{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Forsyth Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4581195,"projectId":9750127,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of cushions and manipulatives for our students. Your thoughtful gift has transformed not only our classroom environment but also the way our eighth graders engage with social studies learning. The students' reactions were priceless—their faces lit up with genuine excitement.\r\n\r\nStudents now have flexible seating options that allow them to choose spaces where they feel most comfortable and focused. Some students thrive in collaborative clusters, while others prefer quieter corners for independent work. Your donation has given every learner the ability to optimize their own learning environment, and the difference has been remarkable.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives enabled me to teach an important and difficult lesson on the Wilmington Massacre. This critical moment in African American history and North Carolina's past had always felt abstract to students. Using the manipulatives, students physically reconstructed the events of 1898. They arranged figures to represent the diverse community of Wilmington before the violence, then worked through the sequence of events that led to the massacre and its devastating aftermath. As they moved the pieces, students began to grasp the human reality behind the historical facts. \r\n\r\nI want to assure you that these materials are being used intentionally and with great care. We take your gift seriously, and every day I see students benefiting from your investment in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and our classroom. Your generosity reminds us that education truly is a community effort, and that when we invest in our young learners, we invest in our future.\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1766503386060,"projectUrl":"project/relax-build/9750127/","projectTitle":"Relax & Build","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4581195"},{"teacherId":4375565,"projectId":9878097,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, this project has had an immediate and powerful impact on our students' learning. Headphones allow students to use technology in meaningful ways throughout the school day—listening to instructional videos, audiobooks, and directions; participating in online lessons; and working through personalized learning programs at their own pace. In a busy classroom, headphones help reduce distractions and give students the ability to truly focus, making technology a tool for deeper understanding rather than just a screen.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been having their own headphones to use independently. They feel more confident navigating digital lessons, replaying instructions when needed, and exploring learning activities without worrying about bothering others. Many students are especially motivated by audiobooks and interactive programs, which help bring learning to life and make challenging content more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially meaningful for students who need extra support with reading, attention, or sensory sensitivities. Having headphones allows them to learn in a way that works best for them—whether that means listening to text read aloud, blocking out background noise, or reviewing lessons multiple times. Because of your support, all students now have equitable access to learning tools that help them succeed. We are incredibly grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom and in the daily experiences of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764619373088,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-success/9878097/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Justus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4375565_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508862093976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/justus"},{"teacherId":18603,"projectId":9692297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! I just received the first package containing reeds, and I have lots of kids waiting to get their horns up and running again! Reeds can be expensive, and a bit harder to find these days, as more and more local music companies are closing. \r\n\r\nAs a band director in a Title 1 (low socioeconomic) school, many of my students just cannot afford the requisite equipment to experience music as many other students might, and your donation of reeds will make a difference in their artistic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of this music program.","fullyFundedDate":1757297406765,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-reeds/9692297/","projectTitle":"We Need Reeds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704756277866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/resigler"},{"teacherId":4668774,"projectId":9256196,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Athletic Department, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of first aid supplies and a weather protection tent. Your support plays a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of our student-athletes during practices, games, and competitions.\r\n\r\nThe first aid supplies allow us to respond quickly and effectively to injuries, while the weather protection tent provides much-needed shelter from the elements. Both resources directly contribute to creating a safe environment where our athletes can focus on their performance and growth.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to supporting our athletic programs. Your generosity helps us continue building a positive and secure experience for our students, and we are proud to have your partnership in our efforts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1748889858852,"projectUrl":"project/weather-protection-and-first-aid-bags-fo/9256196/","projectTitle":"Weather Protection and First Aid Bags for Athletics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668774_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636214764515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/healthyliving"},{"teacherId":4668774,"projectId":9257687,"letterContent":"On behalf of our STEM students, staff, and school community, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of cleaning supplies. Your contribution has already made a significant impact in supporting a clean, safe, and productive classroom environment where our students can thrive.\r\n\r\nA STEM classroom is more than just four walls—it is a space of creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. Each day, our students are building, experimenting, testing, and learning through hands-on projects. This type of interactive learning means that our classroom is used heavily and in many different ways, often with shared tools, lab equipment, and technology. Because of this, cleanliness and safety are essential. Your donation of cleaning supplies ensures that our students can work in an environment that is not only inspiring, but also healthy and well maintained.\r\n\r\nWhile cleaning supplies might seem like a small detail in the big picture of education, they play a vital role in creating the foundation for student success. With the disinfectants, wipes, sprays, gloves, and other items you provided, our staff can keep surfaces and equipment sanitized. This allows students to focus on their projects with peace of mind, knowing that the classroom is a safe place to explore, take risks, and grow academically. Your donation has also given us the ability to teach responsibility, as students are learning to care for their own workspaces and tools as part of their STEM education.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also lifted a weight from our teachers. Far too often, educators use their personal resources to provide for classroom needs. By donating these supplies, you have not only provided practical support but also given our teachers encouragement and relief. They can now redirect their time, energy, and resources to what matters most—delivering high-quality instruction, guiding meaningful projects, and fostering curiosity in our future scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies themselves, your support has sent a strong and inspiring message to our students. They now see firsthand that members of their community believe in them and are willing to invest in their future. This kind of encouragement is powerful. It motivates them to dream bigger, work harder, and recognize that their education is valued by others. Your kindness reinforces the idea that learning is a shared journey—one in which schools, families, and community partners all play an important role.\r\n\r\nAs our STEM program continues to grow, we are excited about the opportunities your donation helps make possible. From building models and conducting experiments to coding programs and engineering solutions, our students will benefit every single day from a classroom environment that is clean, safe, and ready for exploration. Every sanitized surface and every disinfected tool represents more than cleanliness—it represents opportunity, possibility, and progress.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful contribution. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support of our STEM program. Your donation has made a lasting impact that will continue to benefit our students this year and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1747835005775,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-safe-stem-classroom/9257687/","projectTitle":"Clean and Safe STEM Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668774_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636214764515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/healthyliving"},{"teacherId":4668774,"projectId":9222868,"letterContent":"On behalf of our coaches, student-athletes, and families, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations toward afterschool sports snacks. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and we are truly thankful for your kindness and commitment to our program.\r\n\r\nFor many of our student-athletes, the time between the end of the school day and the beginning of practice or a game is long and often exhausting. Having access to healthy, energizing snacks during this window is not just a convenience—it is a necessity. Your contributions have helped us provide our athletes with the nutrition they need to remain focused, energized, and motivated throughout their practices and competitions. By meeting such a fundamental need, you have lifted a weight off both our students and their families.\r\n\r\nIt is important to highlight that your donations have done more than just fuel athletic performance. They have also shown our students the power of community care and generosity. Each snack bag handed out is more than just food—it is a message to our students that people believe in them, want to see them succeed, and care about their well-being both on and off the field. For many young people, knowing they are supported in this way makes all the difference in how they see themselves and their ability to achieve their goals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also provided a model of giving and service that we hope to instill in our athletes. Team sports teach values like responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance, but seeing community members step up to support them teaches compassion, gratitude, and the importance of giving back. The impact of your donation will be felt not just in the short term, but also in the character and future actions of the young people you have chosen to support.\r\n\r\nWe are proud to share that, thanks to your donations, our afterschool sports program has been able to serve snacks consistently throughout practices and games. Families who may have worried about how to provide this extra nutrition for their children now have one less burden to carry. Coaches can focus fully on developing athletes' skills, knowing their teams are nourished and ready. Most importantly, our students can put their energy into training, competing, and growing in confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we reflect on this season, we are reminded that the success of any program is not built by one person alone, but by a community of people working together toward a shared goal. Your contribution is a perfect example of how small acts of kindness can create a lasting ripple effect. You have made a tangible difference, and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity, encouragement, and commitment to our afterschool sports program. We look forward to sharing our students' continued growth and accomplishments with you in the months ahead, as they strive to become not only stronger athletes but also compassionate leaders in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1752929254350,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-after-school-sports-and-activ/9222868/","projectTitle":"Snacks for After School Sports and Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668774_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636214764515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/healthyliving"},{"teacherId":18603,"projectId":9541661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gracious donation to the band program at East Forsyth Middle School. Your support helped my purchase several hundred name tags, which I have started to pass out to each of my students. \r\n\r\nThe name tags help the students keep up with their musical investments. I often receive instruments that students will have left in other classrooms, this is one way I have been able to return instrument to owner. We have also begun attaching them to school owned instruments, which helps making sure school equipment is properly marked. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1754672023094,"projectUrl":"project/lets-tag-these-horns/9541661/","projectTitle":"Let's Tag These Horns!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704756277866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/resigler"},{"teacherId":4375565,"projectId":9096050,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our project, \"Listening to What Students Need\" Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of the students who benefit daily from your kindness.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students now have access to high-quality headphones—an essential tool that enhances focus, learning, and participation. In our often noisy classroom environment, these headphones help students block out distractions and fully engage in their studies. Whether they're listening to educational videos, participating in virtual lessons, or using language-learning apps, your gift has empowered them to learn more effectively and with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have also played a critical role in supporting students who face additional challenges, such as limited English proficiency or learning disabilities. They can now access audio versions of reading assignments and other tools discreetly, ensuring they stay on track with their peers and feel included in the learning process.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly helped level the playing field and created a more inclusive, focused, and supportive learning environment. 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