{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dunbar Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":54.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4986744,"projectId":10259244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding this project! Managing multiple grade levels walking through my classroom door each day requires a lot of moving parts, and as a teacher, having the right foundational supplies makes all the difference. Because our school budget couldn't cover these everyday necessities, your donation directly provided the essential tools I needed to keep our classroom running smoothly, efficiently, and joyfully every single day.\r\n\r\nEvery item from this grant serves a vital role in our daily routine. The hanging folders, storage clipboard, and colored masking tape for our Chromebook cart have completely transformed our organization—making it seamless for me (and any substitute teacher!) to keep track of daily papers and tech across different classes. Meanwhile, the sharpie gel pens and scissors are daily workhorses for student projects, and the transparent tape allows us to proudly display student work \"refrigerator-style\" all over our walls to celebrate their hard work. Best of all, the tiny gold star stickers and self-inking stampers have been an instant hit for our classroom reward system, bringing quick smiles and motivating students to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has lifted a heavy burden and equipped our room with the functional, engaging tools we rely on every single hour. Thank you for investing in my students, supporting our everyday learning, and helping make our classroom an organized, rewarding place to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1783342981526,"projectUrl":"project/organized-historians-data-driven-stars/10259244/","projectTitle":"Organized Historians, Data-Driven Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4986744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512424939072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cnsnow"},{"teacherId":4986744,"projectId":10258805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for funding this essential project! Having a dedicated supply of menstrual pads right here in our classroom—and shared directly with our school counselor—removes a massive, often overlooked barrier for our young women. As a Title 1 school, many of our students and their families face financial hurdles, and basic hygiene products can sometimes be a stressful stretch for household budgets. Your donation ensures that no student ever has to worry about where to find help or feel embarrassed when an unexpected need arises.\r\n\r\nBecause middle school can already be a challenging time to navigate, access to these supplies provides immense peace of mind. Instead of worrying about missing class, sitting through the day uncomfortably, or having to go home early, our students know they have a safe, dignified, and reliable resource available whenever they need it. It allows them to stay focused where they belong: on their learning, their friendships, and their growth.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness goes far beyond just providing products; it shows our students that their comfort, health, and dignity are valued by a community that cares about them. Thank you for making a direct, meaningful difference in the daily lives of these young women and for supporting our school family!","fullyFundedDate":1778262174751,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-youth/10258805/","projectTitle":"Supporting Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4986744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512424939072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cnsnow"},{"teacherId":4986744,"projectId":10259245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project! The new seat cushions and lamps have completely transformed the energy and dynamic of our classroom. With only one small window and a dozen harsh overhead fluorescent lights, our room used to feel overstimulating and overly sterile. Combined with a previous donation of string lights, these two new lamps allow us to turn off those glaring overheads entirely and fill the space with a warm, gentle light. It has reduced the blue light exposure, created a calm, welcoming environment, and made our classroom a much more inviting place for students to focus and feel at ease.\r\n\r\nThe new seat cushions have also been a huge success—even if it took a moment for the students to admit it! At first, my middle schoolers tried to act a bit too mature and \"too cool\" for floor cushions, but that didn't last long. They quickly realized just how comfortable and fun they are for group work and independent reading. In fact, they've become so popular that they are frequently \"missing\" from their storage spot because students keep sneaking them over to their desks without asking just to make their workspace a little cozier.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students a learning space that feels less like an institutional room and more like a warm, supportive community. Having the right lighting and flexible seating options makes a world of difference in how my middle schoolers feel when they walk through the door each day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making this wonderful atmosphere possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778262165877,"projectUrl":"project/seats-and-lights/10259245/","projectTitle":"Seats and Lights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4986744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512424939072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cnsnow"},{"teacherId":4986744,"projectId":10258764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of colored pencils for our classroom! While they might seem like simple supplies, high-quality colored pencils are a true staple in a history and geography classroom. They are essential tools for helping students visual concepts, express their creativity, and engage deeply with the material.\r\n\r\nSo far, we have already put them to great use! The students first used them for a fun \"get to know you\" activity to kick off the school year, but they really brought them to life during our unit on foundational map skills. Using the pencils alongside hands-on map manipulatives, students colored detailed maps to master complex concepts like latitude, longitude, scale, and the distinct features of physical and human geography. Having their own vibrant set of pencils made creating these maps both engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support equips my students with the fundamental tools they need to bring history and geography off the page. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us build a colorful, interactive foundation for learning this year!","fullyFundedDate":1778262169199,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-the-classroom/10258764/","projectTitle":"Art in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4986744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512424939072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cnsnow"},{"teacherId":4986744,"projectId":10258695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project! The new rug, cushion seats, and cordless sweeper have made an immediate and joyful impact on our middle school classroom. It turns out that even middle schoolers—who often try so hard to act grown-up—haven't lost their love for rolling out a spot on the floor, relaxing with friends, and collaborating on their classwork. The large rug has quickly become a favorite gathering hub during independent and group work time, completely transforming the atmosphere and energy of our room.\r\n\r\nThe cushion seats have been such a massive hit that they've actually gone missing a few times already! They seem to be everyone's absolute favorite item, and students keep \"borrowing\" them to move around the room without asking because no one wants to do group work without one. As for the sweeper, it has been a fantastic addition to our daily routine. Fortunately, our school was blessed with an amazing new janitorial team this year, so I haven't had to use it nearly as heavily as I originally anticipated—though having it on hand for quick, mid-day crumb and paper scrap cleanups keeps our new floor setup clean and welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour support means more to us than words can say. By providing these simple comforts, you've helped build a warm, inviting, and collaborative environment where students genuinely look forward to walking through the door and learning together every day. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778262170092,"projectUrl":"project/new-room-new-seats/10258695/","projectTitle":"New Room, New Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4986744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512424939072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cnsnow"},{"teacherId":4986744,"projectId":10279853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of five books to our classroom. I am thrilled to share that these resources have already become an essential part of my instructional design. I have actively begun lesson planning around them, and their value is already taking center stage as we prepare for an engaging, rigorous academic year.\r\n\r\nThese books will play a pivotal role in creating dynamic, movement-based learning experiences. We will be utilizing the stories and projects within them to get students out of their seats, moving around the room, and actively collaborating to solve \"history's mysteries.\" Furthermore, these materials will provide vital depth and enrichment for students who have already mastered the core content, ensuring every learner remains challenged and intellectually engaged.\r\n\r\nWhile I originally planned for these texts to serve my 8th Grade U.S. History curriculum, their exceptional versatility means their impact will extend even further. I am excited to also be integrating them into my 6th Grade Western Geography units. Your support directly enriches the learning experience across multiple grade levels, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783342982413,"projectUrl":"project/the-active-history-teacher/10279853/","projectTitle":"The Active History Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4986744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512424939072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cnsnow"},{"teacherId":541787,"projectId":9905262,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has helped my students by providing a 75\" display for all lessons. This tv is mobile so can be used anywhere in the building and large enough for all students to see clearly in the classroom. We are currently preparing for state testing and to review teachers have teamed up to co-teach test taking skills and do practice test questions. This has caused multiple grades to be in the same room and this display screen has been utilized to do interactive reviews and games for multiple grade reviews. 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