{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tecumseh Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":307328,"projectId":9873676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! We were able to purchase two fun programs for our classroom. One is Flocabulary, which allows students to learn core concepts through music. Another program is Boom Learning. This program allows students to learn through task cards. This gives students immediate feedback so if they get a problem wrong, they can fix it for the next question. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support with this project. The students were very excited to learn about the new programs. They love learning outside of paper/pencil!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much! We appreciate you!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Elizabeth Hittle","fullyFundedDate":1769177537358,"projectUrl":"project/learning-outside-the-box/9873676/","projectTitle":"Learning Outside the Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elizabeth Hittle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp307328_orig.jpg?crop=1096,1096,x1073,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758477727152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hittle"},{"teacherId":307328,"projectId":10123861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Allowing a space for students to take a mental break allows them the opportunity to reset their minds so they can get back to focusing on the tasks at hand. This will also allow a comfortable space to read during quiet reading time. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support with this project. The students were very excited to learn about the new pillows that will be coming into the program and can't wait to use them!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1773936405149,"projectUrl":"project/pause-and-reset/10123861/","projectTitle":"Pause and Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elizabeth Hittle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp307328_orig.jpg?crop=1096,1096,x1073,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758477727152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hittle"},{"teacherId":10305258,"projectId":9803991,"letterContent":"The high quality glazes elevated our ceramics unit, especially during our \"Animal Pinch Pots\" unit. Students hand built small, whimsical pinch pots that evoked the textures and details of the animal of choice. The donated glazes were used to capture the color of vibrant fur, feathers, or scale to represent the chosen animal. A memorable moment was when a student used layers of glaze to recreate the colors of a fox's mottled coat. \r\n\r\nWhen we brought out the new glasses, students were very excited to have a wide variety of choices, rather than the limited and not as effective recycled glazes we had previously used for the last decade or so. The range and consistency of glazes encouraged experimentation and bolder creative choices. Seeing their animal lunch pits emerge from the kiln with a glossy, vibrant finishes boosted pride and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1766178779429,"projectUrl":"project/pottery-glaze/9803991/","projectTitle":"Pottery Glaze","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Culpepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305258_orig.png?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760377244583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305258"},{"teacherId":3023231,"projectId":9819506,"letterContent":"Imagine watching four or five students eagerly creating a list of who gets to read a book first, second, third, and so on. Now imagine those same students had spent weeks telling me there was nothing \"good\" in our classroom library. Thanks to you, that moment became a reality when I unboxed this project!\r\n\r\nReading can be challenging for many middle schoolers. They often either love it or avoid it. For my multilingual students, finding engaging books in English can be especially difficult. Books that interest them are sometimes too complex, while easier books can feel too young for their age. This new book set has been incredibly helpful in bridging that gap for both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThe books in this collection share stories of young people who have come to the United States from many of the same countries as my students. These stories help students feel seen, understood, and connected. I've also had the opportunity to read several of the books myself, and they've given me valuable insight into what my students may be thinking and feeling.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project and helping us grow our classroom library. These books are already becoming favorites, and I know they will continue to inspire students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1764611604109,"projectUrl":"project/newcomer-books-for-newcomers/9819506/","projectTitle":"Newcomer Books for Newcomers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Clegg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3023231_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481934548360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/allison-clegg"},{"teacherId":3023231,"projectId":10019503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping us restock essential classroom supplies. Your generosity will allow us to continue creating engaging, hands-on activities like stations, puzzles, and escape rooms that truly bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nThese materials are especially meaningful for my multilingual learners, as they encourage collaboration, communication, and confidence in speaking. The addition of card stock and colored paper will help keep activities organized, clear, and exciting for students.\r\n\r\nI am also incredibly grateful for the thermometers, which will make our science labs run more smoothly and ensure we can maximize our instructional time.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in our classroom—thank you for helping our students learn, grow, and stay engaged!","fullyFundedDate":1769177536916,"projectUrl":"project/basics-thermometers-paper/10019503/","projectTitle":"Basics: Thermometers & Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Clegg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3023231_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481934548360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/allison-clegg"},{"teacherId":9846084,"projectId":10087392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my special education classroom. My students and I cannot express how excited and thankful we are. My students are learning ongoing life skills such as cleaning, self care, and cooking. My students are excited to have their own hygiene kits in the classroom setting, in which they will practice self care and hygiene in the school setting. Because of your generous donation, my students will enhance their skills and have their own items to care for. \r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1771267360519,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-supplies-for-our-esse/10087392/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Supplies for Our Essential Skills Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846084_orig.jpg?crop=2285,2285,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737653361834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846084"},{"teacherId":10031833,"projectId":10090778,"letterContent":"My students are using the whiteboards and dry erase markers every day for math practice, writing activities, and quick checks for understanding. These tools allow all students to participate at the same time, try out ideas, and correct mistakes without fear. Snacks and stress balls have also become part of our daily routine, helping students stay focused, calm, and engaged during longer lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to use them right away. Many students asked if they could start using the whiteboards immediately, and the stress balls were welcomed as tools to help with focus rather than distractions. The snacks brought big smiles and helped students stay energized throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1770668841806,"projectUrl":"project/daily-learning-essentials-for-our-classr/10090778/","projectTitle":"Daily Learning Essentials for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770662017681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031833"},{"teacherId":9846084,"projectId":9992299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies to our essential skills classroom. Items like paper plates, dry erase markers, pencils, and glue sticks are used daily and play an important role in helping our students participate in hands-on learning activities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports our students by providing the tools they need to practice skills, express creativity, and build independence. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a positive and successful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769177537552,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-life-skills/9992299/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846084_orig.jpg?crop=2285,2285,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737653361834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846084"},{"teacherId":10305258,"projectId":9829939,"letterContent":"We've been putting the new supplies to great use right away. The pencils, erasers, and especially the high-quality sharpeners have become part of our daily routine, and the students were genuinely excited to help organize everything when it arrived. They were eager to try the sharpeners and noticed immediately how much smoother and easier they were to use. It might seem like a small thing, but having reliable materials has helped our classroom run more smoothly and has made students feel proud and responsible for taking care of shared resources.\r\n\r\nOne of the main projects we've completed using these supplies was our cell phone composition drawing. Over the course of about a week and a half, students filled their pages with overlapping cell phones and then drew anything they wanted inside each \"screen.\" The pencils allowed them to focus on details, clean lines, and shading, and the erasers gave them confidence to revise their work without fear of making mistakes. The excitement was obvious—students were highly engaged, took creative risks, and loved showing each other their imaginative phone screens.\r\n\r\nNext, we are building on this project by moving into more refined drawing and design skills, including adding color, discussing composition choices, and reflecting on how visual storytelling works. Students will continue practicing careful craftsmanship and creative thinking, using these materials every step of the way. Thanks to our donors, students have what they need to stay focused, confident, and excited about learning, and we are so grateful for the support that helps make these meaningful classroom moments possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177537712,"projectUrl":"project/sharpeners-for-the-sharpest-students/9829939/","projectTitle":"Sharpeners for the Sharpest Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Culpepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305258_orig.png?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760377244583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305258"},{"teacherId":9923427,"projectId":9813663,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students now have consistent access to essential classroom supplies like pencils, lined paper, Expo markers, and dry erase pouches. We are using these materials daily for bell ringers, guided practice, quick checks for understanding, and small-group activities. The dry erase pouches and markers have been especially helpful for allowing students to practice skills, make mistakes, and revise their thinking without fear—something that has greatly increased participation and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen I told them what was donated, my students were genuinely excited. Many of them immediately commented on how nice it would be to have new materials that belonged to our classroom and were ready for everyone to use. Having enough supplies for all students removed a lot of stress and distractions, allowing them to focus fully on learning rather than worrying about whether they had what they needed.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support our current and upcoming lessons as students work on writing, analysis, and collaborative activities. The dry erase pouches will be used for interactive lessons and review games, while the pencils and paper ensure students are always prepared to engage in meaningful work. Because of your generosity, my students can show what they know every day in a supportive, well-equipped learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769177537825,"projectUrl":"project/refill-the-write-stuff/9813663/","projectTitle":"Refill the Write Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parkes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9923427_orig.jpg?crop=2422,2422,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760700439535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923427"},{"teacherId":5814906,"projectId":9798914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, my students now have access to computer chargers, headphones with microphones, and power strips—items that have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe computer chargers have been exceptionally helpful. Many of my classes are Resource periods, where students are expected to use this time to complete classwork and get extra academic support. Having chargers readily available removes a major barrier to productivity—students no longer have an excuse for unfinished work due to a dead device. In fact, the chargers are being used so frequently that several are already showing wear from constant use. I've even been able to share them with other teachers, and my classroom has become a sort of charging hub for students throughout the day, including those who are not in my classes.\r\n\r\nThe headphones with microphones have also been incredibly valuable. They allowed my students to practice listening and speaking in English as they prepared for their recent WIDA English language proficiency assessment. While not all students were initially thrilled with my color choice, they have grown comfortable using them regularly. The headphones have also helped students stay focused by blocking out distractions, and in some cases, listening to music while working has improved their concentration and engagement.\r\n\r\nFinally, the power strips were the perfect addition to our classroom setup. By attaching them to a few tables, multiple students are able to charge their devices at the same time, making the space more efficient and student-friendly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had an immediate and visible impact on my students' ability to learn, focus, and succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our students in such a practical and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1760794480465,"projectUrl":"project/connection-is-essential/9798914/","projectTitle":"Connection is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fulks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5814906_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752773885761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fulksfriends"},{"teacherId":9846084,"projectId":9968153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of earbuds and classroom supplies to our essential skills classroom. Your kindness directly supports our students' learning, independence, and daily success. We truly appreciate your support and commitment to helping our students thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom each day by giving students the tools they need to engage, focus, and build important skills. 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