{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Cambria Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7492708,"projectId":10210514,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Learning All Year Long!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my sixth-grade reading classroom! Since the school year has just begun, your generous gift will have an impact on my students throughout the entire year.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I will be able to select high-quality, engaging resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that meet the needs of my students as our learning progresses. I will use these materials for reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, writing, test preparation, remediation, enrichment, and interactive learning activities.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these resources throughout the school year will allow me to choose materials that fit what my students need at the moment. I will be able to provide additional support for struggling readers, meaningful challenges for advanced learners, and creative activities that keep all of my students engaged.\r\n\r\nAs we work toward building strong reading skills and preparing for state assessments, these resources will help me make the most of our instructional time and provide students with varied opportunities to practice and grow.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support will help me create a classroom where students feel successful, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide resources that will benefit them throughout the entire school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778010072079,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-meaningfu/10210514/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with Meaningful Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazarak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492708_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725564225778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nazarak"},{"teacherId":7492708,"projectId":10171457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our upcoming Cursive Club elective! Your generosity will give my middle school students the opportunity to learn, practice, and enjoy a skill that many of them have never had the chance to explore.\r\n\r\nOver the next nine weeks, students will use these materials to practice cursive, build their handwriting skills, and create meaningful projects that will allow them to express their creativity. They will have the opportunity to slow down, focus, and take pride in watching their handwriting improve from week to week.\r\n\r\nStudents will also discover that cursive is more than just handwriting. They will learn how to read script in historical documents and personal letters, while developing patience, fine motor skills, focus, and confidence. Through journaling, creative writing, calligraphy-style activities, and personalized projects, students will be encouraged to make cursive their own.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to see students experience the satisfaction of learning something new and realizing that they are capable of mastering a skill with practice and perseverance. Your support will help make our Cursive Club a hands-on, creative, and memorable experience for students next nine weeks.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping bring this unique learning opportunity to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778227139379,"projectUrl":"project/reviving-a-lost-art-cursive-club-for-mi/10171457/","projectTitle":"Reviving a Lost Art: Cursive Club for Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazarak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492708_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725564225778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nazarak"},{"teacherId":7492708,"projectId":10132321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sixth-grade reading classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with colorful, creative tools that make learning more engaging and exciting.\r\n\r\nThese markers, crayons, colored pencils, and organizational bins will be used every day as students read, write, create, and show what they know. Whether they are adding color to a character project, creating a visual response to a novel, illustrating their ideas, annotating a story, or simply making their work their own, these supplies give students another way to express themselves and connect with their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students LOVE being creative, and having high-quality materials makes them excited to put their ideas on paper. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more colorful, creative, and inspiring place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1773193790622,"projectUrl":"project/adding-color-to-comprehension-creative/10132321/","projectTitle":"Adding Color to Comprehension: Creative Tools for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazarak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492708_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725564225778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nazarak"},{"teacherId":1120150,"projectId":10102533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project, \"Confidence Cart,\" for my Health and Physical Education classes. Your generosity has provided my students with essential personal care items such as deodorant, pads and tampons, hair brushes and combs, toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well as snacks and fun stickers. These items support the lessons we teach about personal hygiene, wellness, nutrition, and taking care of our physical and emotional health. While these may seem like small necessities, having access to them can make a tremendous difference in a student's confidence and ability to focus in class.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can take care of their personal health needs privately and with dignity while feeling more comfortable and prepared to participate in Health and Physical Education. The snacks can help students who come to class hungry, while the hygiene products allow them to feel fresh and confident throughout the school day. Even the stickers provide a small boost of encouragement and positivity. Thank you for helping me create a classroom environment where students feel supported, valued, and empowered to make healthy choices. Your generosity is helping my students feel confident, cared for, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1772568283849,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-cart/10102533/","projectTitle":"Confidence Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Getz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1120150_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631184553284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1120150"},{"teacherId":3957920,"projectId":10189089,"letterContent":"We would like to sincerely thank our generous donors for supporting our Power Up for Testing project! Testing can be a long and stressful time for students, and having snacks and drinks available gave our students something to look forward to and helped them stay energized and focused throughout the day. Your generosity allowed us to provide these small but meaningful reminders that we believe in our students and want to support them as they work hard to show what they know. The students were excited to receive the treats and truly appreciated the thoughtfulness behind the project. Your support made testing days a little more enjoyable and helped create a positive, encouraging environment for our students. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make a difference in their school experience. We are very grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778227186252,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-for-testing/10189089/","projectTitle":"Power Up For Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3957920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704752201099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3957920"},{"teacherId":7492708,"projectId":10090743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating items to help make our community service project come to life! Because of your generosity, our students were able to participate in a meaningful and memorable experience that truly made a difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nStudents used the cardstock and coloring materials you provided to create heartfelt, handmade cards for our local veterans home. They took their time designing each card, carefully choosing their words and decorations to express gratitude, appreciation, and kindness. It was wonderful to see how thoughtful and creative they were, knowing their work would brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we used the candy items to assemble treat bags for the veterans in celebration of Easter. Students worked together to organize and prepare each bag, showing teamwork and excitement as they contributed to something bigger than themselves. These small gifts carried a powerful message of care and appreciation for those who have served our country.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful parts of this project was when students had the opportunity to personally deliver the treat bags to the veterans. During our visit, students were able to spend time at the veterans home, interact with residents, and see firsthand the joy their efforts brought. Many students shared that this experience meant a lot to them and helped them better understand the importance of giving back to their community.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour support made all of this possible. Without your donations, we would not have been able to provide this hands-on service learning experience for our students. You have helped create lasting memories and meaningful connections that our students will carry with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in our students. You played an important role in making this project a success, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771356807198,"projectUrl":"project/cards-from-the-heart-spreading-sweet-th/10090743/","projectTitle":"Cards From the Heart: Spreading Sweet Thanks to Our Veterans","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazarak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492708_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725564225778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nazarak"},{"teacherId":1745989,"projectId":10040337,"letterContent":"My 6th graders and I are so appreciative of the new table and stools for our math classroom. They absolutely love sitting around it with their peers, collaborating on math problems or receiving small group instruction. My elective students enjoy the big space to play the game of Math 24 with the new game cards you got them as well. Many former students have come back to visit me and have commented how much they love the table and how jealous they are that they didn't have it to use in 6th grade. \r\n\r\nMy students don't know this yet, however, after their state testing is over, they will be working on a robotics project and writing computer code. This table will provide a great workspace to collaborate on this end of the year project!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you very much for donating to my classroom and providing my 60 students with the flexible seating necessary to promote TEAMWORK!","fullyFundedDate":1768771858816,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-for-teamwork/10040337/","projectTitle":"A Table For Teamwork","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1745989_orig.jpg?crop=2757,2757,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711334743032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1745989"},{"teacherId":8953941,"projectId":10050077,"letterContent":"Your generous support through DonorsChoose has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. Thanks to your contributions, our classroom now has essential care items like snacks, tissues, and deodorant, things that are easy to overlook but incredibly important for students' comfort, dignity, and ability to focus on learning. These supplies help create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel cared for and ready to engage.\r\nOne of the most impactful parts of your donation is the ability to provide weekly snacks for my students. Every Friday, I'm able to send each student home with a snack so they have something extra for the weekend. For many of my students, this small gesture helps ease food insecurity and gives them a sense of reassurance during days when school meals aren't available. It's a simple act, but it carries tremendous weight.\r\nYour kindness has not only supported my students' physical needs but also shown them that there are people who care about their well-being and success. These resources help remove barriers, boost confidence, and allow students to focus more fully on learning. Thank you for making such a lasting and heartfelt impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769271570740,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-bodies-ready-minds/10050077/","projectTitle":"Healthy Bodies, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Labriola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8953941_orig.png?crop=272,272,x6,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677688590697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953941"},{"teacherId":3957920,"projectId":10088024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Kindness in a Basket project. Because of your generosity, our students have the supplies they need to lead their own project to spread kindness in our school and community. They are organizing, preparing, and delivering baskets filled with thoughtful items, which gives them a chance to take ownership of helping others while developing leadership and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nThis student-led project has had a meaningful impact on their learning and growth. Students feel empowered to make a difference, and participating in this project has boosted their confidence, collaboration, and sense of responsibility. Your support allows them to focus on creating a positive impact for others while practicing important life skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students lead with kindness and make a difference in their classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1770923109623,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-a-basket/10088024/","projectTitle":"Kindness in a Basket","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3957920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704752201099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3957920"},{"teacherId":3957920,"projectId":10021353,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our Fuel to Focus project and giving our students access to snacks that help them stay energized and ready to learn. These resources are used daily in our classroom. When students begin to lose energy or come to school without breakfast, they are able to grab a quick snack and refocus on their work. One moment that stood out was when a student quietly asked if they could have something to eat because they had not eaten that morning. After having a snack, they were able to settle in and participate fully in class. Moments like that remind me how important it is to meet students' basic needs so they can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, the students were excited and very grateful. Many of them were surprised that people they have never met cared enough to support our classroom. It led to a great conversation about generosity and how people can help others in their community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working on our classroom lessons and projects, students will keep benefiting from having access to these snacks throughout the day. Staying energized helps them stay focused during discussions, activities, and hands-on learning. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students feel supported and ready to do their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768617671254,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-to-focus/10021353/","projectTitle":"Fuel to Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3957920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704752201099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3957920"},{"teacherId":7492708,"projectId":10025242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to important personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes, chapsticks, and snacks. These items may seem small, but they make a big difference in the daily lives of middle school students.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is a crucial time when students are learning more about personal responsibility and hygiene. Having access to these basic necessities helps students feel more confident and comfortable throughout the school day. Many students do not always have easy access to these items at home, so being able to provide them at school helps remove barriers that can impact their focus and well-being.\r\n\r\nAll students received a brand new toothbrush! Students particularly in need are able to access deodorants and chapsticks. \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are making a real difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for helping create a supportive classroom environment where students feel cared for and prepared for success. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768671895320,"projectUrl":"project/needed-personal-care-products/10025242/","projectTitle":"Needed: Personal Care Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nazarak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492708_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725564225778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nazarak"},{"teacherId":1745989,"projectId":9551986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our recent DonorsChoose project \"Building a Love For Math\". Because of your generosity, my 6th grade students will have access to the tools and resources they need to truly engage in meaningful, hands-on math learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity brings opportunity into our classroom. 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