{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atlantic Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":19.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":10007603,"letterContent":"The new books have brought excitement to our library. Students are enjoying having more current and interesting choices, and I have seen both strong and reluctant readers find books they are excited to read. Many students are also recommending their favorites to friends, which helps create a positive reading community in our school.\r\n\r\nThese books give students a chance to practice important skills like understanding what they read, learning new words, thinking about characters and ideas, and building reading stamina. I use book talks, displays, and student recommendations to help students discover new books. Most importantly, these new titles are helping students see the library as a place where they can find something they enjoy and feel successful as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773878869508,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-read-rediscover-student-reque/10007603/","projectTitle":"Refresh, Read, Rediscover: Student-Requested Library Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292893_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x1810,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759845062554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292893"},{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":10011876,"letterContent":"These new books have already made our library feel more welcoming and accessible to a wider range of students. English Learners are excited to see familiar stories and high-interest topics available in Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing them to enjoy reading without the frustration of having to navigate every word in English. For some students, reading in their native language gives them the confidence to choose a book independently, share what they are reading with friends, and see themselves as successful readers. The books also provide opportunities to build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, make connections between languages, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nI have also seen students who are learning English use these books as a bridge between their home language and their new language. A student may recognize a familiar story in Spanish, for example, and then use that background knowledge to better understand the English version. Other students are challenging themselves to read a familiar story in a language they are learning, which makes language practice feel much more meaningful and fun. In our library, reading should be a choice that feels inviting rather than intimidating, and these new multilingual books are helping more students find books they are excited to pick up, read, and share.","fullyFundedDate":1773878869300,"projectUrl":"project/stories-without-borders-multilingual-bo/10011876/","projectTitle":"Stories Without Borders: Multilingual Books for Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292893_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x1810,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759845062554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292893"},{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":9986016,"letterContent":"The new books and rotating display shelf have brought a lot of excitement to our library. Students are noticing the new and featured books as soon as they walk in, and many are stopping to browse and ask about them. I have seen reluctant readers become interested when they spot a book that matches their interests. Students are also recommending books to friends and coming back to find their next read.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped me make reading more visible and inviting for all of my students. I use the display to feature new books, student favorites, and different themes throughout the year. This gives students more opportunities to choose books independently while practicing important skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, and reading stamina. Most importantly, the project has helped students feel more confident and see themselves as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778077140418,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-reading-hub/9986016/","projectTitle":"High-Interest Reading Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292893_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x1810,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759845062554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292893"},{"teacherId":7516531,"projectId":9552695,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our classroom project. Because of your kindness and generosity , we were able to add a dedicated table for our calm corner, calming posters—now thoughtfully displayed in both English and Spanish to ensure our space is culturally inclusive—and pens for students to use while they reflect, write, or reset. Your support also provided a vacuum cleaner, which helps us keep the area clean, comfortable, and welcoming each day. Every item you helped provide has made a meaningful difference in creating a space designed with care and intention.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have a safe and supportive environment where they can take a break, regulate their emotions, and continue their learning feeling refreshed and confident. The calm corner has quickly become a highly valued part of our classroom community, promoting self-awareness, independence, and well-being. Your generosity has had a direct and lasting impact on our students, and we are so thankful for your belief in our classroom and the children we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1764513891810,"projectUrl":"project/creating-safe-spaces-and-classroom-commu/9552695/","projectTitle":"Creating Safe Spaces and Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boussy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516531"},{"teacherId":1945304,"projectId":9788481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Calm & Connect: Wellness Activities for Our Health Room.\" Because of your generosity, our health room has become a space that intentionally supports not only students' emotional regulation, but also their social health and peer connections. Middle school is a time when students are learning how to communicate, collaborate, and navigate relationships, and your support has given them meaningful opportunities to practice these skills in a calm, supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe games, cards, puzzles, and Play-Doh you helped provide have had an immediate and powerful impact. Students work together at tables, take turns, solve problems, and engage in low-pressure conversations that build trust and cooperation. Games help students practice sportsmanship and respectful interaction, while puzzles encourage teamwork and patience. Play-Doh has been especially effective in helping students relax and connect—its hands-on nature lowers anxiety and allows conversations to unfold naturally. I've seen students who are typically quiet or hesitant socially begin to open up, laugh, and engage with peers in ways that feel safe and authentic.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped create a sense of belonging. Students now see the health room as a place where they can slow down, connect with others, and feel supported. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies—it helped create a calm, welcoming space where students can build social skills they will carry with them beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make their school day healthier, calmer, and more connected.","fullyFundedDate":1762022258901,"projectUrl":"project/calm-connect/9788481/","projectTitle":"Calm & Connect: Stress-Free Activities for Our Health Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curtin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1945304"},{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":9961839,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, reading in our library feels joyful, welcoming, and student-driven. The new books help students build reading stamina, vocabulary, and comprehension through high-interest texts they were excited to choose themselves. When students see their interests reflected in our collection, they are more willing to take risks, stick with challenging books, and talk about what they're reading with friends.\r\n\r\nReading in our library often looks like quiet focus mixed with joyful connection—students reading independently, recommending books to one another, and gathering in the same collaborative spirit they bring to our puzzles. Many students who were hesitant readers are now checking out books with confidence, while others are eager to try new genres and longer texts. Because of our donors, the library has become a space where students feel proud, included, and excited to read every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766023109663,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-power-page-turners/9961839/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Power & Page Turners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292893_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x1810,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759845062554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292893"},{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":9796825,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our library has become an even more welcoming and engaging space for students to read, relax, and connect. The new books have refreshed our collection with titles students are excited to choose, supporting important literacy skills such as comprehension, stamina, vocabulary growth, and independent book selection. Having access to appealing, high-interest texts helps students develop confidence as readers and encourages them to spend more time reading by choice.\r\n\r\nReading in our library now feels calm, joyful, and community-centered. Students browse shelves with excitement, settle into cozy reading spaces, and collaborate on puzzles and games that promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and positive social interaction. These materials help students recharge during the school day while reinforcing the idea that learning can be both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nStudents are eagerly choosing the library as a favorite place to spend their time, whether they're diving into a new book, revisiting a favorite series, or working together on puzzles. One student happily shared that the library is \"the best place to be because there's always something fun to read or do.\" Because of you, our library feels less like just a room with books and more like a home for curiosity, creativity, and joy. Thank you for helping create a space where every student feels welcome.","fullyFundedDate":1764625900595,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-more-smiles-a-welcoming-lib/9796825/","projectTitle":"More Books, More Smiles: A Welcoming Library for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292893_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x1810,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759845062554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292893"},{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":9938054,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to the very books they've been asking for, and the impact has been immediate. These high-interest, in-demand titles support key reading skills such as comprehension, stamina, and vocabulary while also helping students learn how to select books that truly fit their interests and abilities. When students are excited about what they're reading, they engage more deeply, persevere through challenging texts, and begin to see reading as something they want to do—not something they're required to do.\r\n\r\nReading in our library and classroom now feels vibrant and student-driven. Students eagerly browse shelves knowing they're more likely to find a book that excites them, and reading time is filled with focused, enthusiastic readers who are proud of their choices. Instead of settling for \"whatever is available,\" students can select books that reflect their interests, identities, and curiosity, which builds both confidence and independence as readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers are now among the most enthusiastic library visitors, excitedly recommending books to peers or asking for sequels and similar titles. Others feel seen and validated when they discover books that reflect their experiences or passions. Thanks to you, fewer shelves are empty, more students are reading, and our library continues to be a place where curiosity is celebrated and every reader feels welcome. Thank you for helping keep that momentum going.","fullyFundedDate":1764687488060,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-students-the-books-theyre-aski/9938054/","projectTitle":"Bringing Students the Books They’re Asking For","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292893_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x1810,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759845062554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292893"},{"teacherId":9657673,"projectId":9554707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project to revamp our Field Day! Your generosity is creating wonderful new opportunities for our students to engage in team-building games, friendly competitions, and fun activities that promote collaboration and school spirit. We are truly excited about the positive energy this will bring to our school community.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, more students will be able to participate actively, build friendships, and create lasting memories throughout the school year. Field Day is now set to be an inclusive, joyful event that encourages cooperation and healthy competition, helping students develop important social and life skills beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to us and is helping make school a brighter, more enjoyable place for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1758813239553,"projectUrl":"project/building-teamwork-and-fun-all-year/9554707/","projectTitle":"Building Teamwork and Fun All Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657673"},{"teacherId":9657673,"projectId":9506386,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support in funding my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to you, my classroom library has received a wonderful collection of books that are already inspiring and engaging my students. Your kindness is helping foster a love of reading and learning that will benefit these young minds for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, students are discovering new worlds, ideas, and perspectives that enrich their understanding and creativity. Many students who previously struggled to find books that interested them are now excited to read and share stories with their peers. Your contribution is making a lasting difference by empowering my students to become confident readers and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their futures—it means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1753887529583,"projectUrl":"project/empower-through-stories-a-library-for-e/9506386/","projectTitle":"Empower Through Stories: a Library for Every Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657673"},{"teacherId":8008415,"projectId":9595575,"letterContent":"The new board games have quickly become one of the most loved parts of our classroom! We have a weekly \"Game Day\" on Fridays in our AMP class where students rotate through different games that build strategy, teamwork, and communication skills. For example, during a recent session of Codenames, students practiced giving creative clues and thinking critically about word associations, all while laughing and cheering each other on.\r\n\r\n When the games first arrived, the excitement was contagious! Students crowded around to look at the boxes, saying things like, \"Can we play right now?\" and \"I've always wanted to try this one!\" Even some of my quieter students jumped right in, teaming up with classmates they don't usually work with. Seeing them smile and connect has been one of the best moments of the year so far.\r\nYour generosity has transformed our classroom into a place where learning and friendship go hand in hand. Thank you again for making that possible!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n Ms. Mullaney","fullyFundedDate":1757502544699,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-and-friendships-through/9595575/","projectTitle":"Building Brains and Friendships Through Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8008415"},{"teacherId":2292893,"projectId":9731397,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our school library is buzzing with excitement! The new books you helped provide have completely transformed the way my students see reading. Every day, I see kids huddled together recommending books, comparing favorite characters, or asking if they can borrow \"just one more.\" One student said, \"This book actually feels like it was written for me.\" That moment summed up everything this project was meant to do.\r\n\r\nMiddle school readers can be tough critics—but when they find the right story, they light up. These engaging, inclusive titles have reached even my most hesitant readers and helped them realize that reading can be fun, meaningful, and personal. Our library has become a space where students feel represented, respected, and genuinely excited to explore new ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to see themselves—and others—through books that celebrate who they are and who they're becoming. 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