{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Golda Ross Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":10269840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the GermGuardian 5-in-1 Air Purifier! This may not be the most glamorous classroom purchase, but it has quickly become one of the most appreciated.\r\n\r\nOur school building is over 100 years old and has experienced air quality issues in the past, so having an air purifier running throughout the school day gives me peace of mind that my students and I are breathing cleaner air. The HEPA filter, UV-C light, and odor reduction features help keep our classroom air fresh and clean, while also helping reduce that very unique aroma that only a room full of energetic middle schoolers can create!\r\n\r\nKnowing that the air is being continuously purified throughout the day also helps me feel more confident about reducing airborne germs and creating a healthier learning environment for my students. The extra replacement filters will allow us to keep the purifier working effectively throughout the entire school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us breathe a little easier, learn a little better, and keep the \"middle school smell\" under control! Your generosity is making a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1779299736226,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-breathe-easierliterally/10269840/","projectTitle":"Help Us Breathe Easier—Literally!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366632_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738712986361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366632"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":10211226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Middle School Mystery: Where Do All the Supplies Go?\" project! If you've ever wondered where all the pencils, markers, headphones, and other classroom supplies disappear to, I'm still investigating—but thanks to you, we now have a much better system!\r\n\r\nThe individual pencil sharpeners & supply pouches give each student their own set of materials that can be gathered and put away quickly. This simple organization saves valuable learning time and keeps our classroom neat and orderly. The brand-new electric sharpener is already a classroom superstar, especially since I teach writing and sharpening pencils is practically an Olympic sport in our room!\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers and microfiber towels are also getting plenty of use as students work with personal whiteboards for vocabulary practice, quick writing drills, and other hands-on activities. These materials allow students to actively participate in their learning instead of simply sitting and listening.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like small classroom supplies, but they make a BIG difference. They help us stay organized, reduce lost instructional time, and create more opportunities for engaging, hands-on learning. Thank you for helping solve our middle school supply mystery and for giving my students the tools they need to learn, create, write, and participate!","fullyFundedDate":1778075436590,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-mysteries-where-do-all-th/10211226/","projectTitle":"Middle School Mysteries: Where Do All the Supplies Go?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366632_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738712986361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366632"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":10273161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Snack Attack\" project! Your generosity has helped stock our classroom with protein bars, applesauce pouches, beef sticks, crackers, Rice Krispy Treats, popcorn, fruit chews, and other snacks that make a BIG difference for our students.\r\n\r\nEvery day, students come into my classroom knowing that there will be something to help quiet those growling stomachs. Whether they missed breakfast, are hungry long before lunch, or simply need a little boost after an especially early lunch, these snacks help take their minds off hunger and put their focus back where it belongs—on learning!\r\n\r\nYour donation provides more than just a snack. It provides comfort, energy, and a reminder to our students that they are cared for and supported. Thank you for helping us keep the \"Snack Attack\" going and for making sure our students don't have to learn on an empty stomach!","fullyFundedDate":1784651424941,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-focus-for-middle-s/10273161/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fueling Focus for Middle School Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366632_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738712986361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366632"},{"teacherId":8825212,"projectId":8711822,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation to our class project. The items we requested will go a long way in making sure our students are successful and set up for a bright future.\r\nOur classroom is a self contained life skills class for students with special needs.\r\nThese students need extra, non traditional support to be successful.\r\nThe goal is for our classroom to be a safe and comfortable learning space for our students to foster a desire for and opportunity for growth. We couldn't do it without support from you.","fullyFundedDate":1725371663039,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-decor/8711822/","projectTitle":"Classroom Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hightower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825212"},{"teacherId":7965249,"projectId":10026026,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see our new yoga blocks and straps arrive! We have only recently received these resources, but I have already begun introducing them into our dance classroom as we build yoga and stretching into our daily practice. The blocks and straps give students additional support, help them explore proper alignment, and allow students with different flexibility levels to participate more comfortably.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our year, I plan to incorporate these tools more regularly into warm-ups, flexibility work, yoga sequences, and cool-downs. My goal is for students to become more aware of their bodies and learn that taking care of their bodies is an important part of being a dancer.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing resources that will help my students build strength, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence throughout the school year. Your generosity has added another valuable tool to our dance classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778004882854,"projectUrl":"project/blocks-and-straps-the-power-of-yoga/10026026/","projectTitle":"Blocks and Straps: the Power of Yoga","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965249_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678834411760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7965249"},{"teacherId":8626115,"projectId":8997163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project for Loop earplugs and noise-reducing headphones. Your support has transformed our learning environment into a calmer, more focused, and inclusive space for every student.\r\n\r\nClassrooms are naturally bustling, dynamic spaces, but for many students, sensory overload and ambient noise can create significant barriers to learning. Thanks to these headphones and Loop earplugs, my students now have the tools they need to self-regulate and manage auditory sensitivity. The difference has been remarkable—students who once struggled to stay on task during independent work or group activities can now slip on their ear protection and immerse themselves in their assignments without feeling overwhelmed or anxious.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I am able to foster a classroom where individual sensory needs are met with dignity and practical support. You have given my students the gift of quiet concentration and the confidence to engage fully in their education every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being and success!","fullyFundedDate":1735677885968,"projectUrl":"project/having-the-right-tools-for-the-right-sit/8997163/","projectTitle":"Having the Right Tools for the Right Situation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel McCartney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626115_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668300941345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626115"},{"teacherId":8626115,"projectId":7904304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project during the solar eclipse in Texas. Even looking back a few years later, the impact of your contribution remains one of the brightest highlights of our school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to experience a rare, awe-inspiring celestial event safely and firsthand. Having the proper resources—from certified eclipse glasses to hands-on learning materials—turned what could have been just another science lesson into an unforgettable real-world phenomenon. For many of my students, it was the first time they truly saw the scale of the universe in action, and hearing their collective gasps when the moon moved across the sun is a memory I will never forget.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our classroom sparked a genuine curiosity for astronomy and science that carried on long after the shadow passed. Thank you for investing in our students and giving them an experience they will talk about for decades to come.\r\n\r\n,","fullyFundedDate":1697066308214,"projectUrl":"project/the-solar-eclipse-and-mgr-middle-school/7904304/","projectTitle":"The Solar Eclipse and MGR Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel McCartney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626115_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668300941345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626115"},{"teacherId":10285807,"projectId":9763167,"letterContent":"I wish you could see first-hand the fun our class has experienced via the musical instruments your donations enabled us to bring into our classroom. They were all so excited when we unboxed our goodies. \r\n\r\nNot only have you brought fun to our classroom, you've made a positive difference in a number of other ways.\r\n\r\nIt's a proven fact that listening to and making music helps special education students improve social skills, reduce stress and build fine motor control. In addition, music can help students who struggle with speech express themselves through instruments or singing. In short, our students' pride, confidence and self-esteem all increase when they play with the instruments your dollars purchased. \r\n\r\nWe also appreciate the storage rack where we can safely store those items and more.","fullyFundedDate":1759867391747,"projectUrl":"project/everybody-is-a-star/9763167/","projectTitle":"Everybody Is a Star","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10285807"},{"teacherId":7965249,"projectId":10040891,"letterContent":"Our new pop-up changing tents and makeup mirrors have already made a wonderful difference in the way my students prepare for performances. Before this project was funded, backstage preparation could be crowded and challenging, especially when students needed to change costumes, fix their hair or makeup, or make last-minute adjustments before going on stage. The new changing tents give our dancers a private place to change, while the makeup mirrors allow them to see what they are doing and help one another get performance-ready. What might seem like simple supplies have given my students a much more organized and professional backstage experience.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new equipment and immediately understood how much easier it would make preparing for performances. They are learning that performing isn't just about what happens once they step onto the stage—it also involves preparation, teamwork, responsibility, and taking pride in their appearance and performance. As we prepare for upcoming performances, these resources will continue to be an important part of our backstage routine. I am so grateful to the donors who helped make this possible and gave my students tools that will help them feel confident and prepared when it is time to take the stage!","fullyFundedDate":1776545582112,"projectUrl":"project/prepping-for-performances/10040891/","projectTitle":"Prepping for Performances","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965249_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678834411760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7965249"},{"teacherId":8626115,"projectId":9588003,"letterContent":"Thanks to the DonorsChoose Community, the Loop earplugs have transformed our classroom environment. For many of my autistic students, auditory sensitivity can make the everyday bustle and noise of a school day feel overwhelming, overstimulating, and deeply distracting. Standard classroom activity—such as moving chairs, group discussions, and hallway foot traffic—often creates a challenging sensory background that hinders their ability to concentrate and feel secure.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of Loop earplugs has made a profound difference in addressing these challenges. By intelligently filtering out background ambient noise while still allowing clear instruction and conversation to pass through, these earplugs enable students to remain calm, emotionally regulated, and fully engaged in their daily learning activities. They no longer have to spend critical energy managing sensory overload, which lets them focus on academic and social growth.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful generosity has established a significantly more comfortable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. With these effective sensory tools available whenever needed, my students feel empowered, safe, and capable of reaching their full potential every day. We are truly grateful for your impactful support in helping our classroom flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1755713867643,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-find-their-calm-with/9588003/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Find Their Calm with Loop Earplugs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel McCartney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626115_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668300941345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626115"},{"teacherId":9221828,"projectId":10131862,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of all of the supplies donated. Students have been able to do exploration activities around the classroom with their clipboards, reading and responding to questions and readings posted around the room. Also my students have been able to do many more hands on group projects to unpack difficult topics in History. There are multiple posters in the picture below showing students unpacking the term Reconstruction in American History, which I used the markers, classroom caddies, and classroom timers for each group. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for all of the supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1774393855045,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-learning/10131862/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9221828"},{"teacherId":7965249,"projectId":10022944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential supplies like snacks for our after-school dance rehearsals, #2 pencils, Kleenex, storage drawers, and wet wipes. These resources are making a meaningful difference. During rehearsals, students are able to stay energized and focused with the snacks, and having organized materials and clean spaces has helped us maximize our limited time together. The wet wipes have been especially helpful in keeping our yoga mats clean, which allows us to safely incorporate stretching and mindfulness into our routine.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and heartfelt. They especially loved the snacks!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our growth as dancers. We are currently working on choreography that the students will perform at our spring showcase, and having consistent supplies allows us to stay focused on improving our technique, expression, and teamwork. Your generosity has not only provided materials, but also motivation and encouragement for my students to keep striving and believing in themselves. Thank you for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768774530437,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-future-our-supplies-need-a-t/10022944/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Future: Our Supplies Need a Tune Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965249_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678834411760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7965249"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86995","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":617,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.3,"schoolId":86995,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary Golda Ross Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary Golda Ross Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/columbus-enterprise-school/86995"}