{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Glen Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2622126,"projectId":8174174,"letterContent":"There are truly not enough words to express my joy, gratitude, and sincere appreciation for your generous donations to my class project. When support like yours comes through, it does more than fund materials—it sends a powerful message to my students that there are people out there who believe in them, their potential, and their learning.\r\nStudents will be able to practice skills in real time, collaborate with partners, share ideas with the class, and learn in a way that feels active and engaging. Tools like these help build confidence, encourage participation, and make learning feel fun and accessible to everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1716403988631,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-the-sel-in-my-office/8174174/","projectTitle":"Spreading the SEL in my office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olavarria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2622126_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486691851793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volavarria"},{"teacherId":6534345,"projectId":9556411,"letterContent":"The clay that was provided by the donut cheese project I created has been such an amazing addition to our art classroom. The students were so excited to know that they had plenty of play to be able to explore projects that otherwise would have been limited to. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are to hold a small school pottery sale. That way the students learn the interworking of entrepreneurship from skills. They have an items they've made. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for our Ceramics program is to continue to expand, integrating wheels into our pottery studio so that students can take their pottery to the next level. \r\nThank you for the donation and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755748582070,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-down-and-dirty-with-pottery/9556411/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Down and Dirty With Pottery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bustamante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6534345_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x168,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646245873721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6534345"},{"teacherId":983336,"projectId":9587305,"letterContent":"My students had a great time using the soccer equipment. Thank you so much for helping us. We really appreciate it. \r\nThe students were so happy using the equipment. They loved having soccer balls and using the goals. They were so excited that we had pennies.\r\nI really appreciate you taking the time to look at my project an dhelping my students. They loved having a soccer bag to carry the balls. The soccer field was full of happy soccer students. I am so happy to you support my students. It means so much to me to have others assist.","fullyFundedDate":1755879363801,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-time/9587305/","projectTitle":"Soccer Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flaster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp983336_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481578979602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flaster"},{"teacherId":2622126,"projectId":9051807,"letterContent":"It's not often we get the chance to open doors for others—doors they wouldn't be able to access without the help and kindness of those who believe in them. Together, we're building something truly special for our students—a space they can take pride in, where they feel seen, supported, and inspired.\r\n\r\nWe've also created a safe, welcoming environment where our children can connect, unwind, and build meaningful friendships.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and for standing beside these incredible students. Your generosity means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1739372624203,"projectUrl":"project/make-them-smile/9051807/","projectTitle":"Make Them Smile!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olavarria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2622126_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486691851793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/volavarria"},{"teacherId":8506655,"projectId":8151940,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the Cuisinart mixer. This contribution will have an immediate and significant positive impact on both the Forest Glen Middle School Cooking Club and the SVE (Students with Varied Exceptionalities) classroom.\r\nWith this new equipment, our cooking club and SVE classroom will overcome previous limitations caused by the lack of adequate resources. Tasks that were once laborious and time-consuming will become enjoyable and educational experiences. The Cuisinart mixer will fundamentally transform our students' learning.\r\n * Enhanced Learning:\r\n * Students will explore more complex recipes that were previously unattainable. They will learn valuable culinary skills, including mixing, kneading, and whipping, with precision and ease.\r\n * The mixer will allow for increased hands-on participation, fostering greater engagement and enthusiasm among our young chefs.\r\n * Increased Efficiency:\r\n * The mixer will significantly reduce preparation time, allowing us to focus more on the creative and educational aspects of cooking.\r\nAnticipated Impact on the SVE Classroom:\r\n * Sensory and Motor Skill Development:\r\n * For our SVE students, the mixer will provide valuable opportunities for sensory exploration and motor skill development. The tactile experience of working with the mixer, along with the visual and auditory stimulation, will be incredibly beneficial.\r\n * The ease of use of the mixer will allow students who have motor skill challenges to participate in cooking activities that they would otherwise be unable to participate in. This will create more inclusion.\r\n * Increased Independence and Confidence:\r\n * The mixer's user-friendly design will empower our SVE students to participate more independently in cooking activities, boosting their confidence and self-esteem.\r\n * The ability to create something delicious and share that with others will prove to be a wonderful confidence builder. \r\nThe Forest Glen Middle School Cooking Club & SVE Classroom thanks you for your incredible support..","fullyFundedDate":1715628555102,"projectUrl":"project/save-time-and-bake-like-a-pro/8151940/","projectTitle":"Save Time and Bake Like a Pro!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8506655_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693441592341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-mclean"},{"teacherId":983336,"projectId":8675394,"letterContent":"My students love to color. They enjoy using the markers all the time. They created a story about their lives and what they want to do when they grow up. \r\nThey were super excited to get markers! They feel a sense of ownership when they create their projects using all the colors. The fact that they have use colors to create stories demonstrates that they are learning and when they apply their learning it makes me feel great as an educator.\r\nWe will create flip charts as they year progresses using markers. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1724021469684,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-08-1/8675394/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-08-18","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flaster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp983336_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481578979602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flaster"},{"teacherId":983336,"projectId":8796748,"letterContent":"My students loved getting the tissues! They ask for tissues every day. When they saw that others were supporting us, it made them feel great! They love knowing that others care about them. \r\nThey also love the deodorants! They love being clean! We are going to write stories about the supplies we got. \r\nWhen they saw the first aid kit they got super excited! We can take out kits everywhere with us and now they get to have band-Aids. Your support is so important to me and my students. They are so grateful to have you support them!","fullyFundedDate":1735932034265,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-fresh/8796748/","projectTitle":"Healthy Fresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flaster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp983336_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481578979602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flaster"},{"teacherId":983336,"projectId":9088759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! My students are very excited with their items! They love that we now have tissues! we can take our first aid kits anywhere we go. My students were super surprised when they saw all the tissues! My students were so excited with the tissues that they wanted to write about them.\r\nHygiene is important to my students! They always need band aids too. The students were excited to get deodorant as well. I really appreciate it! We were able to do a lesson on the importance of hygiene.","fullyFundedDate":1738252783077,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-3/9088759/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-30","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flaster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp983336_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481578979602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-flaster"},{"teacherId":983336,"projectId":8675395,"letterContent":"My students are super excited to have an Elmo! The fact that I don't have to use the Ipevo makes a huge difference and my students notice! \r\nThey are super excited because they get to come to the the Elmo and write so that their classmates can see.\r\nStudents love to engage and partake in the lesson as if they were the teacher. When they come to the board and use the Elmo, it gives them a sense of independence. They feel that they are important. My students' comprehension has increased because of this amazing tool. 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