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I think that a lot of students will relate to this book, and I hope the hopeful ending inspires them.\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting our Project Lit program.","fullyFundedDate":1757430876571,"projectUrl":"project/shark-teeth-for-panthers/9672091/","projectTitle":"Shark Teeth for Panthers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp615055_orig.jpg?crop=1755,1755,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631037597151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tarvin"},{"teacherId":615055,"projectId":9462879,"letterContent":"Native American Heritage Month is almost here and I am so glad to be able to have a class set of this book to check out to our eager readers. \r\n\r\nThe Barren Lands is the first book in the Misewa Saga, which features Indigenous kids who are in the foster care system and then discover a portal to another dimension. In Misewa, animals talk and traditional Native American stories come to life and the kids have great adventures. I am looking forward to getting a whole bunch of my students hooked on this series!","fullyFundedDate":1756387046083,"projectUrl":"project/native-american-heritage-month-at-projec/9462879/","projectTitle":"Native American Heritage Month at Project Lit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp615055_orig.jpg?crop=1755,1755,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631037597151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tarvin"},{"teacherId":615055,"projectId":8968095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me acquire so many new, gorgeous books for our students. Our Panthers continue to check out at least 1,000+ more books than any of the other middle OR high schools in our district this year, and while this is AMAZING NEWS(!!!!) it also means that our shelves are EMPTY. It also means that the most popular books are getting pretty bedraggled. Your donation towards our project means a lot and helps keep this program strong and lively. In an era of drastic budget cuts, it's a relief to know that people in our community care enough to support the Stewart library.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1738371599824,"projectUrl":"project/giving-the-people-what-they-want/8968095/","projectTitle":"Giving the People What They Want!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp615055_orig.jpg?crop=1755,1755,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631037597151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tarvin"},{"teacherId":9540704,"projectId":9050339,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our students through the funding of our 3D printer project. Thanks to your support, our classroom has transformed into a hub of creativity and innovation.\r\n\r\nThe new 3D printers have revolutionized the way our students engage with technology. They are now able to explore bigger ideas, free from the constraints of outdated equipment. This hands-on experience is invaluable, providing them with practical skills that are critical in today's STEM-driven world.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of the new printers is the ability to bring students' ambitious projects to life. Watching their designs take shape has sparked a new level of enthusiasm and pride in their work, fostering a deeper connection to their learning.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, has shown remarkable growth through this technology. Initially hesitant in class, they have become one of the most passionate users of the 3D printer, creating intricate models that showcase their newfound confidence and creativity. This transformation is a testament to the power of your contribution.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference, providing equitable opportunities for every student to dream and create. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering our classroom and helping us unlock the potential of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1736963828240,"projectUrl":"project/empower-student-creativity-with-reliable/9050339/","projectTitle":"Empower Student Creativity with Reliable 3D Printers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540704_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x577,y499&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736356818705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540704"},{"teacherId":9540704,"projectId":9037524,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our students through the funding of our 3D printer project. Thanks to your support, our classroom has continued growing into a hub of creativity and innovation.\r\n\r\nThe new 3D printers have revolutionized the way our students engage with technology. They are now able to explore bigger ideas, free from the constraints of outdated equipment. This hands-on experience is invaluable, providing them with practical skills that are critical in today's STEM-driven world.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of the new printers is the ability to bring students' ambitious projects to life. Watching their designs take shape has sparked a new level of enthusiasm and pride in their work, fostering a deeper connection to their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference, providing equitable opportunities for every student to dream and create. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering our classroom and helping us unlock the potential of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1736571516426,"projectUrl":"project/empower-student-creativity-with-reliable/9037524/","projectTitle":"Empower Student Creativity with Reliable 3D Printers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540704_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x577,y499&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736356818705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540704"},{"teacherId":8175854,"projectId":8794080,"letterContent":"I would like to reach out yet again to say thank you for donating to my project to get mythology books into my classroom. My students read these mythology books for at least 6 minutes each day in our ELA classes, and I even had a few kids who checked out the audiobook versions so they could continue reading/listening to the book at home! Students shared that they enjoyed the characters, and some shared that it was cool to learn about their own culture through these mythology books while others were fascinated by learning about different cultures and their myths. \r\n\r\nStudents were able to compare the reading they did with their mythology books to some of the myths we read aloud as a class and some even saw the same characters pop up throughout our reading! Although not everyone finished their book, they generally said that the books were more interesting than other books they have read for class, and our Mythology unit currently stands as their favorite unit we've learned so far. 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