{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harry M Bailey Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7989573,"projectId":9346445,"letterContent":"The addition of this printer has significantly enhanced instruction in our classroom. It enables me to create individualized and visually engaging materials that cater to the diverse learning needs of my students. From adapted worksheets and communication boards to colorful visuals and behavior supports, the printer enables me to create resources that make lessons more accessible and meaningful. Having immediate access to printed materials has also streamlined lesson preparation and increased instructional time with students.\r\nMy students are most excited to see their work come to life in printed form. Whether it is a completed writing piece, a piece of artwork, or a certificate of achievement, they take great pride in holding a tangible copy of their efforts. Displaying their printed work in the classroom has helped to build confidence and a sense of accomplishment.\r\nSeveral students, particularly those with autism, have greatly benefited from this new technology. The ability to quickly print individualized visual supports, such as picture schedules and communication aids, has made transitions smoother and improved engagement throughout the day. One student, for example, uses a printed visual schedule to follow classroom routines with increased independence, while another enjoys adding printed photos of classroom experiences to her communication book. 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It's amazing to see how something as simple as a binder can help them stay focused and take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have brought not only organization, but also confidence and joy to my classroom. My students feel cared for and supported, and your kindness reminds them that people believe in their potential. You've helped create a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed—and that truly matters. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their education and their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1753987702218,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-for-hardworking-s/9480303/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies for Hardworking Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwarz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2774200"},{"teacherId":9459116,"projectId":9091389,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 7th grade health class, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of supplies and items. Your support means more than words can express, and it has made an incredible impact on our classroom and students.\r\n\r\nAs you may know, our school district operates with limited funds, and resources for programs like health education are often stretched thin. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to giving our students the best possible learning experience. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we've been able to provide our students with essential materials that help bring our health curriculum to life in meaningful and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nWhether it was supplies, activities, educational games, and nutrition guides, or any of the other wonderful items you contributed, each donation has played a vital role in enriching our classroom environment. These resources allow us to move beyond textbooks and lectures, giving students hands-on experiences and interactive learning opportunities that truly make a difference in how they understand and retain important health concepts.\r\n\r\nI've already seen the impact of your support in the classroom. Students are more engaged, more curious, and more confident in their ability to make healthy choices. They ask thoughtful questions, participate enthusiastically, and show a real interest in topics like mental health, nutrition, personal hygiene, and physical wellness—all thanks to the tools and materials you helped provide.\r\n\r\nBut beyond the physical items, what you've really given us is a reminder that there are people in our community who care deeply about education and about our children's futures. Your donation tells our students that they are seen, valued, and supported. That's a powerful message—especially for middle schoolers who are just beginning to discover who they are and what they can become.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity doesn't go unnoticed. Every item you gave has purpose and meaning in our classroom. Every student who benefits from these supplies is another reason we're so grateful. You've helped us not just teach health, but truly live it—through empathy, community, and support.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for believing in our students and in the power of education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are so appreciative of your continued support. We couldn't do what we do without people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1746490041968,"projectUrl":"project/what-is-learned-in-health-class-can-last/9091389/","projectTitle":"What Is Learned in Health Class Can Last a Lifetime","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keating","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459116"},{"teacherId":9458252,"projectId":9321083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of LEGO SPIKE Prime kits! Your support has brought new energy and excitement into our classroom, and I'm thrilled to share the incredible impact it's already having on my students.\r\nFrom the very first day the kits arrived, my students have been fully engaged, motivated, and genuinely excited to dive into building and coding. These hands-on learning tools have turned our classroom into a hub of creativity and problem-solving. Students are working together to design robots, write code, test their ideas, and refine their projects—all while developing essential STEM skills.\r\nIt's been amazing to see how these kits inspire students of all learning styles. Some who were once hesitant to participate are now taking the lead in their groups, eager to contribute ideas and explore new challenges. The joy on their faces when their code brings a robot to life is fun to observe.\r\nRight now, we are working on a series of mini engineering challenges, and the enthusiasm is higher than ever. Students are already asking when the next project is starting. That kind of excitement for learning is exactly what every teacher hopes for.\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students are not only learning valuable technical skills, but they're also building confidence, perseverance, and a love for innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1748406650941,"projectUrl":"project/building-with-lego/9321083/","projectTitle":"Building with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458252"},{"teacherId":4627427,"projectId":9335853,"letterContent":"I want to thank all of those that helped to bring the ability to be creative and healthy to my classroom. We have already started using the tissues everyday. Starting off the year with a supply of tissues and clorox wipes for our computers and desks help to keep the germs at bay so that students can focus and feel good. \r\n\r\nThe coloring pencils are allowing my students to be creative owners of their notes and projects. They are able to make their notebooks uniquely thiers and use the science of color, picture, text to increase their critical thinking skills, along with collaboration within groups to design visuals.","fullyFundedDate":1750773645858,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-healthy-and-creati/9335853/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Healthy and Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Messina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4627427_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503943711904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/baileystem"},{"teacherId":9458676,"projectId":8613138,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support through the Donors Choose Organization. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our classroom and the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we have been able to provide essential supplies that cater to the diverse needs and levels of our students. The games you helped fund have not only encouraged speaking and listening skill in English, but have also fostered camaraderie among the students, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour caring and compassionate support has truly made a difference, allowing us to create a classroom where every student feels valued and empowered to learn. We are incredibly thankful for your commitment to education and for believing in our mission.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of students from around the world.","fullyFundedDate":1727994605500,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-our-students-from-around-the/8613138/","projectTitle":"Welcome to Our Students From Around the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458676_orig.jpg?crop=2126,2126,x193,y587&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745873827891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458676"},{"teacherId":9458598,"projectId":8193734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. \r\nThe items received have helped students with anxiety and focus during challenging times.\r\nThe items donated brought joy to my students and allowed them to feel relief. \r\nWe will continue to use these items for years to come and continue to give students the opportunity to be successful in school. \r\nDue to financial hardships within our community, many students cannot afford materials that they need. Without your support we would not have been able to provide what our kids need.\r\nThank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1707273175459,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-fidget-our-worries-away/8193734/","projectTitle":"Help Us Fidget Our Worries Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707183670678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458598"},{"teacherId":6807058,"projectId":8774053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that helped us purchase a Chromebook cart. My students love how easy it is to get and put away our Chromebooks. They also love how everything is so organized and easily accessible. I received lots of comments from them, like \"this is awesome\", \"so much better\", \"thank goodness, this is so easy now\". We save so much time and are able to start class quickly. The ease of being able to move the cart to various locations as needed throughout the day has been extremely helpful too. Thank you again for taking the time to read over my project and choose to donate to it. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1727896834133,"projectUrl":"project/need-some-juice-for-our-chromebooks/8774053/","projectTitle":"Need Some Juice For Our Chromebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anastasio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6807058_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568253397653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anastasio"},{"teacherId":9458252,"projectId":8780498,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a Spike Prime Lego kit to my classroom. This kit is a set of motors, sensors, bricks and a hub designed for teaching STEM concepts, specifically focusing on robotics, coding, and engineering. During the Lego unit, students are learning through interactive, hands-on activities. The optimum ratio for kit to students is one kit for every two students. We are not at that ratio yet but your donation is one step closer to us reaching this goal.\r\n\r\n Thanks to your donation, we have been able to build and code various projects. This has not only enhanced the learning environment but has provided my students with opportunities to foster their creativity, solve challenges, and develop logical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Teams are building and coding their own robots. We usually fail on our first try whether it is in the design or the code, yet have learned to persevere and feel a sense of accomplishment. I am so proud of all of my students and I am excited to see them reach their goals and navigate their failures. \r\n\r\n When I told my students that you had donated a kit to our class, they had a hard time understanding why someone that they did not know would spend that much money on them. I explained that there are many kind people in this world that want to see them succeed and that many people believe in them. On behalf of myself and my students, thank you again for your generous donation. 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