{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thurston High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9726196,"projectId":10253426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project \"Binders and Beyond: Where Organization and Fun Meet!\" Your generous donation of binders, dividers with tabs, highlighters, erasers, glue sticks, and slime has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe binders, dividers with tabs, and highlighters have been truly game-changing. Because we had these materials from the very first day of class, we were able to establish strong organizational routines right away. In a materials-heavy course, having an organized system has helped my students feel prepared and confident as they learn new material. They have taken great care of their supplies and have done a phenomenal job taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters have been especially helpful as students annotate their workbooks and identify the most important information. They are learning to distinguish key concepts from supporting details and use their annotations to guide their studying. These are skills that will continue to benefit them throughout the year and beyond my classroom.\r\n\r\nAnd, of course, the slime has been a huge hit! We have used it as a fun reward during team-building and review activities. It has added an element of excitement and motivation while helping students build connections with one another.\r\n\r\nOur strong start has already paid off. The students did a fantastic job on their first test, and I truly believe that establishing organizational routines from the beginning made the process of learning new and challenging material much easier. Instead of spending their energy figuring out where materials belong or how to keep track of their work, they have been able to focus on learning. As we move on to the next unit, student are maintaining their binders and are able to sift through what is \"old\" and what is \"new\".\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the tools they need to be successful. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students are organized, prepared, engaged, and taking ownership of their learning. 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The organizers have helped create a more structured and welcoming classroom, allowing students to stay focused, independent, and confident in their space. Most importantly, the snacks have been a true game-changer. Many of my students come to class hungry, and having access to snacks helps them stay energized, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond physical items—you've helped create a classroom where students feel supported, cared for, and prepared for success. My students feel proud knowing that people they've never met believe in them and their education.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my classroom and in the lives of my students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact that we will carry with us every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759191296055,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/9534700/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7643514_orig.jpg?crop=593,593,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726676150818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7643514"},{"teacherId":8915598,"projectId":9480094,"letterContent":"The moment the new materials arrived in our classroom was absolutely incredible! Students cheered when they saw the boxes filled with fresh markers, bright colored pencils, and crisp chart paper. The immediate reaction was one of pure excitement, but more importantly, they felt respected and prepared, knowing they had the high-quality tools to succeed. We immediately put the chart paper and colorful supplies to work on a challenging unit focused on visual problem-solving in mathematics. Instead of just solving problems individually, students collaborated in small groups, using the materials to visually map out complex strategies. For instance, just this week, one group used different colored markers and the large chart paper to represent and prove a geometric theorem, turning an abstract concept into a clear, shared diagram that everyone in the class could understand and learn from.\r\n\r\nThese resources, from the essential pencils, sharpener, and scissors that keep every student prepared, to the whiteboard markers, erasers, and glue sticks that facilitate clear modeling and creative construction, have fundamentally transformed our learning environment. Having the right tools at their fingertips allows students to bypass logistical hurdles and focus purely on conceptual engagement and teamwork. 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