{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Drums Elementary Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":10027205,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously supported our project! My students are excited to have new STEM materials that allow them to explore, create, build, and experiment. These wonderful resources are helping to bring learning to life in our classroom. Whether students are working independently or collaborating with classmates, they have opportunities to use their imaginations, ask questions, and discover ways to solve problems.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of incorporating STEM into our classroom is watching my students become little scientists, engineers, and inventors. Through hands-on building and design challenges. students are learning that it is okay to make mistakes, try different approaches, and keep going when something doesn't work the first time. I especially love seeing their creativity shine as they share their ideas, help one another, and proudly explain their creations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made these opportunities possible, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in my students and their future. You are helping today's little thinkers and tinkerers become tomorrow's big dreamers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1778227061388,"projectUrl":"project/stem-superstars-growing-thinkers-and-ti/10027205/","projectTitle":"STEM Superstars: Growing Thinkers and Tinkerers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":9130796,"projectId":10246382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! The arrival of the document camera, copy paper, paper cutter, and a plethora of reading activities has completely transformed our daily learning environment. Your incredible generosity has given us the exact tools we need to make reading both engaging and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nThe new document camera has been an absolute game-changer for our whole-group lessons. I can now display texts, model close-reading strategies, and showcase student work in real time so that everyone can follow along clearly. Having a steady supply of copy paper and a precise paper cutter allows me to instantly prepare and customize the plethora of reading activities to match each student's unique learning pace, ensuring no one gets left behind.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does so much more than just provide supplies; it directly fuels our students' confidence and daily excitement for literacy. By supporting this project, you have shown my class that their education is deeply valued by the community. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our future!","fullyFundedDate":1779130373198,"projectUrl":"project/reading-comprehension-activities-needed/10246382/","projectTitle":"Reading Comprehension Activities Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130796_orig.jpg?crop=973,973,x1840,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752175552962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130796"},{"teacherId":9130796,"projectId":10246219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our dream book nook to life! The arrival of the sturdy new book cases and the wonderful book selection felt like opening a giant treasure chest. As third graders, my students are rapidly transition from learning to read to truly reading to learn, and having these brand-new, engaging books right at their fingertips has sparked an incredible wave of excitement in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe absolute favorite addition to our room is the cozy carpet, which has completely transformed our daily independent reading time. Every afternoon, students eagerly grab their chapter books and rush to claim a spot on the soft rug. It has created a warm, welcoming space where they can truly relax, focus, and lose themselves in their favorite stories.\r\n\r\nYour incredible generosity has not only provided us with beautiful materials, but it has also fostered a genuine love for learning. You have shown these third-grade students that their education matters and that people care about their success. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778227071043,"projectUrl":"project/books-book-nook-needed/10246219/","projectTitle":"Books & Book Nook Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130796_orig.jpg?crop=973,973,x1840,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752175552962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130796"},{"teacherId":9130796,"projectId":10291713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project for healthy classroom snacks. Your kindness has provided our students with the essential fuel they need to keep their growing minds sharp, focused, and ready to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school hungry or experience a mid-day energy crash that makes it difficult to concentrate. Thanks to your support, we now have a dedicated station of nutritious snacks that keeps everyone energized and eager to participate. It has made a noticeable difference in our daily stamina, focus, and overall classroom morale.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond just providing food; it shows our students that a community of people truly cares about their well-being and success. We are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our education. 🩷","fullyFundedDate":1779130373021,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-growing-minds/10291713/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130796_orig.jpg?crop=973,973,x1840,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752175552962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130796"},{"teacherId":9130796,"projectId":10091333,"letterContent":"Your donations have made a significant impact on my classroom and students academics. They have boosted confidence and equity and maintained academic momentum. Access to supplies—even just new pencils—helps students feel prepared, confident, and capable, while also preventing low-income students from feeling left behind. Restocking items keeps students focused, allows them to actively participate in assignments, and avoids disruptions.\r\n Students were over the moon excited to receive these supplies in the middle-of-the-year. So many families struggle with the little things and this was a burden they didn't need to endure right now. \r\n My class and I would like to express our deepest gratitude. Your contribution has brought an immense amount of renewed vigor to the end-of-the-year activities.","fullyFundedDate":1772022297686,"projectUrl":"project/middle-of-the-year-supply-replenishment/10091333/","projectTitle":"Middle-of-the-Year Supply Replenishment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130796_orig.jpg?crop=973,973,x1840,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752175552962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130796"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9362094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Back to Basics!\" project. Your generosity has made an immediate difference in our classroom. The new materials have helped my students stay organized, focused, and confident during daily lessons. From the moment they saw the resources, they were excited to use them and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThese essentials have strengthened our routines, improved student independence, and made our centers and small-group work far more effective. Students who previously struggled to stay on task are now more engaged because they have the tools they need right at their fingertips. The project has truly improved both the learning environment and the overall flow of our day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us build a strong foundation for learning. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757898813346,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9362094/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9064085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Help to Light Up My Life!\" project. Your generosity has brought such excitement and joy into our classroom. The new lighting and materials have created a warm, calm, and welcoming environment where students can focus, feel comfortable, and take pride in their learning space.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the lights, their faces lit up instantly. They were amazed at how something so simple could make our classroom feel magical. This project has helped transform our room into a space that supports both learning and emotional well-being. Students are more engaged during lessons, more settled during independent work, and genuinely proud of their classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support daily learning, sensory regulation, and classroom community for the rest of the year. Thank you for helping me create a setting where students can thrive and feel truly at home. Your kindness has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1747078111526,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-light-up-my-life/9064085/","projectTitle":"Help to Light Up My Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9064254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this classroom project. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our learning environment. The new materials have brought excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning into our daily routine. My students were thrilled the moment they saw the resources, and their engagement has grown tremendously ever since.\r\n\r\nThese tools have helped students build confidence, work together, and stay motivated during lessons. Students who often struggle with focus or participation are now more eager to join in, and the hands-on activities have supported a wide range of learning styles. The materials have also strengthened our classroom community, encouraging collaboration and positive interactions.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our classroom. These resources will continue to be used throughout the year, helping students learn, explore, and succeed in meaningful ways. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1747078111410,"projectUrl":"project/glow-go-creations/9064254/","projectTitle":"Glow & Go Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9430621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Moving Minds\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have meaningful opportunities to build confidence, practice teamwork, and regulate their emotions through structured sports and play. These new materials have brought a tremendous sense of joy, calm, and connection to our classroom, creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the equipment, their excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to explore the new tools, and their faces lit up as they realized these items were just for them. Many of my students struggle with focus, anxiety, or big emotions, and having designated movement and play activities has already helped them channel their energy in positive ways. During morning movement, independent breaks, and social-emotional lessons, the new equipment encourages cooperation, problem-solving, and healthy expression.\r\n\r\nThis project has strengthened our classroom community and improved the overall emotional climate. Students are learning to take turns, encourage one another, and use physical activity as a healthy outlet. Our next steps include incorporating these tools into small-group SEL lessons, mindfulness breaks, and structured recess games that build resilience and confidence. Because of you, my students have access to tools that support not only their physical development but also their mental and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their happiness, health, and growth. Your generosity truly makes an impact that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1755540460094,"projectUrl":"project/moving-minds-supporting-mental-health-t/9430621/","projectTitle":"Moving Minds: Supporting Mental Health Through Sports & Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":807947,"projectId":9406548,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in the most meaningful way. The ABC magnets you provided have become an essential part of our daily literacy routines. My students are now eagerly building words, practicing letter-sound connections, and engaging in hands-on phonics activities that weren't possible before. These magnets have given my emerging readers the tools they need to see, touch, and manipulate language in a way that supports true understanding.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the new materials, their excitement was priceless. They immediately rushed to explore the letters—sorting them by color, forming their names, and proudly building their first words of the year. One student even exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" The joy and confidence these resources have sparked have already begun to impact their reading growth.\r\n\r\nWith these magnets, we've introduced new word-building centers, small-group phonics lessons, and independent literacy tasks that strengthen foundational skills. Our next steps include using the magnets to stretch students into reading and writing CVC words, practicing blends and digraphs, and supporting students who need multisensory learning opportunities. Because of you, my students have access to high-quality tools that make learning engaging, accessible, and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and contributing to their love of reading. Your generosity truly makes a difference—every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755540459570,"projectUrl":"project/abc-magnetsbuilding-better-readers/9406548/","projectTitle":"ABC Magnets=Building Better Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefanik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-stefanik"},{"teacherId":9130796,"projectId":9456711,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous support of our classroom project, \"Building a Foundation for Learning: Flexible Seating and Essential Supplies\"! Your investment has brought new life to our classroom, and my students are absolutely thrilled by your kindness. Because of you, we were able to purchase so many essential to build a positive learning environment that are already making a huge difference.\r\n The donations have transformed the way my students engage with our lessons. Instead of sitting in rigid chairs, my students are now able to utilize the cushions to sit throughout the classroom on the floor and I can fit many students at the small group table utilizing the stools. All of those items allow students to collaborate comfortably in small groups.\r\n Thank you for being a champion for our school and for helping us create a more dynamic, engaging, and enriching learning environment. We are so grateful for your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755701628719,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-foundation-for-learning-flex/9456711/","projectTitle":"Building a Foundation for Learning: Flexible Seating & Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130796_orig.jpg?crop=973,973,x1840,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752175552962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130796"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90284","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":842,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":90284,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Drums Elementary Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Drums Elementary Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/hazleton-area-school-district/drums-elementary-middle-school/90284"}