{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Seaside Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":18.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10044696,"projectId":10692693,"letterContent":"I am incredibly thankful for the donation of a stand-up globe model for my history classroom! This resource will provide students with a hands-on, visual way to explore geography and understand how it connects to historical events. Students will be able to locate continents, countries, oceans, and important historical locations while learning about exploration, migration, trade routes, and world events. Having a three-dimensional globe available will help students visualize the world, make meaningful connections to the topics we study, and engage with history in a more interactive and memorable way.\r\n\r\nI am also very grateful to have received a model of Leonardo da Vinci's trebuchet for my classroom. This hands-on model will help bring history to life by allowing students to explore historical inventions, engineering, and medieval military technology through a visual and interactive learning experience. Instead of only reading about these innovations in a textbook, students will have a physical model to observe and explore, helping them better understand how these inventions worked and why they were important in history. Both of these models are wonderful additions to my classroom and will encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and active learning while making history more engaging and accessible for my students. Thank you for helping provide meaningful learning experiences that will benefit my students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1790464686747,"projectUrl":"project/living-history/10692693/","projectTitle":"Living History","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Coates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044696"},{"teacherId":10044696,"projectId":10663828,"letterContent":"am so thankful for the generous donation of incentive and stress-relief toys for my classroom! These items will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students fun and positive ways to stay motivated, celebrate their accomplishments, and manage stress throughout the school day. Having these tools available will help create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged, focused, and ready to learn. Your kindness and generosity help make our classroom a happier place for every student, and I truly appreciate your support!\r\n\r\nI am also incredibly grateful for the donation of a USB cable for our classroom printer. Having the necessary supplies and equipment helps our classroom run smoothly and ensures that I can print important materials, assignments, and resources that support student learning. Although a USB cable may seem like a small item, it makes a big difference in helping me prepare and provide the materials my students need to succeed. Thank you for thinking of our classroom and helping meet these important needs. Your generosity and willingness to support our students are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1790286908530,"projectUrl":"project/functioning-and-inspired/10663828/","projectTitle":"Functioning and Inspired","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Coates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044696"},{"teacherId":10377721,"projectId":10500917,"letterContent":"The additional classroom supplies will also support our creative projects and collaborative assignments by ensuring students have the materials they need to participate. As a middle school ELA teacher, I want my classroom to be a place where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, exploring literature, and expressing themselves through writing and discussion. Having a flexible space where students can gather, work together, and learn from one another helps bring those goals to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a space that feels like it belongs to them. Your support makes a meaningful difference by giving students more opportunities to collaborate, create, and grow as learners. I'm so grateful to everyone who contributed to this project and helped make our classroom an even better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787698722863,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-environment/10500917/","projectTitle":"Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pezzella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10377721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772038029378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10377721"},{"teacherId":10377721,"projectId":10443739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping create a welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment for my students! Your generosity provides students with the supplies they need to feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn. From pencil pouches and supply caddies that help keep materials organized to sticky notes that support our reading and writing activities, these resources help our classroom run more smoothly and allow students to focus on their learning.\r\n\r\nI'm also excited to use the puzzles and small prizes to encourage participation, celebrate student effort, and give students opportunities to recharge throughout the school day. Middle school students have so much creativity and personality, and I want our classroom to be a place where they feel comfortable taking risks, sharing their ideas, and being themselves. Even small moments of recognition can help students feel seen and appreciated. Having cleaning supplies and materials to make our classroom more inviting also helps us maintain a space that students can feel proud of.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much because it helps me provide resources that benefit my students every day. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels that they belong, have what they need to succeed, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where learning, creativity, and community can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1786818431446,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-success/10443739/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pezzella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10377721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772038029378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10377721"},{"teacherId":10044696,"projectId":10544196,"letterContent":"The generous donation of a printer to our history classroom will have a positive and lasting impact on our students' learning experiences. With access to a classroom printer, I will be able to provide students with engaging historical readings, primary source documents, maps, timelines, guided notes, and other instructional materials that bring history to life. Having these resources readily available will help students better understand historical events, analyze different perspectives, and make meaningful connections between the past and the present.\r\n\r\nThis donation will also help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment by ensuring students have access to the materials they need to succeed. I will be able to print additional resources for students who need extra support, provide enrichment activities for those ready for a challenge, and offer hands-on learning opportunities that accommodate different learning styles. By reducing barriers to accessing instructional materials, the printer will allow me to spend more time focusing on student engagement, critical thinking, and academic growth. In addition to this, I will be able to print things in the moment, rather than being forced to defer it until I have access to the print room. \r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for this generous donation and the positive difference it will make in our classroom. This gift is more than just a printer; it is an investment in our students' education, curiosity, and success. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create meaningful, engaging, and accessible learning experiences for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1788354239367,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-classroom/10544196/","projectTitle":"Printer for Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Coates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044696"},{"teacherId":7201406,"projectId":10555247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Fidgets for Student Success project! My students were very excited when they saw all of the new fidgets and sensory tools, especially the squishies, sensory stones, doodle boards, and mini LEGO sets. They couldn't wait to explore the different choices and find the tools that worked best for them.\r\nWe are using these resources throughout the school day to help students take appropriate sensory breaks, manage stress, and refocus when they are feeling overwhelmed or distracted. One of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching students begin to recognize when they need a break and independently choose a tool that helps them calm down and return to learning.\r\nOur next step is to continue helping students learn which sensory strategies work best for them. As they become more familiar with the resources, they will continue building independence and self-regulation skills that can support them both in and outside of the classroom.\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where students have access to the tools they need to feel comfortable, supported, focused, and ready to learn. Your generosity has truly made a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1789230818440,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-student-success/10555247/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bouhaja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7201406_orig.png?crop=836,836,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588637767606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bouhaja"},{"teacherId":7201406,"projectId":10186623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Journaling for Mental Health project! Your generosity has given our students the opportunity to promote mental wellness and make a positive difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see the composition books, pencils, and mesh bags arrive. They are using the materials to put together journaling kits that will be shared with their peers. It has been wonderful to see students take ownership of the project as they organize the materials and prepare to encourage other students to use journaling as a healthy way to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue our school-wide campaign and distribute the journaling kits to students. Through this process, my students are not only learning about the importance of mental health, but they are also developing leadership, communication, and empathy as they support their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them create a school community where students feel supported, connected, and encouraged to take care of their mental well-being. Your support truly made this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778539241861,"projectUrl":"project/journaling-for-mental-health/10186623/","projectTitle":"Journaling for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bouhaja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7201406_orig.png?crop=836,836,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588637767606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bouhaja"},{"teacherId":9464094,"projectId":10085954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The snacks, treats, and drinks you provided have become meaningful incentives for my students. Many of my students need extra encouragement to begin assignments, stay focused, complete missing work, and work toward their individual IEP goals. Having a small and immediate reward has helped motivate them to keep trying, especially when a task feels difficult or overwhelming. They were very excited when they first saw all the choices and immediately wanted to know what they could do to earn them!\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped me create a positive classroom environment where we celebrate effort and progress. Students can earn incentives for completing assignments, meeting behavioral expectations, participating in lessons, and reaching individual goals. Something as simple as choosing a favorite snack can make a student feel proud of what they accomplished and encourage them to try again the next day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can continue reinforcing positive choices while helping my students become more independent and confident learners. Thank you for giving us another way to recognize their hard work and remind them that even small steps forward deserve to be celebrated. We truly appreciate your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772122244909,"projectUrl":"project/encouragement-in-every-bite/10085954/","projectTitle":"Encouragement in Every Bite","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464094_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x506,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755805307217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464094"},{"teacherId":9994152,"projectId":10466666,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Bright Minds Shine! 💜💛\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my RSP students now have valuable resources to help them stay focused, organized, and engaged in learning. Seeing their excitement as they received the new materials was truly heartwarming. These supplies may be simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWe are using our **binders** to organize notes, assignments, and learning materials in RSP Tutorial Support. The **magnetic fidget toys** help students manage their energy and maintain focus during lessons. **Headphones** help minimize distractions during independent reading and computer-based activities, while **snacks** provide a little extra energy to keep students motivated and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding things is seeing my students take greater ownership of their learning—organizing their materials, using their focus tools, and working through assignments with confidence. These small victories are important steps toward building independence and developing positive learning habits.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons and classroom activities, we will use these resources to strengthen organizational skills, improve focus, and help students work toward their academic goals. My hope is that every student feels supported, capable, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\n**Thank you for being part of our learning journey!** Your kindness and generosity go beyond providing classroom supplies. You are helping my students feel valued, believe in themselves, and recognize that they can achieve great things. From our classroom, thank you for helping our bright minds shine! 💜💛","fullyFundedDate":1787062454078,"projectUrl":"project/binders-bites-fidgets-for-bright-mind/10466666/","projectTitle":"Binders, Bites & Fidgets for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9994152"},{"teacherId":10347413,"projectId":10300358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Literacy Small Group project! Your generosity has provided my students with literacy posters, clipboards, a clock/timer, and other instructional materials that have made a meaningful difference in our small-group learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped me create more structured and engaging literacy activities for my students. The literacy posters provide students with visual reminders and strategies they can refer to while reading, writing, and discussing texts. The clipboards make it easier for students to participate in small-group activities in different areas of the classroom, while the clock and timer help students manage their time and stay focused during learning tasks.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to make our small-group instruction more organized, interactive, and student-centered. These materials have allowed me to provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice literacy skills while encouraging greater independence and participation.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and their literacy development. Thank you for helping me create a learning environment where students have the tools, structure, and support they need to grow as readers and writers!","fullyFundedDate":1780288258998,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-small-groups/10300358/","projectTitle":"Literacy Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mackey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10347413_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x706,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788418386211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mackeyy"},{"teacherId":10347413,"projectId":10287277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Flexible Seating project! Your generosity is helping me create a classroom environment that gives students more choice and flexibility in how they learn.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating provides students with opportunities to choose a workspace where they feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. Not every student learns best sitting in the same type of chair or at the same desk all day. Having different seating options allows students to find what works best for them while still maintaining a productive and respectful learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese seating options will also help make our classroom feel more welcoming and student-centered. By giving students some ownership over their learning space, I hope to encourage greater engagement, independence, and responsibility in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping me create a classroom where students can feel comfortable, included, and ready to succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more flexible and supportive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1779298240424,"projectUrl":"project/seating-that-supports-student-success/10287277/","projectTitle":"Seating That Supports Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mackey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10347413_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x706,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788418386211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mackeyy"},{"teacherId":10347413,"projectId":10268167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Clean and Organized Classroom Environment project! Your generosity has provided my students and me with essential classroom supplies, including tissues, storage solutions, hand sanitizer, and cleaning supplies.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom each day. Having tissues and hand sanitizer readily available helps students take care of their everyday needs while maintaining good hygiene. The cleaning supplies allow us to keep our classroom clean and welcoming, while the storage materials help us stay organized and ensure that students can easily access the materials they need.\r\n\r\nA clean, organized classroom creates a more comfortable and productive space for learning. When students walk into a classroom that feels organized and cared for, it helps establish an environment where they can focus on their work and feel a sense of pride in their learning space.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in my students' classroom experience. 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