{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2370964,"projectId":9802625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your commitment to public education! With your support, I am able to share the basics of electricity and circuits with my students in a fun, hands-on manner. \r\n\r\nIn Oklahoma, we place a strong emphasis on students being college and career ready. This project is allowing my 6 students who have an interest in becoming electricians get some basic experience in the field, to see if they want to continue to pursue it. It also gives other students who did not know what circuits were a basic knowledge and an introduction to a new career field. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763565892954,"projectUrl":"project/conducting-career-interest-in-stem/9802625/","projectTitle":"Conducting Career Interest in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Criminger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370964_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520431387092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscriminger"},{"teacherId":9844979,"projectId":9889837,"letterContent":"Many of the ideas that we cover in middle school science can be difficult for students to picture or even understand. This is because much of our science occurs at levels too small for us to see with the naked eye. With this in mind, students benefit from having access to tools that help model this science at a scale that they can see.\r\n\r\nBecause of these tools, our students were able to successfully model both chemical and physical reactions as they occur in the world and in the human body. This led to better understanding of these complex reactions, especially for students who learn best by hands-on.\r\n\r\nYour support improves the lives of students and teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1763604558017,"projectUrl":"project/science-necessities/9889837/","projectTitle":"Science Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844979"},{"teacherId":10178726,"projectId":9598993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. My students enjoy using the white boards to help show their work with others in class. \r\nBefore having the white board erasers students would rather use their hands and now they use the erasers.\r\n I believe this is helping students learn in learning groups and in our tutoring sessions. On some recent testing we had students increased their scores by double digits!\r\n Data shows they are learning and growing in their spelling and critical thinking. Your support of providing classroom supplies and resources is making a daily difference. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758030151099,"projectUrl":"project/bamwe-are-readers-and-writers/9598993/","projectTitle":"Bam!We Are Readers and Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foote","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178726"},{"teacherId":431491,"projectId":9563801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation!! My students love that they all have their very own colored pencils. We graph a lot, and they put them to good use. \r\n\r\nThey love the erasers as well. Everyone has their very own eraser. My students love to use our whiteboards, so they need the erasers on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nWe use the tissues every day. Someone is always in need of one.\r\n\r\nThey love love the headphones!! They love how nice they are. They work very well. We use them on an app called Lexia. They learn all about English and Language Arts.\r\n\r\nThank you again, we love all of the products from Donors!!","fullyFundedDate":1762265376103,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-begin-2025/9563801/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Begin 2025!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp431491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520879536957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/431491"},{"teacherId":4618070,"projectId":9444105,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our scholars with your generous donations to this project. We've begun using our paint supplies to make signs for a hot cocoa ornament fundraiser, our next Spartan Summit assembly, and yearbook sales. Scholars have gotten creative by re-using packing paper from the delivery of items to make these posters. Scholars were able to express their message clearly with big block letters, made easily and quickly with the sponge brushes. The snacks kept students fueled for their creative mission and will continue to boost our energy for the next several months. All of this was made possible by donors who care about our classroom community. Thank you for caring. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1760102797491,"projectUrl":"project/spartans-paint-loud/9444105/","projectTitle":"Spartans Paint Loud!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4618070_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594396204270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-poncelet"},{"teacherId":7931367,"projectId":9523819,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library feels more welcoming, creative, and student-centered than ever before. Each of the materials you helped fund has already made a meaningful difference in how students experience our space.\r\n\r\nThe calming blue Better Than Paper bulletin board roll, paired with the boho borders and retro welcome decorations, helped transform one of our older walls into a bright, inspiring display that students immediately noticed.\r\n\r\nThe color-your-own inspirational bookmarks have been a huge hit. Students love choosing their own design and coloring it in to make it personal. One of my reluctant readers proudly held up his finished bookmark and said, \"This is going in every book I read.\" Something as simple as a bookmark has helped make reading feel special and gives students a tangible connection to their books.\r\n\r\nAnd the collapsible wagon has already become my favorite tool. Whether I'm delivering books to classrooms or taking materials to a school event, the wagon makes it easy to bring the library beyond its walls. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more vibrant, accessible library where students feel inspired, welcomed, and excited to read. Thank you for believing in our kids and helping us build a space that truly supports their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754506905799,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-reading/9523819/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627591201850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931367"},{"teacherId":8338350,"projectId":9533476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom and my students! I really needed a classroom set of headphones so students could use computer programs that help with literacy and math skills in one of my classes. \r\n\r\nThe other basic supplies like pencils and markers I received have been used so much by my students! The pencils help with everyday assignments and making sure students can complete them and the markers help with different projects with do in class. They just recently did a one pager project and the markers and other supplies allowed them to be more creative and have more options to make an awesome one pager!\r\n\r\nOnce again thank you so much for donating to my classroom and helping my students!!","fullyFundedDate":1755986516659,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9533476/","projectTitle":"School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8338350_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645481615048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8338350"},{"teacherId":4671883,"projectId":9524646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our Nurse Log Kit. We have been studying the many organisms that live in, on, and around a decaying log. The kit has been an invaluable resource to allow the students to observe the changes to the environment over time. \r\n\r\nAs expected, the kids had a variety of reactions to our new \"class pets.\" Some of the students were excited to see all the creatures crawling around inside our ecosystem. They had many experiences they could relate it to from their own lives. On the other hand, we did have some students who were a little reluctant to get too close to the bugs, but they eventually came around and have even taken part in feeding and watering them. \r\n\r\nWe will finish this unit next week, but the Nurse Log Kit will stay in our classroom for the remainder of the year. It is helpful to be able to reference it in future lesson and will continue to be a reminder of the things we've learned in science class.","fullyFundedDate":1754318255342,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-life-around-a-rotting-log/9524646/","projectTitle":"Exploring Life Around a Rotting Log","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sharp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4671883_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521329294260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wisharp"},{"teacherId":7684123,"projectId":8287055,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and support! My students and I have been diving into the new resources with so much excitement. We're using them daily to enhance hands-on learning and creative thinking in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects so far has been designing 2D and 3D models of prototypes during our engineering design challenge. Watching students collaborate, problem-solve, and light up—literally and figuratively—has been incredible!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces were full of amazement. They couldn't wait to open the boxes and get started. Their energy turned our classroom into a mini innovation lab full of curiosity and discovery.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue expanding their projects by creating presentations to share their engineering process. Your donation has made a lasting impact that continues to inspire creativity and confidence every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students dream bigger and learn in ways that truly excite them!","fullyFundedDate":1712791780738,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead-with-our-stow-aways/8287055/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM ahead with our Stow Aways!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Passion Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7684123_orig.jpg?crop=2296,2296,x0,y464&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619559672287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pmbradley"},{"teacherId":9844983,"projectId":9456956,"letterContent":"Quiet Transitions Project funded 7/2025\r\nSoutheast Middle School, OKC, OK\r\n\r\nI was ecstatic to see that the project received the donations. The donations represented support and a sense of community beyond the classroom and facility. Supporting my ideas for the students was very encouraging. \r\n\r\nThe students have shown respect for the items that were donated. They ensure that every item is back in its place. They are rearranging the chairs and desks perfectly before they leave the classroom without any request from me. They understand that we are sharing the erasable highlighters, stylus, fidgets, and miniature animals so they count them and ensure that all are accounted for before they leave class. \r\n\r\nOne of the original items (colored masking tape) was not available so I ordered replacement items of miniature figurines including frogs, ducks, and soccer balls. These are used as fidget items to keep the students engaged. The students brighten up and get excited to have a choice of one of the items. I provide these items when students appear to have restless energy but are trying their best to focus. The fidgets have helped them regulate their attention, improve their focus, and make it through the class time.\r\n\r\nWhen introducing the erasable highlighters, we were about to read data and highlight specific information. Because we often highlight something and wish we had not, I asked the students how they felt about highlighting and they told me that it can seem a bit stressful. I then introduced the erasable highlighters to them and they had expressions of amazement because they did not know that an erasable highlighter existed. They immediately started highlighting with confidence and enjoyed the opportunity to try out the eraser. This will positively impact their perspective on reading and annotating during the critical reading process.\r\n\r\nThe project goal was to encourage quick, quiet, purposeful transitions. Approximately 30 students in each time block are transitioning silently, orderly, and are more productive as we shift from one task to the next. The desks and chairs are quieter with the padding under each leg, which minimizes students' voices rising over the sound of moving desks and chairs. The colored masking tape created non-verbal communication by indicating assignment of color for specific tables or specific students. Thanks to your donations, we are accomplishing our classroom goals.","fullyFundedDate":1752671539309,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-transitions/9456956/","projectTitle":"Quiet Transitions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dodd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844983"},{"teacherId":5637690,"projectId":9562452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution! My students were so excited to open all of their new performance and classroom supplies and essentials for the dance room. This project helped us to start this school year with everything we needed to make the dance classroom stocked.\r\nThey were so excited to have some new props to choreograph with and have already started using the hats in a dance. The bike shorts, hair ties and deodorant have already been used several times since we started back at school and the storage boxes have been put to good use storing new costume pieces for our show. They loved the new lights, it adds dynamic and makes it feel more like a performance space. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755284506498,"projectUrl":"project/lights-supplies-action-ready-for-a-ne/9562452/","projectTitle":"Lights, Supplies, Action: Ready For A New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardocki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637690_orig.jpg?crop=3531,3531,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629040078936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gardockidance"},{"teacherId":2370964,"projectId":9657020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. This will allow students to annotate texts as well as digitally draw models for science class. \r\n\r\nThe students are very excited to use these pencils and I can't wait to see the creativity that is produced from having the ability to use these apple pencils. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you. Being able to depend on donations eases the burden for teachers and allows students to experience things that require more supplies than are typically available at public schools. 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