{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Webster Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":534926,"projectId":10337960,"letterContent":"I am most grateful for your donation so that my students had access from the frist day of school to their spiral notebook. We use them daily. My students were excited on the first day. They got to select the color of their choice and were very thankful!\r\n\r\nStudents keep a table of contents, take notes, glue in texts and assignments, etc. We have a section for English, history, and daily language practice. The spirals help students stay organized.\r\n\r\nCurrently, my students are writing drafts of their nonfiction narrative about a time in their life that changed them in some way. They are using their spiral as a resource to review all their notes on the elements of good storytelling and reviewing the rubric we glued in.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785301856368,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-success-with-spirals/10337960/","projectTitle":"Supporting Success with Spirals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp534926_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x61,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781461665628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corianne-cook"},{"teacherId":1046184,"projectId":10714076,"letterContent":"This project improved my classroom by creating new opportunities for students to engage in technology-based learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. The MacBook Air laptop and mechanical gaming keyboard helped me build a more engaging learning environment where students can connect their interests in esports and technology with meaningful academic experiences.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped me provide students with greater access to technology and opportunities to explore their interests in a supportive classroom environment. I am grateful to the donors who made this project possible. Their generosity has helped me create a classroom where students can develop valuable skills, discover new possibilities, and see themselves as capable learners and future innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1791810162028,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-esports-and/10714076/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Esports and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronita Esraelian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-esraelian"},{"teacherId":581920,"projectId":10730338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our new MacBook into the classroom! As a central command center for our middle school esports team, this technology has transformed how my students connect and collaborate. My students with learning differences and intellectual disabilities are already using it to analyze gameplay footage, coordinate team strategies, and host live commentary during matches. It has been incredible to watch them practice vital social-emotional skills like active listening, teamwork, and leadership in a space where video games serve as a powerful equalizer, making every student feel confident and supported.\r\n\r\nBeyond gaming, this laptop is opening up an exciting world of STEAM learning as my young scholars step into the shoes of game creators. They are diving into coding logic, level design, and original sound effect creation, discovering creative talents they never knew they had. Your generosity has truly bridged the digital divide for our classroom, giving my students a deep sense of pride, belonging, and a bright spark for future tech careers. Thank you for leveling the playing field and empowering our next generation of gamers, coders, and digital creators!","fullyFundedDate":1791810149715,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-empowering-diverse-learners-thr/10730338/","projectTitle":"Game On! Empowering Diverse Learners Through Esports & Code","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEachern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581920_orig.png?crop=387,387,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597375018664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mceachern"},{"teacherId":581920,"projectId":10628778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom hygiene project! Because of your kindness, our remarkable middle school special education students now have access to a discreet, fully stocked hygiene station filled with gentle wipes, as well as a variety of pads and tampons.\r\n\r\nNavigating periods for the first time can be overwhelming, especially for young learners with sensory processing sensitivities, motor skill challenges, or communication differences. Your contribution has transformed what could be a stressful milestone into a safe, predictable, and reassuring experience.\r\n\r\nHaving these essential products readily available allows our young scholars to build lifelong independence, body awareness, and self-care skills without feeling shame or losing valuable learning time. Instead of feeling unprepared or anxious when their period unexpectedly starts, our students now know that their basic needs are met with dignity, compassion, and respect.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering these incredible young women during such a vital step in their journey to adulthood!","fullyFundedDate":1789320046338,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-comfort-care-empowering/10628778/","projectTitle":"Confidence, Comfort, & Care: Empowering Young Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEachern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581920_orig.png?crop=387,387,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597375018664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mceachern"},{"teacherId":1326799,"projectId":10317963,"letterContent":"Boxes and Bags arrived. So many boxes and bags piled up in the classroom! My students were very excited to see what there could be inside the boxes and bags.\r\nWe have already begun using most of the items in the items that we ordered.\r\nThe bingo daubers have been a big hit! We are using them to suppliment our OT (Occupational Therapy) for holding a writing tool and being able to use hand/eye cooridination to use color and stamp on papers I have made from research online. We are studying colors, shapes, alphabet, and numbers using the wood puzzles. Students are also using pens/flair markers in class because they are \"more fun\" than pencils and are more useful on some of our laminated worksheets.\r\nThank you so much for hlping make this project happen!\r\nThank you for believing in and supportin public education.","fullyFundedDate":1789573533392,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-is-cool/10317963/","projectTitle":"Back to School is Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herskowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1326799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451585239660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jherskow"},{"teacherId":1046184,"projectId":10495844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom technology project! Your donation will provide my middle school math students with access to a Lenovo IdeaPad that will help them explore, create, collaborate, and share their mathematical thinking. Students will use this device to explore Desmos and other digital math tools, create graphs and visual representations, solve problems, research real-world applications of mathematics, and create presentations to share their ideas with classmates. The touchscreen and 2-in-1 design will give students an additional hands-on way to interact with mathematical concepts and demonstrate their understanding.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from families with limited resources, so reliable technology at home is not always available. Your generosity will help ensure that every student has meaningful opportunities to participate in a technology-rich learning environment, regardless of their financial circumstances. This laptop will support students as they think critically, persevere through challenging problems, collaborate with their peers, and build confidence as mathematicians. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them a powerful tool to learn, create, and discover that they are capable of doing meaningful mathematics!","fullyFundedDate":1788959297045,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-student-to-succeed-in-m/10495844/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Student to Succeed in Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronita Esraelian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-esraelian"},{"teacherId":1046184,"projectId":10312979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom technology project! Your kindness is providing my students with access to a high-quality MacBook Air that will open new opportunities for learning, creativity, collaboration, and exploration.\r\n\r\nThe laptop will also support students with different learning needs, including English learners and students who benefit from additional scaffolding and interactive resources. Whether students are working independently, participating in a group project, attending after-school tutoring, or presenting their mathematical thinking, this device will help make learning more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making this project possible. Your support is more than a donation—it is an investment in their education, their confidence, and their future. I am truly grateful for your partnership in helping my students become curious, capable, and confident learners.","fullyFundedDate":1788402771114,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-voices-through-digita/10312979/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Voices Through Digital Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronita Esraelian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-esraelian"},{"teacherId":1326799,"projectId":10492963,"letterContent":"Boxes keep arriving every day!\r\nOne of the most important ways I have found to keep student motivated while working on the alternate curriculum is to have them invested in their own learning. Our number sense and vocabulary units, as well as several of their learning centers are based on hands on learning and personal ownership of their work. \r\nMany of my scholars do not know how to use scissors safely in class. These adapted tools will help us to follow up with their Occupational Therapy as well as hands-on learning in the classroom. The squeezy Scissors will help those with difficulty using their fingers through motor planning, and the hand over hand double scissors will be a great way to have adults teach those with basic skills to improve their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1788968187686,"projectUrl":"project/needful-things-a-cut-above/10492963/","projectTitle":"Needful Things A Cut Above","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herskowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1326799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451585239660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jherskow"},{"teacherId":1326799,"projectId":10582103,"letterContent":"The box arrived and students were already excited to see what could be in such a large package! I almost wish I had wrapped it as a holiday package just to see how they would process it.\r\nOpening the box was interesting, as studens did not know what to expect or what was coming out of it. After a quick review of installation instruction (teacher only) we put it together and I have already had us start to look at websites that have STL (printer files) that are of interest to them. We discovered that printing 3d objects takes considerable time, as opposed to printing a paper. \r\nOur plans include researching objects from our upcoming history and science thematic units and printing up detailed models that students can handle to make their lessons more real.\r\nThank you for supporting this project, my classroom, and public education.","fullyFundedDate":1788967787139,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/10582103/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herskowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1326799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451585239660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jherskow"},{"teacherId":10488292,"projectId":10239021,"letterContent":"My students and I want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your generous contributions of equipment to our classroom. They have already begun using everything.\r\n\r\nThis type of modified equipment helps them participate in many kinds of adapted p.e. activities and games without the worry of them getting injured from the regular types of soccer and basketballs which are very hard. With the rubber and spongy balls, they can play soccer, basketball, and softball ball matches and succeed in improving their skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778876849498,"projectUrl":"project/special-needs-sports/10239021/","projectTitle":"Special Needs Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Syre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10488292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788972040061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488292"},{"teacherId":1326799,"projectId":10478280,"letterContent":"Kids like computers. They relate to them and even teach me (daily) new tricks to using them. They are the wave of the future, but they are not perfect. In our classroom, my students are learning through traditional methods as well as through an individualized online program called STARFALL. We use this program as a supplimental learning tool that enhances student participation. \r\nDaily we are using this program projected on the board to learn about the calendar for each day, planning for future events, and days of the week. Students are learning on different individualized sections including letter/sound ralationship, numbers, counting, and a myriad of songs that teach life skills.\r\nThank you for supporting and believing in the power of public education","fullyFundedDate":1787157284498,"projectUrl":"project/online-learning-tools/10478280/","projectTitle":"Online Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herskowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1326799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451585239660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jherskow"},{"teacherId":10488292,"projectId":10325283,"letterContent":"I want to thank you all for helping provide vital equipment for my special needs students. They were so excited when it all arrived and couldn't wait to access it all. They are already playing with the modified basketballs and hoops and soccer balls and nets. \r\nI can assure you that this modified sports equipment is helping them to access games in a way that gives them confidence to succeed. For example, the regular size basketball hoops are too high up for them to shoot baskets. 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