{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Traverse City East Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":10.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1512837,"projectId":10186707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our \"Better Posture for Students\" project! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given my students the opportunity to participate in activities that support both their physical and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to purchase a full set of yoga mats for our classroom. Having a mat for each student has made such a difference because everyone is able to participate together and have their own space. The students have been so excited to use their new mats, and they have truly embraced our daily yoga and meditation routines.\r\n\r\nEach morning, we use our yoga mats during our morning yoga time. This has become a wonderful way for us to start our school day. The students practice simple stretches, yoga poses, breathing exercises, and movements that help wake up our bodies and prepare us for learning. For many of our students, transitioning into the school day can take some time, and having this predictable routine gives them an opportunity to move, stretch, and get their bodies ready before we begin our academic activities.\r\n\r\nWe also use the mats during our afternoon meditation and calming time. After a busy day of learning, working, communicating, and practicing independence, our students benefit from having time to slow down and reset. We use breathing exercises, quiet time, stretching, and simple mindfulness activities to help our students calm their bodies and prepare for the end of the school day. It has become a special part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nFor my students, these activities are about much more than yoga. They are learning important skills such as self-regulation, body awareness, following directions, taking turns, making choices, and recognizing when their bodies need a break. These are skills that can support them not only at school, but also at home and in their communities.\r\n\r\nI have been especially proud to see how enthusiastic the students are about participating. They look forward to getting out their mats and joining their classmates. Some students who may have difficulty sitting and focusing for extended periods are able to participate in movement activities and then return to learning feeling more comfortable and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us create a classroom environment where we can focus on the whole student—academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. The yoga mats may seem like a simple item, but they have become an important part of our daily routines and have provided our students with opportunities to move, relax, and practice skills that promote greater independence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make these experiences possible. Your generosity has brought smiles, movement, calm, and so many positive experiences into our classroom. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777938918992,"projectUrl":"project/better-posture-for-my-students/10186707/","projectTitle":"Better Posture for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1512837"},{"teacherId":1512837,"projectId":10173314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help us keep our classroom clean, organized, and as germ-free as possible! Your support means so much to me and my students, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nKeeping our classroom clean and healthy is especially important because our students spend so much of their day learning, working, playing, and interacting with one another in the same space. Having the proper cleaning and sanitizing supplies allows us to maintain a safe and welcoming environment where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn. Your donation helps make it possible for us to clean frequently and keep our classroom spaces, materials, tables, and frequently touched surfaces as clean as possible.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we work on much more than academics. My students are learning important life skills, including how to take care of themselves, their belongings, and their environment. Keeping our classroom clean provides wonderful opportunities for students to practice these skills and become more independent. Students can help wipe down tables, organize materials, clean up after activities, and take responsibility for their learning space. These may seem like small tasks, but they are important steps toward building independence and preparing our students for life beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe also use many hands-on materials and activities throughout the school day. From academic activities and sensory materials to games, classroom projects, and life-skills activities, our students are constantly learning through doing. Having the supplies needed to properly clean and sanitize these materials allows us to continue providing these hands-on learning opportunities while helping to maintain a healthy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps us reduce the spread of germs during the school year. When students and staff are able to regularly clean and sanitize shared spaces and materials, it helps us create a healthier environment for everyone. This is especially important during cold and flu season when illnesses can spread quickly throughout a school.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation allows me to focus on what matters most—helping my students learn, grow, and become as independent as possible. Having the supplies we need to maintain our classroom means one less thing we have to worry about and allows us to spend more time learning and working toward our goals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of our classroom and for supporting my students. Your generosity has a direct impact on our daily classroom routines and helps us provide a clean, safe, and welcoming place for every student. We are so thankful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1775647726401,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10173314/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1512837"},{"teacherId":1512837,"projectId":10173313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation last school year to help fund our \"Building Independence, One Step at a Time\" project! My students have been successfully using all of the items that were purchased, including a variety of hands-on activities that make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun.\r\n\r\nThese resources have provided my students with opportunities to practice important academic, social, and life skills in a hands-on way while building confidence and independence. 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Many students are feeling heard and seen (some for the first time) because they can see and hear themselves within the pages of this book.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us get more books in the hands of those who need it most, the ones we show up to work for every day- our students!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1778226198951,"projectUrl":"project/dont-make-my-seventh-graders-be-outsid/10163898/","projectTitle":"Don't Make My Seventh Graders be \"Outsiders!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Konesko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10467652_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774281816954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10467652"},{"teacherId":1512837,"projectId":10172160,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they first saw the new yoga and meditation mats and cart! There were smiles, curiosity, and lots of eagerness to try something new. 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