{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Homer Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":11.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5998069,"projectId":10535409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cushions for our classroom! Your support has already made such a wonderful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe cushions are used every day for our morning meeting and throughout our flexible seating time. Having them has made a noticeable impact on student focus, helping them stay engaged and attentive when they are working on their daily lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! We did an official \"unboxing\" together as a class and they truly felt the gift. Beyond loving how comfy the cushions are, they felt deeply appreciated and valued knowing this gift was sent to them. That excitement carries into every day now. They are always eager to get our morning meeting started and grab their cushions.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students are taking this renewed energy and focus directly into our current classroom lessons and projects. Having comfortable, flexible seating options gives them the supportive environment they need to stay on task and succeed as we tackle all of our learning goals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1787838646884,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-seats-for-morning-meets/10535409/","projectTitle":"Cozy Seats for Morning Meets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5998069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540245970276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5998069"},{"teacherId":9905637,"projectId":10182771,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of books to our classroom. Thanks to your support, our students have a wonderful new collection of literary treasures to explore, and the impact has been immediate and profound.\r\n\r\nWe have officially integrated these books into two of our Tier 1 groups, reaching over 50 students who are reading at or above grade level. In groups of this size—with 25-plus enthusiastic learners per section—it can often be a challenge to find resources that are both academically enriching and genuinely exciting. These books have proven to be the perfect fit. The captivating storylines, rich themes, and high-interest topics have completely hooked our readers from page one. Seeing their eyes light up during our reading blocks and hearing the lively, thoughtful discussions that follow has been an absolute highlight of our week.\r\n\r\nYour gift does far more than just put books on a shelf; it actively fosters a lifelong love for reading, sharpens critical thinking skills, and keeps bright minds continuously challenged. The students are already asking if we can read \"just one more chapter,\" which is the greatest outcome an educator could hope for.\r\n\r\nAs we progress through the school year, we are thrilled to dive even deeper into these texts and build upon the strong momentum your gift has created. Generous supporters like you help make our classroom a dynamic, inspiring place to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and investment in our students' education.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nErika Withers","fullyFundedDate":1778052898419,"projectUrl":"project/gordon-korman-class-sets/10182771/","projectTitle":"Gordon Korman Class Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Withers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9905637_orig.jpg?crop=1060,1060,x837,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775520473720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905637"},{"teacherId":5998069,"projectId":10091015,"letterContent":"The day our brand new copies of The City of Ember arrived, it honestly felt like Christmas in our classroom. There was something so special about the kids getting to open boxes of books that had never been used before. You could see the excitement on their faces immediately, and that energy stayed with them through the entire unit. We are so grateful to our donors for their generosity in providing these resources for our students.\r\n\r\nI was so impressed by how locked in they were. It was not just a reading assignment to them because they were genuinely hooked on the mystery of the story. Since they were so engaged, I saw them using thinking and reading skills that truly blew me away. They were making connections and diving into the plot with a level of focus that made me so proud. It is amazing what a fresh set of books can do for a class. They were truly into the novel from the first page to the very last.","fullyFundedDate":1773856215290,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-me-engage-and-empower-strong/10091015/","projectTitle":"Please Help Me Engage and Empower Strong Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crumb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5998069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540245970276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5998069"},{"teacherId":6090400,"projectId":10052983,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your very generous donation. All the gloves, hats, mittens, scarves, snowpants and socks have already been making a difference in our school! \r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, I started giving out the clothing to students in need. They really loved that they were able to choose the color and style that they wanted.\r\nThere are plenty of materials left over to keep supplying students with what they need next year! 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