{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Dauphin East Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9497642,"projectId":9290489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful contribution of Catherine supplies. Items like hand, signs or headphones, dry erase markers deodorant and peppermint may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our daily lot learning environment. Hand sanitizer helps us maintain a cleaner healthier classroom reducing the spread of germs and keeping students present and ready to learn. Try erase my first burn every day essential that allows us to actively engage in lessons, brainstorm ideas and collaborate more effectively students are afraid to make mistakes but not with these markers. \r\n\r\nThe headphones are provided create opportunities for individualized learning, giving students the ability to focus on digital lessons, listen to audiobooks, and work at their own pace without distractions. Additionally, items like deodorant and peppermint, support students, confidence, and comfort throughout the school day. These small but impactful supplies, help students feel more prepared, refreshed, and ready to participate fully in class activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports, not just our classroom needs, but also the well-being and confidence of every student. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785730380,"projectUrl":"project/getting-creative-in-math/9290489/","projectTitle":"Getting Creative in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497642"},{"teacherId":7097679,"projectId":9475540,"letterContent":"My students loved all of the fun building materials that you gifted to them for our classroom. \r\nWe used the foil to create sculptures representing our school rules and the play dough for many different lessons - and just for fun!\r\nThe new colored markers and pencils come in handy in all sorts of ways. The students especially found them useful with project-based assessments like posters and pictures. \r\nBecause of you, our students are able to be creative and I am able to provide them with materials that I otherwise could not afford.\r\nThank you, again!\r\nMrs. Shaffner","fullyFundedDate":1755726630938,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-building-and-creating/9475540/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Building and Creating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097679_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752779164679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097679"},{"teacherId":10414882,"projectId":10065367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of my students, and it has not gone unnoticed. They were genuinely excited and grateful for everything that was provided, and it has helped create a more positive and engaging learning environment for all of them.\r\n\r\nThe students especially loved the fidgets, rubber bands on the chairs, snacks, and headphones. These items have not only brought them joy but have also supported their focus and comfort throughout the day. The flexible seating options near our carpet have been a huge success as well, giving students a comfortable and inviting space where they can learn in ways that work best for them.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been incredibly helpful, serving both as motivating prizes and as after-school pick-me-ups when students need a little extra energy. The mints were also put to great use during state testing, helping students stay calm and refreshed. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity—your contribution has truly made a lasting impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769792607127,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-spaces-to-maximize-learning/10065367/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Spaces to Maximize Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koshko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10414882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769270326545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414882"},{"teacherId":7097679,"projectId":10048120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your much-appreciated donations for our classroom. The students have enjoyed the healthy snacks - especially during our standardized testing!\r\nThe self-care products were helpful for many of our students who may not have the resources to buy them or who have forgotten to bring them in. It is so important in middle school to have access to deodorant and feminine supplies and the students know that they can use them privately, without embarrassment.\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donations!\r\nSincerely,\r\nMrs. Heather Shaffner","fullyFundedDate":1769215032994,"projectUrl":"project/bright-mornings/10048120/","projectTitle":"Bright Mornings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097679_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752779164679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097679"},{"teacherId":9552548,"projectId":10043204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Start the Day off Right Project. Your generosity has made a huge impact on my students. During the winter months many students are running late to school and miss eating breakfast. With the breakfast bas and pop tarts, the students have taken advantage of being able to grab something to eat before they start their school day.\r\n\r\nStudents have also utilized the headsets and chargers for their chrome books. These items are allowing students to complete schoolwork and be set up for success in their classes. The basic care items have been added to our care closet and access these items as needed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are able to meet their basic needs, and this allows them to focus on learning. These items have made a huge impact in our classroom. I can't begin to thank you enough for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1769000002871,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-day-off-right/10043204/","projectTitle":"Start the Day Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCormick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9552548_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768998095275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9552548"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":10064954,"letterContent":"Because of your contributions, we were able to create meaningful welcome kits that are already making a lasting impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nEach pouch was thoughtfully assembled with items such as pencils, bookmarks, stress balls, positivity stickers, water bottle and Chromebook stickers, and small journal notebooks. While these may seem like simple supplies, they carry a much deeper purpose—each pouch serves as a warm welcome and a reminder that every student belongs here.\r\n\r\nThese Positivity Pouches are given to new students as they join our school, helping ease transitions and foster a sense of connection from day one. The smiles, excitement, and appreciation we've seen from students receiving them have been truly powerful. Your support has helped us spread kindness, encouragement, and a strong sense of community.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in this project. Because of you, we are not only providing supplies, but also creating a culture of inclusion and positivity that our students will carry with them throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this initiative possible. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770067534210,"projectUrl":"project/you-belong-here-positivity-pouches-for/10064954/","projectTitle":"You Belong Here: Positivity Pouches for New Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":10050838,"letterContent":"Our project, \"PSSA Prep Ready,\" helped ensure students had the small but important tools they needed to feel prepared and confident during testing. With fresh pencils, sharpeners, and small treats like mints and Jolly Ranchers available, students were able to focus on doing their best without worrying about supplies. Having everything ready for them created a smoother testing environment and helped students feel supported during an important academic time.\r\n\r\nDuring test days, students appreciated having sharpened pencils ready and enjoyed the small morale boost from a mint or piece of candy before getting started. These simple items helped reduce stress and added a little positivity to the testing atmosphere. Moving forward, we plan to continue using these supplies during testing periods so students can stay focused, confident, and ready to show what they know.","fullyFundedDate":1769632798923,"projectUrl":"project/pssa-prep-ready/10050838/","projectTitle":"PSSA Prep Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":9498420,"projectId":10044443,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Snacks, Safety & Self-Care: Supporting Students Where They Are,\" has helped provide students with simple but important resources that support their well-being throughout the school day. With snacks and basic self-care items available, staff are able to quickly help students who may be having a tough moment, feeling hungry, or just needing a small reset before returning to class. These resources help remove small barriers so students can refocus and feel supported.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen how meaningful it is when a student can receive a snack or a simple item that helps them feel more comfortable and ready to continue their day. These moments reinforce that school is a place where students are cared for and supported beyond academics. Moving forward, we will continue using these supplies to meet students where they are and ensure they have what they need to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768973539442,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-safety-self-care-supporting-s/10044443/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Safety & Self-Care: Supporting Students Where They Are","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dunmire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9498420_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711233168414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9498420"},{"teacherId":10414574,"projectId":10047154,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Confidence & Care: Stocking Our Guidance Office Essentials Closet,\" has helped ensure students have access to basic items that support both their well-being and success during the school day. The guidance office now has an essentials closet stocked with cinch bags, snacks, tissues, hand sanitizer, and pencils for students who may need them. These items allow staff to quietly support students who come into the office needing a quick snack, a school supply, or something small that helps them feel more prepared to return to class.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of this project has been seeing how quickly these items help students feel supported. Whether it's a student grabbing a pencil so they can head back to class ready to work or receiving a snack during a tough day, these small resources make a big difference. Moving forward, the guidance office will continue using this essentials closet to support students and make sure they have what they need to feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769141714358,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-care-stocking-our-guidance/10047154/","projectTitle":"Confidence & Care: Stocking Our Guidance Office Essentials Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stahle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414574"},{"teacherId":10336049,"projectId":10041186,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Because Students Deserve Comfort,\" has already made a meaningful difference in supporting students throughout the school day. The nurse's supply closet now includes items like hair ties, extra underwear, and other basic care supplies that students sometimes need but may not have access to during the day. Having these items readily available allows the nurse to quickly help students feel more comfortable so they can return to class with less stress or embarrassment.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen how helpful these resources can be when students visit the health room unexpectedly and need a small item to feel better or more prepared. Being able to offer these basic necessities helps ensure students feel cared for and supported while they are at school. Moving forward, we will continue to keep these supplies organized and accessible so every student who comes through the health office can receive the comfort and support they d","fullyFundedDate":1768793209358,"projectUrl":"project/because-students-deserve-comfort/10041186/","projectTitle":"Because Students Deserve Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10336049_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777222272315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336049"},{"teacherId":10336049,"projectId":9865281,"letterContent":"Our \"Stay Rooted: Growing More Goodness in Our School Garden\" project has already created a lot of excitement for students as they begin learning how plants grow. Students started by planting seeds in starter cell kits, and they have been carefully watering and monitoring them as they grow. It has been exciting for students to check on the trays each day and see how quickly the seedlings have taken off. Watching the tiny sprouts turn into strong seedlings has helped students understand the early stages of plant growth and the responsibility that comes with caring for living things.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to transplant the seedlings into the school garden so students can continue the growing process outdoors. Students will stay involved in caring for the plants and observing how they develop throughout the season. This project is helping students build patience, responsibility, and a better understanding of where food comes from, and they are excited to see their hard work continue to grow once the plants move into the garden.","fullyFundedDate":1764620031766,"projectUrl":"project/stay-rooted-growing-more-goodness-in-ou/9865281/","projectTitle":"Stay Rooted: Growing More Goodness in Our School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10336049_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777222272315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336049"},{"teacherId":10350552,"projectId":10043344,"letterContent":"Our new care closet has quickly become a great resource for our students before and after physical education classes. Middle schoolers are active, and sometimes they come to class not feeling their best or without the small things that help them feel comfortable. Students are able to grab deodorant, a hair tie, or a quick nutritional snack so they can focus on participating instead of worrying about those needs.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student who normally sat out during activities stopped by the care closet before class, grabbed a snack and a hair tie, and then joined their group for the day's activities. Small moments like that show how having these resources available can help students feel more confident and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to keep the care closet stocked and continue making it a normal part of our gym routine so students know they always have access to the basics they might need. 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