{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doerre Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Thanks again,","fullyFundedDate":1757557771158,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards/9616626/","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":9336510,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to our classroom. The kids are really excited about the possibility of winning some of the awesome prizes. We opened up our classroom store just last week and they are already enjoying the fruit of their labor.\r\nOur school if full of some of the most hard working and gifted kids in all of Texas. Your donation truly motivates them to flex their big brains in order to get more school cash and/or raffle tickets. We have one student who nearly started drooling when the prizes were first arriving.","fullyFundedDate":1755459068910,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards-and-supplies/9336510/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards and Supplies","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":9302794,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to our classroom. The kids are really excited about the possibility of winning some of the awesome prizes. We opened up our classroom store just last week and they are already enjoying the fruit of their labor.\r\nOur school if full of some of the most hard working and gifted kids in all of Texas. Your donation truly motivates them to flex their big brains in order to get more school cash and/or raffle tickets. We have one student who nearly started drooling when the prizes were first arriving.","fullyFundedDate":1746698763574,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards-and-supplies/9302794/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards and Supplies","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":8493381,"projectId":9478326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of you, our classroom is now stocked with essentials and engaging tools that will make a huge difference for my students. The Expo Vis-à-Vis wet erase markers will help us create reusable learning boards and keep lessons interactive. The bulk packs of #2 pencils mean every student will always have the tools they need to write, take notes, and show their thinking without interruption.\r\n\r\nYour gift will inspire my students every single day. The \"Amazing Things Happen Here\" wood sign will greet them with positivity, while the Periodic Table canvas will add a splash of science to our walls and spark curiosity. The colorful ping pong balls will be used for hands-on review games, STEM challenges, and creative activities that get students moving and collaborating.\r\n\r\nThese resources will not only make learning more organized and fun, but they will also remind my students that there are people out there rooting for their success. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel prepared, encouraged, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1753986031598,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-the-year-with-a-bang/9478326/","projectTitle":"Let’s Start the Year with a Bang!","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":9258417,"letterContent":"When the snacks arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement and anticipation. The brightly colored bags of Takis, chips, and other treats instantly created a buzz in the room. These weren't just any snacks—they were the grand prize for completing a series of fun, in-class challenges we held to celebrate the end of the year. My 8th graders had been working hard, competing in everything from brain-teaser games to quick science challenges, and they couldn't wait to see who would win their favorite flavors.\r\n\r\nThe challenges were inspired by the TV show Survivor and pushed students to use their science knowledge, balance, and teamwork to come out on top. Teams faced off in activities that required them to solve science puzzles under pressure, keep steady hands during balance-based tasks, and work together to complete tricky problem-solving missions. Every win earned them the right to choose their snack from the prize table, and the competition was fierce. Students cheered, strategized, and gave it their all, making the victory—and the snack they earned—taste even sweeter.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom celebration became a memory my students will carry into high school. You helped create a moment where their hard work was rewarded, their friendships were strengthened, and their last days of middle school were filled with laughter and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1746443996633,"projectUrl":"project/feed-me-rewards/9258417/","projectTitle":"Feed Me Rewards","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":8956566,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the generous donations to our classroom. Without people such as you we would have just another boring classroom that limits the creativity and overall buy in from some of the hardest working students in Texas. Projects like this really do an excellent job of letting the school know that our community is behind us at all times. \r\nThe students light up with joy when they are handed their prizes, and the supplies allow them to complete their work without having to work on them at home generally speaking.","fullyFundedDate":1742823833669,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-rewards-for-science-class/8956566/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Rewards for Science Class","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":8493381,"projectId":9055320,"letterContent":"When my students saw the new rewards—snacks, chips, stress balls, stickers, and shoe charms—they were ecstatic! The excitement in the room was contagious, and it immediately boosted their motivation. These items became daily incentives in our STAAR Trek review challenge, where students earned points for participation, teamwork, and effort. One memorable moment was when a student shouted, \"I'm going to win those chips!\" and then helped their whole team stay focused during a review game.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped build a positive classroom culture, where students felt recognized and encouraged. Many said they felt more confident going into the STAAR test because they stayed engaged and consistent throughout the review.\r\n\r\nNow that the test is behind us, we're using the final weeks to reflect on our growth and celebrate our hard work. Students are still earning rewards for showing leadership and finishing the year strong. 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