{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Showalter Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10225908,"projectId":9712380,"letterContent":"The supplies you generously provided have made a meaningful difference in our science classroom. With hands-on materials readily available, students are now able to explore scientific concepts through experiments rather than just reading about them. These tools have sparked curiosity and encouraged more active participation during lessons. Students feel more confident trying new ideas and collaborating with classmates because they have the resources they need. Overall, your support has helped transform science into a more engaging, interactive, and exciting experience for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1760379646078,"projectUrl":"project/empower-through-education/9712380/","projectTitle":"Empower Through Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Do","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225908"},{"teacherId":2540689,"projectId":9518018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my students. Math is about confidence first. Making mistakes and learning to recognize them. To gain confidence in doing that, students need to practice, practice, practice! These materials have given us the tools needed for so much practice. \r\n\r\nThe dry erase supplies allow students to practice with a sense of control. Unlike using a pencil, dry erase lets students make mistakes, erase and try again. When students do the same with a pencil and eraser, the smudges from repeated erasing can cause stress and frustration. \r\n\r\nThe boards were the must expensive part of your donation. The kids are calling the \"magic practice boards\"! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping support practice and helping bring a little magic to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754883446232,"projectUrl":"project/writing-for-understanding/9518018/","projectTitle":"Writing for Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2540689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471048817550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aldous"},{"teacherId":2573807,"projectId":9489663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students LOVE our new fidgets so much that I cannot keep them stocked. By the afternoon, many of our neurodiverse students are in need of a little something to help them stay focused. Sometimes, a small fidget does just the trick! And there are a couple neurodivergent students who really benefit from the wobble stool. Sometimes, a student just needs that extra \"wiggle room\" and alternative seating does just that.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters have also allowed ALL students access to a simple, yet effective tool for tracking what we are reading and highlighting important ideas and vocabulary. Unfortunately, the majority of my 6th graders are reading at a 3rd or 4th grade level (some lower) and so using strategies like highlighting the important ideas help students to understand our complicated science text.","fullyFundedDate":1754530288051,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-light-up-our-year-with-these-hig/9489663/","projectTitle":"Help Us Light Up Our Year With These Highlighters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cieslikowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-raffo"},{"teacherId":10221885,"projectId":9669617,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. With the help of calming balls and sensory toys, my students are now taking short breaks in the middle of our activities to relax and self-regulate. These tools have had a noticeably positive impact, students return to their work feeling refreshed, more focused, and ready to learn. They've been excited and happy to use these items during their break times.\r\nIn math, we've been incorporating engaging whiteboard activities to reinforce multiplication skills. Each Thursday, we display multiplication problems on the smart board, and students solve them individually on their personal whiteboards. Once they've solved the problem, they raise their boards to share their answers. It's a fun and friendly competition that keeps them motivated and energized. Students who answer the most questions correctly receive small prizes, which adds to the excitement and encourages participation.\r\nTo keep our materials organized and easily accessible, we are using small plastic bins. These bins help store multiplication tables, number lines, and class-wise quiz papers. Students take responsibility for their own materials, which not only supports organization but also encourages independence and ownership of their learning.\r\nThe students are not only enjoying these interactive and hands-on approaches, but they are also gaining confidence in solving multiplication problems. Our next steps will focus on ensuring all students master the concepts through continued practice, collaboration, and support. We're building both skill and self-assurance in a positive, structured learning environment.\r\nThank you so much for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1758828560739,"projectUrl":"project/give-to-grow/9669617/","projectTitle":"Give to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10221885"},{"teacherId":10225908,"projectId":9654062,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new resources every single day. The notebooks have become their go-to place for taking careful notes in science class, and the pencils are helping them write down key concepts, diagrams, and ideas as they learn. One special moment was seeing students proudly hold up their science notebooks filled with their own notes and reflections — they love having a space that feels truly theirs..\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include continuing their science unit on observations and experiments. With their notebooks, they'll be documenting their observations, recording data, and drawing conclusions. Thanks to your generosity, they now have the tools to stay organized and really dive deeper into their learning. We can't thank you enough for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757549462154,"projectUrl":"project/help-the-future-scientists-with-notebook/9654062/","projectTitle":"Help the Future Scientists With Notebooks and Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Do","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225908"},{"teacherId":9870667,"projectId":9000463,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our flash card project. The pictures show how we've organized individual practice kits for each student. During our \"Take 5!\" time, they grab a bag and use the cards to practice facts, play multiplication games and mark their progress in tracing sheets. Each week students pick out 5 problems they don't yet know, then practice and quiz each other.\r\n\r\nIt's been a fun and engaging way for students to grow confidence and strengthen essential math skills. Your support is helping them build a strong foundation for next year. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735883681493,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-superstars/9000463/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9870667"},{"teacherId":9491352,"projectId":9108036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards my school and my students. Your donations allowed us to provide an increasingly accessible weight room for our students. Our students with varying levels of abilities are now more able to participate in the same exercises that their peers participate in, which in turn allows for an increased level of exercise and participation in our classes. \r\n\r\nOne of our main goals as a PE program is to encourage students to enjoy being physically active and a large part of that is providing the equipment and opportunities for all students, no matter their abilities, to participate equally. Having a range of equipment gives us opportunities to expose students to more modes of exercise while meeting student accessibility needs. With this project we are one step closer to accomplishing this goal!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1739852966881,"projectUrl":"project/weight-room-wishlist/9108036/","projectTitle":"Weight Room Wishlist!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Summerford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491352_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710341292484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491352"},{"teacherId":9432003,"projectId":8146136,"letterContent":"When we got your donations, we told the students who are usually late that if they make it on time tomorrow, we have some goodies for them. \r\nThe students' reaction was great because they typically hear things like you have to be on time, or you will be in lunch detention. \r\nWe started handing those snacks as an incentive for being on time. They started to show up earlier and came to the office to say with a smile, \"We are here!\" This created a good bond between staff and students and showed the students that we care about their being present and not missing classes or any education. The impact was great, and we are proud that it worked so well, indeed, because of your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1708652404255,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-incentive/8146136/","projectTitle":"Attendance Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magsoosi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9432003"},{"teacherId":9398902,"projectId":8739067,"letterContent":"Thank you, Anna Williams, for your incredibly generous donation of fidget tools for my Special Education middle school students. Your contribution is already making a significant difference in their classes. The students are not only using these tools to help them stay focused but also gaining confidence as they engage in their learning in new ways. These tools provide an outlet for students to release excess energy and reduce anxiety, allowing them to better engage with lessons. For students with attention-related challenges or sensory seeking needs, the fidget tools have been especially helpful as they allow for physical movement without being disruptive, making it easier to concentrate on academic tasks. It's truly amazing to see the positive impact these simple yet effective tools have had on their daily experiences.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting concentration, the fidget tools also contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment. This simple yet effective donation not only enhances the learning experience by also promotes emotional regulation and self-awareness, teaching students valuable coping strategies that they can carry with them outside of the classroom. Your support means so much to us, and it's clear that your generosity comes from a place of wanting to make a real difference. Our students benefit from the care and thoughtfulness that you've shown, and we are deeply appreciative of your kindness. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation is making a lasting impact in helping my students stay focused, calm, and engaged throughout their day. The tools are being put to good use, and it is amazing to see how much they help students who need that extra sensory support. We are so grateful to have you as part of our school's support system. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you're making on their learning environment. Thank you for supporting our classroom and students in such a meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1733291602890,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-and-fidget-toys-for-specia/8739067/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools and Fidget Toys for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398902"},{"teacherId":9491352,"projectId":8863663,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the support you shared with my students and I. Your generosity allowed us to purchase greatly needed new equipment for our classes to utilize to participate in one of our school-wide favorite activities, flag football! These new flags allowed for all students to participate equally because of the range of sizes and the amount of flags we were able to buy. Helping support our students learn how to be and participate in being physically active is the goal of our Physical Education program and having equipment that provides those opportunities is essential.\r\n\r\nMy students are extremely thankful to have this new equipment and flag football is asked for every day because of it, so on behalf of my students I am extending a heartfelt thank you from them. Please know the positive and lasting impact you have given to myself, my school and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1728423412003,"projectUrl":"project/flag-football-fun/8863663/","projectTitle":"Flag Football Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Summerford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491352_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710341292484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491352"},{"teacherId":1490293,"projectId":8778212,"letterContent":"The students have really enjoyed reading Rhe Wild Robot. Not only did it help them connect with the feelings of being different but it's a popular novel and series that the students can relate to and see unpopular culture. We really enjoyed reading it together as a class and getting to know the characters and asking questions like does Roz have feelings, is she going to change the world? How can someone that's so different change something in a different environment? Students pulled out the most important or interesting quotes to them for each chapter, found new vocabulary, and rested an artistic expression of each chapter that spoke to them. Through this assignment, I found two students in my classroom that I didn't know we're absolute artists and were really into drawing (next up for them? An art elective!). I love discovering new things about my students. My Spanish speakers were able to take the book home and read it in Spanish so they were able to participate and understand more easily. Now, if we could just get translations for the other five languages in my classroom, that would be great! Any translators out there?! 😀\r\nThank you so much for your donations. 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