{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jordan Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6753651,"projectId":10211945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Readers Rally book project! Because of your support, every member of our team now has direct access to their own copies of this year's competition texts, and the energy in our room has been electric.\r\n\r\nThese new texts are doing so much more than just providing a great story. They serve as rich tools for building high-level literacy and critical thinking skills. Through these books, our students are learning to perform deep textual analysis. 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That spark of confidence has completely shifted how they view themselves as a student.\r\n\r\nYour gift did not just put books on a shelf—it built a community of confident, excited readers who are ready to represent our school and tackle any book that comes their way. Thank you for investing in our team and believing in the power of great stories!\r\n\r\nWith immense gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1777754264615,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-through-competiti/10211945/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds Through Competitive Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6753651_orig.jpg?crop=1084,1084,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651086519133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6753651"},{"teacherId":4043821,"projectId":9582180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. Because of your donations, my students now have a learning environment that feels welcoming, comfortable, and motivating—and they truly feel the difference every day.\r\n\r\nThe cushions and rug have quickly become student favorites. My students are excited to sit on the rug while I teach, and they love having the option to learn comfortably on the floor. This flexible seating has helped them feel more relaxed, engaged, and eager to participate in lessons. Something as simple as choosing where they sit has given them a sense of ownership and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nThe LED lights have also transformed the atmosphere of our classroom. They create a calm and inviting space that helps students feel at ease and ready to focus. In addition, the diffuser has made the room smell pleasant, which has contributed to a more peaceful and uplifting environment overall. Together, these elements have made our classroom feel like a place where students want to be.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a positive and meaningful impact on my students. They feel valued, motivated, and excited to learn in a space that reflects care and intention. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create an environment that supports both their academic growth and emotional well-being. 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