{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":7846219,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed my classroom environment. These resources have shifted learning from teacher-centered to student-centered, allowing students to explore, collaborate, and think more deeply.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. There was an immediate buzz in the room, and they couldn't wait to start using them. That excitement has continued as they engage more actively in lessons.\r\n\r\nDuring a recent class activity, students worked in groups to solve problems using the new tools. I observed increased participation, stronger discussions, and more confidence in their work. Students who once struggled to stay engaged are now fully involved.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will support more complex lessons and hands-on learning experiences. Your donation has created a lasting impact by making learning more interactive and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1697639651161,"projectUrl":"project/snaaaccckkkksss-snacks/7846219/","projectTitle":"Snaaaccckkkksss Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":7509412,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide my students with resources that create equitable learning opportunities. Many of my students face challenges outside the classroom, and your support ensures they have access to tools that help them succeed.\r\n\r\nWe use these materials every day to support guided instruction, independent practice, and group work. One powerful moment occurred when students used the resources to solve real-world problems together. They were engaged, focused, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were genuinely excited and grateful. They immediately recognized that these tools were meant to help them succeed, and they have embraced them fully.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to build strong math foundations and critical thinking skills. Your generosity is making a real difference by giving my students the support they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1692153288547,"projectUrl":"project/23-24-success-material/7509412/","projectTitle":"23-24 Success Material","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":9726822,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to resources that are transforming the way they engage with math every single day. Instead of passively taking notes, students are actively participating in lessons using these materials to collaborate, problem-solve, and explain their thinking.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment happened during a recent lesson on solving equations. Using the new resources, students worked in small groups to model and solve real-world problems. I watched students—who typically hesitate to participate—confidently share their strategies and even help their peers understand difficult concepts. The room was full of discussion, laughter, and genuine excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions said it all—eyes lit up, immediate curiosity, and questions like, \"Are these really for us?\" That sense of ownership made an instant difference. They were eager to dive in and take learning seriously because they felt valued and supported.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now a consistent part of our classroom routine. Students use them to build foundational skills, practice collaboratively, and deepen their understanding through hands-on activities. Moving forward, we are using these tools to tackle more complex, multi-step problems and real-world applications, helping students strengthen both their confidence and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials—it has created opportunities for my students to see themselves as capable mathematicians. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761854315205,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-snacks-and-support-for-succes/9726822/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Snacks, and Support for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":9684484,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my classroom has become an even more engaging and interactive place to learn. These resources have allowed my students to actively participate in lessons instead of simply watching or listening.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the materials, the excitement was immediate—students were eager to explore and get started. Their energy has carried into our daily lessons, where they now work together, ask more questions, and stay focused longer.\r\n\r\nDuring a recent activity, students used the materials to solve math problems in groups. They were talking through their thinking, helping each other, and celebrating when they got answers right. It was incredible to see their enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, students will use these tools to tackle more challenging concepts and build independence. Your generosity has truly made learning more meaningful and enjoyable for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758202694799,"projectUrl":"project/grids-graphs-and-growth-helping-8th/9684484/","projectTitle":"“Grids, Graphs, and Growth: Helping 8th Graders Succeed”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":9955351,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality math resources that are transforming the way we learn in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using the new materials during our 8th grade math stations and small-group instruction. One powerful moment happened during a recent lesson on solving systems of equations. Instead of simply copying notes, students were able to use the new hands-on resources to model and solve problems collaboratively. I watched a group of students—who typically hesitate to participate—confidently explain their reasoning to one another using the visual supports from the materials you provided. One student said, \"Ohhh, I get it now!\" That moment alone showed me how impactful these resources truly are.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students walked in asking, \"Are those for us?\" and couldn't wait to start using them. Many of my students come from low-income households and don't often receive brand-new supplies just for their learning. Seeing something new and high-quality made them feel valued and motivated. It sent a clear message: someone believes in you.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are beginning a unit on linear relationships and real-world problem solving. Students will use these resources to analyze data, create models, and justify their thinking using structured math discussions. My goal is to continue building their confidence as problem-solvers while strengthening their academic language skills. The tools you provided will allow us to deepen small-group intervention work and offer more hands-on, engaging practice—especially for students who are still working below grade level.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students not just materials, but opportunity. Your support is making our classroom more interactive, equitable, and empowering every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1767211383539,"projectUrl":"project/legendary-lions-rewarding-growth-leade/9955351/","projectTitle":"Legendary Lions: Rewarding Growth, Leadership, and Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":8096056,"projectId":9699762,"letterContent":"Zan Holmes Middle School band can not thank you enough for your donation and supporting our program.Our students are extremely grateful and motivated to do well in music. \r\n\r\nA huge reason why we needed binders were to help organize all handouts and keep band music all in one central location. Having binders helped to keep hand outs and music neat and in order. Using these binders helped keep students organized and helped ensure students focused more on learning. \r\n\r\nAll the band students who received their new binder expressed how thankful they are to have someone support them. Our legendary Lions Band thank you for supporting our program and showing our students that people do care to help!","fullyFundedDate":1760693614063,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-organization/9699762/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Altman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8096056_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757400893327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8096056"},{"teacherId":5649485,"projectId":9402409,"letterContent":"Students are actively choosing to immerse their unstructured time in literature and critical skill building. They are applying new skills introduced by the project's resources. The Story Cubes have improved their retelling skills to construct a narrative as they initiate discussions and engage in lively book talks. The origami encourages collaboration and enhances comprehension as students are required to pay close attention to sequential instruction in a text. Students problems solve with their peers and take pride in creating origami figures. The Rubik's cubes, bookmark kits, and snacks have turned the library experience into a dynamic, collaborative environment. Snacks create a relaxed vibe while drawing characters or creating bookmarks related to graphic novels or favorite reads. These materials have positively impacted students' perception of a library associating it with positive reinforcement and enjoyment. These materials not only provide a brain break, but cater to the creative needs and unique learning style of each student, which positively contributes to literacy skills and fosters a culture of lifelong learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754598342098,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-lunch-and-learn/9402409/","projectTitle":"Literacy, Lunch, and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CAMPOS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5649485"},{"teacherId":5649485,"projectId":9446989,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students approach to reading and digital literacy in the library has shifted from obligation to excitement. Your contribution is an investment that places our students on the \"WRITE\" track for reading success. Students were so exited to see the materials and asked if they could keep them, write on them, or if they were free. \r\n\r\nWe'd like to share how the materials funded are used to foster engagement and a genuine love of reading. The personal reading list trackers/bookmarks are a powerful motivator for many students. One student proudly displays her progress on her bookmark with each new read and is enjoying her library visits. The sticky notes and index cards are used to check for understanding and students enjoy reading each other's responses on the collaborative anchor chart. The candy treats and decorative books provide immediate positive reinforcement and student's faces light up when they receive one for a contributing to a discussion or writing an excellent descriptive book review. In a recent class discussion, another student who rarely speaks up wrote a used a sticky note to make a connection with a character in a book. \r\n\r\nThis is the ultiate goal, to empower students to become better writers through reading and vice versa. Your donation is building confidence and transforming the academic progess of students. Thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1754081342127,"projectUrl":"project/reading-on-the-write-track/9446989/","projectTitle":"Reading on the \"Write\" Track","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CAMPOS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5649485"},{"teacherId":5649485,"projectId":9401541,"letterContent":"Your support for our project LEVEL Up the Library has been tranformative and allowed us to revitalize the library. The students have commented on the positive, vibrant atmosphere of the motivational materials.\r\n\r\nThe new book stands and acrylic signage holders are a game changer. They are more than organizational tools; they are visual invitaitons to explore our library. They showcase books that celevrate student's unique backgrounds and experiences. We have noticed an increase in students discovering new authors andn topics that resonate with them. The new signage has been impactful for our second language learners because the signage acts like friendly guides that make the library seem less intimidating. I noticed a student who used the bilingual spotlighted book to confidently select a title. \r\nStudents also linger a little bit longer near the cozy pillows where they read, discuss books, and enjoy the positive affirmations.\r\n\r\nUtlimately our main goal was to see more student progress in their reading journey. Thank you for investing in our student to make sure they feel supported and valued in the library setting.","fullyFundedDate":1753480107219,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-library/9401541/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CAMPOS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5649485"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":9140590,"letterContent":"Because of your donation, my students feel a greater sense of ownership over their learning. These new resources are used daily as students take an active role in solving problems, discussing strategies, and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nOne standout moment happened when students were given a challenging task and used the materials to work through it together. Instead of waiting for help, they leaned on each other, asked thoughtful questions, and persisted until they found solutions.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were amazed. Many expressed gratitude and excitement, saying they couldn't wait to use them. That initial reaction turned into increased motivation and participation.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these resources to strengthen their problem-solving skills and prepare for more advanced concepts. Your support has empowered them to take charge of their learning, and that impact will last far beyond this year.","fullyFundedDate":1746704779839,"projectUrl":"project/staar-masters/9140590/","projectTitle":"STAAR Masters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":6668088,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. With these new resources, my students are now engaging in math in ways that build both their skills and their confidence. We use the materials daily for guided practice, small group instruction, and collaborative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a lesson on multi-step equations. Students worked together to solve problems and explain their thinking. I saw students who usually stay quiet step up and confidently share their ideas with their peers. That kind of growth is priceless.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited and curious. Many immediately asked to use them, and their enthusiasm has carried over into our lessons ever since.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using these resources to dive deeper into real-world problem-solving and strengthen foundational skills. Your support is helping my students believe in themselves as learners, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1666822677251,"projectUrl":"project/success-is-not-limited/6668088/","projectTitle":"Success Is Not Limited","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6146798_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692212220363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brion-williams"},{"teacherId":6146798,"projectId":5042209,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students and I have been able to transform the way we learn and create in the classroom. The iPads and Apple Pencil have given students access to interactive lessons, visual models, and digital tools that make learning more engaging and meaningful. Many of my students had never used this kind of technology before, so watching their curiosity and excitement grow has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe Apple Pencil has become a favorite for both students and teachers—it allows for precise writing, drawing, and problem-solving in math and science. Students love being able to annotate directly on their assignments, create colorful graphs, and explain their thinking in creative ways. The technology has especially helped my visual and multilingual learners, who benefit from being able to sketch, color-code, and interact with digital notes rather than just reading text on paper.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has also had a huge impact. It has allowed me to purchase ready-to-use, high-quality resources that align with our lessons and support differentiation for every learner in my classroom. From bilingual materials to interactive math activities, these resources have saved me valuable time and helped me meet the diverse needs of my students more effectively.\r\n\r\nOne of my quietest students, who used to hesitate sharing answers, now volunteers to demonstrate solutions on the iPad—something that never would have happened before. The confidence and pride these tools have brought out in my students are beyond measure.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made learning exciting, interactive, and accessible for every student in my classroom. You didn't just fund materials—you've invested in creativity, confidence, and opportunity. 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