{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grant Sawyer Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":46.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9347525,"projectId":10011038,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! I teach at a low income school and many of our students are unable to participate in the band program here without assistance. Thanks to your generosity we were able to help a number of students participate in class and experience the joys of music. \r\n\r\nWe have our spring concert coming up and the students are working very hard to prepare for it. In the past we have had students sitting out due to a lack of music supplies. We always do what we can to accommodate them, but there is a limit to what we can offer. This year, with your help, I can report that none of our students have been sitting out. They really enjoy playing their instruments and I cannot tell you how appreciative they have been. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768333391296,"projectUrl":"project/music-performance/10011038/","projectTitle":"Music Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nekoba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347525"},{"teacherId":10404843,"projectId":10023934,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say thank you for the supplies you've funded.\r\n\r\nMiddle school science is sometimes thought of by the kiddos to be kind of a left over subject so having things like extra pencils, markers, and wipes on hand makes a big difference in how smoothly the classroom runs. It's one less thing for us to worry about so we can focus on the actual lessons for the day.\r\n\r\nThe kids have already been enjoying the stickers, and the cleaning supplies have been great for maintaining cleanliness. It really gives the students something to think about when they see their classroom as their own and how they take care of things at school.\r\n\r\nI am really grateful for the support. Thank you for thinking of us and for making our day-to-day life in the classroom a whole lot easier.","fullyFundedDate":1769029478594,"projectUrl":"project/support-science-shape-the-future/10023934/","projectTitle":"Support Science. Shape the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404843"},{"teacherId":9096970,"projectId":10035861,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your contributions towards our project. My students and I were surprised by your generosity. They were thankful for the needed materials, especially since school supplies are often hard for them to come by. I saw a sense of relief on some of their faces as they were gifted school folders and spiral notebooks needed for our math class. I think it helped ease a burden for them as all students could receive materials, and not just those who couldn't afford them from home. This made it so that no one stood out as \"in need\" or \"without.\"\r\nThe items are just for daily use in class, and not for special projects or something crazy like that. Your generous contributions to our day-to-day learning is greatly appreciated. :)","fullyFundedDate":1768743844659,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-math/10035861/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stirling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9096970"},{"teacherId":6301865,"projectId":10020162,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to start reading our novel. We have to finish The Diary of Anne Frank first.\r\n\r\nI have had the book on display in class and have talked about it. Students are asking questions, going to the library and trying to get ahead of the class. They cannot wait to read this novel. Our last unit is kind of a downer, I am so happy we can end the year with a great novel.\r\n\r\nThis book always has a bonding effect on the class. It is their last novel as an 8th grade class. They are looking so forward to this experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students. Without your generous donation, we would not be able to do this as a class. I am forever indebted to you. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768596626784,"projectUrl":"project/dystopian-legacy/10020162/","projectTitle":"Dystopian Legacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6301865_orig.jpg?crop=1609,1609,x115,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634683804940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6301865"},{"teacherId":5846658,"projectId":10010664,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It means so much to our classroom that people want to support us and cheer us on. The students were so excited when the supplies came and were jumping around trying to open all the packages. They all chose their color headphones and immediately started using them. These are great since they have a microphone and the students can use the technology in the programs to speak their sentences. The crafts have been a MAJOR hit. The kids love when it is social hour and we are about to create something magical is what they tell me. The diamond art and diamond art stickers are all over the room and even stuck onto their chromebooks. They have been doing a craft a week and plan on making their families a end of year celebration basket of their projects. This has been the best thing so far. To watch them get so excited and work so hard on their projects warms my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1768444125707,"projectUrl":"project/listening-crafting/10010664/","projectTitle":"Listening & Crafting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie McAdams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642044831465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stephanie251"},{"teacherId":8137846,"projectId":10003962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Robotics classroom. \r\nMy students have really appreciated the tablets. They are being used to score the Robotics competitions each class. This prevents scoring errors and the students are recording the scores and displaying the data each class.\r\nThe label maker has been a life saver! I have students that love organizing, so they have been using it to label the bins. My other students appreciate how easy it now is to get parts and to put parts away in the correct place. \r\nI appreciate your time and support!","fullyFundedDate":1768175332946,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-101/10003962/","projectTitle":"Robotics 101","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Umebayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137846"},{"teacherId":9592455,"projectId":10013977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact on my students and our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new social skills games and activities during our Social Living class and in small group instruction to help students practice important life skills such as collaboration, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and kindness. These resources have given my students engaging, hands-on opportunities to work together, take turns, and build positive relationships with one another.\r\n\r\nOne specific classroom moment that stood out happened during a group social skills game focused on teamwork and conversation skills. Students had to work together to solve a challenge, listen to each other's ideas, and encourage one another. I watched one student, who is usually very quiet and hesitant to participate, step into a leadership role by helping guide the group and making sure everyone had a chance to contribute. It was such a proud moment to see their confidence grow in real time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and curious. They loved the colorful, interactive games and were eager to start using them right away. The rewards system has also been incredibly motivating. Students are genuinely excited to be recognized for showing leadership, collaboration, and kindness, and it has helped reinforce the positive behaviors we work so hard to build in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these resources into our weekly social-emotional learning lessons and classroom routines. We are currently focusing on perspective-taking, respectful communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Students will continue practicing these skills through structured games, role-play activities, and opportunities to earn rewards for demonstrating them during both academic and social situations throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where they feel supported, encouraged, and excited to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768673214220,"projectUrl":"project/awarding-exceptional-learners/10013977/","projectTitle":"Awarding Exceptional Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawhorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592455"},{"teacherId":5653485,"projectId":10016195,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous contribution to my classroom and to my students.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom with diverse learners, it is essential that our library reflects a wide range of voices, experiences, and interests. Your donation has helped us move closer to that goal. The collection thoughtfully includes a variety of engaging titles—from beloved classics like the Goosebumps series to works by Black authors such as The Crossover, as well as high-interest adventure novels like the Percy Jackson series.\r\n\r\nSince adding these books to our classroom library, I have already noticed an increase in students' interest in reading, with many more eager to borrow books. This is exactly the kind of excitement and engagement I strive to foster in my classroom, and it would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a meaningful impact on my students' learning and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768706163359,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-enrich-mr-loghrys-class-libra/10016195/","projectTitle":"Books to Enrich Mr. Loghry's Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loghry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5653485_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533847879219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653485"},{"teacherId":8178538,"projectId":10039659,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support in fully funding our Snack Reward Program. Your kindness and commitment have made a meaningful impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our students are able to enjoy special rewards that recognize their hard work, positive behavior, and accomplishments. These moments bring joy and serve as powerful motivation for continued growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you have made in creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting their achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1772550506187,"projectUrl":"project/reward-snack-store/10039659/","projectTitle":"Reward Snack Store","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178538_orig.jpg?crop=331,331,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774309973681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178538"},{"teacherId":8166546,"projectId":9993895,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. The students and I are so excited for all of the new supplies! When all of the boxes began arriving in the classroom, the students were very curious. As I began to show them all of our new supplies, they were very excited to be able to utilize them within the lessons.\r\n\r\nOur supplies were very basic ones: lined paper, colored pencils, folders. These seemingly simple supplies have really made a difference within the classroom. The students used to have to share their colored pencils whenever we had a project, but now we have enough for every student to have a set to use. Those colored pencils have been very beneficial when we create our historical maps and some of the projects regarding ancient civilizations.\r\n\r\nIn the past, we had to ration our lined paper to make sure we had enough to go around. We now have plenty to be able to use so that the students can have abundant paper to be able to write their essays and be able to show the knowledge that they have learned in each of the content areas. It has also been wonderful to have the folders to keep all of their work in, as to not lose any of the items from their daily tasks.\r\n\r\nYou and your generosity have really made a difference in my classroom. My students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1768100154250,"projectUrl":"project/helpful-supplies-for-history/9993895/","projectTitle":"Helpful Supplies for History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166546"},{"teacherId":9592086,"projectId":10012179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our middle school theatre class. It really means a lot to us.\r\n\r\nBecause of your help, our students have the supplies they need, things like costumes, props, and set materials, that make our shows possible. It's amazing to see their excitement when they get to bring a story to life on stage.\r\n\r\nYour support gives students a place to be creative, work together, and feel confident being themselves. For many of them, theatre becomes their favorite part of the school day.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. You're making a real difference for our students!!","fullyFundedDate":1768405722588,"projectUrl":"project/advancing-arts-education-through-theatre/10012179/","projectTitle":"Advancing Arts Education Through Theatre","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feltes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592086"},{"teacherId":7331507,"projectId":10007185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. We are a poverty level Title 1 school and supplies are hard to come by and the students are unable to provide their own. The students were excited every day to see the boxes arrive!\r\n\r\nWe are using the supplies in two ways. One, the Drama classes are using the materials to create props, diagrams for scenery and even puppets for their scenes in class. Recently they used them to create summary scenes of life in Shakespearean times.\r\n\r\nThe other is in our Theater Tech class. These students create the props and scenery for our spring production which will be \"The Spongebob Musical\". The students are creating incredible designs that are made possible by these supplies.\r\n\r\nWe currently have over 250 students in our program and we cannot express our gratitude enough for you donation. 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