{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Deer Creek Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":11.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8111763,"projectId":10538714,"letterContent":"This project has made reading more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for my students. The new books have given my students opportunities to strengthen important skills such as identifying the main idea, analyzing characters, making inferences, finding evidence to support their thinking, understanding theme, and connecting events in a story to their own lives and the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is much more than simply reading pages and answering questions. Students participate in discussions, make predictions, annotate important passages, work collaboratively, and share their ideas about characters and events. We use literature to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and thoughtful conversations. Students are learning that there can be different perspectives and interpretations of the same story, and they are learning how to support their ideas with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nThe new books have been especially exciting for students who may not always consider themselves strong or enthusiastic readers. Having engaging, age-appropriate novels available allows students to find characters and stories that capture their attention. I have seen students become excited to talk about what they are reading, recommend books to their classmates, and look forward to finding out what happens next.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these books are helping my students see themselves as readers. Every student deserves the opportunity to experience the excitement of getting lost in a good story while also developing the literacy skills they need to be successful. Your generosity is helping make that possible in our classroom, one page at a time. Thank you for investing in my students and helping foster a lifelong love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1787800552518,"projectUrl":"project/strong-readers-and-learners/10538714/","projectTitle":"Strong Readers and Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111763"},{"teacherId":2906546,"projectId":10554043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our GATE students now have the fresh 3D printing filament, colorful markers, and keychains needed to bring our hands-on engineering lesson to life.\r\n\r\nIn this project, students will design custom 3D models on the computer, watch their creations print layer-by-layer, and use the markers and keychain hardware to detail and assemble their final products. This lesson teaches them vital spatial reasoning, computer-aided design, and creative problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gives our students the exact tools they need to turn their big ideas into real, tangible objects they can be proud of. Thank you for investing in our classroom and inspiring our young innovators!","fullyFundedDate":1788356262292,"projectUrl":"project/from-cad-to-keychain-engineering-person/10554043/","projectTitle":"From CAD to Keychain: Engineering Personal Prints","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2906546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643941855993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2906546"},{"teacherId":3658807,"projectId":10524483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Plugging into Possibilities!\" project! Your generosity has given my students a set of headphones that they can use to make the most of the technology available in our classroom. While headphones may seem like a small resource, they have made a BIG difference in our students' ability to learn, focus, and work independently.\r\n\r\nOur students use Chromebooks throughout the school day for a variety of learning activities, including reading programs, practice activities, enrichment, and assessments. Having their own headphones allows students to listen to directions, read along with digital texts, and receive individualized instruction without distracting their classmates. This has been especially helpful for students who benefit from hearing information explained aloud or who need a quieter environment to concentrate. My students were so excited to have headphones that were available specifically for their learning, and it has helped make our technology time more productive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create more opportunities for them to learn independently and confidently. Your support has truly helped us \"plug into possibilities\" and use technology as a tool to help every student grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787279415677,"projectUrl":"project/plugging-into-possibilities/10524483/","projectTitle":"Plugging into Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3658807_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519336960740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3658807"},{"teacherId":2906546,"projectId":10370071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Battle Supplies project! Your generosity is giving my students exciting opportunities to think strategically, solve problems, work as a team, and have fun while learning. These supplies will help make our GATE classroom a place where students can challenge themselves, learn from mistakes, and develop creative strategies. 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I can't wait to see the stories they dream up and the amazing projects they create. Thank you for supporting hands-on learning and helping our GATE students turn their creative ideas into something real!","fullyFundedDate":1786542153791,"projectUrl":"project/sculpting-stories-bringing-winter-tales/10467695/","projectTitle":"Sculpting Stories: Bringing Winter Tales to Life with Claymation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2906546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643941855993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2906546"},{"teacherId":2906546,"projectId":10426672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project! The excitement in our room when the packages arrived was instant. Even with the boxes still sealed, my students' eyes lit up as soon as they realized what was inside, and the energy and anticipation for what we are about to create has been contagious.\r\nWe are so eager to open them up this week and dive right into our architectural engineering challenges. Your support is giving my students the chance to explore physics, structural design, and hands-on problem solving in a whole new way. Thank you for making this experience possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786368523003,"projectUrl":"project/stack-test-innovate-hands-on-architec/10426672/","projectTitle":"Stack, Test, Innovate: Hands-On Architectural Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2906546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643941855993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2906546"},{"teacherId":2906546,"projectId":10467739,"letterContent":"The new Lego tables are going to make a huge difference in my gifted and talented classroom. When my students first saw them set up in the room, they were immediately drawn to the baseplates, asking when they would get a turn to use them and instantly coming up with ideas for what they wanted to build. Having a dedicated, sturdy surface instead of working on the floor gives them a clean space to gather, collaborate, and test out complex ideas.\r\n\r\nThese tables will be used primarily for open-ended free builds, giving my GT students the creative freedom they thrive on. High-ability learners need unstructured time to experiment, take risks, and push their spatial reasoning skills without rigid instructions. During free build sessions, the tables will act as a collaborative design hub where students can test structural integrity, negotiate design ideas with peers, and stretch their critical thinking skills through self-directed play.\r\n\r\nOur next step is setting up a regular weekly schedule for free build time and introducing open challenges—like seeing who can build the tallest self-supporting tower or the most balanced bridge—that students can attempt during their free builds. Having these tables means their intricate, multi-stage structures can stay intact across multiple days so they can refine their designs. Thank you for giving my students a space where they can experiment, innovate, and think outside the box.","fullyFundedDate":1786542169753,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-ideas-a-dedicated-lego-con/10467739/","projectTitle":"Building Big Ideas: A Dedicated LEGO Construction Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2906546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643941855993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2906546"},{"teacherId":2906546,"projectId":10224941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding \"3...2...1...Ignite! 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Most importantly, they have helped to create a classroom that feels more welcoming, organized, and centered around student learning. I am incredibly grateful for the funding and the difference. These tables are making for my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1781796883922,"projectUrl":"project/globe-trotter-tables/10109580/","projectTitle":"Globe Trotter Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928151"},{"teacherId":8312137,"projectId":9825350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Shed Some Light on STEM\" grant. Because of your generosity, my students have been fully immersed in hands-on engineering experiences that bring science concepts to life. One of their favorite projects was designing and building insulated penguin nests using foam cups, cardboard, Styrofoam plates, and Mylar. Students tested their designs, made improvements, and thought critically about how engineers solve real-world problems. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate—students couldn't wait to start building, testing, and creating.\r\nYour support also allowed students to construct working flashlights using binder clips, copper tape, 3V batteries, and popsicle sticks. They proudly used their handmade flashlights to communicate with Morse code, making connections between circuitry and real-world communication systems. In addition, students designed custom keychains using 3D modeling software and brought their ideas to life through 3D printing. Watching their digital designs transform into tangible products was an unforgettable moment that reinforced creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance.\r\nWe also explored pneumatics by launching straw rockets powered by air pressure, and students investigated potential and kinetic energy by building catapults to compete in both target and distance challenges. These high-energy competitions were a huge hit and sparked meaningful conversations about force and motion. Next, students will continue applying these engineering principles to new design challenges, using the same materials and critical thinking skills you helped provide. Your investment has truly empowered my students to think like engineers, collaborate like scientists, and approach challenges with confidence and curiosity. Thank you for giving them these opportunities!","fullyFundedDate":1763141824741,"projectUrl":"project/shed-some-light-on-stem/9825350/","projectTitle":"Shed Some Light on STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8312137_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643982939754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8312137"},{"teacherId":8046833,"projectId":9661728,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my sixth grade art students were able to fully experience hands-on, meaningful art-making this school year. The supplies you funded were not just materials — they became tools for confidence, creativity, and growth.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students experimented with new techniques, solved creative problems, and produced artwork they were genuinely proud to share. I watched hesitant students take risks, perfectionists learn to embrace the process, and emerging artists discover strengths they didn't know they had.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the importance of the arts. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761331280055,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-artists-art-supplies-f/9661728/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Artists: Art Supplies for 6th Grade Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moseley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8046833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757111259158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8046833"},{"teacherId":3658807,"projectId":9771391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to calming tools and focus aids that are already making a meaningful impact on their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMy classroom is filled with bright, creative, and energetic students, many of whom face daily challenges. Before these resources, some students struggled to stay focused, manage big emotions, or feel calm and secure in the classroom. Thanks to you, that is changing.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of fidget tools, flexible seating, and sensory supports, students now have healthy ways to self-regulate and manage stress. I've seen students independently choose tools that help them calm down, refocus, and return to learning with confidence. These supports reduce distractions, increase engagement, and help students feel more in control of their emotions and attention.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and understood. When students have the tools they need to manage anxiety and improve focus, they are more confident, motivated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference, emotionally and academically, for my students every single day. 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