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Your support has helped create a more interactive, curious, and enthusiastic learning environment for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758145805829,"projectUrl":"project/building-testing-and-discovering-hand/9704809/","projectTitle":"Building, Testing, and Discovering: Hands-On Stem With LEGOs and Sensors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249533_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757535110023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249533"},{"teacherId":10249533,"projectId":9851721,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has become a calmer, more positive space. The fidgets you provided help students stay focused during lessons, especially those who struggle with attention or anxiety. The positive signs have also made a big impact—students mention them, point them out to friends, and use them as reminders to reset when they're frustrated. Several students who often felt overwhelmed now reach for a fidget to help them stay engaged, and I've seen noticeable improvements in their confidence and participation. Your support has truly strengthened our classroom environment and helped students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1761960945971,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-confident-learners-building/9851721/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Confident Learners: Building a Positive Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249533_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757535110023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249533"},{"teacherId":10249533,"projectId":9700010,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are more engaged in reading than ever. The diverse books you provided have helped them practice important skills like identifying themes, making inferences, and understanding characters in deeper ways. Independent reading time is now focused and joyful, with students eager to choose books that reflect their interests and identities. Several reluctant readers have finally found stories they love and are asking for more. Your support has truly changed our classroom reading culture.","fullyFundedDate":1757823341484,"projectUrl":"project/opening-doors-through-stories/9700010/","projectTitle":"Opening Doors Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chamberlain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249533_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757535110023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249533"},{"teacherId":6073925,"projectId":8687002,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the variety of books. Some began reading them immediately. They are everything from relationships to action. They commented on how fun they are to read and that they love learning about them too.\r\n\r\nWhen they read, they focus and then like to share their books with others.\r\nThis is such a fabulous opportunity for my students as they don't have books at home to read, so this is something they cannot get otherwise.\r\n\r\nThey are very, very grateful to you for this wonderful opportunity!! They have had such positive things to say about each book. The variety gave them so much to choose and they enjoyed that too!!!","fullyFundedDate":1730267883776,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/8687002/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6073925_orig.jpg?crop=796,796,x248,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724335878240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6073925"},{"teacherId":9141514,"projectId":8958127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations, which allowed me to provide new books for my 7th grade classroom library. \r\n\r\nI didn't tell my students about this project, so it was truly a surprise when the books arrived!\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of works from diverse authors and characters means so much to my students, as it helps them feel seen and represented. These new books will replace some of the outdated titles in my collection and include graphic novels that my students are excited to explore. \r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1733191824854,"projectUrl":"project/here-a-book-there-a-book/8958127/","projectTitle":"Here a Book, There a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amodei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9141514_orig.jpg?crop=990,990,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207535069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9141514"},{"teacherId":6493156,"projectId":8958242,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to support the creation of a reading corner for our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, we now have comfortable chairs, a selection of diverse and engaging books, and a variety of supplies that will make a positive impact on my students' learning experiences. This reading corner is more than just a space; it's a safe and welcoming place where my students can build a love for reading and feel inspired to grow academically.\r\nYour donation is not only helping to provide resources but is also giving my students the opportunity to engage with materials that meet their individual needs. Every book and chair in the corner reflects your thoughtfulness and your commitment to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs. I have already seen my students' confidence grow as they are drawn to the new space, and they are more excited than ever to read, explore, and learn.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. Your support is making a lasting impact on my students' educational journey, and we are deeply appreciative of your contribution. We look forward to watching the reading corner become a beloved part of our classroom and a source of joy for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1737475737752,"projectUrl":"project/a-different-kind-of-reading-corner/8958242/","projectTitle":"A Different Kind of Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ingle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6493156"},{"teacherId":9639630,"projectId":8876081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who funded the Wolfpack Junior Jazz Band's new bass amplifier! We had a very successful first semester as an ensemble, and our two bass students were excited to have such a high quality amplifier to play on. 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Be on the look out for more information!\r\n\r\nThank you again-","fullyFundedDate":1729663576468,"projectUrl":"project/wolfpack-junior-jazz-bass-amplifier/8876081/","projectTitle":"Wolfpack Junior Jazz Bass Amplifier","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9639630_orig.jpg?crop=1680,1680,x1169,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729531034091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9639630"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19111","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":324,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":57.9,"schoolId":19111,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Krueger Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Krueger Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/michigan-city-area-schools/krueger-middle-school/19111"}