{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Montana School for Deaf & Blind","outOfStateSupporters":42.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7137013,"projectId":10183949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations for our forest safety project! This will be one of our last projects in STEM class this year and students chose the topic out of a few ideas that I shared with them. I am excited to show students how to set up the tent and also show students how to create other emergency shelters. We will talk about ways to get warm, how to stay dry, how to cool off, how to stay safe and how to stay safe around Montana flora and fauna. It will be a great way to end the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778189101193,"projectUrl":"project/montana-forest-safety/10183949/","projectTitle":"Montana Forest Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-barr-msdb"},{"teacherId":9381141,"projectId":10059470,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our high school girls cooking class. Because of your contributions, we now have access to an air fryer, hand blender, Instant Pot, and food processor—tools that have completely transformed our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, our students are not just following recipes—they are building real cooking skills and confidence. They've learned how to safely prepare ingredients, experiment with flavors, and create meals from scratch. So far, we've made smoothies, air-fried potato wedges, a blended red lentil and coconut soup, and more, each recipe helping students explore new techniques and ingredients.\r\n\r\nOne standout moment has been our air-fried dill pickle chips. They quickly became the class favorite—so much so that the students asked to make them again, and we're cooking them again tomorrow! Seeing their excitement and pride in what they've created has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this hands-on learning experience possible. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769443349709,"projectUrl":"project/strong-girls-smart-kitchens/10059470/","projectTitle":"Strong Girls, Smart Kitchens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9381141_orig.jpg?crop=637,637,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757970196803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9381141"},{"teacherId":9363299,"projectId":9853860,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom of students who are blind and visually impaired, I want to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of multisensory materials. Your kindness has brought light, discovery, and joy into our learning space in ways that words can only begin to express. Because of your support, our students are experiencing richer, more engaging lessons that stimulate curiosity, build confidence, and open new pathways for learning. \r\n\r\nBuilding beyond the classroom, your generosity fosters meaningful social connections. Shared sensory activities promote collaboration, communication, and empathy among all students. Sighted peers benefit too, learning to communicate and engage inclusively. The result is a classroom culture built on respect, creativity, and mutual support — values that will follow these children throughout their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1769177408857,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-learning/9853860/","projectTitle":"Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363299"},{"teacherId":7137013,"projectId":9971696,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Who 'Dunit\" forensics project! Students have enjoyed the process of analyzing crime scene evidence and completing real and online labs. Students learned: how to collect fingerprints from a person, how to dust for latent (invisible) prints, how to bloodtype someone, how to analyze hairs and footprints, and how to compare DNA. This provided great opportunities to look at forensic careers and which students might be interested in pursuing a job in this field or a similar field.","fullyFundedDate":1769177409122,"projectUrl":"project/who-dunit/9971696/","projectTitle":"Who 'Dunit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-barr-msdb"},{"teacherId":9734110,"projectId":9884022,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our dance team now has pom-poms in two new colors that we were able to use throughout basketball season. They brought so much extra energy and school spirit to our performances, and the dancers were thrilled to use them.\r\n\r\nYour donation also relieved the stress of students needing to fundraise for additional gear or pay out of pocket, which can be a financial hardship for many families. We are so grateful for your support and for helping our students represent our school with pride. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1762925151173,"projectUrl":"project/pom-poms-for-school-spirit/9884022/","projectTitle":"Pom Poms for School Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9734110_orig.jpg?crop=597,597,x280,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725643943066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9734110"},{"teacherId":10365492,"projectId":9938465,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our recent event at the museum and carousel. Because of your donations, we were able to provide books and activities that created a welcoming and inclusive space for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped provide allowed our deaf and hard of hearing students to see themselves represented and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. It was wonderful to watch families connect with one another, share their stories, and build relationships with others who understand their experiences.\r\n\r\nMoments like these are incredibly meaningful. Your support helped create an environment where students felt seen, families felt supported, and our community grew stronger.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in the importance of bringing families together. Thank you for helping make this event such a positive and memorable experience for everyone involved.","fullyFundedDate":1766462197787,"projectUrl":"project/snowman-unit-followed-by-a-night-at-th/9938465/","projectTitle":"Snowman Unit Followed by a \"night\" at the Museum!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10365492_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1901,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764636422481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365492"},{"teacherId":7974497,"projectId":9716496,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited when our new materials arrived! The ring light with the stand and the new whiteboard have already made a huge difference in our News class. The ring light helps improve our video quality so our student anchors are clearly visible when signing, and it gives them that extra boost of confidence when they're on camera. The whiteboard has been incredibly useful for planning scripts, organizing segments, and mapping out our broadcast schedule as a team.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw everything set up, they were eager to jump right in and start creating. It truly elevated their sense of professionalism and ownership of the class. Next, we're continuing to build our student-led news segments by improving script organization, visual clarity, and production quality. These resources are helping our students strengthen their communication skills, teamwork, and creativity in meaningful ways. We are so grateful for the support that made this possible—thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758384907498,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-hands-on-for-5th-graders/9716496/","projectTitle":"Making Math Hands-On for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7974497_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757963927475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7974497"},{"teacherId":10258458,"projectId":9870527,"letterContent":"Creating an accessible classroom library for my DHH 5th graders is about so much more than just putting books on shelves; it's about creating a visual and physical environment where they feel seen and comfortable. By incorporating forward-facing bookshelves and multi-tier storage units, we've made the library \"browseable\" in a way that prioritizes visual labels and cover art. It also allows deaf and hard of hearing students who use sign language to communicate in an open and well-lit environment. This is crucial for my students, as it allows them to navigate their reading choices and quickly identify titles that spark their interest. The addition of the washable comfy floor seats has defined this space as a tactile area—a quiet, dedicated zone where they can focus on their books without the visual distractions of the main classroom.\r\n\r\nThe collection itself was curated to act as both a mirror and a window for their unique experiences. Including titles like Proud to be Deaf, The William Hoy Story, and C.I. Quest provides my students with essential representation, showing them successful Deaf individuals and relatable stories about cochlear implants and being deaf or hard of hearing. When I read the C.I. quest with a student, she was so happy to see a character who, like her, had cochlear implants. We've bridged the gap to other classics and popular series like The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson. This mix ensures that while they are building their \"Deaf Identity,\" they are also engaging with the same high-interest literature as their hearing peers, all within a space designed specifically for their physical and emotional comfort.","fullyFundedDate":1764718889794,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-literacy-building-an/9870527/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Literacy: Building an Accessible Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prefontaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258458_orig.jpg?crop=935,935,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757694841864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258458"},{"teacherId":10258458,"projectId":9870160,"letterContent":"Looking at our classroom right now, you can truly see the journey my 5th graders have taken from the flat world of 2D art into the tactile realm of 3D design. We began by creating various art projects in 2D, such as colorful dessert drawings, then using Model Magic clay and other materials to create 3D versions of our work. For my DHH students, visual and tactile feedback is everything; they've been exploring how to blend pigments to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface, using texture tools to scrape and layer the pastels in ways that make the art practically \"pop\" off the panel. Seeing them realize that art doesn't just have to look a certain way, but can feel a certain way, was a huge lightbulb moment for the class.\r\n\r\nThe paintbrush stands also allowed students to help organize and take responsibility for our classroom materials. I was proud to see students cleaning their paintbrushes and placing them in the stands to dry, instead of leaving them dirty after working on a project. \r\n\r\nThe real magic happened when we challenged the students to take those 2D concepts and build upward. Using jumbo craft sticks and pipe cleaners they transitioned into building their art, learning how to manipulate lines into forms. For our deaf and hard of hearing students, these hands-on materials provide a spatial understanding of \"volume\" and \"form\" that a textbook simply can't capture. Throughout these projects, they've learned that art is a multi-dimensional language—one that allows them to express their creativity with confidence and precision.","fullyFundedDate":1764718891242,"projectUrl":"project/3d-art-for-elementary-students/9870160/","projectTitle":"3D Art for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prefontaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258458_orig.jpg?crop=935,935,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757694841864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258458"},{"teacherId":9381141,"projectId":9821006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our fifth grade science classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your kindness, we now have three new microscopes that are already transforming the way my students experience science.\r\n\r\nInstead of simply reading about cells, microorganisms, and plant structures, my students can now observe them firsthand. There is something incredibly powerful about watching a child adjust the focus and suddenly exclaim, \"I see it!\" That moment of discovery builds curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing more than providing equipment — it is giving students hands-on opportunities to think critically, ask questions, and engage in authentic scientific investigation. These microscopes will be used for years to come, impacting many groups of young scientists.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of science learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764718891025,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life-for-deaf-and-ha/9821006/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9381141_orig.jpg?crop=637,637,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757970196803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9381141"},{"teacherId":1634512,"projectId":9860980,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a light table and light table materials to our classroom. In a learning environment, some tools simply spark a different kind of curiosity, and this station has quickly become a focal point of wonder for my students. Your support has provided us with more than just equipment; you've given us a dedicated space for sensory exploration and discovery.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this gift extends far beyond the surface of the table. These materials are helping my students develop essential fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and an early understanding of optics and color theory through hands-on play. By providing these high-quality resources, you have created an inclusive environment where children of all learning styles can thrive and engage with the curriculum in a tactile, meaningful way. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for being such a vital part of our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764718891425,"projectUrl":"project/a-motivating-light-table/9860980/","projectTitle":"A Motivating Light Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jarvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1634512_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646331652280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1634512"},{"teacherId":7137013,"projectId":9672576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for my classes. It will continue to offer sensory exploration for students for many years!\r\nThis project was great fun to watch unfold as students played and learned with the sensory materials. Students learned about different musical instruments and noise makers, which was a great activity to teach students about working together and joining a group. \r\nStudents have also started exploration of different types of blocks, including Legos, magnetic tiles, and other types of blocks as well.","fullyFundedDate":1764718891745,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-learning/9672576/","projectTitle":"Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-barr-msdb"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47546","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":52,"numTeachers":7,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":23,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":57.6,"schoolId":47546,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Montana School for Deaf & Blind on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Montana School for Deaf & Blind","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/montana-department-of-education/montana-school-for-deaf-blind/47546"}