{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pocomoke Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":51.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8489181,"projectId":9823608,"letterContent":"We've been using the new resources every day, and they've already made such a positive impact on our classroom community. The students love having the snacks available—they help keep them feeling full, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. I also appreciate the cleaning wipes so much, as they help us keep our classroom clean, healthy, and welcoming. One of my favorite moments was during small-group reading last week when a student said, \"I can focus better now that I'm not hungry,\" and another student proudly helped wipe down the table before the next group rotated in. These small routines have helped my students feel cared for and responsible for our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. Many of them cheered when they saw the snacks and immediately asked if they could help organize everything. They were just as grateful for the wipes—they love helping keep our space tidy and safe. As we move forward, our next steps include continuing to build reading stamina and strengthening our small-group routines during our current literacy unit. These resources make it easier for students to stay focused, maintain their energy, and take pride in their learning space. Thank you so much for your generosity—your support truly makes a daily difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763475379585,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-comfo/9823608/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Comfort and Nutrition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derrickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8489181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758770231444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8489181"},{"teacherId":8489181,"projectId":9681905,"letterContent":"We've been putting the new resources to use every single day, and they have already transformed our reading block. The new storage helps my students easily find their leveled materials, which has made our routines smoother and more independent. They especially love the comfortable chair—so much that we vote for a \"Mini Teacher of the Day,\" who gets to sit in the special chair and help classmates gather their materials. One of my favorite moments happened during small-group reading when our Mini Teacher proudly modeled how to return books neatly and helped peers select the right decodables. The excitement and ownership the students have shown have been incredible, and the organization has truly made reading feel fun, calm, and inviting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were absolutely over the moon. They kept saying how organized and \"grown-up\" everything felt, and several said it looked like a real reading lounge. Their enthusiasm hasn't faded—they use the resources daily as we build stamina, rotate through stations, and begin our new informational text unit. These materials are helping them become more confident, focused, and motivated readers. Thank you so much for your generosity and for giving my students a space that supports both their learning and their joy. Your contribution is making a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760105900160,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-classroom/9681905/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derrickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8489181_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758770231444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8489181"},{"teacherId":9525895,"projectId":9645628,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your generous support in funding our classroom wish list project. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our learning environment, allowing us to create a space that fosters comfort, engagement, and motivation for our students.\r\n\r\nWith the flexible seating options you've provided, our classroom has transformed into a more dynamic learning space. Students are now able to choose seating arrangements that best suit their individual needs, promoting collaboration and creativity. The classroom rewards system, funded entirely by your kindness, has also inspired greater participation and enthusiasm among the students, encouraging them to strive for excellence while having fun in the process. Additionally, your thoughtful inclusion of tissues ensures that our classroom remains a welcoming and prepared space for any unexpected sniffles or allergies.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and belief in our mission. Your support not only enhances our classroom but also reinforces the idea that we are part of a caring community dedicated to the success and well-being of our students. We are truly grateful for your commitment and look forward to sharing the positive changes in our classroom with you.","fullyFundedDate":1759293825960,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-classroom-wish-list/9645628/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Classroom Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525895"},{"teacherId":9525895,"projectId":8972352,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the generous funding you provided for our 7th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) classroom project. Your support has made a significant impact on our students, particularly those with special needs such as autism and ADHD.\r\n\r\nThe project you funded aimed to enhance the learning environment for all students in our class, with a focus on supporting the unique needs of our students. With your contribution, we were able to integrate graphic novels into our classroom library, providing a valuable resource that caters to diverse learning styles and engages students at various reading levels. The graphic novels have proven to be instrumental in improving literacy skills, sparking interest in reading, and fostering a love for storytelling among our students.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your funding enabled us to acquire room partitions that have transformed our classroom space into a more inclusive and accommodating environment for students that struggle with focusing. These partitions have created individualized workstations, allowing for personalized learning spaces that help minimize distractions and promote focus during lessons. \r\n\r\nYour support has fostered a sense of inclusivity, understanding, and respect among all students, creating a more supportive and nurturing educational setting. Your contribution has not only enriched our classroom environment but has also empowered our students to strive for academic success and personal growth.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, their families, and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generosity and commitment to education. Your investment in our classroom project has made a lasting difference in the lives of our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1733407423883,"projectUrl":"project/focus-forward-creating-a-comfortable-re/8972352/","projectTitle":"Focus Forward: Creating a Comfortable Reading Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525895"},{"teacherId":9710987,"projectId":8710126,"letterContent":"As the boxes with donations started piling up in the classroom near my desk during the week, student excitement was rising with every passing day. I told each of my classes that each class would get to open boxes of gifts at the end of the week. I explained that the gifts came from DonorsChoose, a generous donor providing much-needed support to classrooms like ours. \r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom was palpable on the day of the gift opening. Each class selected boxes to open. Some classes hefted the boxes, and some shook the boxes, trying to guess what was inside. On opening, students found lots of goodies that got them excited about learning. Since then, we have been using the generous gifts from the Campbell Foundation and the DonorsChoose Fund to benefit student learning. \r\n\r\nWe thank our generous donors who supported our learning: The Campbell Foundation and the DonorsChoose New Teacher Fund!","fullyFundedDate":1731939723303,"projectUrl":"project/stress-reduction-to-help-learning/8710126/","projectTitle":"Stress Reduction to Help Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Poist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710987"},{"teacherId":7620362,"projectId":8552815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students have utilized the dry erase graphs almost daily with our unit on graphing equations. \r\n The first day we received the graphs, the students completed an open math task where they had to graph a linear equations with the smallest slope possible only using the numbers 1-9 once. The graphs proved helpful in their development of understanding the relationship of slope and equations. \r\n Our next unit will be on solving systems of equations. 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