{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27","outOfStateSupporters":51.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9512565,"projectId":10276513,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, more students are discovering the joy and power of reading. Your support is doing far more than placing books into children's hands — it is opening doors to imagination, confidence, learning, and lifelong opportunity.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, students now have access to stories that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help them see the world in new ways. For many children, these books become more than classroom tools; they become companions, adventures, and windows into possibilities they may never have imagined before.\r\n\r\nReading is one of the most important foundations for a child's success. Strong reading skills help students grow academically in every subject, from science and history to math and writing. But the impact goes even deeper. Reading strengthens critical thinking, builds empathy, expands vocabulary, and teaches students how to communicate their thoughts and ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen children read regularly, they develop concentration, imagination, and problem-solving skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Books also help students understand different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, helping them grow into compassionate and informed individuals.\r\nMost importantly, your support is helping students build confidence in themselves. Every completed book represents a new accomplishment. Every page turned is another step toward becoming a stronger learner and a more empowered young person.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, students are reading more books, exploring new ideas, and developing a love of learning that can shape their futures for years to come. Your kindness is creating meaningful change — one student and one story at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education, literacy, and opportunity. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the lasting impact you are making in the lives of students.","fullyFundedDate":1778206287614,"projectUrl":"project/curl-up-and-crack-open-a-book/10276513/","projectTitle":"Curl Up and Crack Open a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512565_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776269384359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9512565"},{"teacherId":9512565,"projectId":10196641,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has transformed into a cozy and inviting space where students are truly falling in love with reading. Since receiving these new books, I have watched students eagerly curl up in their favorite corners of the classroom, completely immersed in stories that spark their imagination and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThere is something so special about seeing a child settle into a bean bag chair, open a book with excitement, and become lost in reading. Students who were once hesitant readers are now asking for extra reading time, sharing book recommendations with friends, and excitedly discussing their favorite characters and stories. The joy and enthusiasm these books have brought into our classroom is truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide books — it has created meaningful moments of comfort, connection, and discovery. Reading has become a cherished part of our day, and students now see books not as assignments, but as adventures waiting to happen. Watching them curl up with a good book, smiling, laughing, and learning, is a direct reflection of your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping nurture a lifelong love of reading. Your donation is making a lasting impact every single day, and our classroom is filled with gratitude because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1776468478529,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-book-nooks/10196641/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Book Nooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512565_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776269384359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9512565"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9920141,"letterContent":"Our snacks are such an important part of our incentives and breaks for our little second graders. Their growing bodies and brains need extra nourishment and calories because we are growing and growing!\r\nFrom afternoon snacks to field trip lunch boosts, these snacks have been a wonderful addition to our day. \r\nSnacks seem like a little thing but they have had a big impact for our littles. I am so happy to be able to fill our food box and know that I will always have a bite to eat for my students when it is needed for any reason. \r\nBe well.","fullyFundedDate":1766847179483,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-brain-power/9920141/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Brain Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9929192,"letterContent":"My students get so excited when they realize new Scholastic News articles are on their desks. These magazines are used for at home reading for student home work, Independent reading in school, and extension reading at home. These resources will be used in multiple ways to enrich and challenge my young readers. Through your support, I am able to provide this reource to my whole grade level. \r\nReading is a life skill and is one that can inspire and enrich our young peoples' lives. Reading is a way to travel the world without leaving your seat. Thank you for your love and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765249208949,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-sweet-kids/9929192/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for Sweet Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":2139983,"projectId":9467737,"letterContent":"The donation of two tablets has already made a meaningful and measurable impact on my computer science and library students. In computer science classes, students used the tablets to actively engage in coding activities, test their programs, and explore digital design projects in real time. Having additional devices reduced wait time and increased participation, allowing more students to practice problem-solving and apply the coding concepts we learned in class. Students who previously observed from the sidelines were able to fully participate, which increased both their confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nIn the library, the tablets expanded access to digital reading materials, research tools, and educational applications. Students used them to access eBooks and audiobooks, conduct research for projects, and collaborate on digital presentations. The devices supported small group instruction and allowed students to create multimedia responses to books they read. 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We love our mailboxes and the kids patiently await the times that they ate allowed to check their boxes. \r\nWriting for personal interest is an important skill in this life. I hope to be able to bring that joy to all of our students. \r\n\r\nWriting and letter writing in particular, is a dying art, of which I hope to bring back for my students. Thank you for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1764741541676,"projectUrl":"project/mailboxes-for-amazing-kids/9930619/","projectTitle":"Mailboxes for Amazing Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":2067739,"projectId":9622297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 7th grade attendance project. Because of your donation, we were able to create an Attendance Store filled with prizes, school supplies, and snacks that motivate and celebrate consistent attendance.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is that it has become completely student-led. My advisory students organize and run the monthly Attendance Store, track attendance \"earnings,\" manage payments, and help their peers select items. They've taken real ownership of the process, developing leadership, responsibility, and teamwork skills along the way.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us build more than just incentives. It has helped us build community and excitement around showing up each day. Students feel recognized, valued, and motivated, and that positive energy carries into our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create something that empowers them both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1755760311187,"projectUrl":"project/back-on-track-attendance-incentives-for/9622297/","projectTitle":"Back on Track: Attendance Incentives for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sessa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067739_orig.jpg?crop=1217,1217,x115,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755566285408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2067739"},{"teacherId":2067739,"projectId":9080084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to provide a class set of algebra tiles for our students. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are able to move beyond abstract equations and truly see and build the math in front of them. Algebra tiles have already helped deepen their understanding of expressions, factoring, and solving equations in a hands-on, engaging way. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile supports, this resource has been a game-changer.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in my students' growth. 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Math can be fun, exciting and engaging and because of this project, my students have that. \r\n\r\nThis work can only happen through the support of our greater network. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764728340543,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-magical-kids/9920094/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Magical Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9920150,"letterContent":"My students love the scented pencils and stickers! In the last month I have gotten so many more students turning in homework. That is a wonderful thing. The kids feel so special to have fun scented pencils and stickers as their reward for completing homework. \r\n\r\nWe know when students have good study skills, their future school years are so much easier. Thank you for helping support my young leaners to develop and cultivate good study and practice skills. These are skills they will use for the rest of their academic careers.","fullyFundedDate":1764102767734,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-homework/9920150/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Homework!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":10113836,"projectId":9541755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to wonderful new books that are already sparking curiosity, imagination, and a renewed love of reading. The snacks you provided help ensure that students can stay focused and energized throughout the day, and the cleaning supplies allow us to maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the cozy bean bag chair, which has quickly become a favorite spot for independent reading and quiet reflection. Your thoughtful donations go far beyond the items themselves — they send a powerful message to our students that their education matters and that there are caring individuals who believe in their success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1763994626905,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-leaders-help-our-5th-gra/9541755/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Leaders: Help Our 5th Grade Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113836"},{"teacherId":5309996,"projectId":9438102,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our teachers and students are able to learn in a more organized and prepared environment. While binders and printer paper may not have been \"exciting\" materials for students to see, their impact has been felt every single day in the classroom. Teachers are using these resources to print differentiated activities and visuals that meet students at their individual learning levels. 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