{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frontier Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":7.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1956806,"projectId":9320297,"letterContent":"On behalf of every student in our classroom that has chosen the photography project, please accept our deepest and most heartfelt thank you for your incredible generosity! Your contribution has brought a wonderful new tool into our learning environment: a digital camera. This isn't just a piece of equipment; it's a gateway to creativity, a lens through which our students are now capturing the world and their own unique interests.\r\n\r\nWhen we first discussed the idea of a photography project, the enthusiasm in the room was palpable. However, we quickly realized that to truly execute their visions, we needed a dedicated camera that offered quality, control, and accessibility for everyone. Your timely and selfless support is what made this dream a reality. You stepped in and provided the means to turn an ambitious classroom goal into an exciting, hands-on learning experience.\r\n\r\nWhat this camera allows them to do is not just take pictures, but to truly see. They are learning about composition, lighting, perspective, and the powerful role images play in storytelling and communication. More importantly, they are developing critical skills like planning, problem-solving, and patience as they wait for the perfect moment to click the shutter. The pride they show when they manage to perfectly capture an image they envisioned is truly rewarding for us to witness.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation extends far beyond this single project. This digital camera is now a permanent resource in our classroom, meaning future students will also benefit from having this high-quality tool to explore visual arts, document science experiments, and create engaging presentations. You haven't just bought a camera; you've invested in a resource that will foster creativity, technical literacy, and self-expression for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you believe in the importance of project-based learning and the value of equipping students with the best tools to follow their curiosity. Your support sends a powerful message to our students: that their interests matter, and that a community of generous people is cheering them on.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this incredible opportunity possible. We can't wait to share some of the finished projects with you soon!","fullyFundedDate":1746536036083,"projectUrl":"project/photography-basics/9320297/","projectTitle":"Photography Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1956806_orig.jpg?crop=798,798,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634826071685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1956806"},{"teacherId":10021277,"projectId":9549700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom. We are already utilizing all of the items you purchased. The books you sent finished a class set, so now all the students have a book to follow along with as I read aloud to them.\r\n\r\nThe students especially enjoying sitting on the chairs and bean bags to read in the novels. They are also inspired to hand out stickers to each other to encourage their reading.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when we received all of the items; they helped me put together the chairs and the table. Thank you for your generosity and your thoughfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1758642039303,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-style/9549700/","projectTitle":"Reading in Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ives","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021277"},{"teacherId":10252646,"projectId":9704241,"letterContent":"The students are really enjoying the chess boards that were purchased with the project! It's been nice to have high quality boards, and the pieces get stored inside the board. It also helps that the pieces are magnetic, so they don't easily find their way to the ground. The storage bins have been great for keeping the boards in excellent condition. There are several students that are branching out and learning how to play speed chess with the clocks as well.\r\n\r\nWe are planning on doing a Wentzville School District Chess Tournament sometime in January, and we will definitely be using these new boards. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding this!","fullyFundedDate":1757884590774,"projectUrl":"project/new-boards-for-fms-chess-club/9704241/","projectTitle":"New Boards for FMS Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schallom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10252646"},{"teacherId":10021125,"projectId":9326156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of standing desks for our 6th-grade classroom. This gift has made a remarkable difference in the daily lives of our students. We've seen an immediate increase in their engagement and focus, and they're excited to have a choice in how they learn. The desks are not only helping them with their physical well-being by allowing them to move and stretch but are also providing a new sense of ownership and empowerment in their learning environment. This would not have been possible without your support, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to supporting public school classrooms is truly inspiring. The standing desks have transformed our classroom into a more dynamic and flexible space that better meets the needs of all our learners. Thank you for investing in our students' health and education. The impact of your kindness will be felt for years to come, as these desks become a part of countless lessons, projects, and discoveries. We are so appreciative of your partnership and belief in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746655241353,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-build-movement-into-learning-for/9326156/","projectTitle":"Help Me Build Movement into Learning for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swift","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021125"},{"teacherId":9012224,"projectId":9334384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Thanks to you my classroom received five stand up desks so students can have more seating options. My classroom previously only had the furniture provided by the school district, desks with attached seats and a couple small tables with chairs. For many students, sitting at a traditional desk all day is not ideal. \r\nThe stand up desks have already benefited my classroom in several ways. First, students love to use them during independent work time. They like being able to stand and move around the room. Secondly, I use them for building thinking classroom activities. The idea is that students are vertical and working on whiteboards around the room with a partner or group of three. With large classes this year I do not have enough whiteboards on the walls for all groups. Some groups have been able to use the stand up desk to work on handheld whiteboards. Last, my students enjoy the flexibility they provide anytime they work collaboratively. \r\nThank you again for your donation. It has increased student engagement through movement.","fullyFundedDate":1747183858677,"projectUrl":"project/movement-in-math/9334384/","projectTitle":"Movement in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Finklang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9012224"},{"teacherId":10021588,"projectId":9326953,"letterContent":"I am are writing to extend my gratitude for your generous support of our science classroom project. Thanks to your collective contributions through DonorsChoose, we were able to purchase and install stand-up desks, transforming our learning environment into a dynamic and inviting space. This has provided our 6th-grade students with the opportunity to move, collaborate, and engage with science in a way that was not possible before. This project has not only equipped our classroom but has also shown our students how generous the community is.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation is already immeasurable. Students are no longer confined to traditional desks for the whole lesson; instead, they are able to adjust their workstations to fit their learning needs. The stand-up desks have created a more energetic and focused atmosphere, leading to increased student participation and productivity during our lab experiments, lessons, and group projects. Observing the students move fluidly from one station to another has improved their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom is an investment in the future of young scientists. By supporting a more active and engaging environment, you are helping to foster a lifelong love for science and learning. We all thank you for your commitment to our class and for helping us create a classroom that is both productive and inspiring. Your kindness has made a difference in how our students are interacting with science.","fullyFundedDate":1746786877766,"projectUrl":"project/standing-desks-for-middle-school-student/9326953/","projectTitle":"Standing Desks for Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jamie Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021588"},{"teacherId":1956806,"projectId":9306726,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! Your generous donation helped us get materials we used to make our projects look more professional. Instead of stapling our work together our displays we were able to spiral bind them for a clean look.\r\n\r\nAs we put together our displays for project night it was exciting to have different colored spiral combs to choose from. We were able to match them to our projects. Guests at project night commented how nice our work looked. This made us very proud of what we accomplised. \r\n\r\nWithout your support we would not have had the tools we used.","fullyFundedDate":1746448474089,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-work-shine/9306726/","projectTitle":"Making Our Work Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1956806_orig.jpg?crop=798,798,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634826071685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1956806"},{"teacherId":1956806,"projectId":9064569,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was thrilling to see my students create fashion using the sewing machine and supplies you helped us get. Students learned so many skills through this project. They learned how to choose patterns and the materials that fit their vision for their design. They learned how to read a pattern and follow the directions. One student said, \"I can't believe all these pieces go together to make a dress.\"\r\n\r\nSeeing them display their work at project night brought a smile to my face. They were so proud of what they created and happily shared their journey and what they learned with guests. Without your support this would not have been possible. Thank you for your donation and the experience it provided for my students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Brower","fullyFundedDate":1737253527797,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-fashion-design/9064569/","projectTitle":"Tools for Fashion Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1956806_orig.jpg?crop=798,798,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634826071685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1956806"},{"teacherId":1956806,"projectId":9021464,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was thrilling to see my students create fashion using the sewing machine and supplies you helped us get. Students learned so many skills through this project. They learned how to choose patterns and the materials that fit their vision for their design. They learned how to read a pattern and follow the directions. One student said, \"I can't believe all these pieces go together to make a dress.\" \r\n\r\nSeeing them display their work at project night brought a smile to my face. They were so proud of what they created and happily shared their journey and what they learned with guests. Without your support this would not have been possible. 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