{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27","outOfStateSupporters":51.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10233939,"projectId":9666588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our donors for making it possible for our classroom to receive new headphones, a printer, and a laminator. Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, and I am grateful every single day for the difference these tools are making. Because of your support, my students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited about learning than ever before.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the headphones has transformed the way students learn during independent and small-group time. Many of my students use digital reading programs, math fluency games, and individualized intervention platforms. Before we had headphones, it was challenging for them to hear instructions over the natural noise of the classroom. Students often grew frustrated or distracted, and some struggled to complete tasks that required focused listening.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also been a game changer. Having the ability to print materials on demand means my instruction can be more personalized than ever before. Instead of waiting for copies or relying on generic worksheets, I can now create leveled reading passages, individualized practice sheets, small-group materials, and visual supports exactly when students need them. This flexibility allows me to respond to academic needs in real time.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has quickly become one of the most beloved tools in our room. It allows us to create sturdy, reusable materials that students can use again and again. We've laminated math center cards, reading tools, behavior supports, schedules, anchor charts, and student work. My students are fascinated by the laminating process—they get so excited to see their work come out glossy and strong, ready to last all year.\r\n\r\nAltogether, the headphones, printer, and laminator have elevated the quality of instruction and created a more organized, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. These tools have made learning more accessible, interactive, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity—you have made a lasting impact on my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756864417994,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-printer-needed/9666588/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Printer Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilliard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233939"},{"teacherId":8277420,"projectId":9495311,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Co-Teaching in Action: Tools to Reach Every Learner\" project. The new materials have been a valuable addition to our classroom and are already being used during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent practice. These tools have helped us provide clearer routines, better organization, and more consistent support for students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the updated resources and have been using them to strengthen their reading and math skills. The materials have also made it easier for both teachers to move around the room and assist students based on their individual needs.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with our current units, these resources will support ongoing skill-building, guided practice, and differentiated instruction. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping us create a learning environment where every student can be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1754076284075,"projectUrl":"project/co-teaching-in-action-tools-to-reach-ev/9495311/","projectTitle":"Co-Teaching in Action: Tools to Reach Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277420_orig.png?crop=1426,1426,x209,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714246322188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277420"},{"teacherId":8277420,"projectId":9517954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Back to School Essentials\" project. The materials you provided have already become part of our everyday routines. Students are using the notebooks, folders, and organizational tools during small-group instruction, writing time, and math practice. Having these supplies ready and accessible has made transitions smoother and helped students stay more focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen my class first saw the new items, they were excited to have materials of their own to start the year strong. Many of my students don't always come in with everything they need, so having these supplies available has made a noticeable difference in their confidence and independence. It has also helped us create a more consistent structure during reading and math centers.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current units, these resources will support students with writing responses, completing math tasks, and staying organized throughout the day. Your generosity has helped set a positive tone for the year, and I truly appreciate the support you've given my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us start the school year on the right foot.","fullyFundedDate":1754597253921,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/9517954/","projectTitle":"Back to School Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277420_orig.png?crop=1426,1426,x209,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714246322188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277420"},{"teacherId":8277420,"projectId":9592240,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has engaging books, interactive learning games, and hands-on tools that are already transforming instruction. We've incorporated the resources into our math and literacy centers, where students practice number sense, fluency, and vocabulary in small groups. \r\n\r\nThese materials are supporting our current units by helping students build foundational skills in a way that feels fun and meaningful. As we move forward with our reading and math goals, the books will support independent reading growth and the games will reinforce key concepts through play. Students now have tools that keep them focused, confident, and motivated to keep pushing themselves academically.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom. Your contribution has created opportunities for growth that my students feel every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755729588454,"projectUrl":"project/books-games-and-tools-for-growing-mind/9592240/","projectTitle":"Books, Games, and Tools for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277420_orig.png?crop=1426,1426,x209,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714246322188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277420"},{"teacherId":1581524,"projectId":9625944,"letterContent":"For 8th graders trying to earn high school math credits, every bit of support counts. These kids are committed to achievement, and we as teachers, are committed to helping every single student. Let me explain how the materials you provided help us all to accomplish those goals.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard clipboards and markers give us a chance to see student thinking so that we're able to address misunderstandings quickly. It's a lot easier to erase incorrect parts of a worked problem on a whiteboard than on paper, and it allows students to immediately respond to feedback. And I don't know if you know this but a black hole exists in every middle school classroom that sucks in dry erase markers only, so having 144 markers to replace the ones that now exist in another dimension is very much appreciated.\r\n\r\nAs our kids are moving to high school, we want them to build skills that will serve them well. That's where the notebooks come in. We have taught students to take Cornell Notes in lessons, which helps them organize key concepts, vocabulary, their questions, and methods of solving problems. Ensuring that all students have a notebook means that they have a resource to access their prior learning and have practical experience taking meaningful notes.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for being the bridge our kids need to get from middle school to high school!","fullyFundedDate":1755735916324,"projectUrl":"project/math-magic/9625944/","projectTitle":"Math Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassermere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1581524_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462124696049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamie-cassermere"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9353361,"letterContent":"Our school garden brought us a huge yield of tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs. Thanks to the soil and garden support supplies, we are ready for spring. The students love having green spaces on our school campus. It is my hope that we will raise a generation of students who love gardening and the great outdoors. \r\nLoving nature is one of the most important ways to destress and recenter yourself. I hope that our students grow up knowing how to appreciate the great outdoors. Thank you for helping me bring this resource to our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1757536176582,"projectUrl":"project/garden-needs-for-great-kids/9353361/","projectTitle":"Garden Needs for Great 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":4691336,"projectId":9051774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of gardening materials and an indoor aquaponic system. These resources have completely transformed our classroom into a living, breathing learning lab. Students are now able to explore the life cycles of plants and fish firsthand, observe the balance of ecosystems, and understand how sustainability connects to everyday life. The excitement in their eyes when they check on plant growth or monitor water levels shows how much this project has sparked curiosity and wonder.\r\n\r\nOur students are genuinely excited and curious about caring for our classroom garden and aquaponic system. They eagerly seek out roles as gardeners and scientists—checking water pH, measuring plant growth, and recording observations. They ask thoughtful questions about how the fish and plants depend on each other and make connections to the world around us. It's been inspiring to watch their sense of wonder grow right alongside our plants! Their enthusiasm has turned science from something they read about into something they live and experience daily.\r\n\r\nOur class is deeply grateful for your support and the opportunities this project provides. The aquaponic system has not only enhanced science instruction but has also inspired meaningful conversations about food, sustainability, and the environment. Students are beginning to see themselves as caretakers of the world around them, understanding that even small actions can make a big difference. Your generosity has planted more than just seeds—it has planted confidence, curiosity, and care within every student.","fullyFundedDate":1746787313051,"projectUrl":"project/seeds-of-success-help-our-school-garden/9051774/","projectTitle":"Seeds of Success: Help Our School Garden Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4691336_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503512271538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4691336"},{"teacherId":4691336,"projectId":9014996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of essential cleaning materials such as hand wipes, sanitizer, Lysol wipes, paper towels, and a classroom vacuum. These supplies have transformed the way our classroom operates each day. Having these materials readily available allows us to maintain a clean, organized, and healthy space for all students. With the ability to quickly sanitize desks, materials, and shared learning areas, our classroom feels fresh, welcoming, and ready for learning every morning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity goes far beyond cleanliness—it directly supports student attendance and well-being. Since receiving these supplies, students have been more consistent in attending school because they feel safer and more comfortable in a clean environment. Fewer absences mean more learning time, stronger relationships, and greater academic progress. Your support has helped create a classroom culture that values care, responsibility, and health, which contributes to each child's ability to learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nOur class truly appreciates the difference your kindness has made. The students take pride in keeping our space tidy and now see cleanliness as part of taking care of one another. The classroom feels brighter, calmer, and more focused thanks to your thoughtful gift. On behalf of all my students, thank you for helping us create a learning environment where everyone can show up, feel safe, and do their best work each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787273041,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-high-achievers-help-us-sh/9014996/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, High Achievers: Help Us Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4691336_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503512271538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4691336"},{"teacherId":10008515,"projectId":9295455,"letterContent":"Students have loved having brand new materials to help them as they learn to read and write new letters this year. We have also used the delicious snacks to fuel their writing and overall learning. \r\n\r\nWhen students saw the new pencils, erasers, snacks, markers, and easel, they were excited to be the ones to be able to break in the new materials, confident that nothing was broken, dried out, or damaged.\r\n\r\nWe truly treasure and appreciate your time and kindness in helping both find and fund this project. It is my hope that students continue to grow to love to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746643162234,"projectUrl":"project/writing-makes-the-world-go-round/9295455/","projectTitle":"Writing Makes the World Go Round","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camorlinga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008515_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745940115386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008515"},{"teacherId":237653,"projectId":8952497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support made it possible for my co-teachers and I to host book clubs and small groups where students could dive into books of their own choosing. They were overjoyed to open the boxes and discover the texts they had selected, and these books have quickly become some of the most loved and well-cared-for titles in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, Emiliano, was so captivated by Alan Gratz's Two Degrees that he went on to purchase two more of Gratz's novels at our school book fair. He even reached out to the author directly, eager to learn more about his writing process. Your generosity has not only inspired Emiliano to read more deeply, but may also be sparking the beginnings of a future young adult author.\r\n\r\nThank you for your consistent support of my classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1738814270959,"projectUrl":"project/novels-to-grow-lifelong-readers/8952497/","projectTitle":"Novels to Grow Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp237653_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473107386582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dyson"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9159618,"letterContent":"Our writing class is my favorite part of every school year. Or young writers get to share their narrative pieces with their friends, family and teachers after each winter and spring class. It is truly a joyful experience and helps promote agency in our young people. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support to show our students that writing can give you a voice and a position in our world. Writing and reading are lifelong skills that I hope to inspire our young scholars to learn how to love and take great pride in.","fullyFundedDate":1746787274268,"projectUrl":"project/first-and-second-grade-writers/9159618/","projectTitle":"First and Second Grade Writers!","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":9012835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Championing Readers: Support Our Battle of the Books Adventure!\" project. Because of your generosity, our 4th and 5th grade readers were able to access a rich variety of engaging books that fueled their excitement and deepened their reading skills in meaningful ways. These texts introduced students to a wide range of genres, voices, and perspectives, helping them build comprehension strategies, critical thinking skills, and the ability to compare themes and characters across stories. As they prepared for our school-wide and district-wide Battle of the Books competitions, students practiced summarizing, inferring, and citing text evidence—skills that will serve them well in all areas of learning.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has taken on a whole new energy. Small teams huddled together during lunch or recess, eagerly discussing plots and quizzing each other. Some students who were once reluctant to pick up a book have become proud, passionate readers, motivated by the teamwork and friendly competition. One student shared, \"I've never read this many books in a year, and I didn't think I could. Now I want to keep going!\" Your support not only gave our students high-quality literature—it gave them confidence, community, and a deeper love for reading. 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