{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burwell Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10005183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Family and Consumer Science classroom with this essential set of scissors. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the way our students learn and work each day.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, students often had to wait their turn to cut fabric, paper, or pattern pieces, which slowed down progress and caused frustration during busy class periods. When the new scissors arrived, the excitement was instant. Students were thrilled to see that we finally had enough tools for everyone to work at the same time. \r\n\r\nWe put the scissors to use right away during our current project, where students are creating small accessories like aprons and learning how to read and follow pattern pieces. \r\n\r\nOur next steps include moving into more complex sewing projects of making quilts where precise cutting is essential. Thanks to you, students now have the tools they need to succeed and the confidence to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us build a classroom where creativity, skill‑building, and independence can thrive while gaining skills for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1769986654125,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-tools/10005183/","projectTitle":"Sewing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":9973490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sewing lab with these essential supplies. Every item you provided from the fabric, sewing patterns, magnifying tools, machine maintenance kits, bobbin organizers, and sewing clips, has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We have been using these items only 2-3 days but they are very helpful.\r\n\r\nTeaching in the same Family and Consumer Science room where my mom taught from 1963–1973 is an honor I feel every single day. When I reopened the room in 2022 after nearly a decade of closure, I hoped students would fill it with the same creativity and determination she once nurtured. Thanks to your generosity, that hope is becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. One student is usingthe black fabric on a 9 patch quilt that then we wil cut and modify again and deconstruct by rotating the squares to make a new design. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe put the supplies to use right away. Students are currently working on a project where they design and construct their own functional accessories like aprons. The sewing clips have been a game‑changer for beginners who struggle with pinning. The maintenance tools have empowered students to take responsibility for caring for their machines, something they take great pride in.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that every student has the materials they need to participate fully without waiting for limited supplies. With enough tools to go around, students can work side by side, share techniques, and learn from one another. You've helped create a collaborative, joyful environment where students feel capable and inspired.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include finishing our accessory project and moving into a unit on quilting, where students will apply their new skills to more complex patterns. Thanks to you, they'll enter that challenge with the tools and the confidence they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us continue a legacy of creativity, skill-building, and hands‑on learning in this special classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769991563441,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-lab-supplies/9973490/","projectTitle":"Sewing Lab Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":10073278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the SINGER Quantum Stylist 9960 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine that arrived today. As a teacher, I cannot express enough how meaningful this addition is to our sewing lab. Each new machine expands what my students are able to learn, create, and imagine.\r\n\r\nThis model in particular opens the door to more advanced techniques, precise stitching, and creative exploration that simply weren't possible before. My students are eager, curious, and full of ideas, and having access to high‑quality equipment allows them to take real pride in their work. It also helps us honor the tradition of hands‑on learning in our Family and Consumer Science classroom while preparing them with skills that carry into future careers and lifelong hobbies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts their confidence, independence, and excitement for learning. 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Instead of waiting for a turn or sharing limited equipment, students now dive straight into their projects with energy and purpose. For the first time, every student was able to work simultaneously.\r\n\r\nMany of them had never used a brand‑new sewing machine before, and the sense of pride they felt was unforgettable. With the additional machines, they can experiment with different fabrics, practice advanced stitching techniques, and take creative risks without feeling rushed. These projects build patience, precision, and problem‑solving skills and these are qualities that will serve them in any future career.\r\nYour generosity didn't just add machines to a classroom. You expanded access, strengthened collaboration, and opened doors to creativity and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1766927354065,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-lab-part-3/9966520/","projectTitle":"Sewing Lab Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360405_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763924939973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscandycain"},{"teacherId":10360405,"projectId":9920642,"letterContent":"Teaching in the same Family and Consumer Science room where my mom taught from 1963–1973 is one of the greatest honors of my career. When I reopened this classroom after it had been closed for nearly a decade, I hoped to rebuild a space where creativity, confidence, and hands‑on learning could thrive again. Thanks to your support, that vision is becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are learning how to use the machines and are making aprons. 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