{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orono Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":47.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9006099,"projectId":10228295,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative to the donors for funding this project to help students see how important compassion and kindness is and the difference it can make in people's lives. \r\n\r\nWith the \"Kindness Through Surprise Craft Projects!\" students were able to work together to create many unique items to take home and give as \"kindness gifts\" to peers. Students worked together in small groups to create many fun projects while getting to know one another (many new students to the school were a part of the groups) and strengthening friendships. \r\n \r\nStudents enjoyed using the variety of items and many of them took on the challenge of trying something new. They did this while encouraging each other which was really important for some students who did not have experience with some of the crafting techniques. \r\n\r\nStudents enjoyed making the \"surprise\" kindness gifts and planning out how they were going to package the crafts to surprise their recipients. It was heartwarming to see the kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1779886500353,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-through-surprise-craft-projects/10228295/","projectTitle":"Kindness Through Surprise Craft Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9006099"},{"teacherId":9651874,"projectId":10196621,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited when they first saw the kindness materials arrive. The colorful art supplies, bulletin board materials, stickers, and markers immediately sparked ideas and conversations about how they could spread kindness throughout the school. Many of my students thrive with hands-on and creative activities, so having engaging materials helped increase participation and motivation right away.\r\n\r\nUsing these resources, students set up a table for mental health awareness month that focused on kindness, inclusion, empathy, and positive communication. \r\n\r\nThe impact extended far beyond our classroom. Students across the school participated and staff members shared how uplifting it was to see students intentionally supporting one another.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating kindness and community-building activities into classroom routines throughout the year. Students are currently planning additional seasonal kindness campaigns and creating more opportunities for peer connection, inclusion, and positive school culture. Thanks to these resources, my students are learning that their actions and voices can make a meaningful difference in their community.","fullyFundedDate":1776974171903,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-action-students-creating-a/10196621/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Action: Students Creating a Culture of Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651874_orig.jpg?crop=1758,1758,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741875339998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9651874"},{"teacherId":9651874,"projectId":9828834,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, speech therapy in our classroom has become more creative, engaging, and meaningful for my students. The art supplies, stickers, and hands-on materials have quickly become an essential part of our therapy sessions. Students are using these materials to support language development while creating paintings and art projects that allow them to express their ideas and personalities. During a recent session, students created paintings inspired by storytelling prompts. As they worked, they practiced describing their artwork using expanded sentences, new vocabulary, and social communication skills such as asking questions and giving compliments to peers. The art naturally encouraged conversation and helped students feel confident sharing their thoughts.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. Several students eagerly helped organize the supplies and couldn't wait to start creating. One student who is often hesitant to participate became especially engaged once they saw the painting materials and proudly shared details about their artwork with peers and staff. Seeing students feel successful, motivated, and excited to communicate was an incredibly special moment for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials are continuing to support ongoing lessons focused on storytelling, self-expression, and social communication. Next, students will be using art to help retell personal narratives, practice sequencing events, and build descriptive language skills. We will also incorporate collaborative art projects to help students strengthen teamwork, perspective-taking, and conversational skills. These supplies allow me to tailor activities to each student's unique communication goals while keeping learning interactive and joyful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a safe and motivating space where students can take risks, express themselves, and celebrate their communication growth. Thank you for helping make speech therapy colorful, creative, and filled with confidence-building moments for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1770053451283,"projectUrl":"project/say-it-with-art-creative-tools-for-buil/9828834/","projectTitle":"Say It With Art: Creative Tools for Building Communication Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaBree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651874_orig.jpg?crop=1758,1758,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741875339998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9651874"},{"teacherId":9651874,"projectId":9683237,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new resources during our speech and SEL sessions, especially the egg drop challenge and the dig kits. The egg drop activity encouraged them to brainstorm, explain their ideas, and work together to design a protective structure. The dig kits have been great for keeping students engaged while practicing descriptive language, turn-taking, and asking questions as they uncover different \"discoveries.\"\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited. The hands-on nature of the dig kits and the chance to experiment with the egg drop made the room buzz with curiosity and creativity. These tools helped even my quieter students feel comfortable participating and sharing their thoughts.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials to support communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. 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