{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sequoyah Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8562021,"projectId":10562898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to Candy Fridays! Due to generous donors like you, we are now fully stocked! I received the largest box of DumDums I have ever seen among other sweet treasures! Thank you for supporting the Sequoyah Drama Department. A performing arts education is incredibly important, and if you get a little sweet treat on Friday, that's just an added bonus! I know that the kids will be incredibly grateful that you financially supported this project. Thank you so much for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1790943766664,"projectUrl":"project/candy-for-candy-fridays/10562898/","projectTitle":"Candy for Candy Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conrady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8562021_orig.jpg?crop=1694,1694,x0,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768409939445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miriamconrady"},{"teacherId":10633766,"projectId":10550680,"letterContent":"The students are loving all of the supplies and snacks. It is helping to motivate them to turn in their missing work and stay caught up in their classes. The students were so excited to see the flexible seating when they walked into the classroom. Everything that we got funded for the classroom the students are so grateful for. They ask all the time where it came from and I tell them our awesome friends at donors choose helped support our classroom. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1788038419384,"projectUrl":"project/cougar-time-supplies/10550680/","projectTitle":"Cougar Time Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10633766"},{"teacherId":1968020,"projectId":10454247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project, \"Communication and Comfort: Meeting Basic Needs First!\" When the packages first arrived, my students were overwhelmed with excitement. Watching their faces light up as we unpacked the new resources was an unforgettable moment. Having these essential materials readily available in our room has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that directly support their physical comfort and communication needs. By addressing these basic needs first, my students are better able to focus, engage with their lessons, and communicate effectively throughout the day. We recently used these new tools during a small-group activity, and the increase in student focus and comfort was remarkable—they were able to stay present, express themselves more freely, and actively participate without standard distractions or discomfort holding them back.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve integrating these resources seamlessly into our daily learning blocks and self-regulation routines. Your support has given my students a welcoming, supportive environment where they feel cared for and ready to learn every single day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in my students' well-being and education!","fullyFundedDate":1787218022147,"projectUrl":"project/communication-and-comfort-meeting-basi/10454247/","projectTitle":"Communication and Comfort: Meeting Basic Needs First!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1968020_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646244507514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1968020"},{"teacherId":2600104,"projectId":10221976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students by providing headphones with attached microphones! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the way our students access learning and participate in school each day.\r\n\r\nMany of our students use text-to-speech and speech-to-text accommodations as part of their learning plans. Having headphones with microphones allows them to use these important tools more independently and discreetly in a variety of school settings, not just in the special education classroom. Students can use text-to-speech to have directions, assignments, and digital texts read aloud to them, while speech-to-text allows them to express their ideas without being limited by the challenges of typing or writing. These tools help remove barriers so that students can focus on demonstrating what they know.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits is that these headphones can travel with our students throughout their school day. Whether they are in a general education classroom, working independently, completing an assessment, visiting the library, or receiving support in another setting, students have the technology they need to access their accommodations. This promotes independence, confidence, and inclusion while helping students take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are not simply receiving a piece of technology. They are receiving a tool that helps them communicate, participate, and succeed alongside their peers. Your generosity is helping us create a more accessible learning environment where students can use the accommodations they need without feeling singled out or dependent on an adult.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them become more confident, independent learners. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778010567755,"projectUrl":"project/learning-out-loud/10221976/","projectTitle":"Learning Out Loud","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2600104_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767403353837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2600104"},{"teacherId":8562021,"projectId":10466032,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for your generous donation to the Sequoyah Drama Department! Your donation allows us to continue offering quality theatre arts programming - it also ensures that the kids get to continue enjoying candy Fridays! 😉 The supplies that were purchased from this project will be used all year, and we can't thank you enough for helping us start our year out right! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued support of the arts in Edmond Public Schools! The arts are alive and well in Edmond!","fullyFundedDate":1787150897116,"projectUrl":"project/26-27-drama-room-essentials/10466032/","projectTitle":"26-27 Drama Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conrady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8562021_orig.jpg?crop=1694,1694,x0,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768409939445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miriamconrady"},{"teacherId":7743321,"projectId":10190857,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my students and our classroom. Your donations have provided materials that may seem simple—headphones, earbuds, a rolling cart, pencil organizers, storage containers, and other classroom supplies—but they have made a meaningful difference in my students' ability to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher working with students who need additional support in reading, I see every day how important it is to create an environment where students feel comfortable, focused, and successful. Many of my students have experienced frustration or self-doubt when it comes to reading. Having the right tools helps remove some of those barriers and allows them to concentrate on the learning taking place in front of them.\r\n\r\nThe headphones and earbuds, for example, give students the opportunity to listen to reading instruction, practice skills independently, and work at a pace that meets their individual needs. The rolling cart allows us to keep our learning materials organized and accessible, while the organizers and storage containers help create a structured classroom where students can easily find the supplies they need. That organization helps our classroom run more smoothly and gives students one less thing to worry about when they are trying to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources help my students experience success. A student who once struggled to stay focused can now complete an activity independently. A student who felt discouraged by reading can begin to see progress. A student who may have needed constant assistance can gain confidence by having the right tools available to work on their own.\r\n\r\nYour generosity tells my students that their education matters and that people believe in their potential. Every pencil sharpened, every word read, every lesson completed, and every small step forward is part of a much bigger journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me provide them with the tools they need to become stronger, more confident readers. Your kindness reaches far beyond the items you donated—it helps create opportunities, build confidence, and remind my students that they can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778008034758,"projectUrl":"project/reading-center-make-over/10190857/","projectTitle":"Reading Center Make Over!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wooden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743321_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695818829135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743321"},{"teacherId":8562021,"projectId":10315401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for the Sequoyah Drama Department! We are starting the year off right with a new vacuum, book shelf and gaffer's tape! What more could a drama department need?\r\n\r\nYour continued support of the arts at Sequoyah does not go unnoticed. Public school performing arts programs could not exist without donors like yourselves. Thank you for taking the time to support the arts. \r\n\r\nAlso, please make plans to come and see our November musical - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, it will be a real crowd pleaser!","fullyFundedDate":1783831439554,"projectUrl":"project/new-book-shelf-classroom-supplies/10315401/","projectTitle":"New Book Shelf & Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conrady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8562021_orig.jpg?crop=1694,1694,x0,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768409939445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miriamconrady"},{"teacherId":1968020,"projectId":10096193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom project, \"Communication & Comfort: Meeting Basic Needs First.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a space where every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure excitement. They immediately gathered around as we unboxed the materials, eager to see what had been provided for them. Having these essential comfort and communication tools directly accessible in our room has made an immediate, noticeable difference in our day-to-day routine. Students who used to feel overwhelmed or anxious now have the dedicated resources they need to self-regulate, feel secure, and communicate their needs effectively.\r\n\r\nBy taking care of their foundational comfort and communication needs first, my students can now focus their energy where it belongs: on growing academically and socially. Moving forward into our upcoming lessons and collaborative group projects, these resources will continue to serve as a daily anchor, helping my students participate fully and build confidence in their learning journey. Your support has given them more than just supplies—it has given them a sense of security and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1772550459370,"projectUrl":"project/communication-comfort-meeting-basic-n/10096193/","projectTitle":"Communication & Comfort: Meeting Basic Needs First","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1968020_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646244507514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1968020"},{"teacherId":8562021,"projectId":10249147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Sequoyah Drama Department! These new headsets will help us as we head into the 2026-2027 school year, where we will present seven shows - four class plays, two all school musicals, and The Sequoyah Showcase! \r\n\r\nI hope that you will join us for a show next season! \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support of the arts in Edmond Public Schools! Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and we could not do all that we do without all of you. \r\n\r\nIf you have a student at home, tell them to rest and recharge, we are going to have a busy year!","fullyFundedDate":1778003778096,"projectUrl":"project/new-headset-mics/10249147/","projectTitle":"New Headset Mics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conrady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8562021_orig.jpg?crop=1694,1694,x0,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768409939445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miriamconrady"},{"teacherId":8062917,"projectId":9986433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, my students will have access to resources that make our classroom more engaging, welcoming, and exciting. As a teacher, it means so much to know there are people who believe in our students and want to help them succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for choosing to invest in our classroom. Thank you for being part of our school year! I hope you have an incredible year! I'm cheering for you!","fullyFundedDate":1769712595803,"projectUrl":"project/spring-semester-essentials/9986433/","projectTitle":"Spring Semester Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8062917_orig.jpg?crop=1852,1852,x1335,y391&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659374814554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8062917"},{"teacherId":9602251,"projectId":9498670,"letterContent":"Thank you for the dry erase boards and rewards! My students' energy is contagious, and these tools make our learning a true adventure. The boards offer a low-stakes space to practice, providing instant feedback and boosting collaboration. The portable desk is a game-changer, allowing me to move fluidly through the room to provide instant, individual support. Meanwhile, the game pieces and rewards have improved motivation and positive reinforcement. Your gift helps these resilient learners embrace challenges and celebrate every \"aha!\" moment. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755708739037,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-active-learning/9498670/","projectTitle":"Tools For Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9602251_orig.jpg?crop=2361,2361,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730516460319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shae-martin"},{"teacherId":9212194,"projectId":9903643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class. My Broadcasting students are using all of the equipment to help enhance their videos that they creat each week. My students are grateful to have new microphones to enhance their videos and the sound quality. Without them, their videos would have low sound quality and it would be difficult to hear what they are saying. All of the equipment will continue to be an asset this semester and into our next school year. 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