{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bay Shore Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":970211,"projectId":9357910,"letterContent":"These resources are going to be used in a group that meets weekly. We will begin with 10 students, and hopefully extend invites to more who are interested. We have been collecting items from home/our garden and items from thrift stores so that we don't have to purchase all of our supplies. It's very exciting to teach young people the value in re-using items, or finding supplies out in Nature. 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For many of our students, this will be their first time seeing birds, insects, and habitats in such rich detail, and that experience can spark curiosity and wonder that lasts a lifetime.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement of discovery, these binoculars will help students grow as scientific thinkers. They'll be able to practice authentic observation skills — noticing patterns, recording data, asking deeper questions. Your support creates meaningful, inquiry-driven learning experiences that will shape how students understand and care for the world around them. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748107456637,"projectUrl":"project/ecology-observation-biodiversity-surve/9268022/","projectTitle":"Ecology Observation / Biodiversity Survey","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cammarota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004434"},{"teacherId":10010578,"projectId":9305466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Chorda to our classroom!\r\nThe initial reactions by some of the students were amazing to witness. Students were so excited to get their hands on the new \"instruments\". They couldn't believe the unique capabilities of the Chorda and how easy it is to make music!\r\n\r\nThe Chorda is going to make a huge impact into how we create and explore music and sound. Students who never played an instrument before have found success creating with the Chorda. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for people like you who support our students' learning journey. Thank you again for this wonderful gift!.","fullyFundedDate":1746828640119,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-music-making-with-chorda/9305466/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Music Making with Chorda","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Drago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010578"},{"teacherId":7739016,"projectId":9047409,"letterContent":"Our new vacuum cleaner has been extremely helpful in improving the air quality in our classroom. My students are no longer sneezing when they open the computer cart to take out a computer because the cart is no longer dusty, and they are very happy and grateful to all the donors who contributed to this project. Also, with our vacuum cleaner, we have been able to say bye-bye to the dust that would accumulate on our math manipulatives that were difficult to clean with a rag or duster, and now my students can learn math in a cleaner environment. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a big difference in the lives of my students, especially those who suffer from allergies or asthma.","fullyFundedDate":1744033105532,"projectUrl":"project/bye-bye-dust-and-allergens/9047409/","projectTitle":"Bye-Bye, Dust and Allergens!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Canales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739016"},{"teacherId":839930,"projectId":9335026,"letterContent":"It's been two weeks since the first day of school and this year is off to an excellent start - thanks to the Bouncy Bands! My students love them. \r\n\r\nFrom day one, the students have told me they like the choice of feet up or feet down, the fun of bouncing without distracting and to my surprise: the separation formed between the desks. According to my students, the child in the seat behind them can no longer kick at their desk. An unexpected win! \r\n\r\nMy hyperactive students have benefited the most. I often notice them bouncing away as they try to work out a difficult math problem. As a 35 year veteran educator, I can say unequivocally that these Bouncy Bands have helped my students in a fun, quiet, and healthy way to release some of their excess energy. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1747182659785,"projectUrl":"project/bouncybands-for-better-focus/9335026/","projectTitle":"BouncyBands for Better Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp839930_orig.png?crop=1130,1130,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746706105982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/839930"},{"teacherId":7739016,"projectId":9047410,"letterContent":"The digital writing tablets that you helped fund with your generous donation have been a game changer in the classroom. My English Language Learners' (ELLs) level of engagement has skyrocketed since we got the tablets. Now, my students look forward to working on math problems because the writing tablets are so much more fun than paper and pencil. One feature that they love is that they are able write on the tables and erase with the touch of a button. This makes the tablets much better than dry-erase boards and dry-erase markers because they don't get messy. Also, this is a time saver because they require less time to distribute and clean up. I love the fact that the tablets are rechargeable and there is not need to keep buying batteries, which is cost effective and more eco-friendly. You have made a difference in my students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746821139727,"projectUrl":"project/paperless-math-practice-with-digital-wri/9047410/","projectTitle":"Paperless Math Practice With Digital Writing Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Canales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739016"},{"teacherId":1869112,"projectId":8845737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Writing is becoming a dying art...at least in the traditional way! Teachers are struggling to get students to compose basic sentences, let alone develop creative and inspirational pieces of text. This is why our club is so pertinent. It is a place for writers! Our writers have chosen writing over sports, hanging out at the mall, playing video games, viewing TikTok, and so many other activities. They love to write! \r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed our writers the necessary comfort to write! We have a routine to our club sessions that includes signing in, having a snack, accepting the writing challenge and sharing on the \"open mic\". It's so nice to be able to provide a tasty snack at each session. The writers show up each week after a full day of academic instruction, anxious to write and their tummies yearning for some satisfaction! Because of YOU, we are able to sustain.","fullyFundedDate":1735676782687,"projectUrl":"project/starving-artists/8845737/","projectTitle":"Starving Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curtis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1869112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708413333263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1869112"},{"teacherId":1444947,"projectId":8988846,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for all of your support to our Mentoring Program. My students reside in a low income area and 51% of the students receive free lunch. My students have gotten used to being taken care of. Many of them have not had the opportunity to take care of someone else. \r\nThe Care Packages for the Homeless gave my students the opportunity to do just that. 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