{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Glen Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":81.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":9850230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The fancy pens you helped provide have become a powerful tool for teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship to my fifth- graders. Students are using them to practice budgeting, pricing, marketing, and record-keeping as they create and \"sell\" classroom products. These pens have made the experience feel real and exciting, motivating students to take pride in their work and think like young entrepreneurs. Your generosity has given them hands-on opportunities to understand money management, build confidence, and develop skills they will carry far beyond our classroom. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1762267574686,"projectUrl":"project/scented-pencils-for-financial-literacy-a/9850230/","projectTitle":"Scented Pencils for Financial Literacy and Field Trip Fundraising","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":7531258,"projectId":9348837,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for providing funding to help provide healthier learning to our classroom. With cold and flu season upon us and 70 people utilizing the classroom at different points in the day, there are a lot of germs and smells in our small space. Having an air purifier has helped cut back on illness and helped students focus on their academics while breathing clean air. 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Your support is helping bring engaging, high-quality educational resources into our classroom.\r\n\r\nFlocabulary's music-based lessons have already made a wonderful impact—my students are more excited about learning new vocabulary, exploring reading and writing concepts, and connecting to topics across all subjects in creative ways. It's amazing to see them singing, moving, and truly understanding the material!\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just funding a subscription—it's inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. My students and I are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764708026698,"projectUrl":"project/flocabulary-fun/9878815/","projectTitle":"Flocabulary Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757613614312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":9797528,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing my classroom with a full set of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Your gift will open doors for my students—doors to imagination, adventure, and a deeper love for reading.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is the first time they've had the opportunity to read this high-quality novel as part of a true shared literary experience. They will now walk into class eager to dive into their own copy of Narnia and discuss characters, themes, and surprises with confidence. That level of engagement isn't just exciting—it's transformative.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will directly strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and collaborative discussion skills. It's also given them something far more valuable: the feeling that they are worthy of rich, meaningful literature. Seeing their pride and curiosity grow each day has been a gift to them—and to me.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, for investing in children who are still discovering who they are as readers, and for helping us build a culture where stories matter. Your generosity is shaping minds and lifting spirits in ways you may never fully see, but that we feel every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762353040580,"projectUrl":"project/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/9797528/","projectTitle":"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757613614312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":9720743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of charger cords and portable chargers for our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience. With reliable access to charged devices, students stay engaged in lessons, complete assignments on time, and confidently participate in digital learning activities. These resources have reduced stress for students who previously struggled to keep devices powered, ensuring that every child has an equal opportunity to succeed. Your kindness has not only supported academic growth but also shown our students the power of community and the value of people who care about their future.","fullyFundedDate":1759719742607,"projectUrl":"project/chargers-for-success/9720743/","projectTitle":"Chargers for Success","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":9751888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our project for Storyworks Magazine subscriptions for our fifth-grade classroom. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, my students will have access to high-quality, engaging texts that spark curiosity and build a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and belief in our students. Your donation is helping build stronger readers, sharper thinkers, and more engaged learners. We can't wait to start reading! We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760384885923,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-storyworks/9751888/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers with Storyworks","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":1100048,"projectId":9448015,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations that made our Calming Corner possible. Your kindness and support have truly transformed our classroom into a more peaceful and supportive learning environment. Every item you helped provide—whether it was the kinetic sand, stress toys, LED lamps, or comfortable bean bags—has made a noticeable impact on our students' ability to regulate their emotions, refocus their attention, and feel safe and cared for during the school day.\r\n\r\nThe Calming Corner has quickly become one of the most loved spaces in our classroom. For many of our students, especially those with special learning or emotional needs, school can sometimes feel overwhelming. When frustration, anxiety, or sensory overload occur, having a safe and welcoming space to retreat to is incredibly valuable. The students know they can visit the Calming Corner to take a break, breathe, and regroup before returning to their lessons. This small corner has become a big part of our day-to-day routine, helping to build emotional awareness and self-regulation skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated make this space so inviting and effective. The kinetic sand has been a wonderful hands-on tool for relaxation and focus. Many students enjoy molding and shaping it quietly while their minds settle down. It allows them to engage their sense of touch in a calming and controlled way. The stress toys have become favorites as well—students use them to fidget in healthy, quiet ways that help reduce anxiety and improve attention during transitions or challenging moments. These small tools make a big difference in helping our students channel their energy productively.\r\n\r\nThe LED lamps provide the perfect soft lighting that helps create a peaceful atmosphere. The low lighting contrasts the often bright and stimulating environment of the classroom, giving students a space that feels cozy and safe. It's amazing how such a simple change in lighting can help students feel grounded and calm. And of course, the bean bags are the heart of the space—comfortable, supportive, and perfect for students to sit back, breathe deeply, and take a few moments to recharge. I often see students quietly reading, reflecting, or even practicing breathing exercises while seated there.\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting difference in our students' daily lives. They feel valued and supported, knowing that people in the community care about their well-being and success. Every time a student walks into the Calming Corner, they are benefiting from your kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and in the importance of their emotional health as part of their overall education. Because of you, we are helping our learners grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and the positive impact you've made. Thank you for helping us create a space that truly nurtures our students' hearts and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1757550789914,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-calm-minds-and-happ/9448015/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Calm Minds and Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martindill and Mrs. Huffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1100048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611147479710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bingiem"},{"teacherId":5335619,"projectId":9790709,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our project made a powerful impact on our students and our community. Your support allowed our class to gather much-needed supplies from the Allstate Foundation, and our students were thrilled to wrap the baskets. They took such pride in preparing these gifts for both our local K-9 Unit and our own school service dog, Meeka. Many of them remarked that it felt \"like giving back to real heroes,\" and the excitement in the room was unforgettable.\r\nTo celebrate the completion of the project, we invited the K-9 Unit to our school—an experience that became the highlight of the year for so many students. They were absolutely captivated as the officers demonstrated how the K-9s train, work, and help keep our community safe. Seeing K-9 dogs in action brought the learning to life in a way that no textbook ever could. Students had the biggest smiles as they presented the donations, knowing that they had helped support these hardworking dogs.\r\nYour generosity didn't just fund items—it opened a window into our classroom and showed our students the power of teamwork, gratitude, and community service. Thank you for giving them this meaningful experience. You truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760627783988,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-k-9-heroes-helping-our/9790709/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our K-9 Heroes & Helping Our School Support Dog","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vanderham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5335619_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525913816339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5335619"},{"teacherId":7302829,"projectId":9286828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my classroom supplies project! Your kindness has made an incredible difference for my students and me. Because of your contribution, we now have the materials we need to learn, create, and explore every day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have brought new energy and excitement into our lessons and classroom. My students are more engaged and eager to participate, and they take pride in having the resources that help them succeed. Your support shows them that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\nI'm truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a brighter, better place for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755882635048,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-with-essential-su/9286828/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom with Essential Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Firman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7302829_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721233836188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7302829"},{"teacherId":7302829,"projectId":9531746,"letterContent":"When you funded my science supplies project you transformed my classroom from a place of learning into a place of discovery. Students no longer just read about experiments—they do them. Magnifying lenses, test tubes, and hands-on materials turn abstract ideas into moments that are meaningful. \r\n\r\nThe impact stretches far beyond the classroom. Curiosity begins to hum in the air like static before a thunderstorm. Students who once hesitated to participate suddenly lean in, eager to predict, test, and observe. Collaboration grows naturally as they share results and debate hypotheses.\r\nIn short, funding my project doesn't just fill shelves—it fills minds with wonder, confidence, and the joy of discovery. 🔬✨","fullyFundedDate":1757541375428,"projectUrl":"project/building-young-scientists-hands-on-tool/9531746/","projectTitle":"Building Young Scientists: Hands-On Tools for Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Firman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7302829_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721233836188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7302829"},{"teacherId":7466960,"projectId":9611939,"letterContent":"I'm a wife, mom, daughter, sister, and teacher. I approach my teaching similar to my life, I give because I want to help and make others lives better. My students are very important to me and I take their learning very seriously.\r\nYour generous gift of the snacks have been and will continue to be used as birthday treats, prizes for doing well on various assignments, etc. I know that receiving a good education is a right and I want my kiddos to be motivated to try their best and always give their best. I feel the treats are an incentive that helps them go that extra mile.","fullyFundedDate":1757541375191,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-tasty/9611939/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Tasty","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Latisha Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7466960_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659736659456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7466960"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":9766315,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of personal hygiene items for my classroom. Your kindness has made an incredible difference in the lives of my students. Many of our children come to school each day carrying more than just backpacks—they bring personal challenges that can affect their confidence and focus. Because of your support, students now have access to items that help them feel fresh, clean, and ready to learn. Something as simple as a toothbrush, deodorant, or hairbrush has restored comfort and confidence for many of our learners.\r\n\r\nThis project also became a powerful lesson in empathy and community. My students took great pride in helping organize and package the hygiene items for display. They worked together to create a welcoming, respectful space where everyone feels cared for and included. The entire school community has come together through this project, reminding us all that kindness creates ripple effects far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only met a need—it has strengthened our sense of unity, compassion, and dignity. 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