{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Prairie Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10692093,"letterContent":"# A Huge Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nWe are so incredibly thankful for the generosity and support of our donors! Because of you, our students now have access to reading pens that will help make learning more accessible, build independence, and give them more confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn a special education classroom, every student learns differently. Some students need extra time, additional support, or different tools to help them be successful. Reading can be especially challenging for students who struggle with decoding, recognizing words, or understanding what they are reading. Sometimes, something as simple as having a tool that can read words and sentences aloud can make all the difference. These reading pens will give our students another way to access learning without always having to wait for an adult to help.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest things we work toward in our classroom is independence. We want our students to feel confident trying new things, completing activities, and working through challenges. These reading pens will allow students to scan words and have them read aloud, helping them participate in activities that might otherwise be difficult. Instead of getting frustrated or feeling stuck when they come across words they cannot read, they will have a tool they can use to help themselves.\r\n\r\nThese pens will be used throughout our classroom during reading activities, independent work, vocabulary practice, and other daily learning opportunities. They will help students access materials at their own pace and provide additional support as they work toward their individual goals. For some students, this may mean being able to read a sentence independently. For others, it may mean being able to complete an assignment with less assistance. No matter how big or small the accomplishment may seem, those little steps toward independence are HUGE in our classroom!\r\n\r\nMore importantly, these reading pens will help create opportunities for our students to feel successful. We want them to experience the excitement of learning something new and the pride that comes from being able to do something on their own. When students have the right tools and support, they are capable of so much more than people sometimes realize.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I love seeing those moments when something finally clicks for a student or when they realize they can do something they once thought was too difficult. Those moments are what make teaching so rewarding. Your generosity is helping create more of those opportunities for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the importance of providing resources that meet students where they are and help them grow. You are not just providing reading pens; you are providing opportunities, encouragement, confidence, and a little more independence for students who deserve every chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for investing in our classroom and believing in our students. Your kindness will make a difference in their everyday learning, and we are so excited to put these reading pens to use!\r\n\r\n**Thank you for helping our students find their voices, build their confidence, and discover that they CAN do hard things!**","fullyFundedDate":1792861581454,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-special-education-students-read/10692093/","projectTitle":"Help My Special Education Students Read with Confidence and Independence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829282_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x0,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791207778553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10616357,"letterContent":"**A Big Thank You for Supporting Our Special Education Classroom!**\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this project possible and helping provide snacks for our special education classroom! Your generosity means more than you know. Having snacks available throughout the school day makes a big difference for our students. Snacks help keep little bellies full, give students the energy they need to learn, and provide a little extra motivation throughout the day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, every student has different needs, and sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Having snacks readily available helps us meet those needs and ensures our students have something to enjoy when they need a little boost. Snacks can also be a great way to celebrate accomplishments, encourage participation, and reward students for working hard.\r\n\r\nWe work hard every day to create a classroom where our students feel comfortable, supported, and successful. Having these extra resources allows us to focus on what matters most: helping our students learn, grow, build independence, and reach their individual goals.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for the generous people who choose to support our classroom. Your donation is more than just snacks. It is another way of showing our students that people care about them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being part of our classroom family and helping make our days a little brighter, one snack at a time! We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1793021062477,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-for-big-learning/10616357/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds for Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829282_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x0,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791207778553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan"},{"teacherId":9021468,"projectId":10184734,"letterContent":"Thank you for the help purchasing headphones for my students. The students appreciated having them for their MAP testing as well as iReady testing. \r\n\r\n The students were excited to have new ones so they had the soft covers on their ears and no loose connections to their computers. They asked if they could use the same pairs over and over and consider them theirs. Of course, for the school year, I label a bag for each student so they have \"their own\". \r\n\r\n I did not know how much the purchase of new headphones could help improve the overall demeanor of my special education students, but it was a tremendous increase in overall behaviors just using headphones that were comfortable to their ears.","fullyFundedDate":1775756111662,"projectUrl":"project/help-get-ready-for-end-of-the-year-testi/10184734/","projectTitle":"Help get ready for end of the year testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021468"},{"teacherId":9021468,"projectId":10288123,"letterContent":"My students do not see having new curriculum as a benefit, but I sure do. I am able to quickly grab the weekly lessons and assignments to print for the students. I now know what material I need to cover with the students is being completed each week on their individual levels. \r\n\r\n Having all levels from first grade through sixth helps me know that not a one student will be overlooked on the lessons they are needing to improve their skill levels in reading and math. Also, the new curriculum includes grammar, writing, spelling, and problem solving lessons and skill review.\r\n\r\n Thank you so much for helping me gain the materials I needed for this group of students as well as future students that will be in my direct services classroom for ELA and Mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1783212056027,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-learning-gaps-with-individualiz/10288123/","projectTitle":"Bridging Learning Gaps With Individualized Curriculum Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021468"},{"teacherId":9021468,"projectId":10139408,"letterContent":"My students showed their gratitude for the restock the classroom by not wasting the materials. They now ask for what they need and only take what is needed instead of all they want. \r\n We have been working on meeting our needs with necessities instead of getting what we want. Students of mine struggle with not having all their needs met so when they have the opportunity to have more, they have to think do they need it or do they want it? \r\n The students are all very thankful for having materials available for their use because when the classroom supplies runs out, they know most of their parents cannot financially afford to replace them for the same school year. Thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1775654239266,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-our-resources/10139408/","projectTitle":"Help Build Our Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021468"},{"teacherId":9021468,"projectId":9985744,"letterContent":"My students showed their gratitude for the restock the classroom by not wasting the materials. They now ask for what they need and only take what is needed instead of all they want. We have been working on meeting our needs with necessities instead of getting what we want. Students of mine struggle with not having all their needs met so when they have the opportunity to have more, they have to think do they need it or do they want it? The students are all very thankful for having materials available for their use because when the classroom supplies runs out, they know most of their parents cannot financially afford to replace them for the same school year. Thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1775654315551,"projectUrl":"project/restock-essential-supplies/9985744/","projectTitle":"Restock Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021468"},{"teacherId":10483766,"projectId":10209591,"letterContent":"My students love the new supplies. We got a huge box of colored pencils that we used to fill out our maps. We labeled and colored our maps of the U.S. with them. They were impressed with how all of the pencils were in their individual slots. They were able to make colorful sketches to help them memorize state locations and capitals. We will use the scissors and glue for a future project where we make models of the Jamestown settlement. Thank you for your help and support to my classroom. It is much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1778227226688,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-our-middle-school-history-cla/10209591/","projectTitle":"Help Build Our Middle School History Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10483766_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778515453053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachholt"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10481842,"letterContent":"Cleaning supplies have a meaningful impact on our special education classroom by helping us maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable learning environment for all students. Many of our students are learning important life skills, including personal hygiene, cleaning, organizing, and caring for their surroundings. Having access to appropriate cleaning supplies allows students to practice these skills in a hands-on, meaningful way while building independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nCleaning supplies are also especially important in a special education setting where students may have sensory needs, spills, accidents, or other situations that require frequent cleaning throughout the day. Providing these supplies helps us keep our classroom sanitary and allows students to focus on learning in a welcoming environment. Most importantly, these resources help us teach practical skills that our students can carry with them into their homes, future workplaces, and everyday lives.","fullyFundedDate":1788965708635,"projectUrl":"project/clean-comfortable-ready-to-learn-ess/10481842/","projectTitle":"Clean, Comfortable & Ready to Learn: Essential Hygiene Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829282_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x0,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791207778553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan"},{"teacherId":9526350,"projectId":10238855,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution and donation to bringing a spiral bounding machine into my classroom! The workbooks created have helped keep our progress streamlined and has helped students know when they are missing a skill that they need to catch up.\r\n\r\nThe students have said it's easier to keep up with their work, instead of having to keep up with the pages individually. They like the fact that we can flip to a specific page and pick up right where we left off. \r\n\r\nThank you for always investing in our school and community, and ultimately our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1777747230188,"projectUrl":"project/spiraling-into-control/10238855/","projectTitle":"\"Spiral\"ing Into Control","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGruder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9526350_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x3,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714686440707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9526350"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10198162,"letterContent":"Kindness books can have a meaningful impact in a special education classroom because they provide students with concrete, relatable examples of empathy, compassion, friendship, and positive behavior. They can help students recognize and understand emotions, practice appropriate social interactions, and learn how their words and actions affect others. For students who may struggle with communication, emotional regulation, or social skills, kindness stories provide a safe way to discuss difficult situations and practice positive responses.\r\n\r\nRegularly incorporating kindness books can also help create a more welcoming classroom environment where students feel valued, accepted, and encouraged to support one another. Over time, these stories can reinforce social-emotional learning, build confidence, and help students transfer kindness and respectful behaviors from the classroom into everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1779371480358,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-spreading-kindness/10198162/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Spreading Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829282_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x0,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791207778553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10209864,"letterContent":"The Cricut Vinyl will allow me to create customized, hands-on learning materials that meet the unique needs of my special education students. With these materials, I can make visual schedules, communication supports, behavior charts, sensory tools, labels, adapted activities, and personalized academic resources that help students learn in ways that are meaningful and engaging to them.\r\n\r\nHaving the ability to create durable and individualized classroom resources will help increase student independence, improve organization, and support a variety of learning styles and abilities. These materials will make our classroom more inclusive, interactive, and student-centered while helping students build confidence and success in their daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1777593535174,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-special-education-students-with/10209864/","projectTitle":"Engaging Special Education Students with Custom Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829282_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x0,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791207778553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10246154,"letterContent":"The Nex Playground will provide my students with an exciting and interactive way to build important academic, social, and motor skills through movement-based learning and play. 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