{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mario C & Joanne Monaco Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":53.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10401374,"projectId":10040206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Supercharging Science with One Powerful Tool. Because of you, my 8th grade students now benefit from clearer instruction through real-time demonstrations, digital models, and interactive simulations that make challenging scientific concepts easier to understand. The iPad has enhanced daily lessons by bringing abstract ideas to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents have shown increased engagement and confidence, particularly those who learn best through visual and hands-on experiences. The ability to view close-up experiments, revisit explanations, and interact with content has helped students who previously struggled to better grasp and retain key concepts while encouraging deeper curiosity and participation.\r\n\r\nYour investment has had a lasting impact on both teaching and learning in our classroom. This tool has transformed science instruction into an experience that is engaging, accessible, and inspiring. 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The sanitizing supplies and air‑cleaning tools you helped provide have made a noticeable difference—students are staying healthier, missing fewer days, and remaining present for the hands‑on learning experiences that help them grow.\r\n\r\nThe organizational materials, storage bins, and simple clean‑up tools have transformed our space into a calm, structured environment where students can concentrate, collaborate, and take pride in their surroundings. They see that their classroom is cared for, and in turn, they care for it—and for each other.\r\n\r\nEvery resource you contributed reflects the respect my students deserve. When their environment is clean, orderly, and safe, they learn with more confidence and engage more deeply. Your support has strengthened not just our classroom, but their daily experience as learners and as young people building bright futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them and for helping create a space where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768341373681,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits-healthy-classroom/10011225/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits, Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. SALES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623523_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722756322345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623523"},{"teacherId":8153337,"projectId":10029594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"From Curiosity to Clicks: Powering Grade 7 Science.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has an ASUS laptop that helps bring science lessons to life. It allows my students to see simulations, visuals, and real world examples that make complex science ideas easier to understand, especially for many of my students who are still developing their English skills.\r\n\r\nMy students get very excited whenever we use the laptop during our lessons. It sparks curiosity and keeps them engaged in learning. The small rewards like biscuits, chocolates, and candies also help motivate students and create a positive classroom environment where effort and participation are celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in my classroom. Thank you for helping my students stay curious, motivated, and excited about learning science.","fullyFundedDate":1768687277019,"projectUrl":"project/from-curiosity-to-clicks-powering-grade/10029594/","projectTitle":"From Curiosity to Clicks: Powering Grade 7 Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JUAN PAULO DIPALAC","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8153337"},{"teacherId":8153337,"projectId":10006579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"Smart Tech for Curious Minds.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom iPad has become a powerful tool that helps bring science to life for my students. Many of my students are emergent bilinguals, and the visuals, videos, and interactive features help them better understand scientific concepts that can sometimes be difficult through text alone.\r\n\r\nMy students get especially excited when we use the iPad to explore science through simulations, images, and real-world examples. I have noticed that even some of my quieter students are more engaged and confident when technology is part of the lesson. It gives them another way to connect with the learning.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in our classroom. 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Instead of passively receiving information, students now actively explore concepts through interactive tools, digital resources, and simulations that allow them to test ideas and see results instantly. These simulations help make learning more meaningful by turning abstract ideas into visual, hands-on experiences. The iPad also supports different learning styles by offering multiple ways for students to access content, practice skills, and demonstrate understanding, helping ensure that all learners can participate and succeed.\r\nWhat excites students most is the ability to interact with simulations and create their own learning products using the iPad. They are highly motivated by being able to manipulate variables, observe outcomes, and learn through exploration rather than memorization. Students who were previously hesitant or struggled with traditional methods—especially visual learners and students who need additional support—have shown increased confidence and engagement. 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Our old set had seen better days — a lot of them just didn't work the way they were supposed to, and that made it tough for students to focus or participate fully in lessons that require listening or recording themselves. Now, with brand-new headphones and microphones, students can hear their lessons clearly, follow along with online activities, and even record their own reading. It's made everything from literacy programs to language learning so much more accessible for everyone. One thing I didn't expect was just how happy this would make some of my students who have always struggled with earbud-style headphones. A few kids have sensory sensitivities and really dislike the feeling of earbuds, so having different options in class has made them much more comfortable and willing to participate. It's a small change that really matters. The handwriting paper has also helped students practice their writing skills in a structured, supportive way. And of course, the incentives you helped provide have kept spirits high and encouraged everyone to keep trying their best. Your donation didn't just give us supplies — it gave my students a chance to learn in a way that works for them. Thank you for making that possible. We appreciate you more than you can imagine.","fullyFundedDate":1768322066271,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-tune-in-learn/10000516/","projectTitle":"Plug In. Tune In. Learn.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1650170_orig.jpg?crop=608,609,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690910492313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1650170"},{"teacherId":5578796,"projectId":9990170,"letterContent":"When those boxes arrived, my students and I were so excited. I let my students help unpack, and you should have heard the gasps and chatter. One of my quieter students immediately claimed the giant animal cell plush, and started naming some of the parts like we were doing biology review. Another group huddled around the magnet kits, explaining how magnets work based on what they learned from our previous lesson. Seeing their raw curiosity reminded me exactly why I do this job.\r\n\r\nWe're putting everything to use every single day. The laminator is constantly humming, preserving the brilliant, colorful anchor charts we make together about the the Earth, Moon, and Sun system and other Science vocabulary words. The new organization caddies mean no more lost scissors or arguing over markers—the kids love the responsibility. Right now, we're deep into a Earth, Moon, and Sun system unit. Using the solar system viewer and our new posters, we've turned a corner of the room into \"Mission Control.\" The SEL materials are being used in our calm corner for students to manage their feelings.\r\n\r\nThis project did more than fill our shelves. It filled our classroom with a new energy. You've given my students the tangible tools to test their ideas. They see themselves as scientists and engineers now. Thank you for investing in that transformation—you've changed the entire atmosphere of our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768070561618,"projectUrl":"project/a-hands-on-science-and-sel-hub-with-a-he/9990170/","projectTitle":"A Hands-on Science and SEL Hub with a Heart!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dimapeles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5578796_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698972224414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5578796"},{"teacherId":1825557,"projectId":9229369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with copies of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Because of you, my students were able to engage with a powerful story that encouraged empathy, kindness, and understanding.\r\n\r\nAs we read Wonder, students connected deeply with Auggie's experiences and reflected on what it means to treat others with respect. Many students shared personal stories, participated in thoughtful discussions, and demonstrated a greater awareness of how their words and actions affect others. The book sparked meaningful conversations about bullying, acceptance, and choosing kindness—both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create a shared reading experience that strengthened our classroom community. Students not only improved their reading comprehension and discussion skills, but they also grew socially and emotionally. Several students have already asked for similar books because Wonder inspired them to read more and think more deeply.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this learning experience possible. Your generosity truly made a lasting impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1751086095714,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-literature-to-life-novel-study/9229369/","projectTitle":"Bringing Literature to Life: Novel Study for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kandt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1825557_orig.jpg?crop=334,334,x73,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633297407269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1825557"},{"teacherId":6118058,"projectId":9605596,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my project and helping me motivate my students to come to school daily. As with many school across the nation, chronic absenteeism has been an issue at my school. I used these incentives to motivate my students to come to school and earn some prizes. \r\nThe kids were very excited for these incentives and were very eager to earn some rewards. It was awesome to see how excited they would get to earn a cute little plush, keychain, or pick a charm to express themselves on their shoes. These incentives were so successful that hundreds of our students were earning prizes and our attendance has improved from the year previous. \r\nThank you for sparking joy in my students and providing some truly awesome incentives for them.","fullyFundedDate":1755713047922,"projectUrl":"project/showing-up-pays-off/9605596/","projectTitle":"Showing Up Pays Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6118058_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564950991993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobiani"},{"teacherId":6118058,"projectId":9604911,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my project and helping me support the students at my school. Everyday I see students that are in need of a variety of \"random\" items and your donation has helped me fill the gap for my students. In the last several months I have given out all the belts that this project has funded. Each day I have given out at least 1 belt and this project being funded has enabled me to do so. \r\nMy students often play outside at lunch and they come in wanting a refresh so they are not the \"stinky\" kid. Having deodorant has given me the opportunity to help these students. 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