{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"David Wooster Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9017761,"projectId":8788484,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, my students were so excited—they couldn't wait to dive in! Students work together to meet shared goals and celebrate milestones as a group. The new materials have sparked so much energy, and students are eager to explore new stories.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the resources, their eyes lit up. It was such a joyful moment to see their excitement and curiosity come alive.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're building on that momentum with a classroom-wide SEL project. Each team is tracking their progress, discussing books, and sharing what they've learned. The next step will be having students present their favorite reads to their peers, helping them practice speaking skills while also inspiring others to pick up a book and share SEL strategies.","fullyFundedDate":1736536472802,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-equitable-safe-and-welcomi/8788484/","projectTitle":"Creating an Equitable, Safe, and Welcoming Classroom for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruback","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9017761_orig.jpg?crop=1373,1373,x2093,y1840&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716905196094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9017761"},{"teacherId":4859765,"projectId":9512598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our middle school lunch groups. Your generous support helped create a welcoming and caring space where students felt comfortable and valued. The snacks encouraged more students to join and stay engaged, reducing hunger distractions and fostering positive social connections. Your kindness truly made a difference in their day and supported their return to school. Thank you once again for your support. We will continue to help students feel welcomed and encourage them to continue to work on establishing friendships with others","fullyFundedDate":1755441373877,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-buddies/9512598/","projectTitle":"Lunch Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ciccarini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4859765"},{"teacherId":2435185,"projectId":8973997,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of our school, especially when there are so many deserving and awesome projects to benefit youth out there and are also of value. Your donations to our measurable growth project yielded great results- students who typically do not get recognized for performing well had an opportunity to get recognized and many of them were shocked to have been recognized. This form of recognition led to a number of students buying in to the culture of getting work done, and I am grateful to you for this.","fullyFundedDate":1737505639138,"projectUrl":"project/measurable-growth-extrinsic-motivation/8973997/","projectTitle":"Measurable Growth: Extrinsic Motivation leading to Intrinsic Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stimpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2435185_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635855557385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stimpson"},{"teacherId":9750678,"projectId":8808396,"letterContent":"I want to again extend my thanks to all of you for donating to my Restorative Resource/Calming Corner for my middle school students. I have enjoyed explaining to the students the useful ways they can utilize this portion of my classroom. Even though it is in the gymnasium, where things can often look hectic and chaotic, the area is tucked into a specific corner and the students have been receptive to its purpose.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see all of the items that I was able to provide through your generous donations. I have several students who go immediately to the area upon entering the gym so that they can grab a fidget toy for a few minutes or to read the positive affirmation posters that the calming corner provides.\r\n\r\nIn more than one instance, students who were struggling through their day chose to retreat to the Restorative area to color a picture, use a manipulative item, or draw a picture of their own to share. Additionally, it has also been a source of safety for any student who has been physically unable to participate in class due to an injury.\r\n\r\nAs you can see in the photos, the cubbies keep everything organized and the students know to return anything they borrowed before they leave the classroom. This initiative is available to all 500+ students in the building and I am happy to provide a space for those who need it.\r\n\r\nIt has helped tremendously in class as a place for students to go when they are experiencing trouble with a peer, anxiety or just need a brief pause from our activities.\r\n\r\nI look forward to continuing having this area in place for my students and I hope it is something that they will look back on and remember that it was a safe space for them.","fullyFundedDate":1728061019376,"projectUrl":"project/restorative-resourcecalming-corner-2/8808396/","projectTitle":"Restorative Resource/Calming Corner 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piroh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750678"},{"teacherId":9709787,"projectId":8708528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students were thrilled and surprised when they received the gifts provided by your generous donations. \r\n\r\nWith the stresses of everyday life, school and academics can be a difficult road for many students. The calming strips and bouncing bands encourage students to recognize and label their emotions, and give them a way to cope. This allows them to stay in the classroom to continue learning, while overcoming so many obstacles. The air conditioner has also helped by taking away another added stressor of the learning environment. Students now come to a climate controlled classroom where they can immediately get to the work at hand.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for the positive impact your donations have brought my students. With your help my students are already learning in an environment that is \"calm, cool, and collected; \" this has already proven to be a great environment to promote success.","fullyFundedDate":1725372121206,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cool-and-collected-superior-enviro/8708528/","projectTitle":"CALM, COOL and COLLECTED Superior Environment for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709787"},{"teacherId":9750678,"projectId":8785687,"letterContent":"I want to again extend my thanks to all of you for donating to my Restorative Resource/Calming Corner for my middle school students. I have enjoyed explaining to the students the useful ways they can utilize this portion of my classroom. Even though it is in the gymnasium, where things can often look hectic and chaotic, the area is tucked into a specific corner and the students have been receptive to its purpose.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see all of the items that I was able to provide through your generous donations. I have several students who go immediately to the area upon entering the gym so that they can grab a fidget toy for a few minutes or to read the positive affirmation posters that the calming corner provides. \r\n\r\nIn more than one instance, students who were struggling through their day chose to retreat to the Restorative area to color a picture, use a manipulative item, or draw a picture of their own to share. 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