{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leonard J Tyl Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":77.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9364180,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom! \r\n\r\nThe new Ozobot Evo Ocean and Mars challenge mats have opened up exciting new pathways for the students. These themed worlds spark imagination while giving students the chance to put their coding knowledge into action. They're experimenting, testing solutions, and refining their logic as they navigate their bots across underwater landscapes and extraterrestrial terrain.\r\n\r\nYour support helps the students strengthen their coding, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in ways that feel like play—but deliver deep learning. I truly appreciate your commitment to my young innovators. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1749220943435,"projectUrl":"project/code-explore-discover-ozobots-journe/9364180/","projectTitle":"Code, Explore, Discover: Ozobot’s Journey Through Space and Sea!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9346378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! \r\n\r\nThe students have been diving into coding with their Ozobot Evo robots, and the new challenge mats have been an instant hit. Coding is already exciting for them, but these mats let them apply their skills in meaningful, hands-on ways. They're leveling up their thinking, collaborating with classmates, and problem-solving through engaging challenges. The soccer and basketball themes are an extra bonus—many of our students feel a strong connection to those sports, which makes the learning even more motivating.\r\n\r\nWe're truly grateful for your generosity and for helping students grow as creative thinkers and confident coders. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1749220943924,"projectUrl":"project/pass-program-play-ozobot-evos-coding/9346378/","projectTitle":"Pass, Program, Play: Ozobot Evo’s Coding Sports Challenge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9742072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our computer science classroom!\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided us with two Ozobot Evo robots to expand our classroom inventory. This allows more students to participate in interactive lessons, explore coding, and develop confidence as they problem-solve and create. Since students are sharing robots while we build our class set, they were especially excited to receive two more! \r\n\r\nYour support helps make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun for every student. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760892620077,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-with-evo-bots/9742072/","projectTitle":"Level Up with Evo Bots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9699840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity truly means a lot to me and my students.\r\n\r\nThe headphones help my students stay focused during coding and multimedia work, giving everyone the chance to learn at their own pace. The 3Doodler pens and filament let them turn their ideas into real 3D creations—something they are always excited about. The new supplies in our STEAM bins are providing students with the tools they need to build, test, and explore through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support brings creativity and confidence into our room every day. 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Students have been exploring sequencing, conditionals, and loops, and it's exciting to continue building our class set so more students can participate at once and extend their learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and want to see them succeed. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our learning community, and in our future innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1757362541545,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-for-steam-success/9434616/","projectTitle":"Charging Up for STEAM Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9697992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity provided us with two portable power banks, charging cords, and an Ozobot Evo—tools that will make a real difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe power banks and cords ensure that our devices stay charged during projects, stations, and robotics work, keeping students engaged and learning without interruptions. The Ozobot Evo is already a student favorite, giving my learners a fun and meaningful way to explore coding, problem-solving, and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour support helps bring excitement and opportunity into our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757548240768,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-robots-big-ideas-ozobot-evo-adven/9697992/","projectTitle":"Tiny Robots, Big Ideas: Ozobot Evo Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9442898,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generous support of our classroom! The new portable chargers are already making a big difference. My students often use Chromebooks and robots during hands-on coding and STEAM projects, and having reliable chargers ensures that the learning never stops due to a low battery.\r\n\r\nThese chargers help keep our lessons running smoothly and give students the freedom to work anywhere in the room without worrying about cords or power outlets. Your contribution supports creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us stay powered up and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755718152445,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-chromebooks-and-creativity-c/9442898/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Chromebooks and Creativity Charged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9702968,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my \"Self-Guided Discovery with Engaging Learning Activities\" project. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards give me the opportunity to purchase high-quality STEAM and computer science resources that directly support student learning goals.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, there are countless moments that call for flexibility, student choice, or a fresh approach. TPT resources make it possible to adapt quickly by offering tools for last-minute substitute plans, differentiated instruction, skill review, and creative alternative learning experiences. My students benefit from the fun, interactive materials that keep them engaged while reinforcing, practicing, and enriching important academic skills. I have shared a few images of STEAM activities that the students loved.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides resources that spark curiosity, promote problem-solving, and create meaningful learning opportunities for every student. Thank you for investing in their growth and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1758289852544,"projectUrl":"project/self-guided-discovery-with-engaging-lear/9702968/","projectTitle":"Self-Guided Discovery with Engaging Learning Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":2014397,"projectId":9229552,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Getting my students engaged in their reading is not an easy task. However, allowing them the ability choose their own independent reading book has allowed for an increase in engagement in their literature. Exposing students to a wide variety of texts that are diverse and relevant have transformed hesitant readers into bookworms. I will continue to provide my students with texts similar to these to allow my students to flourish in my ELA and reading classes.","fullyFundedDate":1744197903442,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-book-and-you-get-a-book/9229552/","projectTitle":"You Get a Book, and You Get a Book...","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koniecko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2014397_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492513413963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/koniecko"},{"teacherId":8516291,"projectId":9696639,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous contribution to our classroom. Thanks to your support, every 7th-grade student now has access to a micro:bit computer. This makes our class run more smoothly, as students can quickly gather their supplies and dive right into coding and creating without delay.\r\n\r\nIn our upcoming unit, students will design and build their own robotic pets. 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The seats are comfortable and appealing to the students, and they make it easier for them to stay engaged and focused. \r\n\r\nHaving these flexible options also gives me the ability to arrange the classroom in ways that support collaboration, small-group instruction, and individual needs. Your generosity has made a noticeable difference in creating a more welcoming and supportive learning environment, and my students are excited to use these new seating choices every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757423206986,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-focused-minds/9570777/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Focused Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516291_orig.jpg?crop=1297,1297,x216,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656974748072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-dixon"},{"teacherId":8502326,"projectId":9406501,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of contact paper to protect my students altered books. Students are taking their time to create covers for their altered book, knowing that they'll be protected with the contact paper. Their creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration are flourishing all thanks to your donations. They were super excited when I opened the box and they saw the protective covers. The next step for their project is to add to the inside. Thank you again for all of your support of our art students. 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