{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph Kerr Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":3.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10221338,"projectId":9646993,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our special education classroom at Joseph Kerr Middle School. Your support we received will have a tangible and immediate impact on the daily lives and learning experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly translates into enhanced opportunities for our students. For example, your contribution helped us fund art supplies, whiteboard markers, visuals, and more comfortable seating for our students. These resources are vital in creating a learning environment where every student can thrive, access the curriculum in ways tailored to their unique needs, and build essential life skills.\r\n\r\nWe believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and your kindness helps make that possible for the students in our special education program. Using platforms like DonorsChoose is beneficial for teachers. It provides a direct and transparent way to request specific materials students need. It also makes it easy for generous individuals to contribute directly to classroom projects. The support for this project through this reliable service is appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education and future. Your support means the world to our students, their families, and our entire teaching staff.","fullyFundedDate":1757866290930,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-where-every-student-can-feel/9646993/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Where Every Student Can Feel Special!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carbone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10221338"},{"teacherId":9634447,"projectId":9415907,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to dive into learning in new and exciting ways. What excites the students most is the sense of independence and discovery. They love being able to explore answers on their own, test ideas, and see immediate results. Your support has not only equipped our classroom with new tools, but it has also inspired a new level of curiosity, teamwork, and joy in learning. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboard materials, in particular, have been essential for implementing the Building Thinking Classrooms model. Students work in small groups at vertical whiteboards, which gives them the freedom to stand, collaborate, and share ideas in real time. Instead of being passive learners, they're moving, discussing, and problem-solving together. This approach not only boosts engagement but also helps students develop perseverance and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nThe other materials you've provided—glue, colored pencils, and highlighters—are just as important. They help bring our notebooks to life. Students aren't just jotting down notes; they're creating interactive learning tools. They highlight key concepts, color-code data, and glue in models or foldables that make abstract ideas more concrete. This creative element makes their notebooks a resource they're proud of and eager to use.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to use the other items later in the year to help students understand science in new ways!!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1750106517188,"projectUrl":"project/science-labs-hands-on-learning-to-disco/9415907/","projectTitle":"Science Labs: Hands on Learning to Discover the World's Mysteries","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Khansefid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634447_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723320130285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634447"},{"teacherId":384327,"projectId":9169925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. With your donations we were able to purchase snacks as an incentive for students to complete all of their work weekly. The students learned to self-advocate weekly by checking their own gradebook, making sure that all of their work was completed and turned in, and discussing with the teacher if there were any \"hiccups\". Helping the students learn to be responsible for themselves was a lot easier with the incentives that you provided, and I deeply thank you.\r\n\r\nYour donations also purchased a very long extension cord for the classroom, which was used daily by the students to charge their chromebooks. There are some spots in the classroom that are not near an electrical outlet, so this extension cord is very appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe could not have had the wonderful school year that we did without your support. Thank you for making this year's 7th grade class as great as it was.","fullyFundedDate":1742927532949,"projectUrl":"project/empower-student-success-help-reward-har/9169925/","projectTitle":"Empower Student Success: Help Reward Hard Work and Achievement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp384327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471921495546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leeannemartinez"},{"teacherId":2444699,"projectId":8938723,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, the drones have completely elevated the learning experience in our Future Quest classroom! The moment my students saw the drones, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of them had never even seen a drone up close before, let alone flown one and now, they get to learn how to pilot them as part of a hands-on career exploration unit.\r\n\r\nOne of our most memorable classroom moments happened during a drone simulation challenge. Students worked in teams to plan and execute a mock \"search and rescue\" mission, learning how drones can be used in real-world careers like emergency response, agriculture, and filmmaking. The level of engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving was incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nWe're currently diving deeper into the world of drone flight by combining it with our video production module. Students are learning how to capture aerial footage and edit it into professional-style clips giving them both technical and creative skills that align with industry tools.\r\n\r\nThe drones you helped provide have inspired students to see new possibilities for their future careers. This project didn't just bring new tools into our classroom it opened doors. Thank you for helping us launch into this exciting journey!","fullyFundedDate":1731499059302,"projectUrl":"project/building-critical-stem-skills-and-teamwo/8938723/","projectTitle":"Building Critical STEM Skills and Teamwork Through Classroom Drone Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Null","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2444699_orig.png?crop=1212,1212,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627365483111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/null"},{"teacherId":2444699,"projectId":8634433,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, the drones have completely elevated the learning experience in our Future Quest classroom! The moment my students saw the drones, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of them had never even seen a drone up close before, let alone flown one and now, they get to learn how to pilot them as part of a hands-on career exploration unit.\r\n\r\nOne of our most memorable classroom moments happened during a drone simulation challenge. Students worked in teams to plan and execute a mock \"search and rescue\" mission, learning how drones can be used in real-world careers like emergency response, agriculture, and filmmaking. The level of engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving was incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nWe're currently diving deeper into the world of drone flight by combining it with our video production module. Students are learning how to capture aerial footage and edit it into professional-style clips giving them both technical and creative skills that align with industry tools.\r\n\r\nThe drones you helped provide have inspired students to see new possibilities for their future careers. This project didn't just bring new tools into our classroom it opened doors. Thank you for helping us launch into this exciting journey!","fullyFundedDate":1724099531048,"projectUrl":"project/future-engineers-in-flight/8634433/","projectTitle":"Future Engineers in Flight","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Null","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2444699_orig.png?crop=1212,1212,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627365483111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/null"},{"teacherId":8420661,"projectId":9008533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. When I showed the students the new board games and the prizes, they got so excited that they had more motivation to earn the incentives throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nOne of my class periods was already able to earn game day. They were the coveted class to open the new games and play them with each other. They shared their experience with the other class period who were really close to earning the game day. That really created fun and thriving competition between my class periods.\r\n\r\nThe students are grateful for your donations and have a newfound enthusiasm for learning and always doing the right thing . Thank you so much for donating to our future!\r\n\r\nTram Wong","fullyFundedDate":1734392730043,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-rewards/9008533/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8420661"},{"teacherId":9360342,"projectId":9035666,"letterContent":"It is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation that I write to you all for the generosity and thoughtfulness you showed when you provided warm clothes for our students at Kerr Middle School. There are times where I have five or six students seeing me a day! Every single student has thanked me, most have smiled, and some have even come back bringing their friends, so that their friends can also keep warm during these cold months. Even when the weather is warm in the afternoons, the mornings are frigid and the fact that you have all helped provide warmth is truly heartwarming.\r\nAgain, there are not enough words to say thank you. It is difficult to learn when one is cold, so you have not only provided physical warmth but also conditions in which students are more able to learn and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1737065386934,"projectUrl":"project/winter-warmth/9035666/","projectTitle":"Winter Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360342"},{"teacherId":9360342,"projectId":8952251,"letterContent":"It is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation that I write to you all for the generosity and thoughtfulness you showed when you provided warm sweatshirts for our students at Kerr Middle School. There are times where I have five or six students seeing me a day! Every single student has thanked me, most have smiled, and some have even come back bringing their friends, so that their friends can also keep warm during these cold months. Even when the weather is warm in the afternoons, the mornings are frigid and the fact that you have all helped provide warmth is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nAgain, there are not enough words to say thank you. 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