{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ayden Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":47.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9453530,"projectId":9851556,"letterContent":"When my students received their binders and pencils, their faces lit up with excitement and pride. For some, it was the first time they had their own complete set of school supplies—and that moment meant everything.\r\n\r\nNow, every day starts differently. Instead of searching for materials, my students come in prepared, organized, and ready to learn. I've watched their confidence grow as they open their binders, take ownership of their work, and fully engage in our lessons.\r\n\r\nOne moment I'll never forget was during a math activity—every student was ready, focused, and participating. It may seem small, but for us, it was powerful.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not just learning math—they are learning responsibility, independence, and pride in themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1762266249835,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-responsibility-through-binder/9851556/","projectTitle":"Help Build Responsibility Through Binders, Pencils, and Daily Preparation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453530"},{"teacherId":9453530,"projectId":9710989,"letterContent":"Because of you, something special is happening in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the \"Crack the Code\" math stations, their eyes lit up with excitement. What used to feel challenging and intimidating now feels like a game they want to play. I watched students who usually stay quiet begin to speak up, work together, and celebrate each small success as they solved problems and unlocked each code.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was seeing a group of students cheer when they finally cracked a difficult problem—something they would have once given up on. That confidence is something your support helped build.\r\n\r\nNow, my students are not just solving math problems—they are thinking, collaborating, and believing in themselves. Next, they'll even begin creating their own \"code-breaking\" challenges, becoming leaders in their own learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students joy, confidence, and a new way to experience math. Your kindness is making a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1765215083004,"projectUrl":"project/crack-the-code-math-station-boxes-for-c/9710989/","projectTitle":"Crack the Code: Math Station Boxes for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453530"},{"teacherId":9453530,"projectId":9913280,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our project, \"Boosting Math Achievement with Essential Supplies,\" a reality. Because of you, my students walked into a classroom filled with tools that made them feel excited, capable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, their faces lit up. One student said, \"Math is actually fun now!\" That moment meant everything.\r\n\r\nWe now use these supplies every day—students solve problems on whiteboards, share their thinking, and build confidence together. They are no longer afraid to make mistakes; instead, they are eager to try.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students don't just learn math—they believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom story.","fullyFundedDate":1763996370445,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-math-achievement-with-essential/9913280/","projectTitle":"Boosting Math Achievement with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453530"},{"teacherId":9453530,"projectId":9913359,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, I've seen something truly special happen in my classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of my students used to avoid participating. They would look down, unsure, and rarely shared their thinking. But the first time we used our new whiteboards, something changed. They solved a problem, looked up, and slowly held up their answer. When I smiled and said, \"You got it,\" their face lit up—and since then, they haven't looked back.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made learning feel safe, interactive, and exciting. Students are no longer afraid to try because they know mistakes are part of the process. They are more confident, more engaged, and more willing to take risks.\r\n\r\nTo you, these may be simple tools. But to my students, they are opportunities—to be seen, to be heard, and to believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for making moments like this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765139871735,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-instruction-through-durable-le/9913359/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Instruction Through Durable Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453530"},{"teacherId":9453530,"projectId":9922438,"letterContent":"Your kindness has made a real difference in my classroom. When my students saw the headphones and markers, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to use them.\r\n\r\nNow, my students are more focused, confident, and engaged. With the headphones, they can learn at their own pace, replay lessons, and truly understand the math. With the markers, they eagerly solve problems, share ideas, and participate in ways they didn't before.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was watching a struggling student quietly replay a lesson, then smile after finally getting the answer right. That confidence is because of you.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are growing as learners and beginning to believe in themselves. We will continue using these tools as we take on new challenges and build even stronger math skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766331961871,"projectUrl":"project/focused-learning-with-headphones-and-mar/9922438/","projectTitle":"Focused Learning With Headphones and Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453530"},{"teacherId":9738298,"projectId":10157660,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Tools for Success: Headphones, Pencils, and Math Coloring Books.\" Your generosity made a big difference in our classroom. The headphones helped students stay focused during digital lessons by allowing them to clearly hear instructions and work at their own pace. Having essential supplies like pencils ensured every student was prepared and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited about the math coloring books, which made practicing skills more fun and engaging. I saw students who previously struggled with focus or confidence become more motivated and involved. These tools helped create a more positive and productive learning environment. Thank you for supporting my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1773904586099,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-headphones-pencils/10157660/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Headphones, Pencils, and Math Coloring Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738298"},{"teacherId":9738298,"projectId":9751580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"From Distraction to Focus: Headphones for Every Student.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With access to individual headphones, my students are now able to fully engage with digital learning tools without the distractions that often come with a busy classroom environment. Whether they are listening to instructional videos, completing interactive lessons, or working on personalized learning programs, the headphones allow them to focus, work independently, and learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWith fewer distractions, they are more attentive, able to follow directions more closely, and complete their work with greater accuracy. Your support has helped create a more productive and inclusive learning environment for all of my students. Thank you again for investing in their success and helping them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1774054974991,"projectUrl":"project/from-distraction-to-focus-headphones-fo/9751580/","projectTitle":"From Distraction to Focus: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738298"},{"teacherId":9738298,"projectId":10134516,"letterContent":"Your support of Empowering Students with Essential Classroom Supplies has a direct and meaningful impact on our students. With access to essential materials, students are better prepared, more confident, and able to fully engage in their learning each day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies remove barriers, allowing every student the opportunity to focus, participate, and succeed. Your generosity helps create a positive, productive classroom environment where all learners can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1773853488308,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-exploration-and-multiplic/10134516/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math: Exploration and Multiplication Cards for Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738298"},{"teacherId":9781747,"projectId":10137304,"letterContent":"Here is the revised version including that **the whole 6th grade team shared the materials**, especially the pencils:\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n**Impact on My Students**\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, my students now have access to the basic supplies they need for daily learning success. Having materials like pencils, tissues, paper, and other classroom essentials has made a big difference in our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe entire 6th grade team was able to share the funded materials, especially the pencils, which helped ensure that all of our students had what they needed each day. Because of your kindness, students across our grade level were able to stay prepared and focused without worrying about not having basic supplies.\r\n\r\nWith these materials available, our classrooms run more smoothly, and we are able to spend more time teaching instead of stopping instruction to look for extra supplies. Something as simple as having a pencil ready helps students feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support helped not just one class, but our whole 6th grade team, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for making a difference for our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1773070845068,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-daily-learning-succes/10137304/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Daily Learning Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krizz Rabaca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781747_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727450407708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781747"},{"teacherId":3090258,"projectId":9912082,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my Multilingual Learners. When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. They could not wait to explore the Magnatiles, science experiment kits, language building blocks, and origami books and paper. After several weeks focused on the state ACCESS test, we are finally able to return to our regular instruction and fully use these resources in the classroom. The materials have quickly sparked conversations as students have begun asking questions, sharing ideas, and explaining their thinking in English. It has been wonderful to see them so eager to talk, collaborate, and use new vocabulary.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the materials during small group STEM and language activities. In one recent challenge, students used Magnatiles to design structures and then practiced speaking by explaining their designs to classmates. During science experiments, students make predictions, observe results, and write short reflections about what they learned. The language building blocks help students organize their thoughts into stronger sentences, and the origami books allow students to practice sequence words like first, next, and finally as they follow and explain each step. These activities are helping my students grow more confident speaking and writing in English, and I am excited to continue seeing their progress. Your generosity is truly making a difference in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767188048553,"projectUrl":"project/build-speak-write-a-stem-lab-for-mult/9912082/","projectTitle":"Build, Speak, Write: a Stem Lab for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3090258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515608097243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sanchezenglish"},{"teacherId":9781747,"projectId":9924375,"letterContent":"Here's a polished and impactful description for your project:\r\n\r\nSafe, Clean, and On Time: Classroom Essentials\r\n\r\nA successful classroom is built on structure, safety, and organization. This project will provide essential tools that help maintain a clean learning environment, keep students on schedule, and ensure that our classroom runs smoothly each day.\r\n\r\nWhen students learn in a space that is organized and well-maintained, they are better able to focus and engage in instruction. Basic essentials that support cleanliness and daily routines reduce distractions, minimize downtime, and promote a sense of responsibility. A clean and structured classroom also supports student health and well-being, allowing them to concentrate on learning rather than discomfort or disruptions.\r\n\r\nIn middle school, routines matter. Tools that help students stay on time and maintain an orderly environment strengthen independence and accountability. When expectations are clear and the classroom operates efficiently, students feel secure, prepared, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThis project goes beyond supplies—it helps create a safe, welcoming, and productive learning space where every student can thrive. Your support ensures that our classroom remains a place where learning stays strong, structured, and successful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766969615399,"projectUrl":"project/safe-clean-and-on-time-classroom-esse/9924375/","projectTitle":"Safe, Clean, and On Time: Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krizz Rabaca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781747_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727450407708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781747"},{"teacherId":9781747,"projectId":9953545,"letterContent":"Time management is a critical skill, especially for middle school students who are learning to balance assignments, transitions, and independent work. A clearly visible classroom digital clock will make a powerful difference in helping my students stay focused and on track throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students frequently ask how much time is left during lessons and activities. These interruptions, while understandable, can disrupt instruction and reduce valuable learning time. A large, easy-to-read digital clock will allow students to independently monitor time during tasks, group work, assessments, and transitions.\r\n\r\nHaving a visible time reference promotes responsibility, reduces anxiety, and supports students who struggle with executive functioning skills. It will help students pace themselves during writing assignments, manage station rotations, and stay engaged without constant reminders.\r\n\r\nThis project is not just about telling time—it's about building independence, accountability, and stronger learning habits. 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