{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kissam Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5444038,"projectId":9321742,"letterContent":"Once again thank you so much for helping us with this project. This technology is making it easier for students to collaborate and work together in small groups writing about passages read in class and making notes. \r\n\r\nStudents were very excited to use this technology which makes more eager to participate and use a digital paper. The Kindle scribes are very easy to use and give them an innovative experience in reading and writing. \r\n\r\nThank you for all of your help in making this project a success.","fullyFundedDate":1755638052274,"projectUrl":"project/innovative-reading-experience-scribes/9321742/","projectTitle":"Innovative Reading Experience Scribes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5444038_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725835632717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5444038"},{"teacherId":9023814,"projectId":9397334,"letterContent":"There's a special kind of magic happening in our library these days, and it starts with the books on our shelves. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to stories that highlight Black female main characters — stories that celebrate identity, strength, and possibility.\r\n\r\nEach time a new book arrives, the excitement is electric. Students lean in, eager to discover characters who look like them, think like them, and dream big like them. These stories not only affirm who they are, but also stretch their imaginations, build empathy, and spark conversations that connect our classrooms in powerful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our library has become a place where representation is woven into every page, where confidence and curiosity grow hand in hand, and where reading feels both personal and empowering. You've given our students more than books — you've given them role models, inspiration, and the belief that their own stories matter.","fullyFundedDate":1749325500637,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-all-readers-honoring-black/9397334/","projectTitle":"Celebrating All Readers: Honoring Black Girls in Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023814"},{"teacherId":9023814,"projectId":9257620,"letterContent":"Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and joy — thanks to you, our library has become a vibrant place of discovery and belonging!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support in providing books that feature Black male main characters, our shelves are not only lined with stories — they're alive with representation, confidence, and lightbulb moments. Every new book sparks both excitement and growth, giving our students the chance to see themselves reflected while also building critical thinking, empathy, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nWhen students spot these powerful stories on our shelves, there's a literal rush to pick them up. You've helped us create a space where identity and imagination go hand in hand, where reading fuels both personal pride and academic growth, and where our students genuinely can't wait to dive into a book.","fullyFundedDate":1746803244182,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-all-readers-celebrating-blac/9257620/","projectTitle":"Supporting All Readers: Celebrating Black Male Main Characters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023814"},{"teacherId":9023814,"projectId":9144043,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for your generous gift of 3D Doodler pens! My students love using these pens! These little wonders have unlocked a world of creativity in our library. Students are designing, building, and bringing their wildest ideas to life in 3D! \r\n\r\nWhether they're creating models for science class or crafting art projects, the possibilities are endless. You've inspired a new generation of creators, and we're so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping our students dream bigger than they first imagined!","fullyFundedDate":1744033106970,"projectUrl":"project/3-doodling-for-the-win/9144043/","projectTitle":"3 Doodling for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023814"},{"teacherId":9023814,"projectId":8972765,"letterContent":"We're writing this letter with big smiles and even bigger hearts, because wow — thanks to you, our library has become a buzzing hub of curiosity, discovery, and joy!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support of Scholastic Magazines, our shelves are not only lined with STEM magazines — they're alive with learning, laughter, and lightbulb moments. Every issue that arrives sparks excitement that ripples through our library and reaches every corner of our school.\r\n\r\nWhen students see the colorful covers of Scholastic News, Storyworks, or Science World arrive, there's a literal rush to grab a copy. You've helped us create a space where current events meet classroom learning, where science feels like an adventure, and where reading is something our students genuinely look forward to doing!","fullyFundedDate":1741304163758,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-magazines/8972765/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023814"},{"teacherId":5444038,"projectId":9210066,"letterContent":"My students have really benefited from having a class set of new dictionaries available to them. We have been able to complete vocabulary activities more efficiently without having to rely on technology. It has also helped improve their dictionary skills to find the matching definition of how a word is being used. \r\n \r\n Once again thank you so much for your contributions that helped fulfill this project. Thanks to this project, a dictionary has been available for each student to use at once. Group work for vocabulary activities have been easier as well. Having these resources available to them, has made a difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746461740389,"projectUrl":"project/finding-the-best-definition/9210066/","projectTitle":"Finding the Best Definition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5444038_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725835632717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5444038"},{"teacherId":9023814,"projectId":8941990,"letterContent":"With your help, my teachers and I were able to have mystery winter readers each day before the break. We went live twice a day for a week to share these wonderful tales. It truly made our week magical.\r\nEven though it is months later, my students still beg to check out books that the whole school read together. Because of you, more students have grown in their love of reading and learning.\r\nI am forever grateful for the impact you have had on my library. Thank you for making our winter that much brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1732322500689,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-winter-wishes/8941990/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Winter Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023814"},{"teacherId":5444038,"projectId":8751522,"letterContent":"Once again thank you so much for all your help in making my classroom transformation activities possible. We just did a Super Bowl RLA review this past Friday and the kids were super excited when they saw the classroom. They were engaged reading the selected passages and answering comprehension questions as well as a short constructed response. They enjoyed learning more about the Super Bowl as well. \r\n My next activity will be a poetry GLOW room review elements of poetry. They will get to review figurative language as well and analyze poems on neon paper using black lights for a flooring effect. I'm sure they will really enjoy the activity as well and all thanks to you! Gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1733345972582,"projectUrl":"project/a-year-of-reading-classroom-transforma/8751522/","projectTitle":"A Year of Reading & Classroom Transformations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5444038_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725835632717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5444038"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13779","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":711,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.4,"schoolId":13779,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kissam Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kissam Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/chapel-hill-ind-school-dist-smith/w-l-kissam-intermediate-school/13779"}