{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James McHenry Elementary Middle School 10","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10306487,"projectId":9811056,"letterContent":"thank you very much for your support. With your donations, I have been able to get the necessary materials both me and my students needed to have a successful semester. With the whiteboard erasers, I do not have to worry about not having anything to use to eraser my board, and in addition, the students can use the extra erasers for their own personal whiteboard during the lesson. The pens and markers have been put to good use in the classroom to complete projects that will help them improve their language, such as peer work reviews. Finally, my plan is to, eventually, have all the necessary materials the students could need in my classroom that could help them in learning English as a second language. Thank you again for donating to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769025167232,"projectUrl":"project/ml-support/9811056/","projectTitle":"Ml Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306487"},{"teacherId":9140035,"projectId":9546659,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping with the resources for our scholars. It was truly amazing to see how excited they were when they realize they had new compositon books for note-taking and several other resources and materials such as scissors, color pencils, glue sticks, etc...These high quality instructional materials have proven to be helpful during class projects and/or presentations.\r\nThank you for helping turning our learning environment into a more engaging and enjoyable experience. \r\n\r\nMerci beaucoup Donors Choose","fullyFundedDate":1757611200516,"projectUrl":"project/french-writers/9546659/","projectTitle":"French Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drabo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9140035_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x253,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725461464698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9140035"},{"teacherId":8533401,"projectId":9926778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your efforts towards contributing towards this project! Getting my students an opportunity for some warmth, love and movement is essential. Having extra snacks is always great and everyone here knows that Mrs. Shugarman always has the healthy ones. It's not a deterrent- they still take it! Feuling them with movement, a snuggly, weighted stuffy and food is so helpful in keeping them going throughout the day! Especially on those long winter days where we all feel Blah!\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and consideration!","fullyFundedDate":1764130590828,"projectUrl":"project/movement-and-food-to-fuel-and-focus/9926778/","projectTitle":"Movement and Food to Fuel and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shugarman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8533401_orig.jpg?crop=714,714,x650,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670956390873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8533401"},{"teacherId":182321,"projectId":9708306,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely thrilled to receive rewards for demonstrating positive behavior. The excitement and pride on their faces showed just how much being recognized for making good choices meant to them. These rewards not only celebrated their efforts but also encouraged them to continue exhibiting kindness, respect, responsibility, and self-control each day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of our students. Your contribution helped create a positive and encouraging school environment where students feel valued and motivated to do their best. We truly appreciate your partnership in recognizing and celebrating our students' achievements, and we look forward to continuing to build a culture of positive behavior together.","fullyFundedDate":1758202776974,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-treats-for-stellar-behavior/9708306/","projectTitle":"Sweet Treats for Stellar Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp182321_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470348935064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/182321"},{"teacherId":9371933,"projectId":10255705,"letterContent":"You completely made our day! Because of your incredible generosity, our 1st Annual Vocabulary Parade was better than we ever could have imagined! Your donation gave our students the exact tools they needed to transform abstract words into living, breathing costumes. It is one thing to read a definition in a textbook, but watching a child march around the school with a band, proudly wearing the word \"fragile\" or \"luminescent\" brings literacy to life in a way they will never forget. You didn't just give us art supplies; you fueled a deep love for learning and language in our classroom. Thank you again for being such a wonderful champion for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778185425443,"projectUrl":"project/parade-of-words-where-art-speaks-volum/10255705/","projectTitle":"“Parade of Words: Where Art Speaks Volumes”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9371933_orig.jpg?crop=2076,2076,x115,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704154118097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371933"},{"teacherId":9560368,"projectId":9409239,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom supply list at the start of this last school year. Your kindness helped ensure that our students have the materials they need to learn, create, and succeed from day one. Because of your contributions, our classroom was stocked with essential supplies that allowed students to focus on learning and fully participate in daily activities. Your investment in education makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and helps create a positive and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting our classroom community. Your donations not only provide important resources but also show our students that there are people who believe in their potential and care about their success. On behalf of our students and families, thank you for helping us begin the school year with confidence, excitement, and the tools needed for a successful year ahead. Your support is deeply appreciated and had a lasting impact throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1753972010381,"projectUrl":"project/school-year-2526-8th-grade-supply-suppo/9409239/","projectTitle":"School Year 25/26 8th Grade Supply Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9560368"},{"teacherId":4203879,"projectId":10223548,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our fifth-grade readers with this wonderful collection of books. Your generosity has provided students with meaningful opportunities to explore history through engaging texts while developing their skills as independent readers.\r\n\r\nAs we studied Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy, students became fascinated by the people, events, and experiences of the Civil War era. Receiving these books allowed them to continue their learning by choosing texts that connected to topics they were already curious about. The excitement in the classroom was evident as students eagerly browsed the new selections, shared recommendations with classmates, and discovered new perspectives on history.\r\n\r\nThese books also played an important role in our independent reading projects. Students selected texts that interested them, researched historical topics, made connections to our curriculum, and created projects that showcased their learning. Having access to a variety of high-interest books gave students ownership of their reading and encouraged them to dig deeper into subjects that captured their attention.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a classroom environment where curiosity is valued and learning extends beyond a single text. The books you provided are helping students strengthen their reading comprehension, build background knowledge, and engage more deeply with the stories of the past.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these experiences possible for our fifth graders. Your support has opened doors to exploration, discussion, and discovery that will continue to benefit our students throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1778531131715,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-imagination-resilience-a-5t/10223548/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Imagination & Resilience: a 5th Grade Literacy Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4203879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486404314164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4203879"},{"teacherId":4203879,"projectId":10215543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our fourth-grade classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a wide variety of engaging books that align with our Wit & Wisdom curriculum and inspire a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the books arrived was unforgettable. Many students immediately searched for titles they had been hoping to read, and those who fell in love with Hatchet were especially thrilled to discover they could continue Brian's journey through the next books in the series. Seeing students eagerly pick up books and talk about what they wanted to read next was a powerful reminder of how meaningful access to great literature can be.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also transformed the way we learn together. Students are now able to check out new books to enjoy independently, expanding their reading lives beyond our daily lessons. In addition, having multiple copies of the same titles allows us to form small groups and participate in literature circles, where students engage in rich discussions, share ideas, and deepen their understanding of texts with their peers.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping our students become stronger readers, thinkers, and collaborators. More importantly, they are helping students discover the joy of reading and the excitement of finding a book they cannot put down.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and making these opportunities possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777833009620,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-finding-heroes-a-4th-gra/10215543/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Finding Heroes: A 4th Grade Literary Quest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4203879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486404314164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4203879"},{"teacherId":9074249,"projectId":10215226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom science project! Because of your generosity, our students now have hands-on science materials that have completely transformed our classroom environment. From the moment the boxes arrived, the excitement was impossible to contain. Students gathered around asking questions, pointing at the specimens, and eagerly trying to guess what we would be learning first. It truly felt like Christmas morning in a science classroom!\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights has been the science specimens. My students have absolutely loved being able to closely observe and investigate real examples instead of only looking at pictures in a textbook. The first time students explored the specimens, they immediately began asking thoughtful questions and making connections to lessons we had already discussed. Some students carefully examined textures and patterns while others excitedly compared similarities and differences. Watching their curiosity grow in real time reminded me exactly why hands-on learning is so important. Many students who are usually quiet during lessons became leaders during our science investigations because they were genuinely excited to share their observations.\r\n\r\nThe new greenhouse equipment has also created incredible learning opportunities. Students were amazed when they first saw the materials and realized they would get to grow and care for plants themselves. Several students immediately started discussing what kinds of plants they wanted to grow and how sunlight, water, and soil affect plant growth. We have already started using the equipment during our plant science lessons, and students are taking ownership of their learning in ways I could not have imagined. They love checking on the plants each day, recording observations, measuring growth, and discussing why some plants may grow differently than others. These lessons have sparked meaningful conversations about ecosystems, sustainability, and the importance of caring for the environment.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment happened during a recent investigation when a student excitedly shouted, \"I feel like a real scientist!\" That simple statement perfectly captured what your donations have done for our classroom. Your support has not only provided materials, but it has also given students confidence, excitement, and opportunities to explore science in authentic ways. Several students have already shared that they want to become scientists, botanists, veterinarians, or teachers someday because of the experiences they are having in our classroom. Seeing students discover new passions and interests has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project.\r\n\r\nThe science materials have also changed the atmosphere of our classroom. Science is no longer something students only read about — it is something they can touch, explore, question, and experience. Students are collaborating more, asking deeper questions, and showing greater enthusiasm for learning. Even during independent work time, students often return to the science area to continue observing specimens or checking on plant growth. The classroom has become a place filled with curiosity and discovery.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our science units, students will use these resources to complete ongoing experiments, track plant growth over time, and create science journals filled with observations and reflections. We are also planning inquiry-based projects where students will design experiments and test their own scientific questions. These materials will continue to support learning far beyond this school year and will impact many future students as well.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your generosity has inspired future botanists, scientists, teachers, and lifelong learners. Most importantly, you have helped create meaningful experiences that students will remember for years to come. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1777766802098,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-their-hands/10215226/","projectTitle":"Science In Their Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074249_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686669472585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074249"},{"teacherId":4203879,"projectId":9967560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThe PBIS prizes have been a huge hit! Students are already excitedly spending the points they've worked hard to earn. It's been incredible to see their motivation and positive behavior grow as they work toward rewards that feel meaningful and fun. Your contribution has helped reinforce a positive classroom culture where effort and responsibility are celebrated.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the tissues and hand sanitizer have been incredibly helpful, especially during allergy season. Having these everyday essentials readily available keeps our classroom comfortable, healthy, and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports both the well-being and success of my students each and every day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a difference where it matters most.","fullyFundedDate":1775158908789,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-focus-and-motivation-everyday/9967560/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Focus, and Motivation: Everyday Supplies for a Thriving Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4203879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486404314164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4203879"},{"teacherId":9074249,"projectId":9584685,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these new resources as part of an exciting hands-on unit all about the heart and circulatory system. One of our most memorable moments was when students used the models and materials to simulate how blood flows through the heart. They worked in small groups to trace the path of oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood, and you could literally hear the \"aha!\" moments happening around the room as it all started to click. We also incorporated interactive activities where students measured their heart rates before and after movement, helping them connect the science to their own bodies in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless—wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of \"Whoa!\" and \"Are we really going to use all of this?!\" They were immediately engaged and eager to dive in. Having real, tangible materials made the learning feel special and important, and it sparked curiosity right from the start.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be applying what they've learned by creating their own models and presentations explaining how the heart works and how to keep it healthy. They will also be working on a culminating project where they act as \"junior doctors,\" diagnosing fictional patients based on symptoms related to the circulatory system. These next steps will allow them to deepen their understanding while building confidence in explaining complex ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this learning to life—your support has made a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757611201865,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-with-heart/9584685/","projectTitle":"Teaching with Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074249_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686669472585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074249"},{"teacherId":4203879,"projectId":9809698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of writing supplies to our classroom. Your support has brought so much excitement and energy into our learning space.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have been able to fully engage in the writing process in meaningful and creative ways. They've loved using these materials to write letters, express their ideas, and explore their creativity. What might seem like simple supplies have truly transformed how students feel about writing. Making it something they look forward to rather than something they have to do.\r\n\r\nI've seen students take more pride in their work, spend more time developing their ideas, and even discover a joy in writing that they didn't have before. Your donation has helped create an environment where creativity is encouraged and every student feels empowered to share their voice.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them find confidence, creativity, and joy in writing. 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