{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nicholas A Ferri Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":10447568,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity in funding a brand-new whiteboard for our 7th-grade special education resource classroom! Having a clean, functional workspace makes a world of difference for my students, and your support has truly enhanced our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new whiteboard, they immediately noticed how bright and clean it was. They were so excited to ditch our old, worn-out board and couldn't wait to grab a marker and start using it right away.\r\n\r\nSince setting it up, it has become our primary hub for small-group instruction. We use it constantly for reteaching core concepts and writing out math problems step-by-step. Having this dedicated space allows my students to physically come up to the board, work through problems, and visually strengthen their skills in a way that paper and pencil just can't match. Seeing their work on a large, high-contrast surface helps build their confidence and keeps everyone engaged.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward with our current units, our next step is to continue building student independence. My students will be taking turns coming up to the board to model problem-solving strategies for their peers and talk through their reasoning as they tackle new math and reading concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and giving my students the visual tools they need to thrive every day!","fullyFundedDate":1786911030818,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-big-whiteboard/10447568/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Big Whiteboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":10509121,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping to fund our snack project. My students have been working hard to earn snacks and water in our classroom. It is nice to be able to hand out a snack and water to a student who needs to refuel. We have enjoyed our water bottles and chips and snacks now for a few weeks. We will have snacks and water for then next few months thanks to your kindness and generosity. I enjoy handing out healthy snacks to my students and having water on hand when needed. My students are very grateful for your support of our classroom projects.","fullyFundedDate":1789565360690,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-the-win/10509121/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks For The Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649046_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548988727830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lleach"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":10623939,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this game project for my students. We are so excited to have these games for our class. The students have been working hard on their studies to earn game time in our classroom. I enjoy watching them think strategically to get the win while playing some classic games. I appreciate your generosity and kindness for our classroom. My students are very grateful for the games and the opportunity to play during earned reward times. Middle school is not easy and having some game time is definitely helping them to settle into their school work.","fullyFundedDate":1789565214635,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-the-win/10623939/","projectTitle":"Games for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649046_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548988727830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lleach"},{"teacherId":6935929,"projectId":10288037,"letterContent":"Receiving organizational binders, large Post-it Note chart paper, and colorful poster board has transformed our classroom into an active, student-led learning environment.\r\nThe binders provide essential structure, independence, and accountability because our Multilingual Learners have a dedicated space to organize visual tools, build confidence, and strengthen independent study habits. The large Post-it chart paper has made creating examples much easier for students to follow, and the colorful poster boards allow students to demonstrate their knowledge creatively beyond standard worksheets. \r\nTogether, these supplies build organizational habits, foster overall learning, and spark confidence. We are deeply grateful for this generous gift, which makes a meaningful, daily difference in our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1789171208993,"projectUrl":"project/sit-or-stand-flexible-seating-offers-mo/10288037/","projectTitle":"Sit or Stand, Flexible Seating Offers More than One Option","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Signore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6935929_orig.png?crop=272,272,x56,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684061316795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delsignore"},{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":10531344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my seventh-grade special education students now have access to a dedicated MacBook Neo that serves as a mobile learning hub every single day.\r\n\r\nNavigating middle school while working through learning differences isn't easy, but my students face every challenge with inspiring persistence and resilience. Moving between three general education classrooms and two specialized support periods each day, this laptop has completely transformed how I deliver accommodations. I can now bring interactive visual tools, graphic organizers, and assistive speech-to-text software directly to my students' desks, right when they need it most.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given these hard-working students the exact tools they need to break down learning barriers, work toward their IEP goals, and build lasting academic confidence. You haven't just provided technology; you've given my students equal access to learning and shown them that people believe in their unique potential.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1788359827734,"projectUrl":"project/neo-mac-nificent-lessons/10531344/","projectTitle":"Neo Mac-nificent Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":6935929,"projectId":10035398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Multilingual Learner (MLL) program. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase special awards to celebrate our students' incredible academic growth and language milestones this past year.\r\n\r\nMastering a new language while balancing rigorous schoolwork takes immense dedication, resilience, and courage. For many of our students, seeing their hard work recognized with these awards brings a profound sense of pride and validation. Your gift does far more than fund certificates and tokens of appreciation. It shows our learners that their community sees them, believes in them, and cheers for their success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership in fostering an encouraging environment where our students can thrive. I look forward to sharing pictures of their bright smiles when we present the awards.","fullyFundedDate":1778239820575,"projectUrl":"project/big-effort-deserves-a-big-bash-celebra/10035398/","projectTitle":"\"Big Effort Deserves a Big Bash: Celebrating ACCESS 2026!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Signore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6935929_orig.png?crop=272,272,x56,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684061316795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-delsignore"},{"teacherId":4649046,"projectId":10414014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our supply replenish project. It is so important to have these items for our classroom. My students are so excited to have these supplies to make their year go smoothly. We are excited to have mechanical pencils, fidget items, desk calendar, and cleaning products. Our classroom will run very smoothly with these items. Thanks so much for helping out my students in our middle school classroom. Having cleaning supplies and refresh spray will keep us clean and organized. We appreciate your generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1786023254964,"projectUrl":"project/supply-replenish/10414014/","projectTitle":"Supply Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649046_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548988727830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lleach"},{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":10234076,"letterContent":"The new supplies made an immediate impact in our classroom. Students were genuinely excited when they saw fresh pencils, calculators, tissues, and other materials stocked and ready to use. It may seem simple, but having the tools they need right away helps students feel prepared, comfortable, and confident when they walk into class each day.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was during a math lesson when students worked in small groups to solve multi-step problems. Because we had enough calculators available, every student was able to participate without waiting or feeling left out. I noticed students were more willing to try challenging problems because they had the resources they needed in front of them.\r\n\r\nThe tissues, wipes, and bandages have also helped us maintain a cleaner and more supportive classroom environment. Instead of interruptions caused by missing supplies, students can stay focused on learning, and classroom routines run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nAs we finish the school year, students continue to build skills in reading comprehension, writing, and math problem-solving. We are working on collaborative activities, independent assignments, and end-of-year review projects that require students to stay organized and engaged each day. These supplies help remove small barriers so students can focus on doing their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create an environment where students feel prepared, supported, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777980401081,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-stay-prepared-every/10234076/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Stay Prepared Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":10196599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project—it truly means more than words can express. Because of your generosity, my students were able to create two complete literacy kits to share with other special education classrooms in our building. That's not just two sets of books—it's two opportunities for other students to feel supported, included, and capable as readers. My students are incredibly resilient; many face challenges with reading and writing, yet they show up each day, try their best, and support one another. The new books and materials have helped us focus on essential skills like comprehension, vocabulary development in both English and Spanish, and building confidence through reading aloud and discussion. In our classroom, reading is active and collaborative—students work together, use question cards and sentence starters, and celebrate progress at every level.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is the way it empowered my students to become leaders. They took ownership in creating resources that will help others succeed, turning their own learning experiences into tools for their peers. Some students who are typically more reserved stepped up in powerful ways—helping design materials, select books, and think through how to make reading more accessible for all learners. Through this process, they built not only literacy skills but also empathy, confidence, and a sense of purpose. Because of your support, they didn't just receive resources—they became creators, leaders, and advocates for a more inclusive school community. Thank you for helping us make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776971476115,"projectUrl":"project/reading-without-limits/10196599/","projectTitle":"Reading Without Limits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":8357750,"projectId":9875513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed us to receive two much-needed ink cartridges for our classroom. It may seem like a small item, but it makes a big impact. With fresh ink, my students can now print their writing pieces, reading activities, organizers, and assessments without interruption — and that helps keep our learning running smoothly every day.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. You've helped create a more efficient, organized, and inspiring learning environment, and my students are already excited to use the materials made possible by your donation.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our success!","fullyFundedDate":1770828885406,"projectUrl":"project/driven-minds-big-ideas-and-a-love-for/9875513/","projectTitle":"Driven Minds, Big Ideas, and a Love for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357750_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759843010784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alysa-atkin"},{"teacherId":8721765,"projectId":9833051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have flexible seating options with bean bag chairs that have already made a wonderful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs give students a comfortable and calming place to sit, read, and focus. Having flexible seating helps students choose what works best for their learning style, which has increased engagement, independence, and overall comfort in the classroom. Students are more relaxed, excited to learn, and proud of their space.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enhanced our classroom and helped create a welcoming environment where all students can succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768403766603,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-classroom-comfort/9833051/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Classroom Comfort!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arabian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721765_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704739383856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arabian-literacy"},{"teacherId":8721765,"projectId":9943003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our rolling book cart for graphic novels. Because of you, our class library is now more accessible, organized, and inviting for students every single day.\r\n\r\nThe book cart has made a meaningful difference in how students interact with reading. Having graphic novels displayed and easy to browse has increased student interest and independence. Students can quickly find books that excite them, return them responsibly, and explore new stories during reading time. The mobility of the cart allows us to bring books to small groups, reading circles, and different areas of the classroom, making reading a more flexible and inclusive experience.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the graphic novels on this cart have helped many students build confidence as readers. Visual storytelling supports comprehension and engagement, and students who once felt reluctant to read are now eagerly selecting books and recommending them to classmates.\r\n\r\nYour donation created more than storage—it created access, motivation, and a love of reading. 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