{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burwell Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":54.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10237551,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, I now have the embroidery needles and thread needed to teach my students the next level of sewing and textile design. These materials allow me to introduce lessons on decorative stitching, lettering, and detailed embroidery techniques that require strong, reliable supplies. With the new needles, I can teach students how to work with different fabrics, how to stabilize materials correctly, and how to adjust their designs for clean, precise stitching. The new thread gives us the color range and quality needed for students to see their work come together in a professional way.\r\n\r\nOne of the first projects I will be teaching is how to create personalized patches. This lesson helps students understand design planning, color selection, and the step by step process of preparing a fabric piece for embroidery. It also gives them a chance to practice threading, hooping, and monitoring the machine as it stitches. These are foundational skills that build confidence and prepare them for more advanced projects.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, I was excited because I knew exactly how they would strengthen our curriculum. Having the right supplies means I can teach embroidery the way it is meant to be taught, with clarity, accuracy, and room for creativity. It also means students will have consistent access to the tools they need, which allows me to plan lessons that move at a steady pace and build on each other.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include beginning a larger unit where students will design and create a small collection of embroidered items. They will learn how to sketch ideas, choose stabilizers, select thread colors, and complete finished pieces. This project will help them develop real world skills in craftsmanship, creativity, and problem solving.\r\n\r\nEvery dollar you gave directly supports meaningful instruction. These materials allow me to teach skills that connect tradition, creativity, and hands on learning, and I am truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1779900217049,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-sewing-machines/10237551/","projectTitle":"Tools for Sewing Machines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10077181,"letterContent":"Teaching in the same Family and Consumer Science room where my mom taught from 1963 to 1973 is something I treasure every day. When I reopened this classroom in 2022 after it had been closed for nearly ten years, I knew I wanted to build a space where students could learn skills that connect tradition with creativity. Our students bring so much curiosity and determination to the sewing lab, and the addition of the Brother PE545 Embroidery Machine has opened the door to even more possibilities for them.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the new embroidery machine to introduce students to decorative stitching, lettering, and design work. One of our first projects was creating personalized patches. Students gathered around the machine as it stitched out their designs, watching the process with amazement. They loved seeing their ideas come to life in thread, and it sparked so many conversations about what else they could create.\r\n\r\nThe embroidery machine has also allowed us to expand our lessons. Students can now explore textile design, branding, and creative expression in ways that were not possible before. It has become a tool that encourages them to think like designers and problem solvers. They are learning how to plan a project from start to finish, adjust settings, choose stabilizers, and understand how different fabrics behave. These are skills that build confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nTheir excitement when they first saw the machine was unforgettable. They immediately began imagining what they could make and how they could use embroidery to personalize their work. It brought a new level of energy into the room and reminded me how powerful it is to give students tools that help them express who they are.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using the embroidery machine for a larger project where students will design and create their own small product line. They will work through the entire process from sketching ideas to stitching final pieces. This will help them build real world skills in creativity, craftsmanship, and project management.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us expand not only our sewing lab but also the opportunities available to our students. Thank you for believing in their potential and for helping us continue a tradition of hands on learning that has been part of this classroom for generations.","fullyFundedDate":1778026625246,"projectUrl":"project/new-sewing-skills/10077181/","projectTitle":"New Sewing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10275255,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a sturdy table that will serve as our main cutting table for classroom projects. This space will allow me to prepare materials more efficiently, especially for activities that require precise cutting, sorting, and organizing. Having a dedicated cutting area will save valuable time and help me keep our lessons running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe purple bins will support this work by holding supplies that I use daily. They will store paper, tools, and project materials so everything is easy to reach and ready to use. This added organization will make it much easier for me to prepare hands on lessons and keep our classroom functioning in a calm and orderly way.\r\n\r\nI am truly thankful for your support. These resources may seem simple, but they will make a meaningful difference in my daily preparation and in the overall flow of our classroom. Your kindness helps me create a more organized and efficient learning environment, and I appreciate your generosity more than I can express.","fullyFundedDate":1779368046506,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-and-cooking-class-work-areas/10275255/","projectTitle":"Sewing and Cooking Class Work Areas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10267957,"letterContent":"Our classroom has come alive with creativity as students begin learning how to sew their first nine‑patch quilt blocks, a foundational quilting skill that teaches precision, planning, and patience. Thanks to your generosity, the new storage boxes, Singer kits, tailor's chalk, and universal needles have made this project not only possible but deeply successful.\r\n\r\nDuring our nine‑patch lesson, students selected nine fabric squares, arranged them into their chosen pattern, and used the triangle tailor's chalk to mark seam allowances before stitching. The Singer 80/12 needles handled the cotton fabric beautifully, giving students smooth, even seams as they joined their rows together. For many, this was the first time they saw how individual pieces can come together to form something larger and more meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened when a student held up her finished nine‑patch and said, \"I didn't think I could ever sew something like this.\" The confidence in her voice was unmistakable. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited, but seeing them use the tools during this project has been even more powerful. \r\n\r\nStudents then took their nine‑patch blocks and began exploring how quilters combine multiple blocks to create larger designs. They'll experiment with color placement, layout variations, and even simple sashing. These early steps are building the foundation for future quilting projects, and your support has given them the tools and confidence to keep growing.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in a classroom where creativity, skill‑building, and hands‑on learning thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778227170789,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-supplies/10267957/","projectTitle":"Sewing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10077185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the SINGER Quantum Stylist 9960 sewing and quilting machine. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw it, they gathered around like it was a brand‑new piece of magic. They were amazed by the digital screen, the stitch options, and the extension table. Within minutes, they were brainstorming projects they could now attempt, from quilt blocks to detailed appliqué work.\r\n\r\nThis machine has already elevated the quality of our work and expanded what I can teach. Students who once struggled with precision are now thriving with the built‑in guides and controls. Your generosity didn't just give us a tool. It opened the door to creativity, confidence, and craftsmanship. Two students are using the machine on their FCCLA state STAR project in repurpose and redesign, that is working with jeans and making them into Christmas stockings and decorations. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them grow through hands‑on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772234668101,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-skills-expanded/10077185/","projectTitle":"Sewing Skills Expanded","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10086592,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our sewing lab and believing in the power of hands‑on learning. When my students walked into the room and saw the new batting, thread, needles, and measuring tools, their excitement was immediate and contagious. \r\n\r\nThey began planning quilted panels and upcycling projects with scrap fabric on the spot. These materials have already transformed our daily work. Students are sewing with more precision, experimenting with new techniques, and taking pride in creating projects that reflect their individuality.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps keep alive a legacy that began when my mother taught in this very room from 1963–1973. After sitting closed for nearly a decade, the space is once again filled with creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to grow, explore, and discover what they are capable of.","fullyFundedDate":1771187725085,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-lab-supplies/10086592/","projectTitle":"Sewing Lab Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10005183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Family and Consumer Science classroom with this essential set of scissors. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the way our students learn and work each day.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, students often had to wait their turn to cut fabric, paper, or pattern pieces, which slowed down progress and caused frustration during busy class periods. When the new scissors arrived, the excitement was instant. Students were thrilled to see that we finally had enough tools for everyone to work at the same time. \r\n\r\nWe put the scissors to use right away during our current project, where students are creating small accessories like aprons and learning how to read and follow pattern pieces. \r\n\r\nOur next steps include moving into more complex sewing projects of making quilts where precise cutting is essential. Thanks to you, students now have the tools they need to succeed and the confidence to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us build a classroom where creativity, skill‑building, and independence can thrive while gaining skills for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1769986654125,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-tools/10005183/","projectTitle":"Sewing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":9973490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sewing lab with these essential supplies. Every item you provided from the fabric, sewing patterns, magnifying tools, machine maintenance kits, bobbin organizers, and sewing clips, has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We have been using these items only 2-3 days but they are very helpful.\r\n\r\nTeaching in the same Family and Consumer Science room where my mom taught from 1963–1973 is an honor I feel every single day. When I reopened the room in 2022 after nearly a decade of closure, I hoped students would fill it with the same creativity and determination she once nurtured. Thanks to your generosity, that hope is becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. One student is usingthe black fabric on a 9 patch quilt that then we wil cut and modify again and deconstruct by rotating the squares to make a new design. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe put the supplies to use right away. Students are currently working on a project where they design and construct their own functional accessories like aprons. The sewing clips have been a game‑changer for beginners who struggle with pinning. The maintenance tools have empowered students to take responsibility for caring for their machines, something they take great pride in.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that every student has the materials they need to participate fully without waiting for limited supplies. With enough tools to go around, students can work side by side, share techniques, and learn from one another. You've helped create a collaborative, joyful environment where students feel capable and inspired.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include finishing our accessory project and moving into a unit on quilting, where students will apply their new skills to more complex patterns. Thanks to you, they'll enter that challenge with the tools and the confidence they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us continue a legacy of creativity, skill-building, and hands‑on learning in this special classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769991563441,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-lab-supplies/9973490/","projectTitle":"Sewing Lab Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10073278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the SINGER Quantum Stylist 9960 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine that arrived today. As a teacher, I cannot express enough how meaningful this addition is to our sewing lab. Each new machine expands what my students are able to learn, create, and imagine.\r\n\r\nThis model in particular opens the door to more advanced techniques, precise stitching, and creative exploration that simply weren't possible before. My students are eager, curious, and full of ideas, and having access to high‑quality equipment allows them to take real pride in their work. It also helps us honor the tradition of hands‑on learning in our Family and Consumer Science classroom while preparing them with skills that carry into future careers and lifelong hobbies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts their confidence, independence, and excitement for learning. Thank you for believing in our program and investing in the next generation of makers.","fullyFundedDate":1769986803357,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-lab/10073278/","projectTitle":"Sewing Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":9966520,"letterContent":"Teaching in the same Family and Consumer Science room where my mom taught from 1963–1973 is one of the greatest honors of my career. When I reopened this classroom in 2022I hoped to rebuild a space where creativity, confidence, and hands‑on learning could thrive again. Thanks to your support, that vision is becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nThe new sewing machines have transformed our daily routines. Instead of waiting for a turn or sharing limited equipment, students now dive straight into their projects with energy and purpose. For the first time, every student was able to work simultaneously.\r\n\r\nMany of them had never used a brand‑new sewing machine before, and the sense of pride they felt was unforgettable. With the additional machines, they can experiment with different fabrics, practice advanced stitching techniques, and take creative risks without feeling rushed. These projects build patience, precision, and problem‑solving skills and these are qualities that will serve them in any future career.\r\nYour generosity didn't just add machines to a classroom. You expanded access, strengthened collaboration, and opened doors to creativity and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1766927354065,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-lab-part-3/9966520/","projectTitle":"Sewing Lab Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":9920642,"letterContent":"Teaching in the same Family and Consumer Science room where my mom taught from 1963–1973 is one of the greatest honors of my career. When I reopened this classroom after it had been closed for nearly a decade, I hoped to rebuild a space where creativity, confidence, and hands‑on learning could thrive again. Thanks to your support, that vision is becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are learning how to use the machines and are making aprons. 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