{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Silverton School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9504774,"projectId":10342461,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely eyes wide at the new stack of graphic novels that arrived throughout the month. I ended up creating a stack of the books on my desk as we awaited each delivery and so many students came by to take a look at the new novels. I had two of my students come and check out two of the Percy Jackson novels the same day they came in the mail!\r\n\r\nIt's moment like this that make me so appreciative of Donors Choose and the many donors like you. When I have students who get excited at the prospect of new books, it makes me so happy. The graphic novels that I was able to provide for my students through this project were some of the most current and relevant stories. Some of my students, who never really liked reading before, gravitate to the graphic novels and they finish them all one by one. I find this to be success in my eyes. \r\n\r\nWhen students can get their hands on new and relevant texts, it provides them with more entertainment and that's what I aim for, is for my students to gain a love of reading. I want to show them that they can have fun reading. The art in graphic novels is an added bonus when it comes to reading as well. I found myself drawn to the graphic novels we received much like the kids. More than half of the novels were checked out the first week I told kids they were ready to go home with them. I think this counts as the biggest success with this project. Thank you for helping me accomplish this!","fullyFundedDate":1790171712741,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-a-new-reading-journey/10342461/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels: A New Reading Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9504774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790136868518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9504774"},{"teacherId":9504774,"projectId":10431310,"letterContent":"Your generosity will so so much more than put books into the hands of my students, it will open their eyes to the world beyond their own experiences. With a class set of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, my students will discover a powerful story of hope, courage, and perseverance while learning about the importance of obtaining clean water and how impactful the lack of water is in other countries. \r\n\r\nThrough Salva and Nya's journeys, students will be able to build empathy, strengthen their reading skills, and analyze the theme of determination and hope. Having a class set of these novels will allow every student to fully participate in our reading. I hope for students to be able to form connections with the theme of the text, while also looking for inspiration for their own storylines. I am so excited to be able to introduce this text as you have relayed as well how impactful this story can make one feel inwardly. As an educator, I know how important it is to choose a story that can stir ones emotions and I know this novel will do just that. \r\n\r\nYour support helps me create a meaningful classroom experience through important conversations that will inspire compassion and remind my students that even one person can make a difference in this world. Thank you for helping my students grow not as readers, but also as caring individuals in this world.","fullyFundedDate":1790771520394,"projectUrl":"project/a-long-walk-to-form-a-love-for-reading/10431310/","projectTitle":"A Long Walk to Form a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9504774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790136868518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9504774"},{"teacherId":9504774,"projectId":10339824,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt thank you to all donors who made this project come to life. Your generosity does not go without notice. Today was meet the teacher and while students will begin reading self selected novels next week, I was filled with happiness as a group of my students walked right to the bookshelf(not completely organized yet) and they navigated through the stack of new graphic novels. They were so excited for these new novels! \r\n\r\nThis moment was one that made me think of the many donors that I've had the privilege of getting to know here on DonorsChoose. \"Ahhhh, that's why they do it\". The moment of happiness that the kids get when they see something new and exciting in their classroom. In this project I also included other supplies that are just as important. I say this over and over, but the feeling that I get when I know I don't have to go without or that I could provide some fun items and necessities, it's like a weight off of my shoulders. Many teachers feel this weight and it's always such a relief to not have to worry about the many things that are still needed. \r\n\r\nIt is because of you that I have been able to collect the supplies and novels that I want and need for my classroom. I've seen such a huge difference since I've started my donorschoose and I would like to say thank you for helping me be a better teacher. 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