{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lawrence Road Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9529813,"projectId":10269423,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank everyone who donated to my project! As a special education teacher working across three different grade levels and subject areas, it can be challenging to find resources that meet the different learning needs of my students. Your generosity has given me access to a variety of educational materials through Teachers Pay Teachers, allowing me to provide lessons that are more engaging, interactive, and easier for my students to understand.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest benefits has been having access to resources created by other educators who have found creative ways to break down difficult concepts. These materials allow me to provide guided notes, visual supports, and hands-on activities that help my students better understand what they are learning. Having these resources available also gives me more time to work directly with my students and provide the individual support they need.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donations have helped me create a more supportive learning environment where my students have more opportunities to feel confident and successful. Something that may seem small can make a huge difference for students who struggle academically. Thank you again for supporting my classroom and helping me give my students the tools they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1778176975358,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-every-students-needs-with-the-r/10269423/","projectTitle":"Meeting Every Student’s Needs with the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Izzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529813"},{"teacherId":6354674,"projectId":9970124,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generous Contribution to Our Digital Learning and STEAM Programs\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, educators, and the entire school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous contribution of EvoBots to our Digital Learning and STEAM programs. Your kindness, generosity, and commitment to supporting education will have a meaningful impact on the learning experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to incorporate these innovative tools into our instructional programs. As education continues to evolve, it is increasingly important that students have access to engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Your contribution allows us to provide these opportunities while introducing students to exciting concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.\r\n\r\nThe EvoBots will serve as valuable educational resources, helping students explore technology, coding, robotics, and computational thinking in an interactive and enjoyable way. Through these experiences, students will have opportunities to develop essential skills, strengthen their confidence, and discover new interests that may inspire future educational and career pathways.\r\n\r\nOne of our primary goals is to create meaningful learning opportunities that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction. With resources such as the EvoBots, we can provide students with engaging activities that promote exploration, innovation, teamwork, and independent thinking. These experiences are especially valuable because they allow students to learn through experimentation, overcome challenges, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also supports our ongoing commitment to educational equity by helping ensure that students have access to high-quality technology and enrichment opportunities. For many of our students, exposure to robotics and innovative digital tools can spark curiosity and open doors to possibilities they may not have previously considered.\r\n\r\nWe strongly believe that partnerships and contributions from individuals and organizations like yours play a vital role in strengthening educational programs. Your willingness to invest in our students demonstrates a genuine commitment to their growth, development, and future success. It is through thoughtful acts of generosity such as yours that we can continue to expand our programs and provide enriching experiences that make learning both meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nAs we integrate the EvoBots into our Digital Learning and STEAM activities, we look forward to witnessing the excitement, creativity, and enthusiasm they will bring to our students. We are confident that these resources will encourage students to ask questions, explore new ideas, collaborate with their peers, and develop skills that will benefit them throughout their educational journeys.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution is truly valued and deeply appreciated. Your support represents more than the donation of educational materials; it represents an investment in our students' potential and their ability to become the innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and continued support of educational excellence. 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Hopefully I will see a huge impact in their success as well. Thanks to donors like you. We are already ahead of the game.","fullyFundedDate":1787334829150,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-upgrade-and-research-to/10499257/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Upgrade and Research Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5261563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699672188099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261563"},{"teacherId":5261563,"projectId":10356083,"letterContent":"This morning I distributed the supplies to my classes and their faces lit up with pure excitement. It felt like a Christmas morning gift unwrapping event. We are thrilled to all have the necessary tools we need for success. One student even asked, \"can I take them home.\" I chuckled and nodded yes, but made him promise to return to school with them tomorrow. \r\n\r\nYour donation helped prepare 100 students for note taking and proper organizing. This will instill good habits, leading to life long proper behaviors to soar! \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1783343286252,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10356083/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5261563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699672188099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261563"},{"teacherId":9166990,"projectId":10080444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 8th-grade biology students! Your generous donation of highlighters, reusable water bottles, and Takis provided more than just classroom supplies it helped us to create an environment where students felt supported, motivated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nDue to your donation, my students were able to utilize the highlighters to find key information in preparation for their high-stakes testing. Students were able to stay focused on challenging material with water available to them as they worked and were motivated by the Takis.","fullyFundedDate":1776104030444,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-8th-grade-biology-students/10080444/","projectTitle":"Engaging 8th Grade Biology Students","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McPhelin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166990_orig.png?crop=272,272,x12,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691444699000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmcphelin"},{"teacherId":5261563,"projectId":10272800,"letterContent":"We are eternally grateful for your generosity in making it easier to receive worksheets for instructional lessons! Having a simple thing as paper has tremendously improved our classroom lessons! \r\n\r\nWe recently published poems on the fancier paper we selected as part of the donation. Our students were thoroughly excited to see their work look amazing! Our projects earlier this year would have looked amazing too on the papyrus paper and I can't wait to use it with the next group of students that arrive in just a few weeks. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your contributions and believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1778164597278,"projectUrl":"project/paperjust-paper/10272800/","projectTitle":"Paper….just paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5261563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699672188099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261563"},{"teacherId":5261563,"projectId":10039053,"letterContent":"We are eternally grateful for your generosity in making it easier to survive the spring allergy season! Having the tissues and hand sanitizer, as well as the Lysol wipes have tremendously reduced our need to take unnecessary trips to the nurse and truly have been keeping us healthier! \r\nWe have noticed fewer absences to school and increased performance in all of the classes. 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Something as simple as being able to take organized notes has improved their confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nThe addition of classroom supplies and sensory tools has also helped create a more structured and supportive learning environment. My students are more focused, motivated, and willing to take on challenges. Overall, this project has helped remove barriers and given my students the tools they need to be successful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769966246713,"projectUrl":"project/helping-special-education-students-thriv/9783069/","projectTitle":"Helping Special Education Students Thrive With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Izzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529813"},{"teacherId":9740214,"projectId":9634948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have the supplies they need to learn, create, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donations make a real difference every day—helping us provide engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and a positive learning environment for all students. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1758290359102,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9634948/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoppe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740214"},{"teacherId":9166990,"projectId":9662553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Your support helped us purchase the paper we urgently needed, and it has already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Something as simple as having enough paper allows my students to fully participate in hands-on activities about antibiotic resistance, express their understanding of infectious disease, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people beyond our school walls who believe in them and want to see them succeed. It also reminds teachers that we are not doing this work alone. Thank you for investing in our classroom, our students, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1758290544121,"projectUrl":"project/copy-that-success-in-biology-class/9662553/","projectTitle":"Copy That! Success in Biology Class","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McPhelin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166990_orig.png?crop=272,272,x12,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691444699000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmcphelin"},{"teacherId":5261563,"projectId":9423217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution toward our classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nYour gift is not simply pencils / paper / markers / materials — it is access. It is equity. 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