581062225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romans"},{"teacherId":9101201,"projectId":9229344,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution toward the purchase of The Call of the Wild book set. Your support has made it possible for our students to explore this timeless classic, opening doors to discussions about resilience, nature, and the human spirit. Jack London's powerful storytelling continues to inspire readers of all ages, and because of you, more young minds will now have access to this enriching literary experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just a gift of books—it is an investment in education, imagination, and the lifelong love of reading. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission and for helping us provide meaningful learning opportunities. Thank you once again for your generosity and belief in the power of literature to shape lives.","fullyFundedDate":1744206194272,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-students-into-the-wild/9229344/","projectTitle":"Calling All Students Into the Wild","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101201_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692581062225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romans"},{"teacherId":9295516,"projectId":9071679,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our greenhouse project. It has been very successful in its first year. We learned, even from the plants that did not sprout or failed to thrive. Our project did see significant success, most notably with our crop of vegetable seedlings. We have been able to grow hundreds of plants inside our classroom. \r\nThese plants are in the process of being sold to our families and community. Funds raised from the sale of these seedlings will go to the purchase of supplies for next year's project. That means that the support that you provided this year will continue to enrich students' learning experience for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1739553467689,"projectUrl":"project/growing-the-greenhouse/9071679/","projectTitle":"Growing the Greenhouse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bundschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295516_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x51,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703595629319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9295516"},{"teacherId":9101201,"projectId":9202408,"letterContent":"Without your assistance, Elder Grove Middle School would not have enough copies of The Book Thief for every student to hold a book in his or her hands. It is so vitally important that students be able to interact with a text, following along, and even dig back into a chapter after we are doing reading it for closer inspection. \r\n\r\nYour donation has provided a class set of books for students to read and use in the classroom. We could not do this without your help. So thank you! Thank you for investing in our classroom and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1742963791568,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-book-thief-to-life/9202408/","projectTitle":"Bringing The Book Thief to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101201_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692581062225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romans"},{"teacherId":9101201,"projectId":9054682,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your support of my students through your donation to our classroom snack project, Hunger Distracts! Thanks to you, my middle schoolers now have access to a variety of snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to class distracted by hunger—whether they missed breakfast, have a long gap between meals, or simply need a little boost to get through the day. Having snacks readily available has made an incredible difference. Instead of struggling to focus, they can grab a quick bite and get back to learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the boxes arrived was priceless! Students couldn't believe that someone who didn't even know them cared enough to provide for their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom and for making a real, daily impact on my students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1739553467917,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-distracts/9054682/","projectTitle":"Hunger Distracts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101201_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692581062225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romans"},{"teacherId":9295516,"projectId":9071544,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. This impact you have made on our classroom is unquantifiable. Science is about hands-on learning and discovery. I work tirelessly to put as many concepts as possible in the student's hands. This is challenging when you are also trying to make it happen on an extremely small classroom budget. \r\nYour donation provided staple materials used in various labs throughout the year. This material will bring an enriched learning experience to this year's students throughout the remainder of the year and ensure that many labs at the start of next year will be fully stocked and available to students. \r\nIt is such a blessing and a relief not to have to worry about covering the expense of these consumables, whether that be asking for funds the school doesn't have or covering it, once again, out of my shallow pocket. The last option is for the students to go without the learning experiences I would so diligently bring them. I could not do without you, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1739553468015,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-the-lab-cupboards/9071544/","projectTitle":"Stocking the Lab Cupboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bundschuh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295516_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x51,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703595629319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9295516"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_128337","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":80.4,"schoolId":128337,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elder Grove Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elder Grove Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/elder-grove-school-district-8/elder-grove-middle-school/128337"}