{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Easton Area Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9212380,"projectId":8385121,"letterContent":"The lamps donated to our classroom made a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experiences. By replacing the harsh glare of our overhead fluorescent lights with soft, warm lighting, we created a calmer and more welcoming environment where students could feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nI noticed that students were more relaxed, engaged, and willing to participate when they entered a classroom that felt peaceful and inviting. For students who already carried anxiety and stress from outside of school, this small change provided a sense of comfort and allowed them to focus more fully on their learning.\r\n\r\nThese lamps did more than brighten our classroom—they helped create an atmosphere where my students could feel safe, supported, and at ease. I am incredibly grateful to the donors who helped make our classroom a place where students could set aside some of their outside stressors and simply enjoy learning. Thank you for making such a positive impact on my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1723159745946,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-learn-on/8385121/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Learn On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krauss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212380_orig.png?crop=309,309,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692733993445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-mazza-krauss"},{"teacherId":9212380,"projectId":8273194,"letterContent":"The table had a meaningful impact on my students and their learning. It provided a dedicated space for small-group instruction, intervention groups, hands-on projects, student-teacher conferences, and independent work.\r\n\r\nHaving a separate workspace helped my students stay focused and engaged, particularly those who were easily distracted by their surroundings. They were noticeably more productive, less disruptive to their peers, and better able to work through the learning obstacles they faced.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the table gave my students a space where they felt supported and able to learn at their own pace. This simple addition to our classroom created more opportunities for individualized instruction, collaboration, and success. I am incredibly grateful for the generosity that made this valuable learning space possible.","fullyFundedDate":1711032519771,"projectUrl":"project/friendly-furnishing-for-small-groups/8273194/","projectTitle":"Friendly Furnishing for Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krauss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212380_orig.png?crop=309,309,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692733993445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-mazza-krauss"},{"teacherId":9212380,"projectId":7820793,"letterContent":"This project made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. In my years of teaching, I have become pretty good at estimating how many students may arrive without the school supplies they need. This year, however, the need was greater than I could have anticipated. Even with generous donations and supplies I purchased myself, I completely ran out of notebooks and folders, leaving many students without these essential materials.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, my students now have the supplies they need to stay organized, participate fully, and feel prepared to learn. While notebooks and folders may seem like simple materials, they have a much greater impact. I see the relief and confidence on my students' faces when I say, \"Take out your materials,\" and they actually have what they need. Having their own supplies helps students feel prepared, capable, and valued.\r\n\r\nThis project directly supported a historically underfunded classroom, where more than half of my students come from low-income households. 165 students benefited from this project, made possible by the generosity of 9 donors.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping ensure that my students have not only the materials they need to learn, but also the confidence and dignity that come with being prepared.","fullyFundedDate":1704071766385,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-everyone/7820793/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krauss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212380_orig.png?crop=309,309,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692733993445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-mazza-krauss"},{"teacherId":6456579,"projectId":10212441,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge thank you for your generous donation of our new adhesive toolkit—including super glue, hot glue, and glue sticks! We put this wonderful variety of supplies to work right at the tail end of the school year, and the students were absolutely thrilled. Having access to the right tool for the right job completely transformed our final creative and structural projects, allowing the kids to experiment with different materials and bonding techniques in real time.\r\n\r\nThis end-of-year trial run provided some fantastic, hands-on lessons in materials science. The students quickly discovered that while a glue stick is perfect for paper, heavy-duty cardboard needs hot glue, and intricate fixes require the precision of super glue. Testing these out gave us invaluable data, helping us figure out exactly how to adjust and streamline our project guidelines so we can use these resources even more effectively when the new school year kicks off.","fullyFundedDate":1777993340807,"projectUrl":"project/glue-glue-glue-glue-paint/10212441/","projectTitle":"Glue! Glue! Glue! Glue! Paint!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yeakel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6456579_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701383256891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6456579"},{"teacherId":6456579,"projectId":10241357,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of our new earthquake shake-table supplies. We were able to unbox and test them out with my students right at the conclusion of this school year, and the excitement in the classroom was absolutely palpable. Watching the students transition from textbook theories to physically engineering structures that could withstand simulated seismic activity brought our earth science unit to life in a way that wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThis end-of-year trial run turned out to be an incredible, hands-on learning experience for all of us. By putting the materials to the test, the students quickly discovered which architectural designs held up under pressure and which ones collapsed—leading to some fantastic, real-time problem-solving. This initial run gave us invaluable insights, allowing us to figure out exactly how to adjust and optimize our design challenges to make the curriculum even more impactful.\r\n\r\nBecause these high-quality supplies are durable and reusable, your gift is going to keep on giving. Thanks to the lessons we learned during this year's trial, I am heading into the next school year with a fine-tuned, battle-tested lesson plan that will maximize the potential of these materials from day one. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for giving my students the tools to think, build, and learn like real engineers!","fullyFundedDate":1777977224742,"projectUrl":"project/the-big-one-engineering-for-survival/10241357/","projectTitle":"The Big One: Engineering for Survival","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yeakel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6456579_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701383256891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6456579"},{"teacherId":6273854,"projectId":9969345,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have meaningful tools that support both their academic growth and emotional well-being. The addition of the *A Little Spot of Emotions* book collection has allowed me to deepen our daily mental health lessons in a way that is engaging, accessible, and relatable. Through these stories, students are learning to identify, name, and manage their emotions—skills that are essential for both learning and life. We use the books to model real-life situations, discuss feelings, and practice positive coping strategies. It is like an expansion on the Zones of Regulation curriculum - much of which the students are knowledgeable in. Reading in our classroom is interactive and reflective; students connect the characters' experiences to their own lives, building both comprehension, fluency, and emotional awareness.\r\n\r\nThe new conversation cards have also transformed how students interact with one another. These \"get to know me\" prompts encourage students to share about themselves, listen actively, and build connections with their peers and staff. For many of my life skills students, social communication can be challenging, but these structured activities provide a safe and supportive way to practice. I've seen students who are typically reserved begin to open up, smile more, and participate in group discussions. These moments are powerful, as they help foster a sense of belonging and community within our classroom.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the folders have given each student a dedicated space to organize their mental health materials, creating a sense of ownership and consistency in our daily routines. Students take pride in their folders and use them to store worksheets, reflections, and activities tied to our lessons. One student in particular, who often struggles with transitions, has found comfort in having all of their materials in one place, helping them feel more prepared and confident. Overall, these resources have made a lasting impact by supporting emotional growth, strengthening peer relationships, and creating a more structured and nurturing learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1770074842493,"projectUrl":"project/mr-lucass-mental-health-life-skills-le/9969345/","projectTitle":"Mr. Lucas’s Mental Health Life Skills Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6273854_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769212954229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6273854"},{"teacherId":9021339,"projectId":10002105,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and helping our classroom. As we are getting closer to the end of the school year, the new supplies will be a great way to encourage the students to finish their work.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the new school supplies, which will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience. Having fresh materials helps keep students engaged, organized, and motivated during this important time of year.\r\n\r\nThe snacks are used for our weekly prize drawing where students who performed well throughout the week are able to win a snack. The students always look forward to this and will really enjoy the new snack rewards.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your help!","fullyFundedDate":1776112181094,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/10002105/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flyte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021339_orig.jpg?crop=1911,1911,x136,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697549023556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021339"},{"teacherId":8817750,"projectId":9719235,"letterContent":"The wiggle chairs have quickly become an integral part of our daily classroom routine. My students use them during independent work, small group instruction, and whole-class discussions. One memorable moment was during a recent math problem-solving activity. Students were deeply engaged, explaining their thinking and building on each other's ideas. The ability to move while sitting helped several students stay focused longer and participate more actively than I've seen in the past. It was incredible to watch students who sometimes struggle with attention remain engaged and confident throughout the lesson.\r\nTheir reactions were pure excitement! As soon as they saw the wiggle chairs, they were eager to try them out. There was lots of curiosity and positive energy in the room. After we reviewed expectations for using them responsibly, students quickly settled in and began using them appropriately. Many have shared that the chairs help them feel more comfortable and focused, and they often ask to use them during different parts of the day.\r\nAs we continue working through our current math units, students will be engaging in more collaborative problem-solving tasks and math discourse activities. The wiggle chairs will support these next steps by helping students stay physically regulated while engaging in deeper thinking and discussion. We are also beginning a project that requires sustained focus and perseverance, and I'm excited to see how these flexible seating options continue to support student stamina, confidence, and independence as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764679655825,"projectUrl":"project/boost-focus-with-every-wiggle/9719235/","projectTitle":"Boost Focus With Every Wiggle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Filter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8817750_orig.jpg?crop=1387,1387,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666869102257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8817750"},{"teacherId":10258063,"projectId":9710080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Apple Pencils and charging cords for our middle school art room. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students access to tools that many of them would not otherwise have the opportunity to use. Being able to work with digital art technology has sparked excitement and curiosity, and students are eager to explore new techniques, experiment with ideas, and push their creative boundaries.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are able to showcase their creativity in ways that feel modern, engaging, and relevant to their world. They are building confidence as artists while also learning valuable technology skills that will benefit them far beyond the art room. We are truly grateful for your generosity and your investment in our students' learning and creative growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766761455177,"projectUrl":"project/powering-creativity-with-apple-pencils/9710080/","projectTitle":"Powering Creativity With Apple Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rinaldo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258063_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757691356593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258063"},{"teacherId":8633269,"projectId":9986107,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new supplies, my students have been using the erasable pens and dry erase markers daily during our math lessons. One specific moment that stood out was during a lesson on writing linear equations. Students were working through problems on their whiteboards, testing out different approaches, erasing, revising, and trying again without fear of \"messing up.\" The ability to quickly correct mistakes with the dry erase markers and erasable pens has made them much more willing to take risks and show their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were genuinely excited — especially about the erasable pens! It may seem small, but having tools that feel new and reliable makes a big difference in their confidence. Several students commented on how much easier it was to keep their work neat and organized, and I noticed more engagement during independent practice.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to continue building strong problem-solving habits. Our next step is moving into multi-step equation work and applying linear relationships to real-world scenarios. Students will be using their whiteboards to model problems, collaborate in small groups, and revise their thinking as they analyze mistakes and improve their strategies. The extra printer paper is also allowing me to provide additional guided notes and practice materials so students can keep organized math binders and refer back to previous lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support has directly impacted our daily learning environment. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to think, revise, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769463803750,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-support-learning-every-day/9986107/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Support Learning Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cahill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8633269_orig.jpg?crop=1399,1399,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694090246127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cahillteaches"},{"teacherId":1889059,"projectId":9584340,"letterContent":"Something as simple as a bulk pack of tissues and a set of colored pencils has made a surprisingly big difference for my Newcomer students this year.\r\n\r\nThe bulk supply of tissues has been especially helpful in supporting students who are not feeling well during the school day. Many Newcomer students are adjusting to a new environment, climate, and routines, and having tissues readily available allows them to manage colds, allergies, or minor discomforts without disrupting learning. It also helps students feel more comfortable and cared for, knowing their basic needs are met while they are at school.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils have been just as powerful. They give students a way to show what they know even when words are still developing. Students use color to label diagrams, illustrate vocabulary, organize notes, and explain ideas visually. Color helps reduce the language load, builds confidence, and allows students to participate fully while their English grows.\r\n\r\nTogether, these simple supplies have helped create a classroom that feels safe, welcoming, and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1757887970528,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-science-catch-our-sneezes/9584340/","projectTitle":"Color Our Science, Catch Our Sneezes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1889059_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695858607810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missely"},{"teacherId":6456579,"projectId":9714021,"letterContent":"Upon arrival, the hot glue sticks were put to immediate use decorating the doors for spirit week, and will be used again soon for science holiday ornament-making. The amazing fan will come in handy any day now because Mr. Yeakel's room is either way too hot or way too cold!!! \r\n\r\nOur students realized how precious copy paper is in our school and were ecstatic to see that we now had two full cases of paper for them to use in Science class. Arts and craft supplies are always a hit. The pipe cleaners and cardboard rollers we will use for our volcano projects were greatly appreciated. As were the metallic sharpies and white pens we can now use on dark colored paper.\r\n\r\nOverall, students were excited to start using the materials, and I was very thankful for both the new materials and the refills we so desperately needed. \r\n\r\nMerry Christmas and Happy New Year from Easton, PA!","fullyFundedDate":1764742131486,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-o-this-a-little-bit-o/9714021/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit O' This.... 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