{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr William H Bailey Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":66.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9372901,"projectId":10016871,"letterContent":"Your support made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping us celebrate student growth in a fun and motivating way. Through this project, my students were able to earn a ramen noodle party as a reward for reaching important milestones and achievements. This incentive has become especially exciting for them, as ramen is very popular right now and something they genuinely enjoy.\r\n\r\nIn addition, many of my students regularly ask for water throughout the day, and the flavored packets added an extra element of excitement and encouragement for them to stay hydrated. What may seem like a small addition brought a lot of joy and motivation into our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students felt recognized, celebrated, and encouraged to keep working hard. Thank you for helping create positive, memorable experiences that support both their well-being and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1769127535579,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-math-projects/10016871/","projectTitle":"Engaging Math Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372901"},{"teacherId":8232539,"projectId":9990473,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these materials have made a meaningful difference in the way I'm able to support students as a School Social Worker. They've been especially helpful during small group sessions, where students can build social-emotional skills in a more focused and supportive setting. Whether we're practicing communication, coping strategies, or problem-solving, the resources have allowed students to engage more openly and confidently while utilizing the craft materials for coping.\r\n\r\nThe office materials have also contributed in creating a warm, calming environment where students feel safe and comfortable. The basketball hoop has been a hit! This is so important for the work we do—students are more willing to share, reflect, and participate when they feel at ease. I've noticed that even students who are usually reserved have begun to open up more during our time together.\r\n\r\nThank you for the hygiene items. Having access to basic hygiene products has helped remove barriers that can impact students' confidence, comfort, and ability to focus throughout the school day. Students have been able to discreetly access items they need, which has supported their sense of dignity and well-being. In small group settings and individual check-ins, I've also been able to incorporate conversations about self-care and healthy routines, helping students build important life skills in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered—thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769104384788,"projectUrl":"project/clean-calm-and-cozy-tools-for-student/9990473/","projectTitle":"Clean, Calm, and Cozy: Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8232539"},{"teacherId":10413566,"projectId":10044625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to \"Support Smooth Online Testing and Computer Lab Work.\" Your generosity has made a real, visible difference in our middle school classrooms, and I want you to know just how much it means to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, our computer lab was a source of daily frustration. Outdated equipment meant slow load times, unexpected crashes, and students losing work mid-assignment — especially stressful during online testing. Now, with the updated equipment your donation helped provide, our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders can focus on what actually matters: learning. Tests run smoothly, research projects move at a real pace, and students leave the lab feeling accomplished rather than defeated.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most rewarding to watch is the confidence this has sparked. One of my quieter students — someone who used to shut down the moment a computer froze on her — has become one of the most engaged kids in the room. She told me the other day that she actually likes coming to the computer lab now. That kind of shift is hard to put a price on, but your donation made it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students. They may not know your name, but they are absolutely feeling your impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769098537502,"projectUrl":"project/support-smooth-online-testing-and-comput/10044625/","projectTitle":"Support Smooth Online Testing and Computer Lab Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413566"},{"teacherId":9504820,"projectId":9997954,"letterContent":"I wanted to write this letter with great thanks for your contribution to a developing band program. When I first got in the classroom, all of the instruments were all over the place, nothing was organized, and the materials used were abused by previous kids, making it a very unsafe environment for those first coming into the band program. My students were so happy that we finally had enough valve oil so that the brass valves are smooth and more comfortable to play on. They were very much excited about the music stands as these stands are word and verbal abuse free. Blank as a new start for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1768199219800,"projectUrl":"project/emerging-band-program/9997954/","projectTitle":"Emerging Band Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9504820"},{"teacherId":10403187,"projectId":10015346,"letterContent":"Thank you for empowering minds through innovative behavioral therapy for students. This technology has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, giving my students the support they need to grow, adapt, and succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of this technology, my students are not only thriving in the school environment but are also able to carry these strategies into their home lives. Seeing them build confidence, independence, and emotional awareness across settings has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to creating accessible, effective resources is truly appreciated. You are helping shape brighter futures by equipping students with skills that extend far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768498950401,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-behavioral-therapy-too/10015346/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds: Behavioral Therapy Tools for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bueno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403187"},{"teacherId":8164969,"projectId":10033250,"letterContent":"I am excited to share the impact your generous support has had on my 8th grade students through our Incentives/Rewards for Students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials were introduced, the energy in the classroom shifted. Students were genuinely excited and curious about how they could earn rewards through positive behavior and academic effort. For many of them, this created a clear and motivating goal. I remember one specific moment during our math lesson on Pythagorean Theorem—students who typically struggled to stay engaged were actively participating, asking questions, and even encouraging their peers because they wanted to earn incentives. It transformed the atmosphere into one of teamwork and accountability.\r\n\r\nWe are using the resources daily (until we ran out) as part of our classroom management and academic reinforcement system. Students earn incentives for completing assignments, staying focused, collaborating respectfully, and demonstrating perseverance. These rewards have helped build consistency and have made expectations more concrete and attainable.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the system, I've seen noticeable improvements in student engagement, behavior, and confidence. Students are taking more ownership of their learning and are proud of their progress, both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum. As we move into more complex math concepts and collaborative projects, students will use the same incentive system to stay motivated and focused. I also plan to incorporate more student-led activities, where they can set goals and track their own progress toward earning rewards, further developing independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide goodies/materials—it has helped create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel motivated and capable of success. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768867396965,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-rewards-to-motivate-stude/10033250/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Rewards to Motivate Students' Growth and Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nepa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8164969_orig.jpg?crop=1203,1203,x179,y844&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768867179520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8164969"},{"teacherId":9368128,"projectId":9997638,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Math 7 learners, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for sponsoring the \"Math Success Incentive Project.\" Your generosity brought so much excitement to my students—they were truly ecstatic when the new sets of prizes arrived. More importantly, your support has motivated them to put forth their best effort in class and actively work toward earning their points. It has been very rewarding to see their enthusiasm and determination grow each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful impact on our classroom environment by significantly increasing student participation and engagement. We were able to utilize the resources you provided from January through March, consistently encouraging positive behavior and academic effort. Thank you for investing in my students' success and for helping create a classroom where motivation and learning go hand in hand. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1768150167313,"projectUrl":"project/math-success-incentive-project/9997638/","projectTitle":"Math Success Incentive Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368128"},{"teacherId":9515396,"projectId":10010963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help giving us the posters we need to do our final project, a floor chair for students with diverse needs, and carts for our supplies! My student who has been sitting on the floor to concentrate was ecstatic when he saw the chair and I have other students in other classes who have been able to focus better, too, thanks to having this as an option.\r\nI'm excited to see my students final projects come together, since last year some of them even asked to take it home afterwards because of how proud they were. This is made possible by having poster paper that makes the project feel official and valued. Our school can no longer afford to supply students with poster paper, so without you, we could not achieve this!","fullyFundedDate":1768444332475,"projectUrl":"project/grab-go-and-learn-organized-classroom/10010963/","projectTitle":"Grab, Go, and Learn: Organized Classrooms for Economically Disadvantaged Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9515396_orig.jpg?crop=2357,2357,x0,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713483094616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9515396"},{"teacherId":10402080,"projectId":10009247,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for such a kind and generous donation to my classroom and students. I have been able to enhance the environment in my classroom with the welcome mat. It has been much easier to keep the room clean using the sweeper and the cleaning wipes daily. The students are even helping since they enjoy using the sweeper.\r\n\r\nI was able to open a student store with the snacks. I reward my students daily with points for reinforcement of positive behaviors that they show throughout the day in my classroom. They get so excited when I open the store and they are able to redeem points for snacks. They are beyond grateful and thank you for allowing the opportunity for this to take place. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes came in, the kids were so excited and wanted to see what was received. The class that was with me when the boxes were opened must have spread the word quickly, because all of my classes started asking about snacks and the student store. I honestly think that this has had a huge impact on behaviors and having the kids feel rewarded for a job well done. It has definitely had a positive impact on the students. \r\n\r\nThe after-school Art Club has been using materials weekly and creating such fun projects. We made Easter baskets this past week using the construction paper. We have made some origami animals and made some vintage looking bottles using the masking tape and shoe polish. They have been enjoying the projects and are so excited each week to wee what they will be making next.\r\n\r\nOverall, your donations have helped to enrich the learning environment in a positive way, and I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1768254631215,"projectUrl":"project/creative-and-critical-thinking/10009247/","projectTitle":"Creative and Critical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402080"},{"teacherId":8731432,"projectId":10015125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school special education classroom by providing an iPad mini for guided note-taking. Your generosity is helping my students access lessons in a way that fits their learning needs.\r\n\r\nMany of my students struggle with attention, organization, and keeping up with written notes. The iPad mini allows them to follow structured guided notes, highlight key ideas, and focus on understanding instead of copying. This reduces frustration and helps them stay engaged during instruction.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support students are participating more, staying on task, and building confidence in their learning. Thank you for helping create a more accessible and inclusive classroom for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768487732908,"projectUrl":"project/making-guided-note-taking-smooth-and-sea/10015125/","projectTitle":"Making Guided Note-Taking Smooth and Seamless with an iPad Mini","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheila Grace Villacarlos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8731432_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723562520209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8731432"},{"teacherId":10405646,"projectId":10027083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Keep Learning.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to resources that enhance their learning experience and keep them engaged, curious, and motivated. These materials are not just tools—they are opportunities for growth, discovery, and confidence-building.\r\n\r\nYour contribution reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential. That encouragement is powerful and inspires them to continue striving for success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the future of my students. Your support is making a difference every day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768682145079,"projectUrl":"project/keep-learning/10027083/","projectTitle":"Keep Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Panaligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405646"},{"teacherId":8135775,"projectId":9999562,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations, our students have been motivated in ways that have truly transformed our classroom environment. The snacks and food items you provided became meaningful incentives that encouraged students to complete their tasks, follow classroom rules, and take responsibility for their learning.\r\n\r\nWe implemented a ticket-based reward system in our classroom. Students earn tickets when they complete assignments, stay on task, demonstrate positive behavior, and follow class expectations. Once a student earns 20 tickets, they are able to \"shop\" in our classroom store and choose from the snacks that were donated.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks and learned how the system worked, they were incredibly excited. Their eyes lit up as they realized they could work toward earning something tangible. Almost immediately, I noticed students reminding each other to stay focused so they could earn tickets. One special moment that stood out was watching students quietly finish their work and proudly count their tickets, carefully saving them until they reached 20. The sense of accomplishment they felt when they were able to buy a snack was priceless.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become noticeably quieter, more organized, and more focused. Students are making better choices, completing assignments more consistently, and encouraging one another to follow expectations. The reward system has helped create a positive and structured learning environment where responsibility is celebrated. As we move forward, we will continue using this incentive system to support academic goals and positive behavior. We are also connecting ticket rewards to larger projects and group work, encouraging teamwork and long-term goal setting. Students are learning that consistent effort and responsible behavior lead to success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real and lasting difference in our classroom. 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