{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Glen Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":79.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5265735,"projectId":10220297,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our Donors Choose project for a new Yamaha tenor saxophone has been fully funded! We are so grateful to everyone who contributed and helped make this exciting opportunity possible for our students.\r\n\r\nThis new instrument will make a meaningful difference in our band program by providing a student with a high-quality, dependable instrument to support their musical growth. The tenor saxophone is an important part of our concert and jazz band, adding depth and richness to our ensemble's sound. With this new addition, our students will have greater opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of making music together.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond providing an instrument. You are investing in our students' education, creativity, teamwork, and love of music. Because of you, our students have the resources they need to continue learning, growing, and reaching their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting music education at Oak Glen! Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our band program for years to come. We cannot thank you enough for helping us make this dream a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1778294641730,"projectUrl":"project/the-jazz-band-needs-tenor-saxophones/10220297/","projectTitle":"The Jazz Band Needs Tenor Saxophones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5265735_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792166889218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bandlady"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10604695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Thanks to your kindness, my fifth graders now have access to a reliable supply of daily snacks, including pretzels, fruit snacks, and chips. For many of my students, school is a place where they rely on steady routines, and having these snacks available ensures that no child is asked to focus on an empty stomach. Meeting this basic need has created a welcoming, supportive environment where students feel cared for the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nThe impact of having these snacks in our room has been immediate and profound. When students are well-nourished, their energy levels stabilize, their concentration improves, and they are far better equipped to engage in challenging lessons. Taking a quick snack break allows them to refuel, reset, and return to their reading tasks with renewed focus and enthusiasm. Your generosity has provided much more than just food—you have given my fifth graders the energy, comfort, and focus they need to thrive each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1790184057981,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-hungry-learners/10604695/","projectTitle":"Feeding Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10604644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my fifth graders now have access to a vibrant set of colored pencils, colored paper, highlighters, and new LED lights that have completely transformed our learning space. We used the soft blue and green settings of the LED lights to turn our classroom into a serene, calming underwater aquarium. This unique atmosphere has made an immediate difference—the soothing ambiance lowers my students' anxiety, helping them enter the room every morning settled, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these supplies goes far beyond basic classroom setup; they have reinvigorated our daily lessons and ignited student creativity. My fifth graders are using the highlighters to actively track key details and annotate complex texts, while the rich colored paper and pencils allow them to visually map out their thoughts and build engaging visual projects. Seeing their faces light up as they work peacefully under the glow of our aquarium-themed room has been incredible. You haven't just provided art and study materials—you've built a peaceful sanctuary where my students feel inspired, capable, and excited to succeed every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1789576364828,"projectUrl":"project/color-their-world/10604644/","projectTitle":"Color Their World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10324761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a little bit of Hogwarts magic into our classroom! Your generous support allowed us to purchase several Harry Potter-themed items that will make our reading of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone an even more exciting and memorable experience for my students.\r\nThese special items will help transform our classroom and allow students to feel more immersed in the story as we read, discuss, and explore the novel together. For many students, small touches like these can turn reading from simply another assignment into an experience they genuinely look forward to each day.\r\nMost importantly, your generosity is helping me build excitement around reading and create positive memories connected to books. I hope that the magic we create while reading The Sorcerer's Stone inspires my students to continue discovering the joy and adventure that can be found within the pages of a good book.\r\nThank you for investing in my students, supporting our classroom, and helping make learning a little more magical!","fullyFundedDate":1789592190678,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-magic/10324761/","projectTitle":"Reading is Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10311739,"letterContent":"Merging two distinct school communities into a single fifth-grade classroom brought a unique set of social hurdles this year, as students initially navigated unfamiliar faces and hesitant dynamics. To bridge this divide, we introduced cooperative classroom games funded by your generous support, turning playtime into a powerful catalyst for connection. Watching their eyes light up when the boxes arrived set an tone of pure excitement, instantly transforming our learning space into a hub of shared joy. Through these engaging, collaborative activities, the walls between the two former schools completely dissolved, replaced by high-fives, strategic teamwork, and a vibrant, unified classroom culture where every student feels they belong.\r\n\r\nThe ripple effects of these games extend far beyond moments of play, deeply enriching our daily academic environment and social-emotional growth. Students who once sat in isolated cliques now eagerly collaborate across old boundaries, communicating more effectively, cheering for each other's successes, and learning how to navigate friendly competition with grace and empathy. Because of your kindness, a group of fragmented learners has truly evolved into a cohesive, supportive community built on trust and friendship. Thank you for giving them the tools to not only play together, but to grow together as a family.","fullyFundedDate":1783266816456,"projectUrl":"project/learning-laughter-and-community-throug/10311739/","projectTitle":"Learning, Laughter, and Community Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10363983,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our fifth-grade classroom! Thanks to your support in funding our new calming light and motivational pens, our learning space has completely transformed into a soothing, safe, and empowering environment where emotional well-being takes center stage.\r\nThe moment we turned on the calming light, the mood in the room shifted instantly—it has become a wonderful visual anchor for our mindfulness breaks and a gentle reset tool for students needing a moment to breathe and refocus. Coupled with the motivational pens, which students use during daily journaling and goal-setting, our classroom culture is now bursting with positive self-expression, encouragement, and emotional resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1784086230151,"projectUrl":"project/project-title-mindful-moments-supporti/10363983/","projectTitle":"Project Title: Mindful Moments: Supporting Mental Health in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10363995,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our fifth-grade classroom! Thanks to your support in funding our cozy new classroom rug and vibrant motivational stickers, our learning space has completely transformed into a welcoming and inspiring home away from home.\r\nThe moment our new rug was unrolled, the students' faces lit up. It has instantly become our favorite spot for morning meetings, whole-group read-alouds, and collaborative learning circles. Coupled with the motivational stickers—which my students proudly display on their folders and water bottles—our classroom culture is bursting with positive energy, encouragement, and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1783266676172,"projectUrl":"project/creative-outlets-designing-a-space-for/10363995/","projectTitle":"Creative Outlets: Designing a Space for Mindful Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10086977,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our fifth-grade classroom! Thanks to the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card you provided, I was able to purchase engaging, hands-on math enrichment stations and comprehensive reading comprehension units that have completely transformed our daily learning environment.\r\nThe moment we introduced these new resources, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Because of your support, our lessons are now more interactive, targeted, and fun, and I have already seen a remarkable boost in their academic confidence and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778227151235,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-created-resources/10086977/","projectTitle":"Teacher-Created Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10348304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a complete set of The Unteachables by Gordon Korman! Because of your generosity, every student will be able to have a copy in their hands as we read, discuss, laugh, and learn together.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom novel set allows us to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical-thinking skills, and meaningful classroom discussions while sharing the experience of a great story. Most importantly, an engaging novel like The Unteachables helps make reading something students can genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my 5th grade readers and helping me create memorable learning experiences that I hope will stay with them long after they leave our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786202386544,"projectUrl":"project/the-unteachables/10348304/","projectTitle":"The Unteachables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10215309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund a new spinning bookrack for our classroom! Your generosity has helped us create a more inviting and organized classroom library where my 5th-grade students can easily browse books and discover something new to read.\r\n\r\nThis bookrack is more than classroom furniture—it puts books within easy reach and makes choosing a book fun and exciting. We will use it every day as we work to build strong, confident readers and encourage a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us create a space where students are excited to pick up a book. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1784633762321,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-bookrack/10215309/","projectTitle":"Spinning Bookrack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10345352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with new half-composition notebook journals! Your generosity has given each student a special place to write, reflect, brainstorm, and grow as a writer throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThese journals will be used regularly in our classroom for creative writing, reading responses, vocabulary, reflections, and other ELA activities. Having their own journal helps students take ownership of their learning while also giving them a place to see just how much their writing skills improve over time.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem like a simple classroom supply, but its impact reaches much further. You have provided our students with a tool that encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps develop a love of writing. Most importantly, your support reminds my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their education and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom. Thank you for helping us begin the school year with the supplies we need to learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1784633765466,"projectUrl":"project/my-journal-my-voice/10345352/","projectTitle":"My Journal, My Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":9994082,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a classroom set of Crayola markers for my 5th-grade English Language Arts students. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn ELA, creativity and communication go hand in hand. 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