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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8154933,"projectId":10000234,"letterContent":"We have been using the donated snacks and crafts to support both academic focus and classroom community building. The snacks have been especially helpful during longer project-based learning blocks, giving students a quick energy boost so they can stay engaged and productive. The craft supplies have been used in interactive assignments, including a recent creative reflection project where students designed visual representations of what they've learned this quarter. One of my favorite moments was watching students collaborate, share materials, and take real pride in their finished work! It created an atmosphere of excitement and ownership in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited and grateful. When they saw the snacks and craft supplies, there were lots of smiles and a few happy gasps.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to integrate the craft supplies into upcoming collaborative and hands-on learning activities. Students will be working on small group projects where they will create visual presentations to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. The snacks will continue to support sustained focus during these longer work sessions. These resources are helping us build not only academic skills, but also creativity, teamwork, and a strong sense of classroom community. We're excited to keep learning and creating together!","fullyFundedDate":1768168583231,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-comfort-and-readiness-to/10000234/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm, Comfort, and Readiness to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Enders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154933"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9870376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of large Post-it paper, Ziploc bags, hot cocoa cups, and essential oils to our science classroom. These supplies are already being put to excellent use: the Post-it paper has provided a canvas for our collaborative group projects, while the Ziploc bags are essential tools for our upcoming hands-on experiments. The hot cocoa cups are serving as a wonderful \"grand prize\" reward that the students are working hard to earn, and the essential oils have created a focused, calming atmosphere that helps everyone stay on task. Your generosity provides the \"extra\" touches that make our science lessons truly special and organized, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771099527717,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-an-engaged-scien/9870376/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for an Engaged Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":10089755,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a sincere thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our 6th-grade science class. Your gifts of lava pens, Newton's cradles, and fidgets have completely transformed our classroom job system, giving the students exciting goals to work toward, while the healthy snacks have kept them fueled and focused throughout the day. Furthermore, your contribution of tortoise food ensures our class pets are well-cared for, allowing the students to take pride in their roles as animal caretakers. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom an engaging, rewarding, and well-nourished place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771269092525,"projectUrl":"project/my-classroom-job-real-careers/10089755/","projectTitle":"My Classroom Job = Real Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":8140491,"projectId":10034646,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my 6th grade ELA classroom. My students thoroughly enjoyed reading the novel \"Touching Spirit Bear\". They made connections with the characters and the theme(s) of this wonderful story of redemption and forgiveness. \r\nThis is the first novel that many students have read cover to cover (vs. just excerpts or short stories provided in our curriculum). We had lively discussions throughout the story and finished with a terrific Socratic Seminar that challenged their critical thinking and speaking and listening skills.\r\nThe culminating project was to create their own totems with spirit animals that represented their character traits in the past, present and traits they wish to posses in the future.\r\nThank you again for helping to provide the opportunity for my students to be enriched with excellent literature.","fullyFundedDate":1768717623042,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-readers-today-become-tomorrows/10034646/","projectTitle":"Help Our Readers Today Become Tomorrow's Thinkers and Doers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MARTINO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8140491"},{"teacherId":2145538,"projectId":10016481,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing \"Mapping Success in Full Color\" to our classroom. In an 8th-grade History and Geography setting, the ability to visualize the world is the foundation of all learning. Before your generous gift, my students often struggled to distinguish between complex layers on black-and-white photocopies. Now, with our new color laser printer, the world has quite literally opened up to them in vivid detail.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this technology was immediate. My students were incredibly excited to see the first set of high-resolution climate and topographical maps. One student, who usually struggles with spatial awareness, remarked that they could finally \"see where the mountains actually start\" because of the clear color gradients. This technology allows me to print specialized, up-to-date resources that cater to our specific curriculum, from migration patterns to shifting political borders.\r\n\r\nBy having access to these colorful, high-quality materials, my students are moving past simple memorization and are beginning to analyze the \"why\" behind global events. They are more engaged, more confident in their map-reading skills, and more curious about the world beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for investing in these young historians and for providing the tools they need to see their education in full color!","fullyFundedDate":1768899071024,"projectUrl":"project/mapping-success-in-full-color/10016481/","projectTitle":"Mapping Success in Full Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beeghly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2145538_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768254662575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-beeghly"},{"teacherId":9617895,"projectId":10001937,"letterContent":"The arrival of these resources has transformed our classroom into a high-functioning classroom where students feel both safe and valued. While things like a broom, dustpan, and a three-hole punch may seem like basic supplies, in a 7th grade science room, they are the backbone of our \"Sanctuary.\" My students now take immense pride in their workspace; after a messy activity or lab, they no longer have to wait for me to clean up—they grab the broom and work together to reset the room for the next period. This ownership has fostered a level of responsibility and \"Order\" that was missing before.\r\n\r\nMany donors may think of technology only as tablets or computers, but in our room, a vital piece of technology is the HEPA air filtration system. This device works silently in the background to ensure my students and I are breathing clean, filtered air, which is especially important in our high-traffic desert environment. Additionally, the safety window covers are a crucial piece of safety. They allow us to instantly secure our room in a \"lockdown\" situation while maintaining privacy during daily instruction. This \"Safety\" pillar allows my students to lower their stress levels and focus entirely on the curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has actually been the consistency these supplies provide. Having a reliable supply of pencils and a high-quality pencil sharpener has removed a major daily stressor, allowing us to start our lessons much faster. One particular group of students, who previously struggled with staying organized, has really taken to using the three-hole punch to keep their Unit 4 notebooks in order. Of course, the Jolly Ranchers have been a great, simple way to recognize students who are following our classroom norms and doing the right thing. Because of your generosity, my students can focus less on what they are missing and more on the science in front of them.","fullyFundedDate":1768981543378,"projectUrl":"project/safety-joy-and-order/10001937/","projectTitle":"Safety, Joy, and Order","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cascio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617895_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746640157306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617895"},{"teacherId":9167362,"projectId":9987988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for my classroom. The items that I received are both every day needs as well as needs for specialized needs for individual students.\r\n\r\nThe items such as the label maker help me keep a more organized classroom. The novels give my students exposure to classic literature. The demographics at my school are varied so sometimes it can be a challenge to stock it based on so many different student needs. \r\nBudget cuts in my district has made it difficult to supply my classroom with anything other than. The basics, so thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768031878283,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-make-my-classroom-more-welcoming/9987988/","projectTitle":"Help Me Make My Classroom More Welcoming","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167362"},{"teacherId":9617895,"projectId":10027268,"letterContent":"We use these resources daily to maintain the \"Order\" necessary for science. The heavy-duty pencil sharpener has eliminated a major source of frustration and transition delay, allowing us to jump straight into our data collection and sketching without a \"battle\" over broken lead. During our recent Rock Transformation unit, the cleaning wipes became an essential part of our routine. After a hands-on lab involving modeling how rocks form, students took ownership of their workspaces, using the wipes to ensure the lab tables were sanitized and ready for the next period. It has taught them a level of professional responsibility that goes beyond the curriculum. The air purifier has been amazing as well as it gives us a \"clear\" mind to work!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are preparing to dive into our Chemistry curriculum. With a clean, organized, and well-equipped room, we are moving into a series of labs focused on the phase change and chemical reactions. Because we now have the supplies to maintain a clean environment and functional tools, we can spend more time on \"doing\" science rather than managing desk clutter. Your generosity has provided the foundation of stability my students need to thrive as they transition into the most challenging—and exciting—part of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1769044648016,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-sharp-minds/10027268/","projectTitle":"Clean Air, Sharp Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cascio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617895_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746640157306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617895"},{"teacherId":4672729,"projectId":7992717,"letterContent":"Students learn to use makeup to alter their appearance to match a character's age, health, or emotional state. This process acts as a \"mask\" that helps actors step out of themselves and into their role, enhancing performance.\r\n\r\nMy students were incredibly excited when we unboxed our stage make up kits, and could not wait to dive into using them. \r\n\r\nOur kits have allowed us to learn stage make up through video tutorials as well as in person learning from members of our community, and we have been able to create true stage make up effects for classroom learning as well as improving our school productions with more professional looks for our actors!","fullyFundedDate":1699224993011,"projectUrl":"project/theatrical-makeup-for-our-diverse-drama/7992717/","projectTitle":"Theatrical Makeup for Our Diverse Drama Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4672729_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515350721406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-mcgee13"},{"teacherId":8295759,"projectId":10001530,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now feels more supportive, calm, and student-centered throughout the day. Students use the snacks during long lessons, transitions, and moments when they need to refocus, which has made a noticeable difference in their energy and ability to re-engage. During free time, students can choose from a variety of activities and creative supplies that allow them to decompress positively. One of my favorite moments was watching a small group quietly work on an art project together, talking, laughing, and problem-solving, all while regulating themselves and respecting the space.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. Several students asked if the snacks and activities were really \"for us,\" and their excitement quickly turned into gratitude. Having access to these resources helped students feel cared for and valued, especially those who struggle with transitions or emotional regulation. They began to become excited when we came in with our boxes. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these resources to support their learning as we work through current lessons and structured projects. Free-time activities are now being used as earned breaks and reflection opportunities, helping students build independence and self-regulation skills. Because of your support, students are better prepared to focus, collaborate, and grow both academically and emotionally. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768167971973,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-creativity-and-care-supportin/10001530/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Creativity, and Care: Supporting Students Beyond the Lesson","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lumicao Quenery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8295759"},{"teacherId":8143254,"projectId":8051794,"letterContent":"These donations have allowed me to create a more organized, better-run classroom. The students have jobs that they take pride in and which frees me up to conference with individual students. The tape allows me to make sure the overwhelming number of student workbooks are organized and easy for us to find. The Post-Its allow students to record their ideas throughout our units. The headphones give freedom to students who need to listen to material read aloud or to hear videos that they missed. Truly, our classroom was blessed by these donations / materials. Thank you from all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1701366261306,"projectUrl":"project/riedys-lit-science-classroom/8051794/","projectTitle":"Riedy's Lit Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143254_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666220205289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143254"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9990917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 6th grade science class. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nThe essential oils have been a wonderful tool to help students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn, especially during hands-on labs and collaborative work. The paper towels are a constant need in a science classroom, and they help us keep our lab space clean and safe as students explore and experiment.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the healthy snack options you provided. Many of our students come to class needing a boost, and having nourishing snacks available helps them stay energized and engaged throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports our students and creates a positive learning environment where they can thrive. 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