{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springfield Public Day Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4415464,"projectId":10031778,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting this textile arts project for our students. These weaving looms have given students the opportunity to learn a new skill and use perseverance in completing a project that takes more than one Fun Friday session.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have sensory needs that can be met by tactile fine motor activities like weaving. Additionally, activities such as this give our students structured social opportunities that promote social emotional gains in our students.\r\n\r\nNot only did you fund enough looms for our Fun Friday activities, but we also have enough to offer a couple of kits as behavior incentives in our school store. This meets the needs of those students who would like to do a weaving project but chose to participate in a different activity during a Fun Friday block.\r\n\r\nOnce again, you have provided our students with much more than just weaving looms. You have provided students an opportunity to learn something new and expand their creative minds.","fullyFundedDate":1770838996566,"projectUrl":"project/creative-textile-arts-for-crafty-kids/10031778/","projectTitle":"Creative Textile Arts for Crafty Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaPierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4415464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503100343434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4415464"},{"teacherId":10025059,"projectId":9331603,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share how your generous support has transformed learning in our classroom. The new technology you helped fund has opened doors that our students never imagined possible.\r\n\r\nIn the past, technology played a limited role in our lessons—but now, it's woven into daily learning. Students use interactive tools to collaborate on projects, conduct research, and solve real-world problems. For example, during science lessons, they can run virtual experiments that would be impossible to recreate in our classroom, helping them grasp complex concepts through exploration and immediate feedback. This hands-on engagement has made learning not only more dynamic but also more personal—students can pace themselves and revisit lessons when needed.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is the interactive and creative freedom the technology gives them. They're not just reading about topics—they're building, designing, and experimenting. One group recently created a digital presentation that included their own recorded commentaries and animations, turning a traditional report into a lively multimedia story. Their pride and excitement were contagious.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially blossomed with this new technology. One quiet student who rarely spoke out in class now thrives as a design lead on group projects, honing both academic and leadership skills. Another student who struggled to stay engaged with printed materials now eagerly completes lessons using interactive literacy apps, often asking for extra time to explore new words and stories.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given our students more than equipment—it has given them confidence, curiosity, and the chance to see themselves as capable learners in a digital world. Thank you for making that possible.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nDeven Rivera\r\nParaprofessional\r\nSpringfield middle school","fullyFundedDate":1749765049940,"projectUrl":"project/help-empower-our-middle-schoolers-throug/9331603/","projectTitle":"Help Empower Our Middle Schoolers through Gym-Fitness, & Team Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Deven Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025059"},{"teacherId":8720489,"projectId":10146539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our scooters and electric scooter for our students with IEPs, many of whom also come from low-income households. Your kindness helps ensure that all students are able to fully participate in Field Day activities, regardless of their background or access to resources. These scooters provide not only fun and excitement, but also opportunities for movement, confidence-building, and inclusion alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful that your donation helps us create an equitable and joyful experience where every student can feel included and successful. Field Day is a special event that students look forward to, and because of your support, our learners are able to participate safely, actively, and with joy. Thank you for helping us make meaningful memories and for supporting both the physical and emotional well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1777993315715,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-for-every-recess/10146539/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun for Every Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8720489_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x118,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664302543185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8720489"},{"teacherId":9827932,"projectId":10151155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *Future Scientists Science Club. Your* generosity has given our students exciting opportunities to explore science through hands-on learning and discovery. Because of your support, students are able to experiment, investigate, and build important science skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\nThe new materials have sparked curiosity, creativity, and teamwork in our classroom. Students are excited to learn, ask questions, and think like real scientists. These experiences are helping them grow in confidence and encouraging a love for science and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776430913020,"projectUrl":"project/future-scientists-science-club/10151155/","projectTitle":"Future Scientists Science Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827932_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730909191018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827932"},{"teacherId":10408149,"projectId":10047328,"letterContent":"Organizing classroom materials has a big impact on improving the classroom enviroment and helping students learn better. When materials are organized, students can easily find what they need, wich saves time and reduces distractions. It also helps create a calm and structured classroom where students feel more comfortable and focused. An organized classroom improves management because routines become easier to follow, and students can learn responsabilitys by putting materials back in the correct place. It also allows teacher to prepare activities more efficiently and spend more times teaching instead of searching for supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1776434097895,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-an-organized-classr/10047328/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for an Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10408149_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772027673435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408149"},{"teacherId":9827932,"projectId":10148429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Chill & Chat: A Safe Space to Unwind. Your donation has helped create a calm and welcoming environment for our students. Because of your support, students now have a safe space where they can relax, talk, and manage their emotions in a positive way.\r\nThe materials and resources you provided are helping students feel more comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. This space encourages communication, social skills, and emotional growth while giving students a chance to unwind during stressful time. Thank you so much...","fullyFundedDate":1776433732115,"projectUrl":"project/chill-chat-a-safe-space-to-unwind-/10148429/","projectTitle":"“Chill & Chat: A Safe Space to Unwind” 🛋️💬💛","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827932_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730909191018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827932"},{"teacherId":8640488,"projectId":10172125,"letterContent":"Sensory fidget items in the special education classroom are essential to ensure that all students are equipped with the tools necessary to sustain focus and attention on the lessons while reducing anxiety and trepidation. Sensory items have a proven effect on SPED students who are diagnosed with a multitude of disabilities, including autism and ADHD, for example. Now we have a plethora of options for our students and counselors to \"shop\" for much-needed sensory items....thanks to YOU. YOU alone have allowed us to bring these needed supplies to our school. \r\n\r\nNavigating the classroom environment can be overwhelming for SPED students with social, emotional, and behavioral diagnoses; sensory items and social skill-building tools boost their confidence and allow them the opportunity to learn like every other student, free from the challenges facing their mental health. Now the daily stresses of our students have been lessened with the addition of comfort toys and sensory items. Stress balls, plush toys, fidget spinners, etc. have had a profound impact on student learning and motivation. YOU DID THIS!","fullyFundedDate":1775310094891,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-therapeutic-supports-for-se/10172125/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness &Therapeutic Supports for SEBS Students With SPED Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640488_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725805463117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640488"},{"teacherId":4415464,"projectId":9837273,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in their math journey. Many of the students began the year not knowing any division facts. Now, they are able to see the relationship between multiplication and division. In fact, three of my students have increased the mastery of basic division facts by 25% from where they began earlier this year.\r\n\r\nThis has boosted their confidence and made them feel like the mathematicians that they can be. They are better equipped to deal with ratios and proportions and with solving equations. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has set them up for continued success in 8th grade and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1769983405219,"projectUrl":"project/manipulatives-for-math-success/9837273/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaPierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4415464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503100343434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4415464"},{"teacherId":9827932,"projectId":10151009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Fueling Young Minds for Learning. Your donation of food has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\nWe appreciate your supporting our students. Your contribution is helping create a positive and productive learning environment where every child can succeed. Snack keep the students focus and behave. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1776430911330,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-for-learning/10151009/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827932_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730909191018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827932"},{"teacherId":9827932,"projectId":10148352,"letterContent":"Thank you because of your kindness, students were able to create their own spa-inspired products, build confidence, and enjoy a fun, hands-on learning experience. This project gave them a chance to relax, express themselves, and take pride in what they made.\r\nWe enjoyed creating and trying new activities together. This project helped us feel relaxed, creative, and proud of what we made. It was exciting to use the materials you provided.\r\nThank you for helping our classroom and making learning fun for us.","fullyFundedDate":1776433732655,"projectUrl":"project/shake-create-spa-diy-fun-/10148352/","projectTitle":"Shake & Create: Spa + Diy Fun!” 😄🛁🎨","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827932_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730909191018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827932"},{"teacherId":9827932,"projectId":10169477,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, Crafting Our Way to Graduation. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your donation, our students now have the materials they need to create special graduation crafts that celebrate their hard work and achievements.\r\nThese activities are more than just fun they help build confidence, creativity, and pride, especially for students who benefit from hands-on learning experiences. Seeing their excitement as they design and complete their projects has been truly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1776433732768,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-our-way-to-graduation/10169477/","projectTitle":"Crafting Our Way to Graduation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827932_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730909191018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827932"},{"teacherId":8720489,"projectId":10118409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sensory items for our sensory room and LINKS program. These resources have already made a positive impact on our students by providing them with tools that help them regulate emotions, stay focused, and feel supported throughout the school day. When the items arrived, students were excited to explore the new materials and were eager to try them out. Many immediately connected with different sensory tools, and it was wonderful to see how quickly these resources helped create a calming and welcoming environment for students who need additional support.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these sensory items during scheduled breaks, counseling sessions, and throughout our LINKS program to help students build self-regulation skills and improve focus in the classroom. One memorable moment was seeing a student who often struggles with anxiety use the sensory room tools to calm down and successfully return to class feeling ready to learn. Moving forward, we will continue teaching students how to identify their emotional needs and use these resources as healthy coping strategies. 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