{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"DuBois Area Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":567132,"projectId":9614566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music class and helping us receive new tambourines. Your generosity has brought excitement and new energy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese tambourines allow students to actively engage in music-making while developing important rhythm and coordination skills. They are used in rhythm practice, ensemble activities, and creative music projects that encourage teamwork, listening, and confidence. Having enough instruments for students to participate together makes our lessons more inclusive and engaging.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, school is the primary place where they can explore musical instruments. Your support helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn through hands-on music experiences and to feel successful in our music class.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for supporting music education. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in what we do.","fullyFundedDate":1760693596294,"projectUrl":"project/shake-it-off-with-some-new-tambourines/9614566/","projectTitle":"Shake It Off! With Some New Tambourines!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp567132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662056822500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssensor"},{"teacherId":567132,"projectId":9817086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive a variety of classroom percussion instruments. Your generosity has added energy, creativity, and excitement to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese percussion items allow students to actively engage in music-making, build rhythm skills, and collaborate with one another in hands-on ways. They are used for rhythm practice, ensemble activities, and creative projects that help students develop confidence, focus, and teamwork. Having a wide variety of instruments also ensures that every student can participate and feel successful.\r\n\r\nMany of our students do not have access to musical instruments outside of school, so your support helps make music education more equitable and accessible. Your kindness gives our students the opportunity to explore music in a meaningful and joyful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for believing in the power of music education. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760693539364,"projectUrl":"project/to-the-beat-of-our-own-drums/9817086/","projectTitle":"To the Beat of Our Own Drums","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp567132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662056822500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssensor"},{"teacherId":567132,"projectId":9691388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive a large supply of construction paper for our projects. Your generosity brings color, creativity, and excitement into our learning space.\r\n\r\nThis construction paper will be used for a wide variety of classroom projects, from creative art activities to visual learning tools that support lessons across subjects. Having an ample supply allows students to freely explore ideas, collaborate with classmates, and express their understanding in hands-on, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, school is the primary place where they have access to art materials. Your support ensures that every student can fully participate without limitations and encourages creativity, confidence, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping make learning more engaging and joyful. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1760663588449,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please/9691388/","projectTitle":"Paper Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp567132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662056822500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssensor"},{"teacherId":567132,"projectId":9614502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive a new class webcam. Your generosity has made an immediate and positive impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThis webcam allows us to film student auditions and performances, giving students the opportunity to reflect on their work and grow as performers. It also enables us to participate in Zoom calls and engage in online learning, helping our classroom stay connected and flexible when learning extends beyond our four walls.\r\n\r\nMany of our students do not have access to this type of technology at home, so having a reliable webcam at school ensures every student has the chance to be seen, heard, and supported. Your kindness helps create more equitable learning opportunities and enriches our arts program.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their education. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755711726503,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action-learn/9614502/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp567132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662056822500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssensor"},{"teacherId":567132,"projectId":9480925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive a new class laptop. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThis laptop will be used daily to support instruction, run music and learning software, create and edit assignments, and help students access resources that bring lessons to life. Having reliable technology in our classroom allows us to work more efficiently and gives students opportunities to learn skills they will use well beyond school.\r\n\r\nMany of our students do not have consistent access to technology at home, so this laptop helps ensure every student can participate fully and confidently in class activities. Your support empowers our students to learn, create, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in our students' futures. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in what we do.","fullyFundedDate":1755895259850,"projectUrl":"project/does-not-compute-we-need-another-laptop/9480925/","projectTitle":"Does Not Compute: We Need Another Laptop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp567132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662056822500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssensor"},{"teacherId":567132,"projectId":9707325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our choir and helping us receive a new keyboard for our classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThis keyboard will be used every day to support vocal warm-ups, teach harmonies, practice pitches, and accompany our singers as they grow in confidence and musicianship. Many of our students do not have access to instruments outside of school, so having a reliable keyboard in our room opens the door to deeper learning and more engaging rehearsals.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows our students that their creativity and hard work matter. They are excited, motivated, and incredibly grateful for this opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in music education and for believing in our choir. We truly could not do this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1760647365282,"projectUrl":"project/new-keys-for-our-chorus/9707325/","projectTitle":"New Keys for Our Chorus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp567132_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662056822500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssensor"},{"teacherId":5832782,"projectId":9823424,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Our clarinet and saxophone students, grades five through eight have been excited to have access to new reeds! The past couple months, students have come to see me to get new reeds when their old reeds are no longer working. Young instrumentalists often get very frustrated when their instrument will not play correctly. These new reeds have helped students feel more confident!\r\n\r\nI have given neck straps to saxophone students in need of better support and more comfortable options. When the students try then new neck strap, they are always pleased with how much more comfortable the neck straps feel! Especially younger and new saxophonists can get frustrated when they have a neck strap that does not adjust easily or neck straps that are not padded and dig into their necks. \r\n\r\nYoung reed instrumentalists will continue to participate and thrive because of your help!","fullyFundedDate":1760693734454,"projectUrl":"project/reed-need/9823424/","projectTitle":"Reed Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5832782_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536252444332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keith11"},{"teacherId":3588464,"projectId":9903671,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom through the purchase of a gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Your support will allow me to provide fun and engaging lessons that will impact learning in my 8th grade Social Studies class.\r\n\r\nTeachers Pay Teachers is a marketplace by teachers, for teachers. With limited time available, this is a great way to find resources and lessons that can enhance learning in the classroom. Teachers post lessons they do in their classes and you can purchase them for use in your own classroom. This is invaluable. I don't always have the time to \"recreate the wheel\" for every lesson I teach.\r\n\r\nMy students love the engagement that comes with these types of lessons. They spend more time on task and are motivated to do their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of my classroom. I'm deeply grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1763639916333,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-lessons-with-tpt/9903671/","projectTitle":"Engaging Lessons with TpT","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3588464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x241,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558450358584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robertandersonhistory"},{"teacherId":8959382,"projectId":9683768,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is officially powered up in the best way possible! The Nex Playground has become an exciting new tool in both our classroom playtime and our growing esports program. We've been using it for movement-based brain breaks, team challenges, and structured competitive play that reinforces collaboration, problem-solving, and sportsmanship. One of my favorite moments so far was watching students coach each other through games—offering tips, celebrating wins, and encouraging teammates who needed a second try.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Nex Playground, the reaction was instant excitement—wide eyes, cheers, and lots of \"No way!\" They were eager to learn how it worked and couldn't wait to take turns. What stood out most was how quickly they shifted from pure excitement to thoughtful engagement, asking questions about strategies, fairness, and how we could use it as part of class and esports practice rather than just free play.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the Nex Playground as part of structured lessons focused on teamwork, reaction time, and strategic thinking, all of which connect directly to our engineering, design, and esports goals. We're also beginning to build routines around leadership roles, match analysis, and reflection, helping students think critically about gameplay and improvement. Thanks to you, our students now have an engaging, inclusive way to learn, move, and grow together. Thank you for giving them this unforgettable opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1760663767534,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-playtime-nex-playground-for-cl/9683768/","projectTitle":"Power Up Playtime: Nex Playground for Class & Esports!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanzely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8959382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757553407851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959382"},{"teacherId":325833,"projectId":9785673,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have the sports equipment they need to enjoy an active, healthy, and joyful recess experience every day. The new gear has transformed recess from a simple break into a structured, positive outlet for physical movement and teamwork. Students immediately began organizing their own games of soccer, basketball, and relay races, and it has been incredible to watch them develop cooperation, leadership, and problem-solving skills through play. One memorable moment happened on the very first day when a group of students, who usually stayed on the sidelines, excitedly picked up the new jump ropes and challenged each other to try new patterns—they haven't stopped practicing since!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the equipment, their reaction was pure excitement. They rushed to unpack the equipment, cheering as if it were a holiday. For many of them, having access to brand-new materials felt special and validating—they knew these items were provided specifically for them, and that sense of ownership has made them more responsible and engaged during recess. The new gear has encouraged students who don't always gravitate toward sports to participate more, helping strengthen friendships and build confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using this equipment, our next steps include introducing simple skill-building challenges and short team games that teach collaboration, communication, and movement fundamentals. With reliable, high-quality sports gear, students can practice consistency in their skills and work toward more organized recess activities that promote physical and emotional well-being. Your support has helped create a healthier, happier playground environment where every student feels included and energized. Thank you for giving them the tools to grow, play, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760663439427,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-healthier-happier-recess-wit/9785673/","projectTitle":"Stronger, Healthier, Happier: Recess with Sports Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325833_orig.png?crop=852,852,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755737232193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jsensor"},{"teacherId":325833,"projectId":9544035,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our saxophone players now have the quality reeds they need to practice, perform, and grow as musicians. We began using the new reeds right away during warm-ups and ensemble work, and the difference was immediate—students were able to produce a clearer tone, respond more easily to dynamics, and focus on musicality rather than struggling with worn-out materials. One of my favorite moments happened during a recent rehearsal when a student put on a fresh reed and exclaimed, \"I didn't know my sax could sound like this!\" That moment led to an entire class conversation about tone production and opened the door to more confident playing.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the box of new reeds, their faces absolutely lit up. For many young musicians, reeds can be a constant worry—cracked tips, worn edges, and inconsistent sound can make practice frustrating. Seeing enough high-quality reeds for everyone made them feel supported and seen, and it instantly raised the energy in the room. Students were excited to choose a reed, test their sound, and hear how much more responsive their instruments became.\r\n\r\nThese reeds have already enriched our current unit on phrasing and expressive playing, and they'll continue to support us through upcoming performances. Having reliable, consistent reeds allows us to take the next step into more nuanced musical skills—shaping phrases, learning vibrato, and playing with true ensemble blend. Your support has given my saxophonists the tools they need not just to play notes, but to make music. Thank you for helping them sound their best and feel proud of their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1760693546586,"projectUrl":"project/the-need-for-reeds-alto-sax-edition/9544035/","projectTitle":"The Need for Reeds- Alto Sax Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sensor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325833_orig.png?crop=852,852,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755737232193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jsensor"},{"teacherId":325833,"projectId":9457221,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the essential equipment we need to run a truly functional and student-centered modern band rehearsal space. Many people use technology and audio equipment at home, but the way it supports learning in a school music setting can be surprising. The new amp stands help students hear themselves clearly and safely by lifting the sound to ear level—something that drastically improves balance, tone, and overall ensemble awareness. The high-quality guitar cables ensure consistent, reliable sound so students can focus on their playing rather than troubleshooting equipment issues.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is how \"professional\" everything now feels. When they plug in their guitars and hear a clean, uninterrupted signal, or when they adjust an amp on a stand and suddenly the music fills the room evenly, they light up. These upgrades make rehearsals smoother and more immersive, allowing our band classes to operate like real working ensembles. Students quickly noticed the difference and immediately started experimenting more confidently with dynamics, effects, and band arrangements.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are newer to guitar have shown a huge boost in motivation. One sixth grader who used to get frustrated with loose or unreliable cables now practices more because she can finally hear herself clearly. Our more advanced players have stepped into leadership roles, helping peers set up amps properly and teaching them how to dial in a good tone. These seemingly simple tools have opened the door to deeper musicianship, stronger collaboration, and more joyful music-making. 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