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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barrington Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9246191,"projectId":9966518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calculators for my classroom. While calculators may seem like a simple tool, in a math classroom they play a powerful role in helping students develop deeper understanding, confidence, and problem‑solving skills.\r\nIn our classroom, calculators are not used as a shortcut, but as a learning tool. They allow students to focus on how and why math works instead of getting stuck on lengthy computations. This is especially important as students tackle more advanced concepts such as proportional reasoning, integers, and multi‑step problem solving. With calculators available to every student, lessons are more equitable—no one is left behind simply because they lack access to the right tools.\r\nWhat excites students most about the calculators is the independence they provide. Students love being able to check their work right away and correct mistakes on their own. This immediate feedback helps them build confidence and encourages them to take risks, try multiple strategies, and persevere through challenging problems. Math no longer feels like guessing; it feels intentional and empowering.\r\nI've seen particular growth in students who previously struggled or felt anxious about math. Some students who hesitated to participate are now more willing to share their thinking because they trust their results. Others who need extra support appreciate having a reliable tool that helps them keep up with the lesson. Advanced learners also benefit, as calculators free them to explore patterns and deeper concepts without being slowed down by calculations alone.\r\nMost importantly, these calculators have helped shift our classroom mindset. Students are learning that math is not about speed—it's about reasoning, accuracy, and confidence. Your support has given my students the tools they need to engage fully in learning and believe in their abilities.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting their growth. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776451573036,"projectUrl":"project/calculator-supplies/9966518/","projectTitle":"Calculator Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246191_orig.jpg?crop=1243,1243,x861,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693508993070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9246191"},{"teacherId":10227680,"projectId":9705662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping supply graphing whiteboards for the students I teach and tutor. We are always in need of dry erase markers as well, and these materials have made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The students are incredibly grateful—especially those who are unable to afford all of the necessary supplies on their own.\r\n\r\nAs we finish midterm exams, I can truly see how helpful these tools have been during review and preparation. Your support has had a direct and positive impact on student learning.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nPenney Chastain\r\nAlgebra 1","fullyFundedDate":1763584727656,"projectUrl":"project/math-tutoring-help/9705662/","projectTitle":"Math Tutoring HELP!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chastain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227680"},{"teacherId":3209975,"projectId":9565079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the resources to provide students engaging experiences without phones. This year has been sooooooooo much better teaching and engaging with students during the school day without the distraction and temptation of phone usage at our site. Kids seem to be KIDS again, talking to each other, playing games, doodling, and enjoying the \"real life\" experience.\r\nWe have done blacklight poetry lessons, students requested multiple blacklight coloring sessions after, multiple craft stations and lunch experiences, all of which students have greatly enjoyed. \r\nAgain, thank you so much for your contributions for our students. I am optimistic that these kids will be less addicted to screen time and more social around each other in-person with opportunities for kids to collaborate together in fun!","fullyFundedDate":1755702008031,"projectUrl":"project/phone-free-hands-on-learning/9565079/","projectTitle":"Phone-Free, Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3209975_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453321622588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mediadaniels"},{"teacherId":3209975,"projectId":9292132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We had our first club day meeting last month. Students were so excited to start preparing their characters. This next meeting we will be practicing using the dice and gaining skill points, forming alliances, and preparing for the next meet- the big \"cornucopia\" event!\r\nWe have over 30 students (and counting) who have signed up for our club, with about half have never played D&D before. It is exciting to see students who are experienced in D&D introducing their joy to newcomers. They have some great ideas planned for the club meetings to ahead.\r\nThank you again for providing the resources to facilitate this experience. We are excited to see how this club grows over this year. Who will win this year's Hunger Games D&D? We will find out soon enough!","fullyFundedDate":1746567015905,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-games-dd-club/9292132/","projectTitle":"Hunger Games D&D Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3209975_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453321622588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mediadaniels"},{"teacherId":9246191,"projectId":9656328,"letterContent":"Students are engaged in the classroom. Students are working towards earning ducks for their class. While they don't want to earn frogs, as it means a negative consequence for our duck race on Friday. Students get excited because on Fridays, we do an online duck race, each duck has a reward on it, some positive and some negative. The number of ducks and frogs in the race is dependent on their behavior for the week. Students work hard each day to make sure their class earns a duck, and work together to make surethat they don't earn a frog.","fullyFundedDate":1757538668304,"projectUrl":"project/student-rewards-and-incentives/9656328/","projectTitle":"Student Rewards and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246191_orig.jpg?crop=1243,1243,x861,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693508993070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9246191"},{"teacherId":10227680,"projectId":9658177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½! Your donation provided essential supplies—such as copy paper and folders—that have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese basic materials are the foundation of so much of what we do each day. With your help, students now have organized folders for notes and assignments, and we're able to print practice sets, study guides, and assessments without worry. In the past I would have to print half sheets, making things small and hard to read\r\n\r\nIt may seem like a small thing, but the ability to hand every student a fresh copy of guided notes or a review packet helps ensure that every learner has equal access to the materials they need to succeed. Your support has not only saved time and stress—it has helped create a more structured and positive learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in my students' success. Your generosity truly makes a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1757506990261,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-multiply-learning-in-8th-gra/9658177/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Multiply Learning in 8th Grade Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chastain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227680"},{"teacherId":9608590,"projectId":9138370,"letterContent":"Your donations provide opportunities, resources, and materials that educators might not be otherwise able to afford. My students love the reading nook that your generous donations have provided. The carpet and bean bag chairs have created an area that students are eager to visit. Students are excited about the thought of sitting cozily in class while reading a book.\r\n\r\nThe nook is a comfortable, warm, and relaxing area where students can read and work. Each week, students from each of my classes earn the right to be called the Bolt of the Week. Those students get to sit in the nook area for the entire week when they are in English class. In addition, on Fridays, they receive a cup of hot chocolate and Pop-Tarts of their choice. \r\n\r\nI can not thank you enough for the positive behavior support that these resources have provided me and my students. I am even going to purchase more filler for the bean bag chairs to restore them to their original fluff! 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