{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stillman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10325999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation has helped us create a more comfortable, organized, and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe office chair gives my students an additional flexible seating option where they can feel comfortable while reading, writing, collaborating, and completing their daily work. The power strips and wireless remote outlet switches are also making it easier for us to safely manage our classroom technology and keep our learning spaces functional and organized.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom each day. Having the right tools and flexible options helps my students stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they feel supported, comfortable, and excited to learn. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1781875284333,"projectUrl":"project/plugged-in-for-success/10325999/","projectTitle":"Plugged In for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10287155,"letterContent":"Thank you tremendously for helping in funding this critical project. Since the funding of this project, I have been able to create individual review books for my students. I do not have to wait for the media center, because I can do it on my own now, which is amazing. If I come up with an idea, I can create customized reviews for my students on the fly. The materials that were included will serve my students and future students for many years to come. Thank you for believing in my students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1785286403291,"projectUrl":"project/bound-to-learn-elar-review-resources/10287155/","projectTitle":"Bound to Learn: ELAR Review Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10075391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this Donors Choose project. The materials that were included in this project will allow me to continue to provide printable materials for my students at a moment's notice. It is especially critical for me to have toner in the classroom AND extra toners so that I can continue my instruction without any type of disruption. I am grateful for your support and for supporting and believing in my students... the investment into their education is essential for their longterm success.","fullyFundedDate":1778672827505,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-hold-up-so-learning-can-too/10075391/","projectTitle":"Tools That Hold Up, So Learning Can, Too","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10255368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping this project get funded! My students are going to benefit greatly from the materials that were provided in this project. Now their learning materials, resources, notes, assignments will be neatly stored and ready for when needed. This a tremendous step forward in the right direction for my students and I. I really appreciate what you have done for my. students and I; you have made a real difference in our loves and I so appreciative of that. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778227075637,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-success-tools-for-reading-wri/10255368/","projectTitle":"Coloring Success: Tools for Reading, Writing, and Organization, Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10203541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping this project get funded! My students are going to benefit greatly from the materials that were provided in this project. Now their learning materials, resources, notes, assignments will be neatly stored and ready for when needed. In turn, this will help my students maximize their learning time as no time will be wasted in having students trying to locate these itiems or having to make additional copies if misplaced or lost. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778314608018,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-success-tools-for-reading-wri/10203541/","projectTitle":"Coloring Success: Tools for Reading, Writing, and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10088254,"letterContent":"The materials in this project have made such a positive impact on the members and myself. I thank you for helping me make my students feel loved and cared for especially with the long hours spent on campus doing service for others. I thank you so much for your generosity in helping this project come to life. The materials like the microwave will come in handy as future members become part of our chapter. The snacks, of course, have helped members have something to enjoy while waiting to get picked up or if they need a boost of energy before service. I cannot express my gratitude enough. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771358060721,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-service-leaders-microwave-sna/10088254/","projectTitle":"Fueling Service Leaders: Microwave & Snacks for NJHS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":8181139,"projectId":9371434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our students now have the markers, glue sticks, and supply boxes we need to successfully create and organize our interactive notebooks.\r\nThese may seem like simple supplies, but they make a huge difference in our daily learning. Our interactive notebooks help students engage with content in a hands-on, creative way—cutting, sorting, highlighting, and organizing important information so it truly \"sticks.\" Having their own materials and storage boxes keeps everything organized and accessible, allowing us to maximize instructional time and focus on learning.\r\nWhen my students learned that our project was funded, they were so excited and grateful. Your kindness shows them that people care about their education and believe in their success. That encouragement means more than you know.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us build meaningful learning experiences every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762025323325,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-supplies-for-hands-on/9371434/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: Supplies for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cavazos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689135277554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181139"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":10059267,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the replenished supplies for our classroom. I have enough again so that students do not have to share. We have been using the highlighters to color code. The bins keep charger cables nice and tidy. The mesh bags have been used to organize highlighters, pencils, and even headphones. 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I truly believe that students appreciated the privacy that they had as a result of using the privacy folders. They were able to simply focus on their test and demonstrate what they truly had learned over the last few weeks. Thank you so much for your kindness and care.","fullyFundedDate":1770115628412,"projectUrl":"project/focus-folders-helping-students-shine-du/9869867/","projectTitle":"Focus Folders: Helping Students Shine During Independent Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":9557190,"projectId":9858666,"letterContent":"We are currently making active use of the materials that were included in this project! We used the folders to hold practice reviews that we are going over in preparation for the upcoming STAAR exam. It is SO nice to be able to provide a folder to each and every student and not worry about not having enough for each student. Within the folders, we are using the page protectors to. hold reference materials as we review. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in making this project from a dream to a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1767243416295,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-space-is-an-organized-mind/9858666/","projectTitle":"An Organized Space is an Organized Mind (Part II)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557190_orig.jpg?crop=450,450,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716779159787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557190"},{"teacherId":6210421,"projectId":9833624,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, this project has truly transformed the reading experience for our students. Because each student now has their own personal copy of a book, reading no longer stops when the bell rings. Students are able to take their books home, build stamina, and develop responsibility as readers. Most importantly, they can annotate directly in their books highlighting key ideas, writing questions in the margins, and making personal connections. These skills help students move beyond simply reading words to truly understanding, analyzing, and engaging with the text.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and meaningful. You'll see students pausing to jot down thoughts, discussing themes with peers, and revisiting passages to support their responses. Having their own book encourages confidence, independence, and a deeper connection to the story. Annotation has also strengthened critical thinking, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills students will use across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nSeveral of our students who previously struggled or felt hesitant about reading are now some of the most excited participants. Owning their book gives them pride and motivation, and many have shared how much they enjoy being able to mark their book and truly \"make it theirs.\" Because of you, reading has become personal, empowering, and accessible for every student. Thank you for giving our readers this incredible opportunity and for investing in their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764598432501,"projectUrl":"project/rising-with-esperanza-inspiring-our-bil/9833624/","projectTitle":"Rising With Esperanza: Inspiring Our Bilingual Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6210421_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x35,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614959099908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-guillen0316"},{"teacherId":6210421,"projectId":9829208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Help Us Organize Our Library Games!\" Your generosity has made a big difference in our library.\r\n\r\nOur students are super excited to begin using the new clear bins to organize and store their library games. These bins will help keep our games accessible, organized, and easy for students to enjoy during library time. A well-organized space means more time for learning, collaboration, and fun!\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students and our library. 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