{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doerre Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10180624,"projectId":10288556,"letterContent":"Unboxing day in our classroom felt like a holiday morning. When the packages arrived, my students' eyes completely lit up, and they gathered around the table gasping as we opened each box together. Their first question was, \"Are these really for us?\" Seeing that people outside our school cared enough about their education to invest in them gave my students an immediate surge of pride and confidence. They could not wait to roll up their sleeves and put everything to use.\r\n\r\nSince that day, these resources have become a central part of our daily learning. During a recent hands-on activity, I watched students who typically hesitate to participate jump straight into leading group discussions and experimenting with the new tools. Having high-quality, tangible materials has transformed our lessons from abstract ideas into interactive experiences. It has given every student—regardless of their starting point—an equal entry point to engage deeply with the material and take ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are taking this learning a step further in our upcoming unit, where students will use these same resources to design and present their own independent projects. Your generosity did far more than fill our shelves; it energized our entire classroom dynamic and opened up possibilities that simply weren't available to us before. Thank you for making such a direct, positive impact on my students' education every single day.\r\n\r\nWould you like to tailor this to a specific subject or resource—like STEM kits, a class library, or art supplies—to make the details even more specific for your donors?","fullyFundedDate":1786720235269,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-positive-choices/10288556/","projectTitle":"Fueling Positive Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180624_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755465076501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180624"},{"teacherId":8485229,"projectId":9814609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! My students have been using the supplies regularly, and they have made a big difference in our daily activities. Having access to scissors, glue sticks, crayons, and colored pencils allows students to fully participate in hands-on assignments and stay engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe Dum Dums have also been a huge hit in our classroom. They are used as small rewards to recognize student engagement, effort, and participation, which has helped motivate students to stay focused and involved.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and generosity. Your contribution is making a positive impact on our classroom each and every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769613341538,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-creative-clas/9814609/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with Creative Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8485229_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734715333839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485229"},{"teacherId":8493381,"projectId":10118725,"letterContent":"When our DonorsChoose project was funded, my students were immediately excited especially when they saw the class set of colorful earbuds. For many of them, having their own pair meant they could finally participate fully in digital labs, simulations, and review activities without distractions or sharing equipment. The earbuds were used almost daily during STAAR review stations, allowing students to work independently on videos, interactive tasks, and practice modules. The electric pencil sharpener also became an instant favorite; let's just say we have been lacking a good sharpener.\r\n\r\nThe snack packs, Takis, Pringles, and treat boxes made an even bigger impact than expected. These became rewards during our most challenging units: acids and bases testing, water property investigations, and our climate‑change PBL. Students were incredibly motivated, and the snacks helped create a positive, energetic atmosphere during long lab days and review sessions. Even something as simple as painter's tape and wet‑erase markers helped us build better lab setups, anchor charts, and reusable station materials that students interacted with throughout the quarter.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are finishing a climate‑change project‑based learning unit, and the resources you provided continue to support them daily. They are using the earbuds for research, the snacks for motivation during work sessions, and the classroom supplies to build and revise their final product—an infographic proposing a real‑world climate solution. Your generosity didn't just provide materials; it created smoother lessons, more independence, and a classroom environment where students feel supported and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for them.","fullyFundedDate":1776102509000,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact/10118725/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8493381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690398912117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493381"},{"teacherId":8485229,"projectId":9915051,"letterContent":"The incentives in this project have played a huge role in keeping students motivated and engaged in their learning. Knowing they could earn prizes like LEGO sets, snacks, and even wireless earbuds encouraged students to stay focused, participate actively, and put forth their best effort. These rewards gave students something positive to work toward and pushed many of them to work harder than usual, especially those who often need extra motivation. The excitement and pride they felt reinforced that hard work and positive behavior truly pay off.","fullyFundedDate":1764530350021,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-class/9915051/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8485229_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734715333839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485229"},{"teacherId":10180624,"projectId":9619845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Fun Fridays project! Because of you, we were able to receive snack reinforcers that have become a meaningful and motivating part of our classroom. These snacks are used as positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior, participation, and effort throughout the week. Students work toward Fun Fridays by making positive choices, staying on task, and supporting one another, knowing there is a fun and rewarding celebration to look forward to.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were excited and proud of what they had earned. It created an immediate sense of joy and motivation, and it also opened the door for conversations about responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. The snacks help make Fun Fridays feel special while reinforcing the idea that positive behavior leads to positive outcomes.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue working toward their weekly goals as we focus on building social skills, self-regulation, and classroom community. Your generosity has helped create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and excited to succeed. Thank you for giving our students something to smile about and work toward each week!","fullyFundedDate":1765674443761,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fridays/9619845/","projectTitle":"Fun Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180624_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755465076501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180624"},{"teacherId":8493381,"projectId":9694563,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been able to use these supplies as powerful motivation tools that made learning even more engaging for my students. We've been using the snacks—like Reese's, Pringles, Takis, and other treats—as rewards during lessons, review games, and goal-setting activities. One memorable moment was during a review day when students worked collaboratively, stayed focused, and encouraged one another because they were excited to earn a reward for their effort and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were pure excitement. Many of them were genuinely surprised and immediately asked how they could earn the rewards. The snacks created a positive buzz in the room and helped students feel valued and motivated to do their best. For some students, these small treats meant even more, as they don't always have access to extras like this at home.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these supplies to support positive behavior, academic effort, and perseverance during challenging lessons. Students are currently working on building stronger study habits and staying engaged during review and assessment preparation, and these rewards help reinforce those goals. Your support has made our classroom a more motivating, encouraging place to learn, and it has had a meaningful impact on student morale and engagement. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759412263202,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-growth-inspiring-hard-work/9694563/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Growth: Inspiring Hard Work and Teamwork","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8493381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690398912117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493381"},{"teacherId":8493381,"projectId":9559776,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to report the tremendous success of our new resources! Thank you again for your generous contribution to our classroom. The materials you provided, specifically the large dry erase posters and colorful markers, have completely transformed our approach to collaborative learning. Instead of simple note-taking, my students are now up and moving, tackling complex problems together. We recently used the dry-erase posters for a challenging application of Newton's Second Law (F=ma). Working in small groups, students used the posters as collaborative whiteboards to draw free-body diagrams, identify forces, and solve multi-step problems involving friction and acceleration. The large poster size allowed every student in the group to simultaneously contribute to the diagram, the force calculations, and the final solution, fostering a true team environment.\r\n\r\nThe snacks (which were crucial!) were used to fuel this demanding project. We set up an \"Energy Bar\" near the learning stations, and having that quick, accessible fuel dramatically increased their focus and endurance while they wrestled with difficult steps. The combination of mental challenge, kinesthetic learning (moving to the board), and sustained energy led to some of the deepest concept mastery we've seen all year.\r\n\r\nStudent Reaction and Next Steps: The day the materials arrived was met with genuine excitement! The dry-erase posters were a massive hit; the students treated them like giant canvases. They immediately recognized the posters meant they wouldn't be confined to their desks, and the vibrant markers encouraged creativity in their diagrams. The best reaction was seeing a student, who usually hesitates to speak up, confidently grab a marker and get to work—the low-risk nature of the dry-erase surface made them feel comfortable sharing and correcting their ideas. \r\n\r\nYour contribution gave them the confidence to tackle challenging physics principles! Thank you again for giving my students the tools and the fuel they need to learn actively and master challenging concepts. You have made a real difference in their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1757356586003,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fun-teamwork-and-learning/9559776/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fun, Teamwork, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8493381_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690398912117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493381"},{"teacherId":3107693,"projectId":9718974,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the most generous of donations to our classroom. Our students always work hard, but with you donations they really try their best each and every day to get more tickets. These tickets are used to buy things from our classroom store such as supplies, sweet treats, or salty snacks like chips or jerky.\r\nThe students who save their tickets have the opportunity to enter into raffles from spring break until the end of the school year. Each and every year the kids get pumped up when they see the three raffle items that are going up for grabs each week.","fullyFundedDate":1763616630802,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards/9718974/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3107693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619748318523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doerrebrown"},{"teacherId":3107693,"projectId":9616626,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your most generous donations. The kids get so excited when the goodies begin arriving at school. They get really pumped up on Fridays once the class store opens on Friday. They get their store tickets all sorted and counted up then decide what items they want to purchase to receive the payoff of all their hard work. \r\nThey get especially excited once spring break ends and we have our raffles of items that they get to keep. The backpack from this project is already one of the most covered items that we have this year. 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