{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carterville Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9185951,"projectId":10423334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom! The flexible seating options and privacy shields have already made a meaningful difference for my fifth-grade students. When the new materials arrived, my students were immediately excited to try them out. They loved having more choices about where and how they work, and the privacy shields quickly became a favorite resource for students who need a little extra focus during independent work. I have seen students become more comfortable finding a workspace that helps them do their best, whether they are reading, solving challenging math problems, or completing writing assignments.\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students take ownership of their learning environment. Instead of simply telling students to \"find a quiet place,\" I can now offer them tools that help them create that space for themselves. As we continue working through our current lessons, students are using the flexible seating and privacy shields during independent practice, small-group work, and projects. Our next step is to continue building independence and helping students recognize which learning environment works best for them. Thank you for giving my students these opportunities and for providing resources that make our classroom a more comfortable, focused, and student-centered place to learn. Your generosity is making a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1786456321489,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-classroom-refresh/10423334/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9185951_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x0,y1049&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717636167711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9185951"},{"teacherId":9170052,"projectId":10001032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a computer charging cart for my classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference for my students and our learning environment.\r\nHaving a dedicated charging cart ensures that our classroom devices are organized, secure, and fully charged each day. Instead of losing valuable instructional time searching for chargers or waiting for devices to charge, students can quickly access the technology they need and begin learning right away.\r\nThis charging cart also helps students develop responsibility by encouraging them to return devices to their assigned spaces after each use. It keeps our classroom organized, protects our technology, and allows us to make the most of our digital learning resources.\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students by providing reliable access to technology that supports collaboration, creativity, research, and personalized learning. Because of your support, my students have more opportunities to engage in meaningful learning experiences every day.\r\nThank you for believing in my classroom and investing in my students' success. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774293428536,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-flexible-thinkers/10001032/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Flexible Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dannenmueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9170052"},{"teacherId":9170052,"projectId":10185362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a computer charging cart for my classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference for my students and our learning environment.\r\nHaving a dedicated charging cart ensures that our classroom devices are organized, secure, and fully charged each day. Instead of losing valuable instructional time searching for chargers or waiting for devices to charge, students can quickly access the technology they need and begin learning right away.\r\nThis charging cart also helps students develop responsibility by encouraging them to return devices to their assigned spaces after each use. It keeps our classroom organized, protects our technology, and allows us to make the most of our digital learning resources.\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students by providing reliable access to technology that supports collaboration, creativity, research, and personalized learning. Because of your support, my students have more opportunities to engage in meaningful learning experiences every day.\r\nThank you for believing in my classroom and investing in my students' success. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\nWith sincere gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1775743391679,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-bytes-rolling/10185362/","projectTitle":"Keep the \"Bytes\" Rolling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dannenmueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9170052"},{"teacherId":10458812,"projectId":10135223,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity! When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the excitement was palpable. My students couldn't wait to see the new storage lockers and the massive bulletin board. It felt like a holiday in our room, and the sense of being supported by the community truly moved my students.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work in transformative ways. The storage lockers have given each of my students a dedicated, personal space to keep their belongings, which has drastically reduced clutter and helped them feel a sense of ownership over our room. The new storage cabinet is a \"teacher's dream,\" allowing us to organize our supplies so that everything is easy to find and ready to use at a moment's notice.\r\n\r\nThe instructional impact has been just as significant. The new whiteboard has become the hub of our small-group work, allowing me to sit with students and map out ideas in a way that everyone can see. Additionally, our new bulletin board has become a \"wall of fame.\" My students are so proud to see their hard work displayed for everyone to admire. These aren't just \"supplies\" - they are the building blocks of a more organized, proud, and empowered learning environment. Your kindness has made our classroom a more structured and joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1774298898827,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-for-growing-minds/10135223/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10458812"},{"teacherId":2590477,"projectId":9538029,"letterContent":"The bluetooth speaker you purchased for my music classroom has been a tremendous help in my teaching. This year, teachers were allowed to request a Smartboard or an AppleTV with and iPad. I chose the latter, but knew I would need a bluetooth speaker in order to be able to utilize the technology more completely.\r\n\r\nIn the past, it was more difficult for me to teach or stay in front of the room. Much of my teaching would either need to occur at my desk, where my technology needs were available, or I would have to move back and forth frequently. This was a waste of time and energy.\r\n\r\nWith the technology provided by the school and this speaker, I am now able to spend more time in front of the students or at the piano. This streamlines my teaching, because I do not need to move from the piano to my desk to play audio examples. This continues to make a big difference as I continue to get used to my new tools.","fullyFundedDate":1754577790389,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-music/9538029/","projectTitle":"Mobile Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2590477_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611260913674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2590477"},{"teacherId":8732711,"projectId":9691098,"letterContent":"I plan to use it each daily as a social emotional lesson for my students. Every morning we start off with a little spot of feelings video. It is then followed by a video episode of the little spot of feelings academy. The students are so engaged and love to watch. They are currently starting to learn how to identify their emotions just by watching the videos. These books will be a great addition to our videos. This will give my students an addition visual to see how to identify their emotions and what they can do to regulate their emotions again.","fullyFundedDate":1759792551622,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-lesson/9691098/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Lesson","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8732711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784137544865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732711"},{"teacherId":8346289,"projectId":9114129,"letterContent":"With your support, our learning community has become more organized and efficient. Having designated storage allows my students to easily access materials, transition smoothly between activities, and take ownership of keeping our classroom a positive, structured environment.\r\n\r\nThese changes may seem simple, but they have a huge impact on our daily learning—less time searching for supplies means more time engaged in meaningful work and collaboration. Most importantly, my students feel proud of their space and the sense of community it builds.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping to create a classroom environment where every child can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1746833611487,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage/9114129/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8346289_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774448556258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teambrown"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25544","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":500,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":82,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":25544,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carterville Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carterville Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/carterville-community-unit-school-district-5/carterville-intermediate-school/25544"}