{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horace O'Bryant School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10424485,"projectId":10074912,"letterContent":"Donors, THANK YOU so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has completely transformed our learning space, bringing vibrant color, comfort, and direct relief to our seventh-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Watching the students' eyes light up as we unboxed the colorful beanbag chairs and stacked the snacks was unforgettable. For many of my students, school is where they seek stability and support, so seeing a room outfitted specifically with their comfort and needs in mind made them feel truly seen and valued.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a huge daily impact:\r\n\r\n Alternative Seating & Zen Zones: The beanbag chairs created an instant \"Zen Zone.\" Students use this area for independent reading, quiet reflection, or calm problem-solving. Having comfortable, flexible seating option helps students regulate their energy and focus far better during independent work time.\r\n\r\n The Color Printer: Vibrant visual aids and printed materials bring our daily lessons to life. Recently, students used the new printer to publish bright, color-coded infographic projects. Being able to print high-quality, vivid work brought immense pride to their presentations, making abstract concepts much more tangible.\r\n\r\n Snacks & Student Support: Middle schoolers learn best when they aren't distracted by hunger. Having food rewards and accessible snacks removes a major barrier for our students facing financial hardship, ensuring everyone stays energized, motivated, and focused without any stigma or stress.\r\n\r\nOur next step is diving into a group project where students will design interactive, real-world data models. They will rely on the Zen Zone for group brainstorming sessions and use the color printer to produce their final display posters.\r\nYour kindness did more than just supply physical items—it created a warm, inviting, and equitable environment where every student has the tools they need to thrive. 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The students were engaged from start to finish as they observed, excavated, and identified their gemstones. Some students commented that it was their favorite part of the unit.\r\n\r\n Thank you for helping provide meaningful learning experiences that make science fun and memorable. Your generosity helped turn a lesson about rocks and minerals into an exciting discovery experience that my students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765211968149,"projectUrl":"project/mineral-mining-lab/9824577/","projectTitle":"Mineral Mining Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9407634"},{"teacherId":9407634,"projectId":9219945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for making our balloon rocket kits possible. Your kindness had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nWith these kits, my students were able to explore forces and motion in a hands-on, engaging way. Instead of just reading about concepts like push, pull, thrust, and speed, they experienced them firsthand. Students tested their designs, made predictions, observed results, and excitedly revised their rockets to improve performance. The room was filled with curiosity, problem-solving, and genuine enthusiasm for science.\r\n\r\nThe balloon rocket activity also encouraged collaboration and communication. Students worked together to share ideas, explain their thinking, and learn from both successes and mistakes. Some students who are typically hesitant to participate were eager to engage (particularly my very quiet autistic student) ask questions, and take part in discussions because the learning felt fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to learn like real scientists—experimenting, observing, and discovering through play and inquiry. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support helped create an unforgettable learning experience that sparked excitement and confidence in science. Truly!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1744733604976,"projectUrl":"project/balloon-rockets/9219945/","projectTitle":"Balloon Rockets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9407634"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46602","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":884,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":56.7,"schoolId":46602,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Horace O'Bryant School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Horace O'Bryant School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/monroe-county-school-district/horace-o-bryant-middle-school/46602"}