{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pierre S DuPont Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7477188,"projectId":9834576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for gifting my students items for us to create a personal library in our classroom. As someone from the Trinidad and Tobago and teaching an instrument native to that country, it is very important to me to expose my students to stories that feature Caribbean landscapes or folk tales. \r\n\r\nAs a result of your generosity, my students now have books that they can read when they finish their work or assessments before the alotted time. This minimizes screen time and encourages them to read books other than those assigned for school. No to mention, they absolutely love being able to sit in the bean bags. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting teachers and students, and for helping to make my class a fun place to be, and give it some added personality.","fullyFundedDate":1760798143123,"projectUrl":"project/i-feel-the-needthe-need-to-read/9834576/","projectTitle":"I Feel the need...the Need to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salerni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7477188_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701801145746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7477188"},{"teacherId":9627922,"projectId":9821081,"letterContent":"My students and I are overflowing with gratitude for your generous donation of toys, candy, duckies and other treasures! Because of you, we can now maximize learning in math class. Just yesterday a student stated that they are not talking to their friend because they want to earn a stress ball. Students sit up straighter, raise their hand more frequently and focus on their work when they see the hole puncher out. You've helped make Math exciting and rewarding for all of us. Thank you for investing in our education!\r\n\r\nYour commitment to our classroom and school will have a lasting impact on our students. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for PS. Your generosity and kindness are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760581617244,"projectUrl":"project/calculate-solve-and-motivate-adding-r/9821081/","projectTitle":"Calculate, Solve, and Motivate! Adding Rewards to Subtract Disruptions II","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donilon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627922"},{"teacherId":9627922,"projectId":9820915,"letterContent":"The learners of Room 216 cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. When the students saw the new books, they were looking forward to finishing their work just to read!! A win! Just yesterday, I had a student look up the next title in a series to get at the library. These books are fostering a passion for reading.\r\n\r\nI have students asking if we are practicing vocabulary just to use the Boogie Boards. Since we have started using the boards, their understanding of basic mathematical terms has increased.\r\n\r\nI personally cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Your contributions have had a positive impact on my students' learning, and for that I will be forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760568773059,"projectUrl":"project/im-done-what-can-i-do-read/9820915/","projectTitle":"I'm Done. What Can I do? Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donilon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627922"},{"teacherId":8967827,"projectId":9751839,"letterContent":"Throughout the course, students actively used the resources of ModgePodge, personal folders, and creative incentives to make learning French engaging, enjoyable, and meaningful. Organizing their work in folders gave them a sense of ownership and pride, while ModgePodge and art materials allowed students to personalize projects and express themselves creatively. Incentives such as popcorn and candy added an element of excitement and positive reinforcement, helping to create a relaxed and welcoming classroom environment where students felt motivated to participate and take risks with a new language.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials and incentive treats helped transform learning into a memorable experience, reinforcing a lasting enjoyment of French beyond the classroom. By combining creativity, organization, and encouragement, students developed both the tools and confidence needed to succeed. Now equipped with materials, inspiration, and positive associations with learning, students are prepared to make education a primary goal as they move toward a successful and motivated future.","fullyFundedDate":1758822547690,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-success/9751839/","projectTitle":"Motivate Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madame Carmean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8967827_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718204008409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8967827"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9975868,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get Valentine items for the new upcoming year for not only my kids, but for kids in our school. This community service project will help our kids give to others randomly throughout the building. I can't wait to see what they do with them to spread love and kindness during the month of February. This is only possible with your generosity and love for not only my students but others around the school. These types of projects help add more fun across the school and also help our students show empathy and kindness to others they may not even know. All of this may seem small and trivial, but it helps them grown into better humans for our real world society. I hope you have a great day and you know I appreciate all you do for us!","fullyFundedDate":1767206426606,"projectUrl":"project/the-valentine-get-away/9975868/","projectTitle":"The Valentine Get Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9970125,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get these amazing PS string bags for our incoming students. Every year I give out string bags to my incoming students with their math workbook and math summer packet. They love the bag and it's their first introduction to PS spirit wear. My students always feel welcome when they come to our school and my class before they even start learning. This is so important to me and I have found over the years that more parents feel comfortable with their kids being in my class and the kids do as well. Even if kids struggle on content when they get here, they already know that I and others care about them. Thank you for continuing to help me get these items each year. Happy New Year!","fullyFundedDate":1766510328326,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-with-new-bags/9970125/","projectTitle":"New Year With New Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9969877,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my class/school start off the new year on the right foot. The class snacks and store items are so appreciated. The kids love the little 3d animals and they have already bought a ton with their Fitzhugh bucks. The Fitzhugh economy has been the best addition to my classroom over the years. It encourages them to do all the hard work I ask them to do and they get to benefit from it with little items they love. It makes them happy to come to math class. the Polaroid camera will be used during our events after school for some fun activities. All of these items helps add more to our school day. Thank you for believing in my projects and loving my students! Happy New Year!","fullyFundedDate":1766536707988,"projectUrl":"project/entering-a-new-year/9969877/","projectTitle":"Entering a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9958919,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add two amazing machines to our school. The slushie machine is big and will be used as another option for classroom rewards and for my own classroom reward system. I can't wait to make coke slushies since those are my favorite:) I can put any juice, soda, or drink mix in there and it will automatically slush them. We can even make milk-shakes with just chocolate milk. I can't wait to have this at our events and functions for the kids. My students are excited about it! The Brother scan and cut will allow us to make our own stickers designs and it will cut them on the spot. These two time saving items will add more fun and options to all the teachers in my school. Thank you again for your kindness and love for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1765751135038,"projectUrl":"project/school-activity-helpers/9958919/","projectTitle":"School Activity Helpers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9881362,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping this gingerbread completion a reality for our kids, after school!! They were laughing and giggling the whole time! Watching them try to get their houses to stand was so fun and several were able to do it! Even though houses were falling apart, they were still laughing! You made this happen with your support of the project and we are so grateful. I talked to each group and they were all having fun and had lots of icing all over their hands! Hahaha... The cafeteria was loud but a good loud!! Have a wonderful day.","fullyFundedDate":1762787007439,"projectUrl":"project/gingerbread-house-fun/9881362/","projectTitle":"Gingerbread House Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9932685,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get these extra special socks and shirts for my 7th grade class. These Be Kind To Everyone shirts and socks are amazing! They have such a wonderful message and also are so adorable. These will go great in my students treat bags for the holiday season. I have them do community service projects for others and this is a special mental treat for them to take with them while they are on break at home. I want them to play with friends, watch movies with their family and be kind to others over the break, The theme for this year's gift is for all of that! Thank you for helping me make this happen. Have a great holiday!","fullyFundedDate":1764627489852,"projectUrl":"project/be-kind-to-everyone-2025/9932685/","projectTitle":"Be Kind To Everyone 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9920830,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our students during this holiday season. There seems to be more asking for help this year and we love that we can get more support than just our school employees help. You have really helped us reach more families with needs that they asked for. Warm clothes and items that we use daily are so important to our middle school families and kids can't learn if they are not taken care of. Thank you for helping us with this high need and making a holiday a little brighter for our neediest kids. I really appreciate your kindness. Merry Christmas!!","fullyFundedDate":1764623774396,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-help-2/9920830/","projectTitle":"Holiday Help 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9933578,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our students during this holiday season. There seems to be more asking for help this year and we love that we can get more support than just our school employees help. You have really helped us reach more families with needs that they asked for. Warm clothes and items that we use daily are so important to our middle school families and kids can't learn if they are not taken care of. Thank you for helping us with this high need and making a holiday a little brighter for our neediest kids. I really appreciate your kindness. 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