{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"C.W. Woodbury Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3901313,"projectId":10580993,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for funding the voice amplifiers for our classroom. Your generosity has genuinely transformed the way my students interact, learn, and grow together every single day. Before we received this equipment, many of our quieter or softer-spoken students struggled to make their ideas heard over the normal hustle and bustle of a busy classroom. It was heartbreaking to see great insights get lost or to watch kids shrink back because they felt intimidated by louder peers or frustrated by having to repeat themselves.\r\n\r\nThe moment we introduced the amplifiers, the entire dynamic in our room shifted. Having their voices amplified has given my students an incredible boost in confidence. Now, when a student shares their thinking, their voice reaches every corner of the room with clarity, allowing the whole class to lean in and truly listen. Group discussions have become so much more vibrant because everyone can participate equally. We've seen a remarkable rise in engagement across the board—students who rarely raised their hands in the past are now eager to take the microphone, present their work, and lead discussions.\r\n\r\nUltimately, being able to speak up and be heard clearly is about more than answering a teacher's question. When our students use their amplified voices, they feel seen, heard, and acknowledged for who they are. It creates an environment where peers can respond to each other's ideas and where I can offer immediate direction and encouragement. That real-time praise and validation reinforces their confidence and motivates them to keep pushing forward on their learning journeys. Thank you for giving my students the power to find their voices and know that what they have to say matters.","fullyFundedDate":1788635188826,"projectUrl":"project/turn-up-the-volume-on-student-voices/10580993/","projectTitle":"Turn Up the Volume on Student Voices!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3901313_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x512,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732778121588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3901313"},{"teacherId":10411018,"projectId":10282898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our WMS School-Wide Stampede project! Because of your contributions, we have successfully integrated STEM learning across multiple classrooms, giving our students hands-on tools to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in deeply engaging ways. \r\n\r\nCurrently, our students are using these new resources to collaborate on interactive design challenges, build prototypes, and apply critical thinking to real-world problems. For instance, just this week, a group of students used our new engineering kits to design and test a bridge structure, high-fiving in absolute celebration when their design successfully held weight without collapsing.The excitement in the building was palpable when the materials first arrived. When the students first saw the boxes being opened, their eyes lit up, and the room was filled with gasps of \"Are those for us?\" and \"We actually get to build with these!\" They were incredibly eager to dive in, and seeing that a community of donors cared enough to send these high-quality resources directly to their classrooms gave them a huge boost of confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, your investment will continue to fuel our curriculum. The next steps for our students involve shifting from guided structural builds to an open-ended invention convention, where they will pitch their own STEM-based solutions to everyday school problems. Your support has given them a peek into what is possible, and we are so grateful for the lasting impact you have made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1779488614170,"projectUrl":"project/wms-school-wide-stampede/10282898/","projectTitle":"WMS School-Wide Stampede","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diodati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411018"},{"teacherId":6143481,"projectId":10236439,"letterContent":"When our project supplies arrived, my students were over the moon. Opening the boxes felt like a celebration, and their faces lit up seeing that donors cared about their creativity. We immediately put these materials to work in our daily writing workshops to brainstorm, outline, and illustrate original stories. Having colorful, hands-on tools has helped even my most hesitant writers jump into writing with confidence. Next, we are publishing our own collection of short stories and poems. Thank you for giving my students the tools to express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1778708382393,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-page-creative-tools-for-vivi/10236439/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Page: Creative Tools for Vivid Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teresa Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6143481"},{"teacherId":8053874,"projectId":10139214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Snacks = Success: Supporting Hungry Learners.\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for students at our inner-city school, where many families face financial challenges and students may come to school without enough food to stay focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nHaving access to snacks helps our students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. Something as simple as a snack can help a student refocus, participate in class, and make it through the school day feeling more comfortable and confident. Thank you for recognizing that meeting students' basic needs is an important part of helping them succeed academically and personally. Your support is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1784651419869,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-success-supporting-hungry-lear/10139214/","projectTitle":"Snacks = Success: Supporting Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loveday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053874_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757205966748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loveday"},{"teacherId":10401855,"projectId":10008582,"letterContent":"My classroom is a favorite on campus! Volleyball club is highly anticipated! Things have been great! Every single item has been utilized or will be utilized this year! My students were very excited to see the additions to the class. \r\n\r\nThe volleyball club has been a club that so many students want to join! We are waiting for the weather to cool down before we start, but we already have a big following from playing at lunch! Happy we are able to bring the opportunity to the students! If we are good enough, we will eventually make a team!","fullyFundedDate":1776255372148,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-in-the-new-energy/10008582/","projectTitle":"Bringing in the New Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chisolm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401855"},{"teacherId":3901313,"projectId":10216991,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding our **Ink-redible 3D Engineering** project! Because of your generosity, our classroom has officially transformed into a dynamic, hands-on workshop where ideas literally take shape in mid-air.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students' faces when they opened the box of 3D printing pens and vibrant filament ink was unforgettable. I love my middle schoolers for their endless curiosity and enthusiasm, but watching them engage with these tools brought their learning to an entirely new level. The wait-free, instant gratification of drawing in physical space has turned abstract textbook concepts into tangible discovery.\r\n\r\nAlready, these pens are making a massive difference across our STEM units:\r\n\r\nIn science, students stopped just reading about cell structures and instead used the filament ink to build multi-dimensional plant and animal cell models, gaining a deep, tactile understanding of organelle functions.\r\n\r\nIn math, geometry came alive as students constructed geometric solids from scratch, physically feeling the edges, vertices, and volume relationships rather than just memorizing formulas.\r\n\r\nIn engineering, students faced real-time structural challenges while building scale model bridges. When an ink structure collapsed, they did not give up—they analyzed the point of failure, reinforced their designs, and tried again.\r\n\r\nThis project has given my visual and kinesthetic learners a powerful new way to excel and has taught all of my students that engineering is a journey of creativity, persistence, and problem-solving. Your support did so much more than buy supplies; you showed my young engineers that their ideas have real-world value and weight.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making this transformation possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786470735974,"projectUrl":"project/ink-redible-3d-engineering/10216991/","projectTitle":"Ink-redible 3D Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3901313_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x512,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732778121588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3901313"},{"teacherId":3901313,"projectId":10141940,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my students and for fully funding our project. Because of your generosity, we are able to put books into students' hands that connect two things many of them already love: reading and creating in the kitchen.\r\n\r\nThere is something powerful about watching a middle school student find a book that feels as though it was written for them. The young adult books you helped provide include stories in which cooking, baking, food, family, culture, and growing up are woven into the lives of the characters. For my students who arrive at school excited to tell me about the cookies they baked, a new recipe they tried, or a meal they helped prepare, these books provide another way to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond adding books to our shelves. You are helping us build connections between students' interests and literacy. A student may pick up a book because there is a bakery in the story, but along the way, that student is reading more, building vocabulary, thinking about characters and their choices, and discovering another author or genre to explore.\r\n\r\nJust as important, these books create opportunities for conversation. Students recommend books to one another, compare stories to their own experiences, talk about foods and traditions important to their families, and sometimes leave a book wanting to try something completely new.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is such an important time for students to discover who they are and what interests them. The right book can help with that discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students more opportunities to find those books. I am grateful that you chose to invest in their curiosity, their interests, and the readers they are becoming.","fullyFundedDate":1778071380447,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-bookshelf-with-stories-that-ins/10141940/","projectTitle":"Fill Our Bookshelf With Stories That Inspire Middle School Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3901313_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x512,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732778121588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3901313"},{"teacherId":10411018,"projectId":10037123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing Mrs. D's Zen Den to life. This space has become a vital sanctuary for our students, providing them with a dedicated environment to implement calming, coping, and de-escalation strategies. What started as a place for individual regulation has blossomed into a hub for social growth; even my \"frequent flyers\" have begun using the Den as a safe harbor to talk through peer conflicts and find peaceful resolutions together.\r\n\r\nThe \"Mandala Mindfulness\" station, fueled by your gift of intricate coloring books and vibrant colored pencils, has been a standout success. I have several students who visit for 15 minutes each week, meticulously working on the same mandala for months. This consistent practice has given them a sense of pride and a tangible way to practice patience and focus. Seeing their dedication to these projects proves that your support is providing more than just supplies—you are giving these children the tools to find their inner peace and navigate the school day with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769101034930,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ds-zen-den/10037123/","projectTitle":"Mrs. D's Zen Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diodati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411018"},{"teacherId":9348142,"projectId":10010449,"letterContent":"⸻\r\n\r\nThe donation of books and craft materials has had a meaningful impact on my middle school classroom. These resources have allowed me to create a more engaging, hands-on learning environment where students can connect creativity with academic content. Many of my students do not always have access to these types of materials at home, so having them available in the classroom has made learning more inclusive and exciting.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using the books to support independent reading and small group discussions, helping students build comprehension and confidence. The craft supplies have been especially valuable in project-based learning. For example, students recently worked on a literature-based project where they created visual representations of themes from their novels using the donated materials. This allowed them to express their understanding in creative and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and enthusiastic. There was a sense of excitement and curiosity throughout the room. Many students were eager to begin creating right away, and even those who are typically more reserved became actively involved. It truly energized the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue integrating these resources into cross-curricular projects. Our next step is a collaborative project where students will design and present their own \"mini-books,\" combining writing, art, and critical thinking skills. These materials are helping to foster creativity, collaboration, and a deeper love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank youu.","fullyFundedDate":1768320873422,"projectUrl":"project/self-contained-classroom-for-social-emot/10010449/","projectTitle":"Self-Contained Classroom for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348142_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757798835807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348142"},{"teacherId":10412447,"projectId":10041018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for making the \"Learn It, Earn It\" project possible. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference in our science and advisory classrooms, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' success.\r\nThe resources you provided have become an essential part of our daily classroom routines. We use these supplies not only as rewards, but also as tools that support student learning during activities such as completing investigation notebooks, taking notes, and working on unit projects. One memorable moment was when a hardworking student was recognized as \"Student of the Week.\" As the student received their certificate and selected school supplies, the class responded with enthusiastic applause. It was a powerful moment that built confidence and motivated others to stay focused and do their best.\r\nWhen students first received the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and appreciation. Many smiled, cheered, and expressed gratitude for the supplies they could use every day. For some, these items were more than just materials—they were a sign that their efforts were seen and valued. This has helped create a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged and celebrate one another's achievements.\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue applying their learning in new science units while building strong work habits. Through ongoing investigations and collaborative projects, they will have opportunities to demonstrate both understanding and responsibility. With your continued impact through these resources, we are helping students grow in confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and making these meaningful experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768781800311,"projectUrl":"project/earn-it-learn-it/10041018/","projectTitle":"Earn It, Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412447"},{"teacherId":6143481,"projectId":10008450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom!\r\n\r\nStudents are actively using the new resources in meaningful ways. They are creating a literacy quilt, combining reading and creativity, and they've been especially excited to use the Cricut to bring their ideas to life. It has made learning more engaging and hands-on.\r\n\r\nThe wobble stools have also made a big difference. Students enjoy using them, and they help improve focus while allowing movement throughout the period.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited and eager to get started. Their enthusiasm has continued as they use these tools to demonstrate learning.\r\n\r\nNext, we will complete our literacy quilt and continue using these resources to support creative, student-centered projects.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768221863618,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-motion-ela-stem-and-hands/10008450/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Motion: Ela, Stem, and Hands-On Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teresa Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6143481"},{"teacherId":10412664,"projectId":10041717,"letterContent":"The Building Organized Minds in the Science Lab project made a meaningful difference in my 8th grade science classroom. Before this project, keeping materials organized during lab activities could sometimes be challenging. With the addition of student mailboxes and organizational tools, my students quickly developed better habits in managing their assignments and investigation notebooks.\r\n\r\nI was very proud to see how my students began using their mailboxes regularly, turning in work more responsibly, and keeping their materials organized. This simple system helped improve classroom routines, reduced lost papers, and allowed us to spend more time focusing on learning and hands-on science activities.\r\n\r\nThis project also helped students build responsibility, independence, and better organization skills, which are important not only in science class but in their overall academic success.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to everyone who donated and supported this classroom project. Your generosity has had a direct and positive impact on my students and our learning environment. 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