{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brian & Teri Cram Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1659090,"projectId":10024112,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our Title I classroom. Because of your donations, our students now have consistent access to the supplies they need, which has sparked excitement and confidence in their learning. Instead of losing valuable time searching for materials, we're able to stay focused on instruction, meaningful activities, and engaging lessons. Your support helps create a positive, prepared environment where students can fully enjoy learning and reach their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.\r\n\r\nThe students have been especially excited to use the new supplies, and their enthusiasm has been wonderful to see. Having access to brand-new, high-quality materials—rather than worn or unreliable hand-me-downs—has made them feel valued and proud of their learning environment. They've noticed the difference, too; tools that work well allow them to stay focused and confident in their work instead of feeling frustrated. These simple but meaningful upgrades have helped them feel special, capable, and truly cared for each day in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have also been incredibly valuable as we prepare for state testing and begin wrapping up the school year with meaningful projects. Having reliable materials on hand allows students to fully engage in review activities, practice skills with confidence, and approach testing with a sense of readiness rather than stress. As we move into culminating math projects, these resources support creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, helping students showcase everything they've learned. Your contributions continue to make a lasting impact during this important time of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1768756635606,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-add-up-to-success/10024112/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Add Up to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elisa Koranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1659090_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724349580419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elisakoranda"},{"teacherId":8129639,"projectId":9997107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. Because of you, I was able to get basic supplies for my classroom, as well as some beanbag chairs to offer as an incentive for my students.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have allowed me to provide all of my students with pencils, notebooks, and other supplies that they may not be able to access on their own. They no longer have to worry about borrowing from a friend or asking their parents to buy more.\r\n\r\nThe beanbag chairs have been an excellent incentive for my students. I offer the bean bag chairs for a day for the three students in each class who have the top scores on their end of unit assessment. Because of this incentive, my students now work harder to study for their assessments because they see their peers sitting on them during class time, instead of in regular desks.","fullyFundedDate":1768152967178,"projectUrl":"project/modern-science-in-a-safe-and-fun-environ/9997107/","projectTitle":"Modern Science in a Safe and Fun Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129639"},{"teacherId":9353631,"projectId":9998370,"letterContent":"The materials requested for this project have significantly enhanced students' learning experiences in pre-algebra by supporting hands-on instruction, precision, and accessibility. Your donation is helping students strengthen their conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and overall academic confidence in mathematics. These materials are helping me create a more engaging, equitable, and effective learning environment, which are resulting in measurable academic growth in pre-algebra.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a difference in my students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1768156215457,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-in-math/9998370/","projectTitle":"Engaging in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/piedra"},{"teacherId":9643630,"projectId":10000468,"letterContent":"Your donation has had an amazing impact on my classroom. My requests were for daily supplies, such as pencils, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, etc. There is no way to overstate how having basic supplies impacts a classroom.\r\n\r\nYour supplies have helped with student's daily work completion, notebook assembly, and practice assignments. The dry erase markers and pens have given my class a whole new way to practice math and do daily warm-ups. \r\n\r\nThe greatest use has been with the pencils. Somehow, middle school students never seem to have pencils. Your donation has helped students who struggle to stay organized or have difficulty affording basic supplies. Students are always able to complete their work and have the necessary supplies to be successful in class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation and for the impact it has had on my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768169331521,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-my-middle-school/10000468/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for my Middle School Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9643630"},{"teacherId":10402932,"projectId":10013244,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for backing our project on DonorsChoose! Your gift brought in awesome mics and comfy headphones, totally leveling up our TV production class here at Brian & Teri Cram Middle School. My students are diving right into pro audio tech—figuring out mic setups, tweaking mixes on the fly, and nailing sound for their projects. It's building real skills they'll carry into media gigs down the road. The work my students create are seen by our entire campus every day, which is a massive source of pride for my students. Even more so now considering our upgraded equipment!\r\n\r\nFrom my students and me, thank you so much for supporting their creative journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768653439263,"projectUrl":"project/student-tv-production-gear/10013244/","projectTitle":"Student TV Production Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Regal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402932"},{"teacherId":10219599,"projectId":9990378,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my sincerest gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation to our classroom. It is heartening to see such a strong investment in our students' learning environment, and your contribution has already sparked a newfound sense of excitement in the room. Whether providing essential supplies or enriching our hands-on projects, your support ensures that every student has the tools they need to engage deeply with their lessons. It truly takes a village to foster a successful learning experience, and we are so lucky to have you as part of ours.\r\nBeyond the tangible items, your generosity sends a powerful message to our students: that their education is valued by the community around them. These resources allow us to explore new creative outlets and tackle academic challenges with confidence, making our daily activities both more effective and more memorable. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every child feels equipped to succeed and inspired to grow. Your kindness has made a lasting difference that will be felt throughout the entire school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768063547384,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-tools/9990378/","projectTitle":"Geometry Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. William White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219599"},{"teacherId":7293165,"projectId":10015253,"letterContent":"The following thank you note, is from my students. They wanted to show their gratitude for the generosity you've shown to support our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for the snacks, multiplication white boards, money/coin pieces, white printing paper. We appreciate you for giving us new tools to learn something new, and practice fractions. Thank you for the Base Ten Set and a Fraction Flip chart. \r\n\r\n\r\nWithin our class, we have a variety of needs and skills to learn. By being given math manipulatives, students love to use them, and therefore enjoy the activity, and have fun learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768587892783,"projectUrl":"project/variety-of-classroom-needs/10015253/","projectTitle":"Variety of Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Restad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7293165_orig.png?crop=450,450,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719613203745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7293165"},{"teacherId":8114187,"projectId":10034179,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity in providing the lab chair, markers, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, magnifying glasses, and construction paper has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our learning environment. Because of you, our classroom is better equipped to support creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already begun transforming the way my students engage with lessons. The magnifying glasses allow them to closely observe details during science investigations, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. The art supplies give students the opportunity to express their understanding visually, making learning more interactive and inclusive. Even something as simple as a comfortable lab chair improves focus and helps create a space where students feel valued and ready to learn. Your support ensures that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness not only provides supplies, but also inspires confidence, creativity, and excitement for learning. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768715381596,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-supplies/10034179/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goodall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114187"},{"teacherId":9349876,"projectId":9988484,"letterContent":"My students have loved having new Lego sets in our classroom. We use a rotating checkout system and the Lego sets are always checked out and in high demand. The students have really grown in their creativity and their building ability.\r\n\r\nThey love getting to look through the different build booklets and build what they think is cool. Giving them choice with their Lego building has been so awesome.\r\n\r\nWe are so glad you supported us and love our Lego sets! We are excited to see what else we can create!","fullyFundedDate":1768058674764,"projectUrl":"project/stem-support/9988484/","projectTitle":"STEM Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349876"},{"teacherId":6506194,"projectId":9996941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. I am so appreciative of your investment in our children. My students are thrilled with the new pencil sharpeners. It is such a luxury to have pencil sharpeners that work so quickly and effectively. \r\n\r\nI also really appreciate all the items that I am using to help decorate and organize our classroom. It's fun to have custom items made on my Cricut machine. Also, the magnet tape has been fantastic for displaying vocabulary and science concepts on the board.\r\n\r\nAnd last, but definitely not least, my students have really been enjoying the Jolly Ranchers. It's very motivating to be able to reward them with a small, sweet treat. It has helped with class participation and with behavior.","fullyFundedDate":1768150256767,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9996941/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6506194_orig.jpg?crop=1579,1579,x736,y628&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704754650404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6506194"},{"teacherId":9591575,"projectId":9997647,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 6th grade science classroom and making this project possible. When the supplies arrived, my students were genuinely blown away! They were so excited as I opened the boxes and they could see everything inside. Several of them kept saying things like, \"People really bought this for us?\" and \"This is for our class?\" It was such a meaningful moment because it reminded them that there are people outside our school who believe in them and care about their learning. Your generosity made my students feel valued, supported, and excited to come to science each day.\r\nWe have already been using these materials throughout our Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate unit, and they have made a huge difference in how students engage with the content. The colored pencils, highlighters, and pens have helped students create detailed models of ocean currents, the atmospheric layers, and climate patterns while adding important information to their interactive notebooks. The glue sticks have been essential as students build foldables, diagrams, and model pieces that help them visualize how the ocean and atmosphere interact. These supplies have made our notebooks more than just notes. They've become tools for thinking, revising, and making sense of complex systems.\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been the student whiteboards. They have completely changed the way students participate during lessons. Students are now able to quickly sketch models, write predictions, and explain their thinking without fear of being wrong. I've watched quieter students become more confident because they can test ideas and share them in a low-pressure way. The whiteboards have allowed for immediate feedback and stronger classroom discussions, especially when we're analyzing data or explaining cause-and-effect relationships in climate systems. We played a game and used the white boards to think through their response, which helped more students participate.\r\nUp next, we will be using these same materials as students create final models and explanations showing how energy from the sun drives weather patterns and long-term climate changes. Because of you, my students are learning science in a way that is hands-on, creative, and truly memorable. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our classroom and our future scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1768156632125,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-like-scientists/9997647/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking Like Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9591575_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727634348818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591575"},{"teacherId":8131668,"projectId":9993632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing new, high-interest books to our library shelves. It is a transformative moment for a school library when we can replace worn-out copies with fresh, newly published titles that speak directly to the interests of today's students.\r\n\r\nThese books have provided a significant boost to our students' reading engagement. By having access to current stories, our students are developing literacy stamina and a genuine love for narrative. They are learning to see the library not just as a place for research, but as a gateway to new ideas and perspectives\r\n\r\nYour contribution has a reach that extends far beyond this week. These books will be enjoyed by our current students and by the hundreds of students who will walk through these doors in the years to come. 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