{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Norris Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8760933,"projectId":10459149,"letterContent":"The sensory jellyfish lamp and other classroom lights have helped create a calm, welcoming environment for my students. The softer lighting provides a comfortable alternative to bright overhead lights, while the gentle movement of the jellyfish gives students something soothing to focus on when they need a moment to pause and reset. These lights help set a peaceful tone in our classroom and support my efforts to create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Middle school can be overwhelming at times, and small changes to the classroom environment can make a meaningful difference in how the space feels. These donations give me another way to support students' emotional needs alongside their academic growth. I am grateful for the generosity that has helped make our classroom a more relaxing and inviting place.","fullyFundedDate":1786972592900,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light/10459149/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8760933_orig.jpg?crop=2001,2001,x0,y246&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786145007709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8760933"},{"teacherId":8760933,"projectId":10459101,"letterContent":"The snacks donated to my classroom have made a meaningful difference in my students' daily experiences by helping meet a basic need while creating a more welcoming, supportive learning environment. As a middle school math teacher, I want my students to come into my classroom ready to participate, ask questions, and work through challenges, but it can be difficult for students to focus when they are hungry. Students may arrive at school without having enough time to eat breakfast, feel hungry between meals, or need something to help them get through a long afternoon. Having snacks available gives me another way to support them so they can turn their attention back to learning. A snack may seem like a small donation, but its value goes beyond the food itself. It communicates to students that people care about their comfort, their well-being, and their ability to succeed. It also allows me to respond to a student's need in a simple, respectful way without making that student feel embarrassed or singled out. Middle school students are navigating academic expectations, friendships, emotions, and growing responsibilities, and knowing that their classroom is a place where they can receive support matters. These donations help me build that sense of security and belonging. They also provide opportunities to strengthen relationships with students through everyday moments of care. Offering a snack can open the door to a conversation, give a student a moment to reset, or help make a challenging day feel more manageable. Those small interactions contribute to the trust that supports meaningful teaching and learning. In math, where students may already feel frustrated or unsure of themselves, removing an additional distraction such as hunger can help make participation feel more manageable. Students need energy and patience to solve problems, explain their thinking, collaborate with classmates, and keep trying when an answer does not come easily. Having access to a snack supports the conditions that make those efforts possible. Beyond meeting individual needs, the donations also help reinforce the kind of classroom community I want to create—one centered on respect, empathy, responsibility, and appreciation. When students benefit from the generosity of others, we have opportunities to talk about gratitude, being considerate of classmates, and taking care of shared resources. These are valuable lessons that extend beyond our math curriculum. The snacks are also a practical support for me as a teacher because they help me respond to students' needs without consistently purchasing everything myself. Like many educators, I want to provide an environment where students have what they need, and community contributions make that work more sustainable. Every donated package helps keep a resource available that students can benefit from throughout the school day. Most of all, these donations remind my students that their community is willing to invest in them. The people who donate may never sit in our classroom or see the work students complete, but their generosity becomes part of the support surrounding our learning each day. Their contributions help make our classroom a place where students can feel cared for as people while being encouraged to grow as learners. I am grateful for the kindness behind these donations and for the opportunity to share that kindness with my students. 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