{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nellie Coffman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5023457,"projectId":10325430,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my math and science students. The headphones have made a real difference in how my students work. Students with varying reading abilities use them to access audio support and text-to-speech tools, leveling the playing field so everyone can engage with the material at their own pace. Other students use them to listen to music during independent work time, which helps them stay focused and in the zone. The Chromebook chargers keep everyone powered up and ready to learn without losing class time to dead batteries.\r\n\r\nThe stickers and Jolly Ranchers matter more than you might think, too! Middle schoolers are brimming with good ideas, but are sometimes hesitant to put themselves out there and share out loud in front of their classmates. An enticement of a sticker or Jolly Rancher for their bravery can sometimes make all the difference!\r\n\r\nYou didn't just send supplies... you sent a message to my students that people out there believe in them. Thank you for being part of their learning journey. You're making math and science a little more accessible and fun, one charger, sticker, or Jolly Rancher at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1787177718529,"projectUrl":"project/power-focus-and-fun-middle-school-cla/10325430/","projectTitle":"Power, Focus, and Fun: Middle School Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Axsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5023457_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512529519491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annieaxsom"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":10476956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! We are so grateful - this rolling whiteboard has already become one of my most useful and versatile teaching tools!\r\n\r\nBecause it is on wheels, I can easily move it from group to group and use it in so many different ways throughout the day. My students especially love getting up out of their seats to work on the whiteboard. The large writing space makes learning more interactive and gives them a chance to practice skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWe use our whiteboard with magnetic math manipulatives and letters, for writing and tracing practice, during small-group instruction, and for all kinds of hands-on learning activities. It even makes a great room divider when we need to create separate learning spaces in our classroom! \r\n\r\nFor my students with special needs, having a large, accessible, hands-on writing surface is such a valuable resource. This whiteboard has quickly become a huge asset to our classroom and gives my students more opportunities to move, participate, practice, and learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping me create a learning environment where every student can be successful. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787162936307,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-on-a-big-board/10476956/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas on a Big Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":8430709,"projectId":10319768,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students!\r\n\r\nMy students work hard, and they are alreding using the folders to stay organized. The green pens are helping them edit and reflect on their work, encouragin them to recognize their growth and take ownership of their learning. The constructin paper and colored craft sticks are supporting hands-on actitivies and group projects, making learning more meaningful, creative, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they fell prepared, supported, and excited to learn. Your kindness truly makes a difference and we are so greatful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781716489399,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-growing-learner/10319768/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ledesma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430709"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":10475689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donation of snacks to my classroom! Your generosity means so much to my students and me.\r\n\r\nMy students have special needs, and sometimes they need a little extra support to get through a challenging moment or simply take a break and reset. Having snacks like Goldfish, cookies, and other little treats available gives my students something comforting and familiar to look forward to when they need to regulate or have had a particularly difficult day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these little moments of comfort can make a BIG difference. Your donation is helping us create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and cared for—not just academically, but emotionally as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our classroom and helping make our students' days a little brighter! We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1787163244823,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-snack-a-big-difference/10475689/","projectTitle":"A Little Snack, a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":9715803,"projectId":9672855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our PE program. Because of you, our students now have access to safe, engaging, and confidence-building equipment that is already making a powerful difference in our classes.\r\n\r\nThe foam baseball bats and soft training balls have completely changed the way we teach our baseball and softball unit. Many of our students come in with hesitation or even fear of getting hit by a ball. With this user-friendly equipment, that fear is gone. Students are now stepping up, swinging with confidence, and truly learning the fundamentals of the game in a positive and safe environment.\r\n\r\nThe foam frisbees have allowed us to build skills step-by-step as we introduce our golf unit. We begin with frisbee golf concepts, helping students understand aim, distance, and control before transitioning into our golf lessons. This progression has made learning more accessible and enjoyable for all students, especially beginners.\r\n\r\nThe golf equipment, paired with the safe, compressed balls, has opened the door to a brand-new experience for many of our students. For most, this is their first exposure to golf. Because the equipment is safe and approachable, students are willing to try, take risks, and improve without fear of injury or failure.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this equipment has created an environment where students feel comfortable doing their best. In our class, we always say, \"Do the best you can.\" Now, with the right tools, students truly can.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us build confidence, teach lifelong skills, and create a positive experience in physical education that our students will carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757563927298,"projectUrl":"project/new-sports-new-skills-confidence-for-e/9672855/","projectTitle":"New Sports, New Skills: Confidence for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Verdugo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715803_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745019125634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715803"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":10085372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donation of snacks for my classroom! \r\nMy students were so excited when they saw all of the boxes arrive—they immediately wanted to dig in right away! It was such a joyful moment for them. I teach middle school students with special needs, and for many of them, the school day can feel overwhelming at times. Something as simple as a quick snack can provide comfort, help regulate emotions, and give them the little reset they need to get back on track. \r\n\r\nThe timing of your donation could not have been better, as we are right in the middle of State Testing season. Testing can be stressful for students, and having snacks like chips or cookies has been a wonderful way to encourage them, reward their hard work, and motivate them to keep trying their best. These small incentives go a long way in building confidence and helping students feel supported. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775749415096,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-growing-minds/10085372/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":8930696,"projectId":7852776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund these supplies for our students. I am truly grateful to you whom have generously donated your time, money and effort to support this cause, our students and our overall campus and community. Students are all able to have essential tools such as pencils in order to \"have something to write with\". Students are also able to have a snack if they didn't eat breakfast or missed lunch or were unable to eat anything at home before coming to school. Students are also able to use the sanitizing wipes to keep their desks clean free from germs and bacteria. \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1697000937955,"projectUrl":"project/needed-nourishment/7852776/","projectTitle":"Needed Nourishment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8930696"},{"teacherId":8699570,"projectId":9751079,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support this past year. Students were able to build and create all year long with the faith materials to help them along the way. \r\n\r\nYour generous donation of markers, colored pencils, crayons, and other drawing supplies gave my students the opportunity to bring history to life through creative, hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, students used these materials for chapter projects such as creating origami, designing historical maps, and making illuminated letters inspired by the Middle Ages. These activities helped students better understand the people, places, cultures, and artistic traditions we studied while allowing them to express their learning in imaginative ways.\r\n\r\nHaving high-quality art supplies available made our classroom projects more colorful, engaging, and accessible to every student. My students were excited to create, proud to share their work, and more connected to the history they were learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make history a subject they could explore, create, and experience. Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758745209033,"projectUrl":"project/colored-pencils-and-markers/9751079/","projectTitle":"Colored Pencils and Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8699570_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785603455693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8699570"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":10085409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supproting my classroom with the donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! This will be so helpful in my classroom - my students require adapted materials, visual supports, and differentiated lessons, and this gift card helps me provide tools that make learning more accessible and engaging for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I am able to find activities and materials that build communication, independence, and confidence for my students. These resources help me tailor instruction so that every student can participate and experience success in the classroom. Your kindness directly impacts my students each day, and we are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create meaningful learning opportunities for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772037689313,"projectUrl":"project/resources-that-reach-every-learner/10085409/","projectTitle":"Resources That Reach Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":10163753,"projectId":9802490,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our counseling office, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your donations, we were able to provide resources and supplies that have made a real difference in our students' daily experiences. The moment the new materials arrived, our students' faces lit up with excitement—they were thrilled to see tools that make their time in the counseling office more engaging, supportive, and meaningful. From social-emotional learning activities to stress-relief tools, creative supplies, and organization resources, every item has helped us create a welcoming and empowering space where students can explore, reflect, and grow. Seeing students eager to use the materials, try new coping strategies, and engage with peers has been an amazing reminder of the positive impact your generosity has had.\r\nBeyond the excitement, your support has sent a powerful message to our students: that their growth, well-being, and success matter. Many students face challenges that can make school overwhelming, and the resources you provided have given them tools to manage stress, build confidence, and feel valued. Your donations have allowed us to create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Each day, we see the joy, pride, and motivation that these supplies bring, and it is all thanks to your generosity. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' futures and helping make our counseling office a place of encouragement, growth, and hope.","fullyFundedDate":1769177909164,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-calm-with-fidgets/9802490/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Calm With Fidgets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163753"},{"teacherId":9720469,"projectId":9675215,"letterContent":"Having tuners at every music stand improves individual pitch awareness by giving students immediate feedback on intonation. This helps them recognize when they are sharp or flat and make real-time adjustments, building independence and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own sound rather than relying solely on the teacher.\r\n\r\nAt the ensemble level, consistent tuner use leads to better overall intonation, blend, and balance. Rehearsals become more efficient because pitch issues are addressed quickly, allowing more time to focus on musical expression and ensemble performance quality.","fullyFundedDate":1767201713712,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-band-stay-in-tune/9675215/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Band Stay in Tune!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720469"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9880121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project! My students absolutely LOVE the new additions to our quiet corner. We received a special tray for our light table along with a variety of sensory items. The students enjoy exploring the materials and watching how the light shines through them. It is very calming and soothing, and it has made our quiet corner even more inviting and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide my students with the sensory experiences they need to help regulate their bodies. My students have significant disabilities, and middle school can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom. 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