{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valliant Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":66.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8310112,"projectId":10532358,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping create a more comfortable, engaging, and welcoming learning environment for my 7th-grade students. The new 40-inch Roku TV and ergonomic massage chair have already made a positive impact on our classroom. The TV has become an essential instructional tool that allows me to display lessons, videos, maps, reading passages, graphic organizers, and examples in a way that is easy for every student to see and understand. Whether we are analyzing a text in ELA or exploring different regions of the world in Geography, students are more engaged because the visuals bring our lessons to life. One memorable moment occurred when students were studying narrative elements and could see examples projected clearly for the entire class. The increased visibility helped students participate more actively in discussions and made it easier for them to connect concepts to real-world examples.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new resources, their excitement was immediate. Many commented on how welcoming and comfortable the classroom felt. The massage chair quickly became a favorite feature, serving as a special seating option and a place where students can briefly reset and refocus when needed. Middle school students often come to class carrying stress, distractions, or worries from outside of school. Having a comfortable and calming space available has helped students transition into learning more successfully. The chair has also been appreciated by classroom visitors and support staff who work with students throughout the day. Together, these resources have contributed to a classroom atmosphere where students feel valued, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these materials will play an important role in future lessons and projects. Students will use the TV to view presentations, participate in interactive learning activities, analyze texts, and explore multimedia resources that deepen their understanding of academic content. The comfortable classroom environment created through this project will continue encouraging collaboration, engagement, and positive classroom relationships. Your generosity has provided much more than equipment—you have helped create a space where students feel excited to come to class, take academic risks, and build confidence in their abilities. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where learning can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1787600777044,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-engaging-classro/10532358/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable, Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8310112_orig.png?crop=1121,1121,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779215075014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8310112"},{"teacherId":7594649,"projectId":10289999,"letterContent":"The flexible seating resources have made a wonderful difference in our classroom! My students are using the yoga balls, stools, peanut seats, and donut cushions during independent work, small-group activities, and lessons. These options allow students to choose a seating arrangement that helps them feel comfortable and focused while they learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were so excited to see all the different seating choices! They were eager to try the yoga balls, stools, peanuts, and donut cushions, and it was wonderful to see their excitement about something that directly supports their learning. They quickly learned how to choose the seating option that works best for them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and classroom projects, students will keep practicing making responsible seating choices while staying engaged and focused on their work. These resources are helping create a classroom where students can move, work comfortably, and learn in ways that meet their individual needs. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and student-centered place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787318732637,"projectUrl":"project/kids-need-to-move/10289999/","projectTitle":"Kids Need to Move","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stuart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695389972650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594649"},{"teacherId":7594649,"projectId":10532216,"letterContent":"The new office chair has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. I use it throughout the day while working with students, helping them individually, checking their work, and supporting small-group activities. Having a comfortable, supportive chair allows me to stay focused and engaged with my students for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new chair, they were excited and immediately noticed the difference. They were curious about why we had a new chair and enjoyed seeing how it made our classroom workspace more comfortable and functional.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with our current lessons and projects, I am looking forward to spending more one-on-one and small-group time with students. This new resource will help me be more comfortable and available as I guide students through their learning, answer questions, and celebrate their progress. Thank you to our generous donors for helping make our classroom a more comfortable and supportive place for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787591668493,"projectUrl":"project/sit-learn-succeed/10532216/","projectTitle":"Sit, Learn, Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stuart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695389972650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594649"},{"teacherId":8310112,"projectId":10322885,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my 7th-grade students now have personalized ELA workbooks that are transforming the way they learn and stay organized. Using the binding machine and supplies from our \"Bound for Success\" project, I was able to create yearlong workbooks that keep vocabulary lessons, reading strategies, grammar notes, writing activities, and classroom resources all in one place. Instead of managing stacks of loose papers, students can quickly find what they need and focus on learning. This has been especially helpful for students who struggle with organization, as they now have a dependable resource they can use every day.\r\n\r\nThe workbooks also support the technology we use in our classroom. Students regularly work on digital learning programs and online activities, and their workbooks provide a place to record notes, track goals, organize vocabulary, and respond to reading assignments. By combining hands-on learning with digital resources, students are more engaged and better able to retain information. Many students have commented on how much they enjoy having a workbook that looks and feels like a real learning tool, and they take pride in keeping it organized and up to date.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been the confidence these workbooks have given my students. Several of my struggling readers and students who often misplaced assignments are now more independent because they know exactly where to find their notes and resources. They participate more in class discussions, complete assignments more consistently, and can easily review previous lessons when they need support. What may seem like a simple classroom resource has become a powerful tool for helping students take ownership of their learning. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in the success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787318708947,"projectUrl":"project/bound-for-success-personalized-ela-work/10322885/","projectTitle":"Bound for Success: Personalized ELA Workbooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8310112_orig.png?crop=1121,1121,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779215075014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8310112"},{"teacherId":8310112,"projectId":10092672,"letterContent":"These new books have helped me create a classroom where reading is not just an assignment—it is an experience students can choose to be part of. The variety of texts gives my 7th grade students opportunities to explore suspense, fantasy, adventure, romance, classic literature, characterization, theme, conflict, point of view, vocabulary, and author's craft. As we read, students are learning to make inferences, support their thinking with text evidence, analyze characters and their decisions, identify themes, and recognize how an author's word choice and writing style affect a story. Having access to different levels, genres, and authors is especially important because my students come to me with very different reading abilities and interests.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom looks different for every student. Some students read independently, some read quietly alongside a partner, and others benefit from listening to a read-along while following the text. The most exciting part has been watching students who do not normally consider themselves \"readers\" become interested in a book because they finally found a story that caught their attention. The Natasha Preston books have been especially appealing to students who enjoy suspense and want to keep turning the pages, while the Tolkien and Jane Austen collections give students an opportunity to experience classic and influential literature they may not otherwise choose on their own. My goal is not simply to have students finish books; it is to help them discover that there is a book somewhere that can make them want to keep reading.","fullyFundedDate":1778075817417,"projectUrl":"project/from-middle-earth-to-manners-books-that/10092672/","projectTitle":"From Middle-Earth to Manners: Books That Build Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8310112_orig.png?crop=1121,1121,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779215075014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8310112"},{"teacherId":8310112,"projectId":10093983,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful difference in my classroom by allowing me to create durable, hands-on learning materials that my students can use again and again. The laminator and supplies have helped me turn ordinary worksheets, reading activities, vocabulary practice, games, and learning tools into materials that can withstand daily classroom use. Instead of students simply completing a worksheet and moving on, I can create reusable activities that allow them to practice skills multiple times and in different ways. The colorful cardstock has also helped me make materials more visually appealing and easier for students to recognize and organize.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their learning become something they can actually interact with. They enjoy using colorful, durable cards and activities rather than always working from a textbook or a plain sheet of paper. This has been especially helpful for students who struggle with reading or need additional practice because I can create simplified, visual activities that meet them where they are without making them feel singled out. Students who are hesitant to participate in traditional assignments are often much more willing to pick up a card, move pieces around, practice a skill with a partner, or try an activity more than once. These materials have helped me create a classroom where learning feels more approachable, active, and achievable for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1778227181036,"projectUrl":"project/durable-learning-materials-for-an-engage/10093983/","projectTitle":"Durable Learning Materials for an Engaged Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8310112_orig.png?crop=1121,1121,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779215075014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8310112"},{"teacherId":8310112,"projectId":10280926,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a more engaging, comfortable, and positive learning environment for my 7th-grade students. The resources you provided have been integrated into our daily routines and have already made a noticeable difference. One of the first items students noticed was the large digital wall clock. It has helped students stay aware of time during independent reading, group activities, and transitions between tasks. The colorful display immediately caught their attention, and students often commented on how much easier it was to keep track of class expectations and deadlines. The chair bands have been especially beneficial for students who need movement while learning. Several students who typically struggle to remain focused are now able to quietly move their feet while continuing to participate in lessons, discussions, and reading activities. This simple addition has helped create a calmer learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe classroom décor items have also had a powerful impact on our students. When the new bulletin board materials and growth mindset poster were displayed, students were excited to see the classroom transformed into a more welcoming and encouraging space. The cursive bulletin board set has become a helpful visual reference during writing activities, while the colorful borders have brightened our learning areas and helped showcase student work. One of the most meaningful additions has been the \"Power of Yet\" poster. During discussions about perseverance and growth mindset, students frequently reference the poster and remind one another that they may not understand something yet, but they can continue learning and improving. Seeing students adopt that language in their everyday conversations has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward this school year, these resources will continue supporting both academic and social-emotional growth. Students are currently working on reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary development while building confidence as learners. The flexible seating supports and positive classroom environment help students stay engaged as they tackle increasingly challenging texts and assignments. We are also beginning several collaborative projects where students will read, discuss, and present their learning to classmates. The comfortable, organized, and encouraging classroom environment made possible by your donations helps students feel safe taking academic risks and sharing their ideas. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where learning, growth, and success are celebrated every day. Your generosity has had a lasting impact, and we are grateful for the opportunities these resources provide.","fullyFundedDate":1778355969256,"projectUrl":"project/successful-learning-environment/10280926/","projectTitle":"Successful Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8310112_orig.png?crop=1121,1121,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779215075014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8310112"},{"teacherId":7594649,"projectId":10216535,"letterContent":"The Sharpies have made a big difference in our art classroom! Students are using the different sizes of Sharpies for drawing, outlining, adding details, creating patterns, and completing colorful artwork. Having a variety of tip sizes allows students to experiment with line weight and create more detailed and expressive artwork.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new Sharpies, they were excited to get started! They especially enjoyed having different sizes to choose from and seeing how each one could create a different effect. It was exciting to watch their creativity take over as they began planning and creating their artwork.\r\n\r\nOur students will continue using the Sharpies in upcoming projects focused on line, pattern, texture, and the elements of art. These supplies will allow them to practice new techniques, add detail to their artwork, and build confidence in their artistic abilities. We are so thankful to our DonorsChoose supporters for helping provide supplies that make hands-on creativity possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778227209294,"projectUrl":"project/outlining-art-for-days/10216535/","projectTitle":"Outlining Art For Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stuart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695389972650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594649"},{"teacherId":7594649,"projectId":10100386,"letterContent":"Our new art cart has made a huge difference in our classroom. Students use it daily to easily access a variety of materials, which has allowed us to do more hands-on, creative projects. One favorite moment was during a rotating art station activity where students explored different supplies and techniques—they were fully engaged and excited to create.\r\n\r\nWhen the cart arrived, students were thrilled. They immediately wanted to explore every section and were excited to have so many choices available to them.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using the art cart to support a larger project where students will design and create artwork based on personal and seasonal themes. The cart helps them work more independently and take ownership of their creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom more creative and inspiring!","fullyFundedDate":1776129798772,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-need-a-new-home/10100386/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies Need a New Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stuart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695389972650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594649"},{"teacherId":5643279,"projectId":9817505,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity to our students! They students love the light covers and say that they help reduce the glare on their Chromebook. It seems to be a calmer environment without the harsh light.\r\nI am also very grateful for the pencils as we had already went through an entire box that I had purchased at the beginning of school. While some students do come with a pencil, many borrow from the extras that you provided. This reduces the number of students trying to borrow a pencil from a friend or sharing a friend's pencil. The binders have been awesome for helping the students be organized. There are a lot less\"lost\" assignments! This allows our class to flow smoothly each day!","fullyFundedDate":1769052954686,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-path-to-success-with-organi/9817505/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Path to Success with Organized Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanya Stuart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5643279_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533742874275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5643279"},{"teacherId":7594649,"projectId":9942913,"letterContent":"My students and I put the new art supplies to use right away in our classroom projects. We just finished working on our Oklahoma Trash Off poster designs, where students are creating original artwork that encourages our community to keep Oklahoma clean and beautiful. They are using a variety of mediums to sketch, layer color, add detail, and refine their final compositions. We are also working on a \"project of choice\" unit, where students create artwork centered around things they genuinely enjoy—whether that's animals, sports, nature, music, or favorite hobbies. Having access to quality materials has allowed them to experiment with different techniques and truly bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to see and immediately use the new materials. It was a proud moment to share with them that a former principal—someone who helped shape our school's foundation—believed in them enough to support our classroom. I instantly thought of a meeting we had with this principal where I will always remember the theme was being \"Captain of a Ship\" lol. Thank you for continuing to guide and invest in my classroom success. \r\n\r\nOur next steps include seeing what student's won awards on Oklahoma Trash Off posters, where Valliant Middle School has had three state honorable mentions the last two years. Students will also continue developing their choice-based projects, refining their craftsmanship, and learning how to properly use new art mediums. They will be blending with the colored pencils provided. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1769052708733,"projectUrl":"project/art-materials-used-daily/9942913/","projectTitle":"Art Materials Used Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stuart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695389972650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594649"},{"teacherId":7594649,"projectId":9866444,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donation to my classroom. We opened up our silky markers and started using them immediately. They are super cool because we can use them like oil pastels or add water to them to make them look like watercolors. The robot pencil sharpener is the coolest. You put a pencil in and it sharpens it automatically and then gives it back. The students are mesmerized by it and are constantly wanting to use it.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on the Oklahoma Trash Off Poster contest. We have been very successful in this in recent years. The last two years, our art class has had multiple county winners who later also became state honorable mention posters. The posters this year with the silky crayons added way more color. Then, the students used them with water on the background for a different media effect. 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