{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Star Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":9388910,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations which provided the rug, saucer chairs, weighted blanket, lap desk, cushion, moving sand art, and more! These thoughtful contributions have truly made a difference in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our students.\r\n\r\nEach item you provided has enhanced our classroom in unique and meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we have been able to create a space where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Your thoughtful donations have contributed not only to the physical comfort of the classroom but also to the emotional and mental well-being of our students. This supportive environment empowers them to focus on their growth and development with confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom community. Your support makes a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1755830293852,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9388910/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613829_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661905809897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613829"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":9360681,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire We Geek Lego club, I want to express our gratitude for your generous support of our project. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have both replacement sets for our well-loved sets that are missing parts, as well as exciting new LEGO sets to build together. \r\n\r\nOur club brings together an amazing group of sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students who share a genuine passion for building, creating, and learning through LEGO. With your help, we can continue to foster that enthusiasm in a space where students feel free to explore their creativity, collaborate, and have fun. \r\n\r\nAs our club continues to grow, your donation couldn't have come at a better time. You've helped replace sets with pieces that had been lost over time and given our students the joy of building sets they haven't built before. I know they will be absolutely thrilled to see new sets in our club! \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their passion.","fullyFundedDate":1757527721254,"projectUrl":"project/we-geek-lego-sets/9360681/","projectTitle":"We Geek LEGO Sets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leininger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472340877302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleininger"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":9044976,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generosity!\r\n\r\nI want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our We GEEK LEGO Club project. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to a wider range of engaging LEGO sets that spark creativity and collaboration.\r\n\r\nOur club brings together sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders who share a love for building and imagination. We meet once or twice a month to build, break down, and rebuild sets together. It's more than just playing with LEGO—it's a chance for students to connect, problem-solve, and express themselves through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real impact on our club, and we are so grateful. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can explore, build, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1739545756720,"projectUrl":"project/lego-sets-for-we-geek-lego/9044976/","projectTitle":"LEGO Sets for We Geek LEGO!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leininger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472340877302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleininger"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":9344776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! Thanks to your support, our We GEEK LEGO Club now has a wider variety of exciting LEGO sets for our students to explore and enjoy.\r\n\r\nThe We GEEK LEGO Club is a creative space where sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders come together to build, deconstruct, and reimagine LEGO creations. We meet once or twice a month, and every session is filled with Lego building, fandom, and fun. It's a joy to watch these students connect over a shared passion for building.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in their experience, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our students and helping to make this club even more special!","fullyFundedDate":1747325875941,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-and-new-lego-sets-for-we-gee/9344776/","projectTitle":"Replacement and New Lego Sets for We Geek Lego Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leininger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472340877302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleininger"},{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":9287720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help supply deodorant, body wipes, hair ties, brushes, mouthwash packets, wobble stools, charging stations, organizational supplies, and more! \r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us give our students access to basic supplies and meet our students' basic hygiene needs. These tools also help to create a supportive learning environment. The hygiene items help students feel confident and comfortable, while wobble stools and charging stations boost focus and technology access. Together, you're empowering our students to thrive academically and socially. We deeply appreciate your commitment to their well-being and success!","fullyFundedDate":1746539454118,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-for-success/9287720/","projectTitle":"Set Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613829_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661905809897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613829"},{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":9051487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our students. The students were so excited about the fidget rings. They have been so helpful for many of my students. Some use it as a fidget when having a difficult time sitting still. Some use it to stop biting their nails/skin due to anxiety. The students are picking up the graphic novels and are reading, instead of going straight to their computer games! The books grab my students' attention and they are able to hold their attention. It has been amazing. A student who needed to self-regulate chose to pick up a book to do so. One student was particularly excited about The Hobbit! The Globble balls were a hit and my students have used them in my classroom, as well as their general education classes. I have one student who struggles attending his last two classes of the day, but when he was given one of these, he felt like he could handle it and has been doing well since. The key and keychain will be given to the kiddos as a reminder they can carry with them throughout their day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1740852688047,"projectUrl":"project/books-rings-other-tools/9051487/","projectTitle":"Books, Rings, & Other Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613829_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661905809897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613829"},{"teacherId":9777458,"projectId":8819548,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donations to support the mental health and well-being of our middle school students in the library! With all the new materials, we have created a Relaxation Station inside the library. It is a dedicated, quiet space for students to work at or take items from the storage bins (perler bead project, diamond art stickers, puzzles, journals, word searches and more!) and work on them at their own speed and time. \r\n\r\nWe introduced the station a couple weeks ago and spent time every few days letting students try out each of the different items that are a part of the station. We taught them how to use the items and then how to clean up after themselves as well. Now, it is something students can freely use on their own time in the library. We have already had to reorder two different colors of perler beads! The students LOVE all the small activities and projects! \r\n\r\nAll the of the pieces that make up the Relaxation Station has really added to the library and given students another outlet for quiet time or a way to bring a friend to work on a small, relaxing activity. Thank you again for your support! Our students LOVE the projects and the station you were able to help us put together.","fullyFundedDate":1732646795737,"projectUrl":"project/destress-and-unwind-with-us-in-the-libra/8819548/","projectTitle":"Destress and Unwind With Us in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Genetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777458"},{"teacherId":8613829,"projectId":8727990,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generous donation to our classroom, which impacts both students and teachers! The students are loving the Sandscape Garden. Students will use it as a calming tool to help them self-regulate. Some students (and staff) just love to sit and watch it for a few minutes as it has such a calming effect. It gives us a little break from our work to take a moment for ourselves. Our students are artists and absolutely love the alcohol markers. For some, art is a great way for them to express themselves and for others it is a tool to help distract them when their mind is racing. The hand roller and pin art tool have been great for sensory needs. The ear loops have helped a student access louder environments when he was overwhelmed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1729177338959,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-tools/8727990/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613829_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661905809897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613829"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":8927020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project. With your support I am able to provide my students with heavily used consumable materials such as clear tape, masking tape, duct tape, sharpies, tag board, straws, paint, and brushes. These materials are primarily used in my 7th and 8th grade Pre-Engineering classes, but are accessible to students in my other classes as well. Having access to more materials ensures that students are able to work on authentic engaging projects and helps enhance learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your donations to this project. Thank you for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1731520847251,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-materials-to-enhance-steam/8927020/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Materials to Enhance STEAM Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leininger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472340877302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleininger"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":8934399,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to this project. Because of your generosity, my We Geek LEGO club students have a larger selection of high-interest LEGO sets to enjoy building! \r\n\r\nOur We GEEK LEGO club is a space where students come together to share their common interest in LEGO building. We meet one to two times a month to build, deconstruct, and rebuild the sets that make up our club. Our club is comprised of students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. They are a great group of kids who love building LEGO sets together! \r\n\r\nMy students and I are very grateful to have your support!\r\n\r\nStar, ID\r\n \r\nGrades 6-8\r\n \r\nEngineering & Technology\r\n \r\nTraditional School","fullyFundedDate":1731512508942,"projectUrl":"project/lego-sets-for-we-geek-lego/8934399/","projectTitle":"LEGO Sets for We Geek LEGO!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leininger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472340877302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleininger"},{"teacherId":2605905,"projectId":8354272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project that has provided supplies, tools, and storage for students in the PLTW STEM learning courses that I teach, Pre-Engineering 7 (Design and Modeling) and Pre-Engineering 8 (Automation and Robotics). Because of your support, my students now have additional supplies, tools such as the rulers, and storage for students to use. 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