{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nicholas A Ferri Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8721765,"projectId":9833051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have flexible seating options with bean bag chairs that have already made a wonderful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs give students a comfortable and calming place to sit, read, and focus. Having flexible seating helps students choose what works best for their learning style, which has increased engagement, independence, and overall comfort in the classroom. Students are more relaxed, excited to learn, and proud of their space.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enhanced our classroom and helped create a welcoming environment where all students can succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768403766603,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-classroom-comfort/9833051/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Classroom Comfort!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arabian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721765_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739383856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arabian-literacy"},{"teacherId":8721765,"projectId":9943003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our rolling book cart for graphic novels. Because of you, our class library is now more accessible, organized, and inviting for students every single day.\r\n\r\nThe book cart has made a meaningful difference in how students interact with reading. Having graphic novels displayed and easy to browse has increased student interest and independence. Students can quickly find books that excite them, return them responsibly, and explore new stories during reading time. The mobility of the cart allows us to bring books to small groups, reading circles, and different areas of the classroom, making reading a more flexible and inclusive experience.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the graphic novels on this cart have helped many students build confidence as readers. Visual storytelling supports comprehension and engagement, and students who once felt reluctant to read are now eagerly selecting books and recommending them to classmates.\r\n\r\nYour donation created more than storage—it created access, motivation, and a love of reading. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our students' literacy and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1768403916709,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-book-cart-for-graphic-novel-stor/9943003/","projectTitle":"Rolling Book Cart for Graphic Novel Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arabian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721765_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739383856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arabian-literacy"},{"teacherId":8721765,"projectId":9924318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our graphic novel project. Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality graphic novels that are already making a powerful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels have opened the door for many of my students who previously felt disconnected from reading. The combination of visual storytelling and rich text has helped students build confidence, improve comprehension, and engage more deeply with characters and themes. I've seen students eagerly discussing plot details, analyzing illustrations, and even attempting to create their own stories inspired by what they read.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide books—it created excitement, curiosity, and a sense of belonging around reading. Students who once hesitated to pick up a book are now asking for recommendations and sharing their favorite scenes with classmates.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of storytelling. Thank you for investing in their literacy, creativity, and love of learning. Your kindness has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768404220969,"projectUrl":"project/all-call-for-graphic-novels/9924318/","projectTitle":"All Call for Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arabian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721765_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739383856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arabian-literacy"},{"teacherId":8889871,"projectId":9832429,"letterContent":"A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who contributed to the \"Adopt a Family\" this year. The amount of gifts and donations given were overwhelming. I am happy to report that we were able to help 22 families, which completely surpassed my expectations for this year. This is my 25th year of running this program. Each year I feel more blessed to work with such an amazingly generous group of people.\r\nThis was a great success, and it was all because of your support. I could not have done it without each and every one of you. \r\nA big shout out to Feiicia Page for running the food drive in order to provide each family in need with food. I hope you all have a happy holiday season\r\nThanks again for your generosity.\r\nSincerely,\r\nKaren","fullyFundedDate":1762871826313,"projectUrl":"project/baskets-for-families/9832429/","projectTitle":"Baskets For Families","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pezzullo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8889871"},{"teacherId":8730091,"projectId":9783009,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Ferri Middle School Kindness Crew. Students were genuinely excited when they first saw the materials and immediately began brainstorming ways to use them to spread kindness throughout the school.\r\n\r\nSo far, students have used sidewalk chalk to create welcoming messages at the school entrance and art supplies to write encouraging notes for teachers and student centered bulletin boards. One moment that stood out was watching students carefully choose their words, making sure each message would help someone feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nThe next phase of the project will begin this winter, when students use the bracelet kits to make friendship bracelets to share with classmates as reminders of connection and positivity. Students are eager to continue finding new ways to use these materials to strengthen our school community and show that small acts of kindness can make a big impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to lead this meaningful work.","fullyFundedDate":1760370303421,"projectUrl":"project/ripple-effect-growing-kindness-and-posi/9783009/","projectTitle":"Ripple Effect: Growing Kindness and Positivity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730091_orig.png?crop=294,294,x35,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678918635924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730091"},{"teacherId":8721765,"projectId":9771940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring a rich collection of graphic novels into the hands of our sixth-grade readers. Your generosity has already sparked excitement—students have been eagerly exploring the shelves, trading recommendations, and diving into stories with a new level of enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThese graphic novels are more than just engaging reads; they open doors for students who are still developing confidence and stamina as readers. The visual supports, dynamic storytelling, and accessible formats help all students—especially reluctant readers—feel successful and motivated. I'm already seeing students who once struggled to finish a chapter book now proudly completing entire novels.\r\n\r\nEqually important, this collection includes works by diverse and underrepresented authors and illustrators whose voices and perspectives resonate with our students. Seeing characters who look like them, families that feel familiar, and cultural experiences that reflect their own helps students feel visible and valued. At the same time, stories from different backgrounds broaden their understanding of the world and nurture empathy. These books are helping to create a classroom community where every student's story matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our kids and investing in their growth as readers, thinkers, and compassionate human beings. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact—and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761914593603,"projectUrl":"project/panels-of-representation-graphic-novels/9771940/","projectTitle":"Panels of Representation: Graphic Novels in Diverse Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arabian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721765_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739383856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arabian-literacy"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":9798938,"letterContent":"Thank you to the Allstate Foundation for funding our community project for our middle school students and families. I appreciate the generosity and commitment from the Allstate Foundation to help our youth get involved in community action projects. Each year our school comes together to help families in need. This year we are working to help our Guidance Counselor collect items to put together for needy families in our community. We are glad that we have snacks that we can add to other items to help out during the holiday season. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to helping our community.","fullyFundedDate":1762894627548,"projectUrl":"project/community-project/9798938/","projectTitle":"Community Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649046_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548988727830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lleach"},{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":9700199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed us to receive two much-needed ink cartridges for our classroom. It may seem like a small item, but it makes a big impact. With fresh ink, my students can now print their writing pieces, reading activities, organizers, and assessments without interruption — and that helps keep our learning running smoothly every day.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. You've helped create a more efficient, organized, and inspiring learning environment, and my students are already excited to use the materials made possible by your donation.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our success!","fullyFundedDate":1762267631073,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-learning-one-cartridge-at-a-t/9700199/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our Learning — One Cartridge at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":9794513,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us to fund chromebook chargers for our middle school students. We really appreciate your help with getting chargers into the hands of our students to work on computer science skills and tasks. They really enjoy learning about computer science skills and creating computer science tasks. Our entire student body participates in computer science classes and programming courses. We really believe this will help with 21st century skills. We want to get them ready for job skills and tasks in the future. Thanks for helping us to help them become successful.","fullyFundedDate":1761664968703,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-a-charge/9794513/","projectTitle":"Give Us A Charge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649046_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548988727830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lleach"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":9794632,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us to fund chromebook chargers for our middle school students. We really appreciate your help with getting chargers into the hands of our students to work on computer science skills and tasks. They really enjoy learning about computer science skills and creating computer science tasks. Our entire student body participates in computer science classes and programming courses. We really believe this will help with 21st century skills. We want to get them ready for job skills and tasks in the future. Thanks for helping us to help them become successful.","fullyFundedDate":1761160915280,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-charge/9794632/","projectTitle":"We Need a Charge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649046_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548988727830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lleach"},{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":9770915,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to turn compassion into action through our Paws for Patriots fundraiser! With your support, our class organized a school-wide effort to collect and donate the most needed items for the pets of veterans in need. From food and treats to leashes and toys, students worked together to create care packages that directly support those who have served our country — and the loyal companions who stand by their side.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies began to arrive, the excitement was contagious. Students eagerly sorted, labeled, and packed each donation, proudly realizing that their efforts were making a real difference. One student said, \"It feels good to help the heroes and their pets who helped us.\" That moment captured everything this project was meant to teach — empathy, teamwork, and community service.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to deliver the donations to a local veterans' organization and share what we've learned about service animals, responsibility, and gratitude. Your contribution helped inspire a sense of purpose and kindness in our students that will last far beyond this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for making \"Paws for Patriots\" possible — you helped our students learn what it truly means to give back.","fullyFundedDate":1759868774899,"projectUrl":"project/paws-for-hope-helping-our-local-shelter/9770915/","projectTitle":"Paws for Hope: Helping Our Local Shelter Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":9789025,"letterContent":"We are so excited to have our supply refresh project. We are already using the headphones in class daily to listen to 6th grade texts. We have been able to revise and edit with our correction tape earlier this week. We really appreciate the generosity and help with getting these items for our Literacy classes. My students will utilize these items for many years to come. Kids are much more engaged in class if they are able to listen to a text in class to gain a deeper understanding using the headphones from our funded project. 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