{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kate Bond Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":62.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10354796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Nearpod subscription for my English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom! Your kindness is helping create an engaging, interactive learning environment where students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds can build confidence, strengthen their English skills, and discover the joy of learning.\r\n\r\nFor my ESL students, learning a new language can sometimes feel overwhelming. Nearpod helps break down those barriers by transforming traditional lessons into interactive experiences that encourage students to participate, practice, and succeed. Through videos, virtual activities, collaborative discussions, drawing tools, and interactive assessments, my students can develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in ways that are meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nOne of the things my students enjoy most about Nearpod is that everyone has a voice! Students who may be hesitant to raise their hands or speak in front of their classmates can confidently share their thoughts through interactive activities. Features such as Draw It, Collaborate Board, and Time to Climb turn learning into an exciting experience while allowing students to demonstrate their understanding in different ways.\r\n\r\nI especially love watching my quieter students become more confident and engaged. Some students who are still developing their English-speaking skills are much more willing to participate when they can first respond through pictures, written answers, or interactive games. These small moments of success are incredibly powerful because they help students realize that their ideas matter, even while they are still learning how to express them in English.\r\n\r\nNearpod also allows me to provide immediate feedback, check for understanding, and adjust instruction to meet students at their individual language proficiency levels. Instead of simply watching a lesson, students become active participants in their own learning. They are not just practicing English; they are building communication skills, critical thinking, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nMy greatest goal as an ESL teacher is for every student to feel seen, heard, valued, and capable of achieving great things. Your generosity is helping make that possible. You are providing more than a technology subscription. You are opening doors for students who are learning to navigate a new language while discovering their own potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. Because of you, our classroom is becoming a place where language barriers turn into learning opportunities, quiet voices grow stronger, and every student has a chance to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1792664106208,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-near-us-with-nearpod/10354796/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning Near Us with Nearpod","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10369950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a printer to our classroom! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference for both my English as a Second Language (ESL) students and our Student Council.\r\n\r\nFor my ESL students, learning English is about more than mastering vocabulary and grammar. It is about building confidence, finding their voices, and developing the skills they need to succeed. Our new printer allows me to create colorful, engaging learning activities, visual supports, reading passages, and writing resources that make learning English more accessible. Many of my students benefit from having printed materials they can highlight, annotate, and use as references while developing their language skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things about this printer is the opportunity to bring our students' work to life! My ESL students take pride in seeing their writing, projects, and accomplishments displayed and celebrated. Having access to quality printed materials helps them feel successful and encourages them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOur Student Council members are equally excited! The printer will help us create our project notebook and scrapbook, documenting the leadership, service, school spirit, and community involvement that make our organization special. Students will be able to print photographs, design creative pages, showcase their projects, and preserve memories of their accomplishments. This gives them hands-on opportunities to practice creativity, organization, collaboration, and leadership while producing something they can proudly share with others.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this donation especially meaningful is that it supports two very important goals: helping students find their voices and empowering them to become leaders. Whether an ESL student is proudly sharing a completed writing assignment or a Student Council member is documenting a successful service project, your generosity helps us celebrate student growth and achievement.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving us the tools to make learning more engaging, meaningful, and memorable. Your generosity reaches far beyond the printer itself. You are helping us create opportunities, build confidence, and preserve memories that our students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1792171116531,"projectUrl":"project/printing-accessibility-is-power/10369950/","projectTitle":"Printing Accessibility Is Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":2069188,"projectId":10109589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift to my students. My students have really enjoyed getting the snacks and treats as a reward for hard work! I am so glad to be able to provide snacks for students when they are hungry as well. Sometimes, kids are just hungry! \r\n\r\nThey really have enjoyed the goldfish crackers, gummies, chips, and chocolates! I am glad to have a variety of treats since some of my students cannot eat certain snacks for religious or personal reasons. Again, thank you for the snacks for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778262003182,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-classroom-rewards/10109589/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2069188_orig.jpg?crop=871,871,x869,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627587829663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2069188"},{"teacherId":2069188,"projectId":10109529,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to have these new headphones and speakers. They really like that the headphones have microphones on them for their English practice! The students complete individual English lessons on the computer in which they have to practice speaking English. These headphones have made that process easier! \r\n We have enjoyed using the bluetooth speakers for daily lessons as well. It is so nice to be able to play sounds from my lessons and calming music in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much this donation to the students in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778262000445,"projectUrl":"project/say-what-headphones-and-speakers-for-en/10109529/","projectTitle":"Say What? Headphones and Speakers for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2069188_orig.jpg?crop=871,871,x869,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627587829663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2069188"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10241124,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to read my project and donate. The opportunity to help my students create a personalized \"smart board folder\" to organize their bellwork. And a folder for their classwork and homework is wonderful. They will be starting the project and these supplies will help the new students coming.\r\n\r\nMany times my ESL students are limited in the resources they have The project has given my students the folder to start becoming organized. I create projects like this one to help my students and their families. Tracking their data helps the students see there successes and growth. \r\n\r\nThank you again for caring for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778261986199,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-the-new-year/10241124/","projectTitle":"Ready for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10077367,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to read my project and donate. The opportunity to help my students create a personalized data folders is wonderful. They will be starting the project and these supplies will help the new students coming.\r\n\r\nMany times my ESL students are limited in the resources they have The project has given my students the folder to track their own data. I create projects like this one to help my students and their families. Tracking their data helps the students see there successes and growth. \r\n\r\nThank you again for caring for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778262006950,"projectUrl":"project/fluent-readers-make-fluent-speakers/10077367/","projectTitle":"Fluent Readers Make Fluent Speakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10098617,"letterContent":"Thank you to Sonic Foundation and other donors for helping my ESL students. The generous donation for the TeachersPayTeachers gift card came in at the perfect time. I was able to purchase some new materials to use for listening activities. \r\n\r\nMy students will be excited for new materials. I was able to purchase reading comprehension activities that I will adapt to listening activities. \r\n\r\nI was also able to purchase two projects for my students. One for the beginning of the year and one for Hispanic Heritage month. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for the donation.","fullyFundedDate":1778261986953,"projectUrl":"project/esl-learning-opportunities-digital-edit/10098617/","projectTitle":"ESL Learning Opportunities: Digital Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10086511,"letterContent":"The generous donation for the TeachersPayTeachers gift cards came in at the perfect time. My ESL students were able to review for the state test using some of the materials. There are so many materials that I am still reviewing how to incorporate them into my classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited for new materials. The task cards allowed them to simulate a testing environment and also allowed them to work together. \r\n\r\nI also was able to purchase a grammar, writing, and reading workbooks. These workbooks will make great Do Nows. They also come with anchor charts. I think this excites me the most. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the donation.","fullyFundedDate":1772111784311,"projectUrl":"project/ultimate-test-prep-boot-camp/10086511/","projectTitle":"Ultimate Test Prep Boot Camp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":10007432,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of headphones. In an ESL program, students have to take the ELPA21 test for ESL and the state test. On the ELPA 21test, students are tested on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. On the state test many student receive a read aloud accommodation. \r\n\r\nOften ESL students are reluctant to speak out using the headphones helps them gain confidence. It also gives them practice on headphones for use during testing.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to have headphones to use during class. With this project, I was able to give the other 4 ESL teachers 12 pairs of headphones. This is enough for a testing group.","fullyFundedDate":1770994064588,"projectUrl":"project/success-for-esl-students/10007432/","projectTitle":"Success for ESL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":9909399,"letterContent":"Our school's pantry has become an essential resource that supports students' well-being throughout the day. With the donated food items, we are now able to discreetly provide snacks and meal support to students who arrive hungry or experience food insecurity at home.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately relieved and grateful. For many, seeing shelves stocked with food created a sense of comfort—knowing that if they needed something, it was available without judgment.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our academic projects, having the pantry fully stocked allows students to stay focused and engaged. Our student council will continue working on student-led service learning activities where students help organize, inventory, and maintain the pantry as part of lessons on community support and responsibility. These steps will help students build leadership skills while continuing to ensure that no one in our school community goes without the essentials they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766067661657,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-pantry-beverages/9909399/","projectTitle":"Refreshing Pantry Beverages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp217120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534895820381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jrader"},{"teacherId":2069188,"projectId":9716181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to the students I serve! My students are thrilled to have access to real time translations. \r\n\r\nThis tool has allowed my newcomer students to be able to access the content in real time using translate. Many of my students have only recently come to America and know very little English. These are bright students who just need additional support to be able to access the content. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for this critical tool for my students. I know they will soar with this much needed support.","fullyFundedDate":1759265218038,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-translations-for-multilingual-l/9716181/","projectTitle":"iPad for Translations for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zelinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2069188_orig.jpg?crop=871,871,x869,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627587829663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2069188"},{"teacherId":217120,"projectId":9889875,"letterContent":"Our school's pantry has become an essential resource that supports students' well-being throughout the day. 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