{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Yvonne Shaw Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8166818,"projectId":9657246,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing technology that has made a powerful impact in our high school classroom for students with intellectual disabilities. When students first saw the new iPad, computer, keyboard station, color printer, and printer ink, they were immediately curious and excited. Many of my students are highly motivated by technology, and these tools have helped them access learning in ways that feel meaningful and real. The iPad is now used daily to collect job training data during vocational tasks, allowing students to see their progress and understand expectations more clearly.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has been especially exciting for students. They love seeing their work printed in color, whether it is a job task checklist, a visual schedule, or a finished academic assignment. One student who often struggled with engagement now eagerly completes computer-based tasks so he can print his work and take it home to show his family. The computer and keyboard station has also become a favorite area in the room, where students practice typing, follow digital prompts, and build skills they will need in future job placements.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using this technology as we expand our job training and life skills instruction. They will practice tracking work tasks, typing simple reflections, and using printed visuals to support independence. Your support has helped bridge the gap between school and real-world skills, and it has made learning more accessible and motivating for my students. Thank you for giving them tools that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1759730994803,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-technology/9657246/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaduto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166818_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y335&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739391003839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166818"},{"teacherId":8166818,"projectId":9588689,"letterContent":"Thank you for the incredible classroom supplies you provided for our high school students with intellectual disabilities. From the moment the boxes arrived, my students were excited and eager to help unpack everything. The whiteboard pens, scissors, glue sticks, desk organizers, headphones, and take-home folders are now part of our daily routine. Students use the whiteboards for guided practice and check-ins, which allows them to try answers without fear and build confidence. The new desk organizers have helped students take ownership of their materials, while the headphones allow for focused work during independent stations.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments came when we introduced the Insta Polaroid camera. We created a birthday board where each student gets an instant photo on their special day. Watching students smile, pose, and proudly show their pictures to classmates has helped build a strong sense of belonging and community. Many of my students thrive on routine and recognition, and this small addition has become one of the most joyful parts of our classroom culture. Students were genuinely amazed that the photo printed instantly, and several asked if they could keep their picture forever.\r\n\r\nNext, students are using these materials in an ongoing literacy project where they create personal mini-books. They are writing simple stories, illustrating them, and assembling their work using the new supplies. This project builds fine motor skills, communication, and self-expression, while also reinforcing independence. Because of your generosity, our classroom feels more organized, supportive, and engaging every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1759730606281,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-fidgets-fun-rewards-that-moti/9588689/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Fidgets & Fun: Rewards That Motivate Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scaduto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166818_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y335&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739391003839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166818"},{"teacherId":9357445,"projectId":9627175,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for your donation. When I started teaching STEM this year, I was shocked with the lack of supplies and resources I needed to effectively run the engagements my students were most excited to do. \r\n\r\nOne of the engagements it helped was stop motion animation. Students love doing this engagement, but there wasn't any clay for the students to create their characters. Another engagement was snap circuits. Many of the favorite circuits couldn't be done because pieces had been broken or stolen. Now they can create every circuit. Mousetrap cars is another favorite, but there were no more kits I could make with the supplies. These are very expensive, so your donations really helped. Using the bridge designer app is fun for the students, but there wasn't any balsa wood for students to create their bridges. your donations have allowed them to create bridges so they can test how well they designed it. Another engagement is the ozobot evo. All of the ozobots were broken. Because of your help, students now have a working robot to program. \r\n\r\nThese aren't the only ways your donations helped. We are so grateful that you deided to fun this wish list of ours. I was very happy to see the joy in my students as they used these new supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1757732562445,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-the-future/9627175/","projectTitle":"STEM is the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tallberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357445"},{"teacherId":2387075,"projectId":9908352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for finding my class and donating the knives. My students are so grateful because they use to work with very dull knives. This would lead to frustration in the kitchens because it would not cut well. When we went to do the pizza pinwheels lab they had knives that cut through the crescent dough very well instead of falling apart. I can't wait to use the knives next semester when I go to teach the knife skills unit. My students are going to be so much safer and it will put my mind at ease as well that they are cutting with sharp knives. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764005413366,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-not-dull/9908352/","projectTitle":"Sharp Not Dull!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zinser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2387075_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y579&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763591064029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zinserculinaryarts"},{"teacherId":2387075,"projectId":9394089,"letterContent":"We are using the new blenders in our kitchens! The new blenders I purchased this semester can now be put to use! Next up to blend is Orange Julius's, Disneyland Dole Whip, Smoothies and Pic De Gallo. The taste of the labs has been amazing, and the excitement of my students has been a joy. They take pride in these items, which is exactly what I wanted them to do.\r\n\r\nThey were thrilled. I let them open the amazon boxes and put the Blenders into the kitchens. They love getting new materials because it helps them take a lot of pride in what they do. \r\n\r\nMy students love using the blenders. What I love the most is it gives students a reason to wake up and come to school. This makes school a more positive environment for them. Thank you for making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1761586951562,"projectUrl":"project/blending-up-culinary-fun/9394089/","projectTitle":"Blending Up Culinary Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zinser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2387075_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y579&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763591064029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zinserculinaryarts"},{"teacherId":2387075,"projectId":9000237,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources in our new kitchens. The news skillets, saucepans and cast iron I purchased at the beginning of the semester can now be put to use now that we have a way to properly store them. Next up to cook is Fudge, Indoor Smores and Chocolate Chips Cookies. The taste of the labs has been amazing, and the excitement of my students has been a joy. They take pride in these items, which is exactly what I wanted them to do.\r\n\r\nThey were thrilled. I let them open the amazon boxes and put the cookware and shelving into the kitchens. They love getting new materials because it helps them take a lot of pride in what they do. Our school was built 20 years ago. It's still nice, but you can tell it's a bit older. It's nice to get new items.\r\n\r\nMy students are loving cooking with these new pots and pans. What I love the most is it gives students a reason to wake up and come to school. This makes school a more positive environment for them. Here is to an Organized Kitchen! 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