{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Montana School for Deaf & Blind","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10172021,"projectId":9583144,"letterContent":"How are my students and I using the new resources? My students having been using the resources you provided by learning new vocabulary with the light table. And practicing language and math skills with building the magna-tiles. They have improved their emotional regulation because of the sensory toys. Supporting their growth in helping them learn to calm down but also that their emotions are ok. \r\nHow did my students react when they first saw the materials? They were so excited and kept saying \"new toys, new toys\". They still ask if there is new toys coming. They were just so happy to have new things that work!\r\nA little peak into our classroom we are focusing on rocks and minerals for the next month. Our next project is working to get a puppet stage to explore story time themes (character, setting and sequence).","fullyFundedDate":1755692766436,"projectUrl":"project/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-preschool/9583144/","projectTitle":"Deaf and Hard of Hearing Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10172021_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758486480375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jillian-young"},{"teacherId":1634512,"projectId":9354460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my preschool classroom with materials that help me teach my young students about our environment and the climate. The class favorites so far has been the weather bear - they love to dress him for the different types of weather. Not only does it teach them about dressing appropriately for the weather, but it takes hand eye coordination to undress and dress the teddy bear. The weather sloth is another class favorite and I have made it a part of our daily calendar routine. After we discuss the weather outside, we make sure the sloth is wearing appropriate clothing and if it's not, we discuss what clothes would be most appropriate for the weather. I have not had a chance to use the Environment and Climate Theme box yet, but I plan to in the near future.","fullyFundedDate":1754406792401,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-about-our-environment-clim/9354460/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn about Our Environment & Climate!","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":8336079,"projectId":9306177,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to get the necessary equipment to investigate. \r\nThey wanted to start in the butterfly sanctuary we created on campus to see what was in the soil that helped and harmed the various plants we put there. \r\nThey grabbed the supplies and headed outside. They knew what they wanted to look for and where to find it. \r\nWith no guidance from me, they headed to the sanctuary and carefully chose an area they were sure would give them information. \r\nI love seeing the excitement and hear the discussions they are having with each other about the possible results of these tests. \r\nI thank you so very much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746550140150,"projectUrl":"project/environment-detectives/9306177/","projectTitle":"Environment Detectives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8336079"},{"teacherId":9363299,"projectId":9387655,"letterContent":"My students have been loving the new play equipment! We have it all set up thanks to our awesome custodians and it is near our classroom. The students ask to go to the patio on break and we will practice our rote math facts and songs from studies. \r\n\r\nWithout your generous donation, my students would not be receiving as much play time outdoors as playgrounds are generally not as accessible for multi disabled and are too large for younger students. These are perfect allowing for students to lay down on a swing, smaller ladders and slides and more support for all abilities. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754406792372,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-games-begin/9387655/","projectTitle":"Let the Games Begin!","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":9667299,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project! We have not started it quite yet, but I have been in contact with tribal members that can work with students to create their moccasins! I am also communicating with a couple of shoe companies to find a shoe engineer to talk to our students! \r\nI am impressed with the quality of the moccasin kits received and am excited to see how students create their personal moccasins. I truly cannot way to bring this project together with professionals, students and the compassion part of this.","fullyFundedDate":1758107566608,"projectUrl":"project/stem-shoe-engineers/9667299/","projectTitle":"Stem: Shoe Engineers","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":7137013,"projectId":9654224,"letterContent":"Though we have just started this project and are still in the process of labeling the map shown in the picture with large print and braille, the impact and interest has been high! Students just received their bracelets and are working on research now! Students will soon triangulation the location of the animals placing them on the map and looking to see which animals may have crossed paths! Students will then explore ways to continue conservation efforts for their selected animal!\r\nThank you so much for bringing this project to life!","fullyFundedDate":1757530174253,"projectUrl":"project/com-passion-ate-about-animals/9654224/","projectTitle":"Com-Passion-ate About Animals","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":9708671,"projectId":9696646,"letterContent":"I extend my deepest gratitude to you for your generous donation towards the necessary writing materials. Your thoughtful contribution towards the stylus pens, writing notebooks, chalkboards, and other essential tools has made a meaningful difference to my students.\r\n\r\nThese resources are more than just supplies; they are building blocks for learning. Thanks to your support, my students now have the tools they need to practice writing, express their creativity, and build foundational skills that will guide their educational journey.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity inspire us and remind us of the power of community. Thank you for investing in my students' future and helping to create a nurturing, resource-rich learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757530173026,"projectUrl":"project/writing-wonders/9696646/","projectTitle":"Writing Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Makar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708671"},{"teacherId":1634512,"projectId":9275024,"letterContent":"The electronics I received through your generous donation were an instant hit in my classroom! The students love to wear the headphones while listening to songs and stories and we don't need to worry about any cords since they are wireless. Similarly, the Toniebox has also been an amazing bonus to our classroom. The students quickly learned how to use the device independently. They love the different characters that sing songs and tell stories. As a teacher, I love the fact that it is fully accessible to my blind and low vision students. The carrying case has come in handy to keep everything all together in one place.","fullyFundedDate":1746454035847,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-electronics/9275024/","projectTitle":"Engaging Electronics","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":1634512,"projectId":9250082,"letterContent":"I have already used several of the audio books listening comprehension and to encourage a love of reading in my young students. I have added braille to each of the books so my students that are learning braille can follow along too. Yesterday we listened to Dinosaur Rocket and I was pleasantly surprised when one of my students requested the same book again today. Already, the audio books are having a positive impact on the children I teach by supporting various aspects of literacy, language, and cognitive skills. \r\n\r\nThanks again for helping me build my classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1745009778704,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-audio-books/9250082/","projectTitle":"Amazing Audio Books","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":9310502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and continued support of our students, my classroom and the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind.\r\nI am excited to create my 2025/26 interactive bulletin board with our new theme for the classroom!\r\nStudents will also be able to use the die cutters and die cut machine to create some new materials, crafts and art. In addition, this provides students with new skills, as they use these items. Since these items start out tactile, they are accessible for our visually impaired or blind students!","fullyFundedDate":1746550139999,"projectUrl":"project/cool-tools/9310502/","projectTitle":"Cool Tools","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":7137013,"projectId":9319028,"letterContent":"I was excited to see items for next year's theme and it already makes me excited about the possibilities and outcomes for next school year. Adding new robots to our fleet will provide new learning challenges for students as they interact with the technology of a familiar system that is more advanced.\r\nOutgoing seniors and their classmates were able to celebrate the end of the year with a pizza party and a game of Duckabduction. It was fun to watch this group strategize and work with a teammate to capture mini-ducks from one another.","fullyFundedDate":1746550140269,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year-a-new-theme-and-some-robots/9319028/","projectTitle":"A New Year, a New Theme and Some Robots","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":7137013,"projectId":9213954,"letterContent":"Our three new tower fans have helped to keep our room nice and cool this spring and will be wonderful for use as we return in the fall and for many years to come. The remote controls are a nice addition, because we can continue with activities without the need to pause in order to move or adjust the fans. Timers can also be set, so that we are able to step into a nice cool learning environment first thing in the morning. \r\nThank you again for your continued support of our students, staff and school!","fullyFundedDate":1743820436816,"projectUrl":"project/hot-in-montana/9213954/","projectTitle":"Hot in Montana","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","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":57.7,"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"}