Reading is for Everyone!

Funded Aug 9, 2022

Thank you for funding my reading project, providing my students with high quality science trade books and novels in their home languages. These books have helped foster a more inclusive classroom and encouraged students' curiosity. My middle schoolers have used these books to explore topics of interests, such as engineering, biology, and environmental science.

Perhaps most importantly, reading and researching helped prepare students for their first field trip of the year. During the field trip, they used their newly acquired knowledge to investigate a portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Working with ecology students from George Mason University, the students collected macroinvertebrates, measured the soil quality, conducted water quality testing, and evaluated the impact humans have on ecosystems.

Additionally, students enjoy reading the novels, which allow them to make connections between their own lives and the characters in the story. It also exposes them to new perspectives, opening doors to other worlds.

I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation. Your contributions have sparked curiosity, fostered empathy, and encouraged students to think critically.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Everett