{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"MS 88 Peter Rouget","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10274344,"projectId":9882094,"letterContent":"I can't express how grateful my trumpet students and I are for the generous donation of mouthpieces! As I've mentioned before I'm starting up a concert band program and students have the opportunity to learn flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. Unfortunately, some of my students can't afford materials like mouthpiece, but with your help, we were able to making this opportunity accessible to all of my students.\r\n\r\nRight now in music class, the students learning their concert B-flat major scale and preparing a concert piece to perform for the school at the end of the year. After spring break, they will begin working in the Accent on Achievement method book to continue expanding their knowledge of music notation and increasing their pitch range with both the treble and bass clef. Thank you for helping me share my passion with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766175175751,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-into-band-new-mouthpieces-for-f/9882094/","projectTitle":"Buzzing into Band: New Mouthpieces for Future Trumpeters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cazaubon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10274344_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y600&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762521134178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274344"},{"teacherId":10315725,"projectId":9837676,"letterContent":"The table and stools have proven to be invaluable. Just today I had 4 students sit with me to complete a study guide for their upcoming unit exam. Other days, we pull students who are struggling with a concept to do extra review. Without this designated space, we wouldn't be able to meet our students needs in this way. \r\n\r\nOnce the project was fully funded, I had shared with them that the items were coming and the students were so excited to see the arrival of the materials and are benefitting so much from them! \r\n\r\nGoing forward, we'd love to have tables for our classroom to replace the individual desks. So much of what we do requires partner and small group work, not to mention that the individual desks make it challenging to walk around the room when there are 30 students present. Donors like yourselves are who make dreams like these a reality! Thank yo again!!","fullyFundedDate":1767812338777,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-for-success/9837676/","projectTitle":"Small Groups for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10315725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767874277583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315725"},{"teacherId":22771,"projectId":10137363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous funding of the proposal to enhance my classroom library! The new collection of high-level books is what has my students the most excited, as it provides them with challenging and thought-provoking literature they've been eager to dive into. They're thrilled to have access to books that feel more grown-up and that allow them to stretch their reading skills. Additionally, the snacks will be a huge hit! Students will look to reading even more knowing that a tasty treat is waiting for them as a reward, and it's been a great motivator for building positive habits.\r\n\r\nThe new laminator and colored paper will also make a noticeable difference, especially in how our classroom library is decorated. Students can take pride in helping create signs for the library, and it will become a collaborative effort that will boost their enthusiasm. There are particular students, especially those who thrive in creative environments, who will really warmed to this new way of organizing and decorating. They're excited to contribute and take ownership of the space, which has made them more engaged and enthusiastic about reading. Your contribution will make a real difference in how they approach their learning, and I'm truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773068282822,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-snacks/10137363/","projectTitle":"Books and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenzweig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp22771_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455045913337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rosenzweig"},{"teacherId":22771,"projectId":10133037,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing support, we've been able to fund the proposal for snacks to reward students who come to school on time, which is especially needed as the warmer spring months (finally) roll in! The energy and excitement among the students have gone through the roof. They're not just focused on arriving on time, they're genuinely excited to start their day with a tasty treat. This small gesture has created a positive buzz, and the students are more motivated than ever to get to school and kick off their day with a snack.\r\n\r\nHaving this extra incentive will make it a little easier for them to get out of bed and make it to school by 8:20. This boost will not only help them do their best in ELA, but it'll also carry over to all their other classes. With a grab-and-go snack to look forward to and more enthusiasm in the air, they'll be even more ready to tackle their lessons with renewed focus and energy, making it easier for them to engage and succeed in every subject. You've truly helped make learning a more exciting (and delicious) experience for all of them! You're awesome.","fullyFundedDate":1772944976439,"projectUrl":"project/crunch-time-encouraging-punctuality-wit/10133037/","projectTitle":"Crunch Time! Encouraging Punctuality With Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenzweig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp22771_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455045913337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rosenzweig"},{"teacherId":22771,"projectId":10073372,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the fully funded Hot Chocolate Challenge will make early mornings a whole lot warmer and exciting for students throughout this brutally cold winter. Students now will have a delicious reason to show up early, and it's been amazing seeing the excitement come to usually sleepy faces over the chance of earning a cup of hot chocolate.\r\n\r\nMore than just a treat, this challenge will help build positive routines, boost attendance, and create joyful moments to start the school day. I'm so grateful you helped turn a simple idea into something that truly motivates and rewards my students—one mug at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1770136528869,"projectUrl":"project/the-hot-chocolate-challenge/10073372/","projectTitle":"The HOT CHOCOLATE Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenzweig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp22771_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455045913337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rosenzweig"},{"teacherId":5678904,"projectId":9934764,"letterContent":"With sincere thankfulness we are enjoying the new art materials. Students have been exploring watercolor over the last few weeks. We are painting from nature inspired photographs and using what we learned in our sketching unit to apply to watercolor portraits. I always notice how students are more open to experimentation with painting, specifically watercolor as it's not as intimidating as other painting medium and for especially those who don't think they can draw. Watercolor allows for a certain abstract experimentation that I find all students enjoy practicing in class. Being able to instruct them with quality materials makes a big difference and students have been very thoughtful in helping maintain and clean-up our supplies. I am really excited to showcase our nature portraits in the hall. This unit helps students understand that we all can be artists. Thanks again for your help bringing this experience to our student body at MS 88.","fullyFundedDate":1764987067510,"projectUrl":"project/nurture-my-7th-graders-creative-spirits/9934764/","projectTitle":"Nurture my 7th Graders Creative Spirits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5678904_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534086289022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5678904"},{"teacherId":22771,"projectId":10053633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my winter hat proposal. You've truly made my day and my students' winter a whole lot warmer! Because of you, my kids will be heading into chilly mornings with cozy heads, and, most importantly, one less thing to worry about. Those hats will be put to great and immediate use.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will make a real, joyful difference for my students. I cannot wait to let them know that this proposal was fully funded. We have an ice-skating trip planned for February and there won't be a chilly head out on the ice - thanks to you! \r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for your kindness and support. Kathy, thank you for helping my students stay healthy and warm all winter long!","fullyFundedDate":1769445755286,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-cool-kids-warm/10053633/","projectTitle":"Keeping Cool Kids Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenzweig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp22771_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455045913337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rosenzweig"},{"teacherId":10110940,"projectId":9532733,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Reflect, Write, Empower. This project has provided students with the opportunity to use journals in our media literacy class. The journals are creating a space for students to reflect on their learning, think critically about themselves as digital citizens, and make sense of the information that surrounds them. Students are making deep connections between our curriculum and the decisions they make online.\r\n\r\nWhile the journals were intended as a place for written reflection, it seems as if they are so much more. They provide a space for connection and have allowed me to understand each of my students in a way that I had not anticipated.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting this project and the valuable learning that the use of the journals has led to for my middle school students.","fullyFundedDate":1758899004437,"projectUrl":"project/reflect-write-empower-journals-for-me/9532733/","projectTitle":"Reflect, Write, Empower: Journals for Media Literacy Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cannell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10110940_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754317896547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcannell"},{"teacherId":21023,"projectId":9764651,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations that made it possible to provide snacks for my students. Thanks to your support, I've been able to ensure that no student goes hungry during the school day, which has made a huge difference in their ability to stay focused and engaged. It's incredible to see how something as simple as a snack can brighten a student's day and give them the energy they need to succeed in the classroom!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to helping others have created a positive ripple effect in our community. The students are not only more focused and ready to learn, but they also feel cared for and supported, which boosts their confidence and well-being. I truly appreciate your generosity and the impact it's having on the lives of so many students. Thank you for being such a vital part of this effort!","fullyFundedDate":1765306453355,"projectUrl":"project/no-child-hungry/9764651/","projectTitle":"No Child Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21023_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473204952520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/21023"},{"teacherId":2419002,"projectId":9616322,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support and donations to my classroom. My students were thrilled when our resources came in and we were able to hit the ground running with our Social Studies curriculum this Fall.\r\n\r\nWe recently wrapped up our first marking period and my students were so excited to get their new folder for the second marking period to help declutter their bookbags. Middle School is a huge transition in students' lives and can be quite difficult managing a lot of new responsibilities. But I can already see how they're working on staying organized with the supplies given to them and putting in the extra effort to be more responsible. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757591081932,"projectUrl":"project/organization-helps-with-concentration/9616322/","projectTitle":"Organization Helps with Concentration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCurry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2419002_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455558362365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2419002"},{"teacherId":21023,"projectId":3017473,"letterContent":"Our 8th grade ELA classroom practically buzzed with excitement the moment the new high-interest books arrived. Students who once tiptoed around the bookshelves suddenly became literary detectives, searching for the perfect mystery, fantasy adventure, or plot twist to dive into. Even the \"I don't really read\" kids were spotted flipping pages like undercover bookworms.\r\n\r\nDuring reading time, the room transformed into a quiet—but very dramatic—library of gasps, giggles, and whispered theories about characters' questionable decisions. Book talks became livelier, with students competing (politely... mostly) to share their favorites and convince their classmates to read them next. The enthusiasm for reading spread faster than rumors about free snacks.\r\n\r\nOverall, these books have added a spark that no worksheet could ever match. Students are reading more, discussing more, and actually asking for extra time with their books—every ELA teacher's dream moment. Thanks to the funded proposal, our classroom feels fuller, brighter, and a whole lot more book-obsessed in the best possible way.","fullyFundedDate":1516218291006,"projectUrl":"project/essential-reading/3017473/","projectTitle":"Essential Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp21023_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473204952520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/21023"},{"teacherId":22771,"projectId":9720687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity in helping bring new fiction books into our classroom! Thanks to you, our library will soon be bursting with exciting adventures, silly stories, mysterious twists, and unforgettable characters. Students surely will be racing to be the first to check out the newest titles, recommending books to each other like seasoned librarians, and joyfully debating plot twists at moments I absolutely did not ask for. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and it's all because you helped fill our shelves with stories they truly love.\r\n\r\nYour support will do more than just add books to our room—it will open doors to new worlds, boosted confidence in young readers, and create a buzz of excitement that makes reading irresistible. I'm already seeing students excited to discover new favorite authors, connect to characters who feel just like them, and fall in love with reading in a way that will stay with them for years. Thank you for making such a joyful and meaningful impact on our classroom. 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