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The thought-provoking conversations about who did what—and when—made the novel even more enjoyable and helped students think critically about evidence, motive, and perspective.\r\n\r\nJust as important was the excitement of holding a brand-new book. There is truly nothing better than the feel of a new book to make students feel valued and invested in their learning. Receiving new texts sent a powerful message that their education matters and that they are worthy of quality resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this memorable learning experience possible. Your support helped foster curiosity, engagement, and a genuine love of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755176364465,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-a-book/9526296/","projectTitle":"For the Love of a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":578118,"projectId":9613101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ project. Because of you, my 11th grade students now have a full class set of The Crucible, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nHaving one complete set of the same edition has made a tremendous difference in our classroom. Instead of navigating five different versions of the text with varying page numbers and formatting, every student is now able to follow along together. This has made whole-class reading, discussion, and analysis far more engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nEqually exciting is the fact that these are brand-new books. In the past, students were using copies that were over 20 years old—many of them literally falling apart in their hands. Being able to place new books in front of students communicates that their learning matters and that their education is worth investing in.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential resources but has also created a more unified, respectful, and motivating learning experience for my students. Thank you for supporting literacy, critical thinking, and a love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755745815590,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-a-book-the-crucible/9613101/","projectTitle":"For the Love of a Book: The Crucible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":578118,"projectId":9296734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ project. Because of your kindness, my 11th grade students now have a complete class set of The Great Gatsby, and the impact on our classroom has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nHaving one unified class set of the novel has made an incredible difference in how we experience the text together. In the past, students were using five different versions of the book, which often made it challenging to follow along, reference passages, and engage in whole-class discussions. Now, every student is literally on the same page. This has made our reading smoother, our conversations richer, and our learning more collaborative and inclusive.\r\n\r\nWith these books, students are able to annotate, analyze key passages, and participate more confidently in discussions about Fitzgerald's themes, characters, and language. Your support has helped create a more equitable and engaging learning environment, and it has strengthened my students' connection to literature in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for investing in our classroom and in the love of reading. Your generosity has truly made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1754021311337,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-gatsby-part-ii/9296734/","projectTitle":"The Great Gatsby Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":3308034,"projectId":9754778,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of calculators to our Integrated Science program. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students' daily learning experiences, and it is deeply appreciated by both students and staff.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these calculators, many students had to share limited or outdated devices, which often slowed down lessons and created unnecessary frustration. Time that should have been spent learning, practicing problem-solving skills, and engaging in scientific thinking was sometimes lost waiting for a shared calculator or second-guessing results due to unreliable, ineffective equipment. Your donation has completely transformed this situation.","fullyFundedDate":1758816466698,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-success-powering-up-9th-gra/9754778/","projectTitle":"Calculating Success: Powering Up 9th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308034_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x244,y718&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691616055126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3308034"},{"teacherId":3308034,"projectId":9525404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Our Integrated Science students and I have been putting the new classroom resources to great use every single day. The supplies have helped us stay organized, clean, and ready for all of the exciting hands-on investigations we do in class. This year, we've completed a wide range of labs—from exploring energy transfer to testing soap brands for the biggest bubbles and those experiences can sometimes get messy! Whether it's a small spill during a bottle flip lab or bubble blowing lab or cleaning up after building and testing models, the tissues and cleaning supplies have been essential to keeping our workspace safe and functional. We are really using the tissues with allergy and flu season hitting us hard.","fullyFundedDate":1755662754972,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-wipe-dab-and-learn/9525404/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Wipe, Dab, and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308034_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x244,y718&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691616055126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3308034"},{"teacherId":3308034,"projectId":9524906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations! Our Integrated Science students have been making great use of the new resources in our classroom, and their excitement was clear from the very first moment they saw them. When the materials arrived, especially the variety of treats and snacks, the students were very eager to earn them. For some students, having these rewards available has been a big motivator to participate more actively and work collaboratively in their groups. Others were just deeply appreciative to know that they had a snack available if they happened to miss lunch or needed a quick energy boost to stay focused. These small additions have made a big impact on the classroom environment, creating a more positive and supportive atmosphere where students feel cared for and rewarded for their efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1755660828565,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9524906/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gregory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308034_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x244,y718&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691616055126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3308034"},{"teacherId":578118,"projectId":9242581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Death of a Salesman into our classroom! Because of your generosity, every student now has their own copy of this classic play.\r\n\r\nIn the past, we often had to share books or rely on worn-out materials, which made it harder for students to fully engage. Now, each student can read along, annotate, and dive deeply into the story. They're excited to explore Arthur Miller's timeless themes of family, dreams, and identity—ideas that truly resonate as they begin thinking about their own lives and futures.\r\n\r\nMy students are already looking forward to rich discussions and performances where they can bring the play to life. The support of the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Community provides more than books—it sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and encourages a love of learning.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of us, thank you for believing in my students and making this meaningful experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746451488001,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-a-paperback-part-3/9242581/","projectTitle":"For the Love of a Paperback: Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":578118,"projectId":9243395,"letterContent":"Attention, attention—we're proud to announce we're now the proud \"owners\" of a brand-new class set of Death of a Salesman! Thanks to you, we don't have to borrow, share, or \"sell\" each other on giving up a copy—we each get our own.\r\n\r\nHaving our own books makes reading, highlighting, and acting out the play so much easier (and way more fun). We're already debating characters, acting out scenes, and connecting the story to our own dreams.\r\n\r\nYou've helped us feel like we're part of the show, not just watching from the sidelines. Thank you for supporting our learning and making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1744222668416,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-a-paperback-part-4/9243395/","projectTitle":"For the Love of a Paperback: Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":578118,"projectId":9109820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your donations, my students now have access to a complete class set of Death of a Salesman. This play is a cornerstone of American literature, and having enough copies for every student makes an enormous difference.\r\n\r\nInstead of sharing or relying on outdated, worn materials, each student will be able to follow along, annotate, and truly immerse themselves in Arthur Miller's powerful story. The themes of family, dreams, and identity are especially meaningful for junior high students who are beginning to think deeply about their own futures. Your gift is helping them build not only stronger reading and analysis skills, but also connections to the world beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students are already excited to dive into the play, and I cannot wait to see the discussions, debates, and insights that will come from it. Your kindness has provided them with an opportunity to experience literature the way it's meant to be—together, with a book in hand.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in them and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1742089325956,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-a-paperback-part-ii/9109820/","projectTitle":"For the Love of a Paperback: Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":578118,"projectId":8726038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Death of a Salesman into our classroom! Because of your generosity, every student now has their own copy of this classic play.\r\n\r\nBefore, we often had to share books or rely on old materials, which made it harder for students to engage fully. Now, each student can read along, annotate, and dive deeply into the story. They're excited to explore Arthur Miller's timeless themes of family, dreams, and identity—ideas that really connect with them as they begin thinking about their own lives and futures.\r\n\r\nAlready, my students are looking forward to class discussions and performances where they can bring the play to life. Your support doesn't just provide books—it inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of us, thank you for believing in my students and making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1728001135112,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-a-paperback/8726038/","projectTitle":"For the Love of a Paperback","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp578118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448386137776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annadavis"},{"teacherId":3079995,"projectId":9108799,"letterContent":"When my students saw the new mail sorter in our classroom, they were genuinely excited to have a clean, organized place to keep their materials. Our old storage system was falling apart, and it had become increasingly difficult for students to find what they needed. The new sorter has already made a big difference in helping our class run more smoothly and efficiently. It's sturdy, well-designed, and has brought a sense of order to a very busy music room.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are using it to store their sheet music, folders, and pencils, but we're especially looking forward to next year. I'll be writing a brand-new curriculum for both beginning choir and beginning guitar, and the mail sorter will be an essential part of keeping those materials accessible and organized for every student. Your donation has helped create a more functional and supportive learning environment, and I'm so grateful to have your help in building a space where music students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1739576735928,"projectUrl":"project/harmonizing-organization-a-home-for-eve/9108799/","projectTitle":"Harmonizing Organization: a Home for Every Choir Binder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079995_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691348743672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3079995"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58686","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1546,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":58686,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thunderbird High School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Thunderbird High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/glendale-union-hsd-205/thunderbird-high-school/58686"}