{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emerson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8888750,"projectId":9075267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Your support means that the students in my classroom are healthier than ever this year. The tissues, hand sanitizer, and lotion you helped provide have promoted good hygiene and helped keep students comfortable during allergy season as well. \r\n\r\nWe were also thrilled to incorporate the plants and stickers into our classroom environment. The plants add warmth and vitality to our space, creating a calming and inspiring atmosphere, while the stickers will serve as simple yet effective tools for encouragement and motivation.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom community. 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Perhaps the biggest hit, however, were the Jolly Ranchers—these became a fan favorite as rewards during math games and activities, adding a bit of fun and motivation to our classroom routines.Once again, thank you for your generosity in helping my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1726844309966,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/8590157/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cisneros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7096365_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581457867148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7096365"},{"teacherId":8687266,"projectId":9142206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help us purchase calculators. Your support means my students now have the tools they need to take part in lessons more confidently and focus on learning rather than worrying about sharing materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students are better able to practice math skills, explore problem-solving, and build the confidence they need to succeed. We are truly grateful for the difference you've made in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1744032992233,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-needed/9142206/","projectTitle":"Calculators Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Khela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8687266_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737567646859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8687266"},{"teacherId":1433226,"projectId":9313247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Because of you, our classroom is becoming an even more welcoming and creative space.\r\n\r\nMy students have already put the scissors, eternity pencils, and blue light glasses to great use. The scissors were a huge hit because the ones I had were made for tiny fingers and not those of middle schoolers. Our last project was to create survival guides for the incoming 8th graders and they were cutting away, creating beautiful and useful pieces that I will cherish for many years to come. \r\n\r\nThe eternity pencils have quickly become a classroom favorite. They're always ready to write, and students are fascinated that they never need sharpening! I will definitely be looking to purchase more of those for my classroom incentive box. \r\n\r\nThe blue light glasses have also been incredibly helpful for students working on their Chromebooks. Several have said their eyes feel less tired.\r\n\r\nWe haven't set up the LED strip lights or farmhouse lamp just yet because it's the end of the school year and all big pieces have to be packed away but I know those will completely transform the feel of our classroom once they're in place. I can already picture how cozy and inviting the room will feel. That is the kind of environment where students feel safe sharing their voices and digging into thoughtful discussion.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the work we do together each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787053673,"projectUrl":"project/shining-a-light-on-learning/9313247/","projectTitle":"Shining a Light on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Favuzzi-Morin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1433226_orig.jpg?crop=1032,1032,x45,y742&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600294894014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/favuzzi205"},{"teacherId":1433226,"projectId":8999971,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, I quietly set up the hygiene station in my classroom closet. When I introduced it to my students, there was a quiet, respectful buzz of appreciation. 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We couldn't have made this project a reality without your kindness and commitment to our cause.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a vital part of this journey and for supporting the future of our ecosystem!","fullyFundedDate":1714524230053,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-ecosystem/8336769/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Ecosystem","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Velazquez Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061708_orig.jpg?crop=1100,1100,x10,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691680073631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061708"},{"teacherId":5944146,"projectId":8981516,"letterContent":"We want to express our heartfelt thanks to all the donors who supported our after-school crafting club! The club was a huge success, providing students with a creative environment where they could explore, create, and express themselves through hands-on art projects. Our aim was to offer a wide range of materials to inspire their creativity and help them develop their artistic abilities.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous contributions, we were able to gather the necessary supplies to get the crafting club up and running, including air dry clay, clay tools, paint, paint palettes, paint brushes, glue, bracelet beads, and string. These materials allowed students to design their own clay creations, paint, craft unique jewelry, and so much more.\r\n\r\nYour donation played a key role in helping us establish a vibrant, fun, and creative space where students could relax, collaborate, and discover their artistic potential. Every contribution, no matter the size, made a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping us bring creativity to life in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733234269627,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-club-supplies/8981516/","projectTitle":"Crafting Club Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5944146_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582592587948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abad"},{"teacherId":7605546,"projectId":8965500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our \"STEM Gingerbread Houses\" project! Your support has made a big difference in our classroom. With your donation of gingerbread house kits, paint, glue, glue sticks, and an elf costume, we were able to create beautiful gingerbread houses just in time for Valentine's Day.\r\n\r\nThese creations have become a wonderful showcase in our classroom, especially for my ESL students, who have enjoyed displaying their work with pride. It's a fantastic way for them to express their creativity while practicing their language skills in a hands-on, engaging way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and generous support. We are truly grateful for the positive impact these materials are having on our students' learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1734534700372,"projectUrl":"project/stem-gingerbread-holiday-houses/8965500/","projectTitle":"Stem Gingerbread Holiday Houses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605546_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651195674952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605546"},{"teacherId":7605546,"projectId":8922643,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous contribution to our project, \"Holiday Cheer for All to Hear!\" Thanks to your thoughtful donation, our classroom was filled with an abundance of festive items, including Lego figures, winter hats and gloves, index cards, chocolate kisses, candy canes, lip glosses, balloons, tablecloths, Christmas stockings, and even an elf costume!\r\n\r\nThe joy on my students' faces when they received their stockings, filled with all these wonderful gifts, was priceless! To top it off, we surprised the entire school with a Christmas caroling session, where one of my students wore the adorable elf costume you donated. It truly was a magical moment for all of us!\r\n\r\nThe items you provided have helped make this holiday season one my students will never forget. Your kindness has added a special touch to their celebration and brought smiles and warmth to our classroom. Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of my students and for being part of this memorable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1732074089513,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-for-all-to-hear/8922643/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer for All to Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605546_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651195674952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605546"},{"teacherId":7605546,"projectId":8812327,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have already made such a profound impact on my students' lives, and I am deeply grateful for your support. By providing access to essential hygiene products, you are doing so much more than meeting basic needs. You are helping to give my female students the dignity, confidence, and security they deserve.\r\n\r\nThis initiative has been vital in removing barriers that might otherwise affect their self-esteem and ability to focus on their education. With these products now readily available in my classroom, my students no longer have to worry about something so fundamental to their well-being. Thanks to your kindness, they are free to learn, grow, and thrive without unnecessary distractions.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support—it truly makes a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1733275534234,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-girls-personal-care-prod/8812327/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Girls: Personal Care Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605546_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651195674952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605546"},{"teacherId":7605546,"projectId":8949446,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous contribution to our project, \"Holiday Cheer for All to Hear 2!\" Thanks to your thoughtful donation, our classroom was filled with an abundance of festive items, including holiday socks, index cards, candy canes, balloons, tablecloths, Christmas stockings, and even an elf costume!\r\n\r\nThe joy on my students' faces when they received their stockings, filled with all these wonderful gifts, was priceless! To top it off, we surprised the entire school with a Christmas caroling session, where one of my students wore the adorable elf costume you donated. It truly was a magical moment for all of us!\r\n\r\nThe items you provided have helped make this holiday season one my students will never forget. Your kindness has added a special touch to their celebration and brought smiles and warmth to our classroom. Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of my students and for being part of this memorable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1732061147844,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-for-all-to-hear-part-2/8949446/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer for All to Hear! 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Thank you for helping create a more equitable and supportive learning environment!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity mean the world to me and my students. 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