{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Drums Elementary Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":47.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9362094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Back to Basics!\" project. Your generosity has made an immediate difference in our classroom. The new materials have helped my students stay organized, focused, and confident during daily lessons. From the moment they saw the resources, they were excited to use them and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThese essentials have strengthened our routines, improved student independence, and made our centers and small-group work far more effective. Students who previously struggled to stay on task are now more engaged because they have the tools they need right at their fingertips. The project has truly improved both the learning environment and the overall flow of our day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us build a strong foundation for learning. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757898813346,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9362094/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9064085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Help to Light Up My Life!\" project. Your generosity has brought such excitement and joy into our classroom. The new lighting and materials have created a warm, calm, and welcoming environment where students can focus, feel comfortable, and take pride in their learning space.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the lights, their faces lit up instantly. They were amazed at how something so simple could make our classroom feel magical. This project has helped transform our room into a space that supports both learning and emotional well-being. Students are more engaged during lessons, more settled during independent work, and genuinely proud of their classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support daily learning, sensory regulation, and classroom community for the rest of the year. Thank you for helping me create a setting where students can thrive and feel truly at home. Your kindness has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1747078111526,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-light-up-my-life/9064085/","projectTitle":"Help to Light Up My Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9064254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this classroom project. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our learning environment. The new materials have brought excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning into our daily routine. My students were thrilled the moment they saw the resources, and their engagement has grown tremendously ever since.\r\n\r\nThese tools have helped students build confidence, work together, and stay motivated during lessons. Students who often struggle with focus or participation are now more eager to join in, and the hands-on activities have supported a wide range of learning styles. The materials have also strengthened our classroom community, encouraging collaboration and positive interactions.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our classroom. These resources will continue to be used throughout the year, helping students learn, explore, and succeed in meaningful ways. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1747078111410,"projectUrl":"project/glow-go-creations/9064254/","projectTitle":"Glow & Go Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9430621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Moving Minds\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have meaningful opportunities to build confidence, practice teamwork, and regulate their emotions through structured sports and play. These new materials have brought a tremendous sense of joy, calm, and connection to our classroom, creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the equipment, their excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to explore the new tools, and their faces lit up as they realized these items were just for them. Many of my students struggle with focus, anxiety, or big emotions, and having designated movement and play activities has already helped them channel their energy in positive ways. During morning movement, independent breaks, and social-emotional lessons, the new equipment encourages cooperation, problem-solving, and healthy expression.\r\n\r\nThis project has strengthened our classroom community and improved the overall emotional climate. Students are learning to take turns, encourage one another, and use physical activity as a healthy outlet. Our next steps include incorporating these tools into small-group SEL lessons, mindfulness breaks, and structured recess games that build resilience and confidence. Because of you, my students have access to tools that support not only their physical development but also their mental and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their happiness, health, and growth. Your generosity truly makes an impact that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1755540460094,"projectUrl":"project/moving-minds-supporting-mental-health-t/9430621/","projectTitle":"Moving Minds: Supporting Mental Health Through Sports & Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9406548,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in the most meaningful way. The ABC magnets you provided have become an essential part of our daily literacy routines. My students are now eagerly building words, practicing letter-sound connections, and engaging in hands-on phonics activities that weren't possible before. These magnets have given my emerging readers the tools they need to see, touch, and manipulate language in a way that supports true understanding.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the new materials, their excitement was priceless. They immediately rushed to explore the letters—sorting them by color, forming their names, and proudly building their first words of the year. One student even exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" The joy and confidence these resources have sparked have already begun to impact their reading growth.\r\n\r\nWith these magnets, we've introduced new word-building centers, small-group phonics lessons, and independent literacy tasks that strengthen foundational skills. Our next steps include using the magnets to stretch students into reading and writing CVC words, practicing blends and digraphs, and supporting students who need multisensory learning opportunities. Because of you, my students have access to high-quality tools that make learning engaging, accessible, and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and contributing to their love of reading. Your generosity truly makes a difference—every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755540459570,"projectUrl":"project/abc-magnetsbuilding-better-readers/9406548/","projectTitle":"ABC Magnets=Building Better Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":9130796,"projectId":9456711,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous support of our classroom project, \"Building a Foundation for Learning: Flexible Seating and Essential Supplies\"! Your investment has brought new life to our classroom, and my students are absolutely thrilled by your kindness. Because of you, we were able to purchase so many essential to build a positive learning environment that are already making a huge difference.\r\n The donations have transformed the way my students engage with our lessons. Instead of sitting in rigid chairs, my students are now able to utilize the cushions to sit throughout the classroom on the floor and I can fit many students at the small group table utilizing the stools. All of those items allow students to collaborate comfortably in small groups.\r\n Thank you for being a champion for our school and for helping us create a more dynamic, engaging, and enriching learning environment. We are so grateful for your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755701628719,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-foundation-for-learning-flex/9456711/","projectTitle":"Building a Foundation for Learning: Flexible Seating & Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130796_orig.jpg?crop=973,973,x1840,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752175552962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130796"},{"teacherId":8892506,"projectId":9450555,"letterContent":"I cannot ever thank you enough for your gracious donations to allow me to have this beautiful flexible small group working space in my Autistic Support classroom. \r\n\r\nThis was our first week of school, and the students were overjoyed with this new space that we have an adapted to their spots for their curriculum instruction so well. \r\n\r\nSome of the things that I heard this week were wow Miss Sherri this table is beautiful. Wow Miss Sherri do we get to work at this table? Wow Miss Sherri these chairs are my favorite color. \r\n\r\nSo once again, I am forever grateful for all of you allowing this happiness in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752927362740,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-learning/9450555/","projectTitle":"Small Group Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Konopka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8892506"},{"teacherId":8892506,"projectId":7073531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. We are so grateful for the new materials we have in our room. We have the ability to work on fine motor, literacy, math, and creativity all while having fun! The point to read cards have been a game changer and my students love having reading centers every Wednesday! We are sure to have those cards out as they are a weekly request. 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