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We also love displaying a variety of pictures on our classroom refrigerator to make the classroom feel more like home. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the positive impact you have made on the lives of my special needs students. We are so grateful for amazing donors like you! You have provided us with amazing supports for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1779403482098,"projectUrl":"project/organized-inspired-and-ready-to-learn/10192745/","projectTitle":"Organized, Inspired, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10191089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"From Curiosity to Discovery: Engaging STEM Experiments.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to support us. We had so much fun making the Glow-in-the-Dark Power Balls. We were able to make choices to display our creativity and follow step-by-step instructions. It was wonderful and rewarding to see our final products. \r\n\r\nWe also enjoyed utilizing the Science Kits, Sharpies, and magnetic frames. Thank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students. We are truly so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1778285122442,"projectUrl":"project/from-curiosity-to-discovery-engaging-st/10191089/","projectTitle":"From Curiosity to Discovery: Engaging STEM Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10248130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our project, \"Odds and Ends for Our Friends.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out! We needed these supplies so badly. The paper plates and bowls have been used during our cooking class. The paper towels, soap and disinfectant wipes have been used to keep our classroom clean. The posters boost positive vibe and environment of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of my special education students. We are truly so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1777981709091,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-our-friends/10248130/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for Our Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10200480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Rocking Rewards.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help our class out. Everyone loved the money themed reward day where we distributed money themed items such as Pay Day candy bars, 100 Grand candy bars, and gold coins. \r\n\r\nEvery person likes to be rewarded for a job well-done. It is nice to have your efforts recognized. Thank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives our our special needs students. We are so grateful for donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1776946206886,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-rewards/10200480/","projectTitle":"Rocking Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10175067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Spine-Tingling Student Creations.\" We were so excited to receive our new binding machine and spiral binders! With these new donations to our classroom, the possibilities are endless! We are able to bind social stories, student work portfolios, recipes and teacher-created academic learning materials! We absolutely love having access to this machine. We love that the spiral binders are different colors too!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We truly appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1774920336040,"projectUrl":"project/spine-tingling-student-creations/10175067/","projectTitle":"Spine-Tingling Student Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10011653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Transitioning to Middle School!\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out. We really enjoyed making bags for our incoming 6th graders. Each 6th grader received a button, pencil, a piece of candy and a notebook. \r\n\r\nThe purpose of this project was to show kindness and give our new 6th graders a warm welcome. Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We are so grateful for amazing donors like yourselves.","fullyFundedDate":1772631626250,"projectUrl":"project/transitioning-to-middle-school/10011653/","projectTitle":"Transitioning to Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":10090337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Sweet Success: Snow Cones for Hard Work.\" We really appreciate your kindness and generosity. Our students love being rewarded with these tasty snow cones. Our students especially love the variety of flavor that we are able to offer. Students who work extra hard should be rewarded. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the positive impact you have made on the lives of our students! Motivating our students to be the best versions of themselves is what this project is all about!","fullyFundedDate":1772631626278,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-snow-cones-for-hard-work/10090337/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Snow Cones for Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":9703863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Beautiful Buttons,\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out! My students are having the best time creating fun buttons to share with others. \r\n\r\nMaking buttons is a great way for my students to practice following step-by-step instructions. Creating the buttons also helps students strengthen their fine motor skills. The possibilities are endless with this awesome button maker! Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students.","fullyFundedDate":1767221500558,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-buttons/9703863/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Buttons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":9868365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Sweet Rewards, Snow Cones to Celebrate Success!\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out. The snow cones have been extremely motivating for our students. \r\n\r\nEveryone is working hard and trying their best to be able to attend a Snow Cone Party. The students love the variety of flavors, the fun candy spoons and the colorful bowls. Thank you so much for making an amazing impact on the lives of our middle school students. We are so grateful for wonderful donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1767214185449,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-rewards-snow-cones-to-celebrate/9868365/","projectTitle":"Sweet Rewards: Snow Cones to Celebrate Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":9875909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Perfect Paper Products and Prizes.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out. My students follow a functional academic curriculum where we practice daily living skills. We cook in our classroom nearly every single day. The plates, bowls, utensils, paper towels and cups you have provided us with help out tremendously with the high costs associated with these products.\r\n\r\nStudents put forth their best efforts and it is nice to be able to reward them with prizes they love. Without amazing donors like you, my students would not have access to the \"extra\" things that make school and learning so exciting. Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767214187086,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-paper-products-and-prizes/9875909/","projectTitle":"Perfect Paper Products and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"},{"teacherId":177136,"projectId":9843059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Snacks for Students.\" We really appreciate your kindness and willingness to help us out. My teenaged students are always very hungry. Being hungry distracts them from their studies. The Pringles, Ruffles Potato Chips, and Gushers Fruit Snacks. These food items are my students' favorites. \r\n\r\nMy students eat lunch very early in the day. Having an afternoon snack helps to keep my students energy levels up and also keeps them in a better mood. Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of my special needs students.","fullyFundedDate":1764724386303,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9843059/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swierz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp177136_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491580110450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/177136"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":404,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":41,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":88,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":84886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Firelands Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Firelands Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/firelands-local-school-district/south-amherst-middle-school/84886"}