{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Collins Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6459518,"projectId":9756774,"letterContent":"Our new air purifier has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We use it daily to maintain a cleaner, fresher environment where students can focus and feel comfortable. Since setting it up, I've noticed students seem more at ease during lessons, especially during longer work periods. One moment that stood out was during a recent group reading activity—students stayed engaged longer, and several even commented on how the room \"felt better\" and easier to concentrate in.\r\n\r\nWhen the purifier first arrived, the students were genuinely excited and curious. They asked questions about how it worked and why clean air matters. This turned into an impromptu mini-lesson about air quality, health, and how our environment affects learning. It was wonderful to see their curiosity spark deeper conversations beyond the usual curriculum.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only improved our classroom environment but also opened the door to meaningful, real-world learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a healthier space to learn and grow. 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With students frequently sharing materials and working closely together, these supplies allow us to quickly clean surfaces and keep the classroom safe so students can stay focused on learning.\r\nThe laminator has also been an incredibly helpful tool in our classroom. It allows me to laminate lab instructions, task cards, science vocabulary resources, and reference materials so they are durable and reusable throughout the year. This makes it easier for students to access clear directions during investigations and allows us to use the same materials for multiple classes and activities.\r\nWhen the classroom environment is clean and materials are well prepared, students feel more comfortable and ready to participate. These supplies help reduce disruptions, keep our learning space organized, and support engaging, hands-on science experiences. 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The soft lighting and visual elements make the classroom feel calm and inviting, which helps students stay focused and curious during lessons and discussions.\r\nThe light-up clock has also been especially helpful during labs and hands-on activities. Students are able to clearly see how much time they have left, which encourages them to stay on task and manage their time more effectively while working through experiments.\r\nIn addition, the student folder organizational tools have helped keep lab folders neat and structured. This has made it easier for students to keep track of their work, lab sheets, and notes. Instead of spending time searching for papers, students are able to quickly find what they need and focus on experimenting, asking questions, and discovering new concepts.\r\nTogether, these supplies have helped create a classroom environment that is enjoyable, structured, and supportive of learning. 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As we move forward in our current math unit, students are using these resources daily during problem-solving, test preparation, and small-group interventions. Your support didn't just provide materials—it helped create a classroom environment where students feel empowered to learn, focus, and succeed. Thank you for giving my students an experience that truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758317277272,"projectUrl":"project/flex-your-focus-making-math-more-comfor/9390787/","projectTitle":"Flex Your Focus: Making Math More Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6459518_orig.jpg?crop=498,498,x434,y1092&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758821497725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6459518"},{"teacherId":9519689,"projectId":9341276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have access to the simple but essential supplies they need to succeed, folders to stay organized, erasers to correct mistakes with confidence, a new pencil sharpener that keeps them prepared, and so much more.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem small, but they make a big difference every single day. My students are more focused, more prepared, and more excited to learn because they have the tools to do their best work. Your kindness is helping create a positive and productive classroom environment where every student feels supported.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for the investment you've made in our students' education. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758317277475,"projectUrl":"project/fun-organization-cleanliness-help-st/9341276/","projectTitle":"Fun, Organization & Cleanliness Help Student Creativity and Critical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519689_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713995739495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519689"},{"teacherId":9519689,"projectId":9170080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions that helped bring new materials into our Science classroom! Because of your support, we were able to purchase lab trays, a lava lamp, lab folders, magnetized cell models, and vibrant science posters, among other supplies. These items have transformed our space into a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that immediately sparked curiosity and excitement in our students.\r\n\r\nOn the very first day of school, the students walked in wide-eyed and full of enthusiasm. They were drawn to the glowing lava lamp and eagerly explored the colorful posters decorating the room. The magnetized cell models quickly became a favorite, helping bring abstract biological concepts to life in a fun and interactive way. Having their own lab trays and folders made students feel like real scientists, ready to explore and discover. Your generosity made all of this possible, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and inspiring the next generation of scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1746786011901,"projectUrl":"project/building-brain-power-beyond-the-classroo/9170080/","projectTitle":"Building Brain Power Beyond The Classroom Science Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519689_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713995739495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519689"},{"teacherId":9837908,"projectId":9209629,"letterContent":"The support provided allowed my students to access information that wasn't readily available to them before. Our class set of headphones ensured that every student got to experience learning in a variety of ways. It also reduced the stress of providing the tools needed to accommodate students for state testing.\r\n\r\nThe fidget bands allowed students to focus while also getting to move their bodies. Students loved the fidget bands so much that they would trade out chairs that did not have them because it allowed them to quietly relieve some restlessness from sitting the majority of the day. \r\n\r\nMy dyslexic students had never seen a color reader before, so they were very excited to use something other than their finger to help them follow along in text.\r\n\r\nOverall, the tools provided made a huge difference in our classroom who is heavily populated with ESL and dyslexic students. 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