{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McCarthy - Teszler School","outOfStateSupporters":51.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8027458,"projectId":8576751,"letterContent":"In our fast-paced school-based enterprise classroom, students are building important job and life skills, but they also need opportunities to pause and reset. One powerful moment came when a student, who was feeling overwhelmed and unable to express their emotions, chose to use the calming space. They put on the headphones, sat in the comfortable chair, and quietly listened to music. After a short break, they were able to return to their task more focused and regulated. Moments like this remind us how essential it is to provide students with tools that support both their emotional and academic needs.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. Many were drawn to the calming setup right away, showing curiosity about the headphones, lighting, and creative materials. Some students who typically struggle to communicate their needs were visibly relieved and comforted knowing they now had a space designed just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue learning how to independently recognize when they need a break and appropriately use the calming area. We will also incorporate more structured reflection, helping students identify what strategies work best for them so they can carry these skills into future work environments. This space is becoming an essential part of our classroom, empowering students to regulate their emotions, refocus their energy, and continue building the confidence and skills they need for success beyond school.","fullyFundedDate":1724814294331,"projectUrl":"project/happy-place-happy-face/8576751/","projectTitle":"Happy Place, Happy Face!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8027458"},{"teacherId":8027458,"projectId":10091911,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been filled with excitement and purpose as we've begun using these new resources for our kindness project. Students are using the wired ribbon, floral wire, and heavy-duty scissors alongside our bow maker to create handmade bows that will be shared throughout our school and community. One particularly special moment happened when a group of students carefully crafted their first set of bows and attached handwritten notes with messages like \"You matter\" and \"Have a great day.\" They were so proud of their work and immediately began talking about who might find their bows and how it could brighten someone's day. It was incredible to see them connect creativity with compassion in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Students were eager to explore everything, asking questions and imagining all the possibilities. Many of them couldn't wait to start creating, and their enthusiasm carried right into our first work session. Seeing the supplies made the project feel real to them, and they instantly took ownership of the idea of spreading kindness.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on this project by expanding their reach. They are currently brainstorming new locations within the community where their bows can be shared and discussing how to ensure their messages are thoughtful and impactful. We will also focus on reflecting on the project, students will share their experiences, discuss the importance of kindness, and even track how their actions may have influenced others. This project is evolving into a powerful lesson in empathy, responsibility, and community connection, and we are excited to see how far their kindness can spread.","fullyFundedDate":1773505659303,"projectUrl":"project/bows-of-kindness/10091911/","projectTitle":"Bows of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8027458"},{"teacherId":8027458,"projectId":8783544,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been filled with excitement and growth thanks to these new resources. My seven incredible students are using the calming corner to strengthen their reading skills through books on CD and Tonie Storytellers. One special moment that stood out was when a student who often struggles to stay focused chose to sit in the calming space, put on headphones, and follow along with a story. For the first time, they stayed engaged from beginning to end and proudly shared what they had understood. It was a powerful reminder of how the right tools can unlock confidence and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were pure joy. They were immediately drawn to the cozy, inviting setup and couldn't wait to explore the stories and sensory supports. Many of them expressed excitement about having a space where they could feel comfortable while reading, and some even asked to use it right away. It was clear that they felt a sense of ownership and pride in this new addition to our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue to build their reading stamina and comprehension by using these resources during independent reading and small group instruction. We will also begin incorporating more discussions and response activities, allowing students to share their thoughts about the stories they hear and read. This calming corner is not only supporting their academic growth, but also helping them develop confidence, independence, and a genuine love for reading that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1732578350760,"projectUrl":"project/bookworm-bliss-in-a-calming-corner/8783544/","projectTitle":"Bookworm Bliss In a Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8027458"},{"teacherId":5626061,"projectId":10035593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gracious donation! We are so excited to receive our art supplies for the classroom. We started using the supplies right away to make some fun winter hats. My students are non-verbal and art is a wonderful way for them to express themselves. With your generous donation, we will be stocked for the remainder of the year on supplies. I can't wait to see all the wonderful things my students create. Again, thank you so much for helping color our world through the gift of creation.","fullyFundedDate":1769177423836,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-color-our-world-give-the-gift-o/10035593/","projectTitle":"Help Us Color Our World: Give the Gift of Creation.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5626061_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710156156947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5626061"},{"teacherId":5231603,"projectId":9786279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students had so much fun creating crafts that would help spread kindness to our school and our community.\r\n\r\nMy students enjoy crafting and creating unique things so when they saw all the new materials, their face lit up like Christmas morning. They were so excited to see all of the new materials to create new things.\r\n\r\nWe have already made so many crafts and spread kindness throughout the community and we will continue to do so as long as our supplies last.\r\n\r\nThank you again, we are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760379184873,"projectUrl":"project/cool-crafts-spreading-kindness-through/9786279/","projectTitle":"Cool Crafts: Spreading Kindness through Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753111571444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231603"},{"teacherId":3130873,"projectId":9619070,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much supporting our school, our library and most importantly our students. We have already been enjoying our portable light table and our students are practicing sharing, working togethers and calming down before we transition back to classrooms after library.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have visual impairments, so we are using the light table to explore light and shadow, since students can roll up to a taller table it is often easier to access than some smart boards. We are so excited to add sensory bins and foam letters to continue to explore our environment. This new addition allows my tallest ortho students to easily reach their own light table.","fullyFundedDate":1758819823260,"projectUrl":"project/shine-on/9619070/","projectTitle":"Shine On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marjo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596318072657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mtzlibrarymsmarjo"},{"teacherId":3130873,"projectId":9164695,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for donating to help revamp our aquarium! This project allowed us to add a new elements to the aquarium for the school library. All of our students are used to visiting the fish while their class is in the library. Many students feel more comfortable reading to the fish than to a peer or adult. We often have a students helper, who may feed the fish or the case of an older student they may learn to help care for the aquarium by helping change the water or vacuum the gravel.\r\n\r\nThis is such a calming feature, we appreciate your help in keeping it looking fabulous in the library.","fullyFundedDate":1746556362463,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-fish-tank/9164695/","projectTitle":"Fabulous Fish Tank","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marjo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596318072657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mtzlibrarymsmarjo"},{"teacherId":1459232,"projectId":9312540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom learning. We recieved so many books to add to our classroom library! Each book will be adapted for the use of our unique learners. We have already begun using them this year to learn interests and to interact with literacy learning.\r\nReading is exploring books, learning vocabulary, and learning to love being read a book aloud to them and on their communication devices.\r\nWe cannot thank you all enough for investing in our students and their budding love of learning a variety of new books!","fullyFundedDate":1747180035086,"projectUrl":"project/adapted-books-access-for-all-learners/9312540/","projectTitle":"Adapted Books: Access for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Basham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1459232_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522291092534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mlbasham"},{"teacherId":8571395,"projectId":9131683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, our students now have engaging felt story materials like The Three Little Pigs, Five Little Ducks, Five Speckled Frogs, and many more. These resources are already bringing stories to life in our classroom, helping children build language, comprehension, and storytelling skills through hands-on play. The excitement on their faces when they interact with the felt pieces is truly heartwarming. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of early literacy—thank you!\r\n\r\nThe felt boards have quickly become a favorite part of our day. The children love retelling classic tales and even creating their own versions using the colorful characters. These materials encourage collaboration, creativity, and confidence in ways that traditional storybooks alone cannot. Many of our students are learning English as a second language, and the visual and tactile components are making a huge difference in their understanding. They are able to act out the stories, build vocabulary, and strengthen their communication skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed story time into an interactive, joyful experience. We've even started using the felt sets during small group lessons to reinforce sequencing and counting skills. It's incredible to see how engaged and focused the children are when they're working with these materials. Their enthusiasm shows how meaningful your donation truly is. From all of us in the classroom, thank you for believing in our students and helping them fall in love with learning through play.","fullyFundedDate":1740872891455,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-youngsters/9131683/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Youngsters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8571395_orig.jpg?crop=2941,2941,x614,y357&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720470065481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherly-mcgarity"},{"teacherId":5231603,"projectId":9120579,"letterContent":"My students received these resources on the first week of school and their faces truly lit up. They enjoy so much exploring their creative side and they love nothing better than being able to create new and different things. \r\n\r\nThrough these materials and this project, I will be teaching my students all about compassion, what it means, how we can show it, and how we WILL show it to those in most need of it. \r\n\r\nI am really excited to take this new step to not only allow my kids to explore new and different opportunities all while learning about something that is so important. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support and love -- we are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1750178316480,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands-happy-hearts/9120579/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands, Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753111571444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231603"},{"teacherId":5231603,"projectId":9339532,"letterContent":"My students had no idea what a vinyl machine was, but when it came in and I explained it to them and all the things they could do with it, they were so excited and ready to go! They have learned all the things they can create with it and really taken it to the next level! They have learned how to create things on the computer and send it to the vinyl machine and let's not even talk about how much they love to watch it cut, engrave, and emboss! \r\n\r\nMy students love to be creative and I, as their teacher, enjoy introducing them to new way to expand their creativity. This has been amazing to watch them learn and grow and explore a new creative side! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! We are, as always, forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1747165631834,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-new-heights/9339532/","projectTitle":"Reaching New Heights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753111571444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231603"},{"teacherId":5231603,"projectId":9330999,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled that we get to be a part of the STEM community now. We have been looking for ways to incorporate this in our special classroom and cannot wait to start implementing this and carrying out this project. My students will be so excited that they get to show their creativity in a new way all while learning new skills in the area of technology and engineering. We are so grateful for your generosity and are beyond blessed.\r\n\r\nMy students had no idea what it was at first but when we started to first look at videos, they could not wait to dive in and start creating things! They all started asking if we could do this and that and that and this! How exciting! \r\n\r\nYou have made my students feel like they have so many more opportunities and for that, I am forever grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746785999019,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-stem-engagement-through-projec/9330999/","projectTitle":"Enhancing STEM Engagement Through Project-Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753111571444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231603"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6770","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":240,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":48.2,"schoolId":6770,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McCarthy - Teszler School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McCarthy - Teszler School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/spartanburg-school-district-7/mccarthy-teszler-school/6770"}