{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Braden River Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8856128,"projectId":9597815,"letterContent":"Keeping students motivated and engaged is the biggest part of a successful classroom. There are many ways to approach this. I have learned to allow them to earn rewards daily, not necessarily tangible but those do turn into special treats of their choosing.\r\n\r\nBeing excited about opportunities for learning is so important. I want my students to see the reward just in learning but effort should be acknowledged. Praise and support go a long way to helping kids open up and collaborate, and in Science that is a must.","fullyFundedDate":1756918592893,"projectUrl":"project/all-you-need-is/9597815/","projectTitle":"All You Need is.....","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paynter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8856128_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697048091554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8856128"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9439543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that has provided our students with treats for excellent attendance. The students are SOOO excited! The items were brought to my classroom while students were in the room, and they were able to see all the items they would receive. Students who have earned the reward can't wait until next Friday when they are distributed, and students who have not earned the reward are already planning to improve their attendance so they can receive the award next semester.\r\n\r\nI look forward to sharing pictures of our award winning students next Friday with the treats they have earned!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758831584699,"projectUrl":"project/regular-attendance-academic-success/9439543/","projectTitle":"Regular Attendance = Academic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9564922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation allowing us to purchase headphones for our students with special needs. Your donation provided a set of headphones for all special education teachers in our school!\r\n\r\nHeadphones are necessary for our students for a number of reasons. Our standardized testing requires headphones in order for students to have access to the accommodations they need. They are also needed for students who use online reading programs and websites to help increase their reading skills. Many students also like to use headphones as a way to block out noise when trying to focus.\r\n\r\nBe on the lookout for pictures of the students using the headphones!","fullyFundedDate":1758801180553,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-needed-for-special-needs-stud/9564922/","projectTitle":"Headphones Needed for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9439572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to bring this project to life. Thanks to you, all the teachers on our special education team are stocked with both paper and pencils. Paper is a necessity to provide students with needed accommodations to support their learning, and printer paper can get quite costly. The paper you provided means teachers do not have to request parents to purchase or teachers have to pay for it out of pocket. \r\n\r\nThe pencils are a lifesaver! Many of our students have difficulty with organization and lose items like pencils easily. Our team of teachers now have an abundance and can replace them any time it is needed. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753897948138,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-supplies-for-a-fresh-start/9439572/","projectTitle":"Fresh Supplies for a Fresh Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":1918646,"projectId":9301352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The students appreciate having the tools they need to successfully collaborate at the whiteboards. So often in Algebra and Geometry, students are much more successful and build a deeper conceptual understanding when they can visualize a problem. Whether it is to plot points on the coordinate grid to answer questions about segments or polygons in Geometry, or to graph lines or systems of lines in Algebra to determine important characteristics, the students turn to these dry-erase magnetic grids frequently! The erasers are wonderful because they stick to the boards and are easily accessible!\r\nThe acrylic sign holders are perfect for review activities that require students to move around and work together to solve problems, whether mathematical scavenger hunts or secret message math libs!","fullyFundedDate":1746462352423,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-collaborative-groups/9301352/","projectTitle":"Materials for Collaborative Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1918646_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2751,x141,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596998438602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1918646"},{"teacherId":1918646,"projectId":9151427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the whiteboards! The students are so excited to use them! The boards make such a difference to the learning of the students. Students are able to problem-solve together and work through challenging content. The whiteboards allow the students to try different strategies, erase parts that didn't work, and try again. There is something about these easy adjustments that makes the math less intimidating than working on paper. These mobile boards allow students the flexibility to move their workspace to meet their needs, including angling the board slightly, which some students prefer. All of this allows me to see their work and help to guide the students with questions and feedback. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741962582814,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-solving-challenging-problems-c/9151427/","projectTitle":"Tools for Solving Challenging Problems Collaboratively!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1918646_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2751,x141,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596998438602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1918646"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9263982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to bring this project to life. Working with many students who come from low-income families, it is important to me that all my students have the same quality school supplies without placing a financial hardship on parents. The copy paper, notebook paper, pencils, and highlighters allow me to completely eliminate a supply list of items families would have needed to purchase for their child.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and their continued academic success!","fullyFundedDate":1746185448867,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-supplies-for-special-nee/9263982/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Supplies for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9150747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to bring this project to life. Many of my students have difficulty remaining still for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, this is a must during standardized testing. These fidgets will allow my students to get their necessary movement while remaining in their seat. It will help both their focus, and the focus of their classmates around them. I have already put the fidgets to use for a state writing test. The students were noticeably, calmer, and it gave their hands something to do while they were thinking.\r\nThank you for your support of my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1742937613757,"projectUrl":"project/fidgeting-into-the-25-26-school-year/9150747/","projectTitle":"Fidgeting Into the 25-26 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9127013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to bring this project to life. Testing can be very difficult for students with special needs, especially when they need extended time to take the test. These granola bars and peppermints will help them stay focused and prevent them from being hungry due to a delayed lunch.\r\nThe colored pencils will be used in student binders next school year. I like to offer students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of ways. Many of my students are artistic and enjoy drawing pictures to demonstrate their understanding. These colored pencils will be perfect, and allow my students to have easy access to colored pencils whenever they need them. \r\nThank you for supporting my students and their academic success!","fullyFundedDate":1742556431766,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-high-achievement-in-special-ne/9127013/","projectTitle":"Promoting High Achievement in Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9123413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to bring this project to life. \r\n\r\nBetween colds and seasonal allergies, I am going through 2-3 boxes of Kleenex a week. I love having plenty on hand without having to ask for student donations. \r\n\r\nI appreciate so much having pads in my classroom for my girls. I keep a small makeup bag on a shelf by my class door. My girls know it is filled with pads, and if they need them, they can take the bag to the bathroom with them and take out however much they need for the day. I was also able to share some with our school nurse to keep on our clinic. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and their needs!","fullyFundedDate":1740327596631,"projectUrl":"project/getting-through-the-school-day-with-klee/9123413/","projectTitle":"Getting Through the School Day with Kleenex and Period Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":6410324,"projectId":9111563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to bring this project to life. All items have been put to use! The magnetic file organizer is allowing me to keep daily material I need for each class in a location that is easy to grab as students are coming in. It will be perfect for days when I have a sub because my material will be so easy to locate. The printer cart is perfect! It fits beneath my front table and is a much sturdier structure to house my printer in comparison to the milk crate it was previously on. The floor cleaner is being used daily to help keep my room clean and smelling fresh. The stapler is reliable and sturdy and has replaced my older stapler that worked when it felt like working. The test prep book has already been so helpful in preparing my students for state testing. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1740062877495,"projectUrl":"project/this-and-that-for-special-needs-students/9111563/","projectTitle":"This and That for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410324_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567041565758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-strand"},{"teacherId":1918646,"projectId":8915344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! What a difference the staplers make in saving class time! We are able to create colorful foldables in record time for students to keep their notes easy to find and reference! We can fold, staple, and get on with the most important thing--learning! \r\nThe students are very grateful for the index cards! There are so many vocabulary words to learn and remember. Using the index cards to makes flashcards helps the students study efficiently and remember these math specific words. 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