{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Taft Middle School Linwood Campus (5-6)","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8409168,"projectId":10514577,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed practicing their essay writing with the dry erase boards and supplies. It makes brainstorming easier for them. The grammar posters have given them tips and several students have been able to calm themselves down using the calming techniques on the behavior posters. All of the posters make our big box of a room more inviting and interesting. The rolling dry erase board gets daily use for when there is just not enough space to get the message out during lessons. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787228242585,"projectUrl":"project/ms-bs-reading-and-riting/10514577/","projectTitle":"Ms. B’s Reading and ‘Riting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beshear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8409168"},{"teacherId":8631627,"projectId":10238844,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing donors for generously supporting our classroom supply list and helping make learning about 3D shapes and volume an exciting, hands-on experience for our students!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have more opportunities to explore mathematical concepts in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways. With these classroom resources, students can move beyond simply looking at pictures in a textbook and begin exploring the world of three-dimensional shapes, discovering their faces, edges, and vertices, and developing a deeper understanding of volume.\r\n\r\nThese resources help turn abstract math concepts into learning experiences students can see, touch, explore, and understand. Whether identifying geometric shapes, comparing their properties, building models, or investigating how volume works, students can learn through curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students discover that learning math can be an adventure! Your kindness is making a lasting difference, one shape, one discovery, and one joyful learning moment at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1778364174464,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-while-learning-3d-shapes-and/10238844/","projectTitle":"Having Fun While Learning 3D Shapes and Volume","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8631627"},{"teacherId":8631627,"projectId":10013876,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Wonderful Donors ❤️\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible generosity, kindness, and belief in our students. Your support means so much more than words can express. Because of you, our classroom is becoming a place filled with greater hope, opportunity, and possibilities for children who deserve every chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nFor our students, your generosity is more than a donation. It is a reminder that there are people in this world who care about them, believe in their potential, and want to see them thrive. You have helped provide resources and opportunities that may otherwise have been out of reach, and in doing so, you have made a lasting difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves to walk into a classroom feeling valued, supported, and excited to learn, regardless of their circumstances. Your kindness helps make that possible. You are not simply giving to a classroom; you are investing in young minds, nurturing dreams, building confidence, and opening doors to a brighter future.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the greatest joys is watching students discover their abilities, grow in confidence, and begin to believe in themselves. Knowing that we have generous people like you standing behind them makes that journey even more meaningful. Your compassion reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can create ripples of change that reach far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in our students, for caring about their futures, and for being part of something truly meaningful. We hope you know that your generosity will be remembered not just in the materials you have helped provide, but in the smiles, the learning, the confidence, and the dreams you have helped nurture.\r\n\r\nYou may never fully know the difference you have made, but please know that your kindness matters more than words can say. You have touched the lives of our students and reminded them that their dreams are worth pursuing.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation, thank you for being a beautiful part of our classroom family. We are so grateful for you! ❤️\r\n\r\nWith love and appreciation,\r\nA Grateful Teacher and Thankful Students\r\n\r\nI can also make this more personal by adding a beautiful closing message about how the donors' generosity has changed your students' lives, or create a shorter version for a donor thank-you card.\r\n\r\n\r\nLog in for more personalized help with writing, rewriting, and translation.\r\n\r\n\r\nLog in\r\n\r\nSign up for free\r\nYou said:\r\ndescribe how resources helped students get Back to the Basics Using Board Work\"\r\n\r\nChatGPT said:\r\nHere's a heartfelt description of how the donated resources helped your students get \"Back to the Basics Using Board Work.\"\r\n\r\nWriting\r\n\r\n\r\nBack to the Basics Using Board Work\r\nThanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors, our students have had more opportunities to return to the basics of learning through meaningful, hands-on board work. The resources provided have helped create a more engaging classroom environment where students can practice foundational skills, strengthen their understanding, and build confidence one lesson at a time.\r\n\r\nThrough writing on the board, solving problems step by step, practicing math facts, working through reading and writing activities, and sharing their thinking with classmates, students have been able to actively participate in their learning rather than simply observe. Board work gives them the opportunity to learn by doing, make mistakes in a supportive environment, correct their thinking, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nFor our students who face financial and educational challenges, access to these classroom resources makes a meaningful difference. They help bridge learning gaps, reinforce essential skills, and provide opportunities for students to receive the practice and individual attention they need to succeed. Most importantly, these activities remind our students that they are capable learners whose ideas, efforts, and progress matter.\r\n\r\nSometimes, the greatest learning happens through the simplest activities. A student confidently solving a problem on the board, sounding out a word, explaining an answer, or proudly correcting a mistake represents so much more than an academic achievement. It represents growing confidence, perseverance, and the belief that success is within reach.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to our donors for making these learning experiences possible. Your generosity has helped us return to the foundation of education—building strong basic skills, encouraging active participation, and ensuring that every child has an opportunity to learn and grow. Because of your support, our classroom is not just a place where lessons are taught; it is a place where confidence is built, potential is nurtured, and brighter futures begin.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students get back to the basics, one board lesson, one new skill, and one small victory at a time. Your kindness is helping turn everyday classroom moments into meaningful steps toward lifelong success.","fullyFundedDate":1775762892088,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-back-to-the-basics-using-board/10013876/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Back to the Basics Using Board Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8631627"},{"teacherId":8631627,"projectId":10234300,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible generosity, kindness, and belief in our students. Your support means so much more than words can express. Because of you, our classroom is becoming a place filled with greater hope, opportunity, and possibilities for children who deserve every chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nFor our students, your generosity is more than a donation. It is a reminder that there are people in this world who care about them, believe in their potential, and want to see them thrive. You have helped provide resources and opportunities that may otherwise have been out of reach, and in doing so, you have made a lasting difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves to walk into a classroom feeling valued, supported, and excited to learn, regardless of their circumstances. Your kindness helps make that possible. You are not simply giving to a classroom; you are investing in young minds, nurturing dreams, building confidence, and opening doors to a brighter future.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the greatest joys is watching students discover their abilities, grow in confidence, and begin to believe in themselves. Knowing that we have generous people like you standing behind them makes that journey even more meaningful. Your compassion reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can create ripples of change that reach far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in our students, for caring about their futures, and for being part of something truly meaningful. We hope you know that your generosity will be remembered not just in the materials you have helped provide, but in the smiles, the learning, the confidence, and the dreams you have helped nurture.","fullyFundedDate":1787624836950,"projectUrl":"project/help-start-the-year-off-strong-with-unde/10234300/","projectTitle":"Help Start the Year Off Strong With Understanding Place Value","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8631627"},{"teacherId":8825212,"projectId":10581100,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our project and providing our students with a finger soccer board game! Our students with disabilities absolutely love soccer, and this game gives them an exciting opportunity to enjoy a sport they are passionate about in a fun, accessible, and engaging way. Your generosity has brought smiles, excitement, and joy to our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students can build friendships, practice turn-taking, develop fine motor skills, and experience the joy of friendly competition. Most importantly, this game helps create meaningful opportunities for inclusion, connection, and success. We are incredibly grateful for donors like you who recognize our students' interests and help make learning fun. Thank you for making a positive difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1789393074932,"projectUrl":"project/football-is-life/10581100/","projectTitle":"Football is Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hightower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825212"},{"teacherId":2022158,"projectId":10219996,"letterContent":"My students' faces lit up when they saw the supplies coming in. We did an unboxing so they could see the items as I opened them. They enjoy using the jump ropes. This helps them with their coordination. They also use the jump ropes to play limbo, going over and under them. They express their creativity using the colored pencils and magnetic blocks. Organizing is fun and easy using the sheet protectors and the brightly colored folders. They also help keep the classroom clean and healthy by using Clorox wipes to clean their tables, chairs, door handles, and faucet and water fountain handles. They have gotten in the habit of helping each other stay organized, and they look forward to clean-up time. These items help my students learn independence and life skills that are often overlooked in the special needs population. \r\n\r\nThank you, donors, for your generosity and support of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1778385416803,"projectUrl":"project/brain-balance/10219996/","projectTitle":"Brain Balance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmelita Brazille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2022158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787940748097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2022158"},{"teacherId":10610998,"projectId":10616097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and helping my students. The snacks and hygiene supplies will be an amazing addition to help students feel welcomed and secure in the classroom. 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And then using them as money to purchase things from the classroom store. This helped the children in the life program by helping them not only learn about currency. It also helped them learn about working a job and or doing a task. This project did not only help with life skills. This project brought so much joy and happiness and excitement to the classroom. This project was set up to catch students doing the right thing and rewarding them for it. This project also helped with birthday celebrations.","fullyFundedDate":1760540658989,"projectUrl":"project/the-success-store/9739532/","projectTitle":"The Success Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Triggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9466317"},{"teacherId":7775142,"projectId":6683190,"letterContent":"Capturing the journey of my students through photography has transformed my classroom into a living gallery of growth and connection. By displaying these snapshots on the walls, I create a space where every student feels seen and celebrated. These photos often spark curiosity in students from other classes, serving as a bridge to build new relationships across the school community. The joy culminates at the end of the year when students receive their pictures to keep—a tangible memory of our time together that they truly cherish.","fullyFundedDate":1663094612973,"projectUrl":"project/yay-thats-me-in-the-picture/6683190/","projectTitle":"Yay!! That's Me In The Picture!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7775142_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788841411779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7775142"},{"teacherId":10266785,"projectId":9722110,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has become a more organized, engaging, and welcoming place for learning. Your support provided essential classroom supplies that helped students stay prepared and focused every day.\r\n\r\nDuring cold and flu season, the cleaning supplies, including Clorox products, allowed us to regularly disinfect high-touch surfaces and shared materials. This helped us maintain a cleaner classroom environment and encouraged healthy habits, giving students a safe space to learn.\r\n\r\nThe new books have made a meaningful difference in our literacy instruction. Students have had access to engaging, level-appropriate texts that allowed them to practice important reading skills such as fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and confidence while reading. Reading in our classroom looks like students working independently, reading with partners, participating in small groups, and discussing stories together. Many students who were once hesitant to read are now eager to pick up a book, and several have shown measurable growth in their reading levels over the course of the year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has impacted every student in our classroom. By providing the resources they need to succeed, you've helped create an environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them grow both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1761317346224,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-my-new-ell-classroom/9722110/","projectTitle":"Supplies for My New ELL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10266785_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783619554378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266785"},{"teacherId":9623646,"projectId":9925959,"letterContent":"These new supplies has changed my lessons. Now I am able to include alternative learning environments for my art students. Instead of them always sitting at the tables and getting inspiration from computers now they can go outside and get inspired from nature. Enjoy the spring weather and it's colors. This should be enough to motivate them to create a beautiful spring display of artworks.\r\nAlong with this the pencil bags allow the students to take on responsibility to keep track of supplies. It has also minimized excessive waste of materials as I can look through each bag and only replace what is needed. It is helping greatly!","fullyFundedDate":1766946609209,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-creativity-for-the-spring/9925959/","projectTitle":"Blooming Creativity for the Spring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623646"},{"teacherId":6944997,"projectId":7113076,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have been able to fully participate in our school's esports program with the equipment they need to be successful. The controllers and SD cards have helped ensure students can practice, compete, and save gameplay without technical barriers. In school, esports is more than just playing games. It helps students build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Students work together to develop strategies, support their teammates, and reflect on ways to improve.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for students has been having reliable equipment that allows them to fully immerse themselves in the experience. The controllers make gameplay smoother and more accessible for everyone, while the SD cards allow us to save game data and important files. This helps our team stay organized and prepared for practices and competitions. Students take pride in using equipment that helps their team function like a true extracurricular program.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have benefited most are those who may not have previously felt connected to traditional school activities. Through esports, they have found a space where their interests are valued and where they can build friendships with peers who share similar passions. It has been rewarding to see students grow in confidence and leadership as they support one another. 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