{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Golda Ross Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2728204,"projectId":9762706,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. It makes a world of difference to have the things that each student might need to be able to manage their sensory needs while still being able to learn. Having a choice of what to use or what texture to put on their desk corner to help calm themselves or help keep them focused improves their feeling independence.\r\n\r\nThe students' have really enjoyed reading the first book in the Space Chasers series and are looking forward to when we will be able to get then next book. They were excited and interested that it was written by a real astronaut. I was not the only one who noticed that it included students of all kinds on the adventure and of course it is a graphic novel so they liked that as well.\r\n\r\nStudents who need to have some of their online programs read to them really needed the headphones and with the WIDA test coming up it is a must to have a good microphone on them for the Speaking part of the test and practicing for it.\r\nHowever, there are some students who need to block out or filter out the extra noise of a class to be able to participate in that class and the Loops noise canceling earplugs are a necessity that need to be replenished almost annually, since they go with the students as needed. \r\n\r\nWithout generous Donors like you, we would not be able to include our students a lot daily school activities in our class and the rest of the school. Thank you for continuing to donate!","fullyFundedDate":1760751484599,"projectUrl":"project/calm-oasis-for-engaged-minds-sensory-to/9762706/","projectTitle":"Calm Oasis for Engaged Minds: Sensory Tools for Autistic Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2728204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500098601227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deanna-martin"},{"teacherId":9203498,"projectId":9814699,"letterContent":"I can not express to you how grateful we are for your donations. This small amount will help students to be able to stay focused on education and school tasks during the day. Just having the ability to give out a small granola bar or a quick snack is a complete game changer for us. We are a completely free lunch school but many students still need a quick snack to make it through the whole day. With these supplies I can hand out something to any student who may be losing focus or just need a little help throughout the day. Your appreciate your generosity and your belief in our students. Thank you so much for giving to us,","fullyFundedDate":1766087891513,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-knowledge/9814699/","projectTitle":"Fueling Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203498"},{"teacherId":2728204,"projectId":9059506,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the growth of my students by helping us to celebrate their end of the year reflections of their academic, social and personal growth this year.\r\nThe students were very excited to see the wonderful academic champion rings and headphones. Every year the students look forward to our year end celebrations after all the testing is completed and we still have to continue working. We try to make it fun and exciting for them by dropping hints about what the rewards are and some of our hints about the rings got guesses of WWE belts but they were not too far off on that guess, just more NBA/NFL rings instead.\r\nI truly appreciate the continued support of all the Donors who choose to give to classrooms everywhere!","fullyFundedDate":1743007089845,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-an-incredible-learning-journ/9059506/","projectTitle":"Celebrating an Incredible Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2728204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500098601227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deanna-martin"},{"teacherId":9203498,"projectId":9804820,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you so much for your generosity. Our students often need something warmer to wear than they have available. This donation helps give us some items that will be available to students as needed through the upcoming winter. Your donations are crucial to our students' continued growth and education. While we have many programs that impact our students inside the school, your donations help secure our students with items that can affect them outside of school. Knowing that when you wake up you can go about your day because you have a hoodie or sweatpants can have a huge impact on the way our students face the day. Once again, thank you for your donation, it is greatly appreciated,","fullyFundedDate":1760976026145,"projectUrl":"project/something-warm-to-wear/9804820/","projectTitle":"Something Warm to Wear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203498"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":9342252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity—whether it was a little, a lot, or somewhere in between—has officially leveled up the fun in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our 135 amazing middle school English Language Learners have been diving into games like I Have, Who Has, Boggle, Bananagrams, and Tapple. (Fair warning: they may become very competitive!) These games will help them grow their skills, build confidence, and discover that learning can be just as exciting as it is meaningful.\r\n\r\nThanks for believing in our students, cheering on their potential, and helping us inspire brighter futures—one joyful game at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1753917927328,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-while-we-learn-together/9342252/","projectTitle":"Let's Play While We Learn Together","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":9487681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! In a room full of energetic students, busy schedules, and papers that seem to multiply on their own, the little things truly make the biggest difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a space where learning feels organized, inviting, and even a little magical. Our new stacking paper organizer will finally give assignments a safe place to land (instead of the mysterious black hole known as my desk). The snap frames will let us show off our class reads like the works of art they are, inspiring even the most reluctant readers to take a peek.\r\n\r\nWith student whiteboard erasers, kids can jump into brainstorming, comparing, contrasting, and vocabulary practice without the frantic sleeve-wiping method we've mastered far too well. The painter's tape will help display student masterpieces without taking any paint off the walls—because confidence should go up, not the maintenance bill! And the desk lamp will add a cozy glow that makes our classroom feel less like an institution and more like a place where ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be more organized, more inspiring, and more student-centered. Thank you for believing that small tools can spark big learning. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our students' journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755055956523,"projectUrl":"project/just-a-little-extra/9487681/","projectTitle":"Just a Little Extra","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":9350396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! In a room full of energetic students, busy schedules, and papers that seem to multiply on their own, the little things truly make the biggest difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a space where learning feels organized, inviting, and even a little magical. Our new stacking paper organizer will finally give assignments a safe place to land (instead of the mysterious black hole known as my desk). The snap frames will let us show off our class reads like the works of art they are, inspiring even the most reluctant readers to take a peek.\r\n\r\nWith student whiteboard erasers, kids can jump into brainstorming, comparing, contrasting, and vocabulary practice without the frantic sleeve-wiping method we've mastered far too well. The painter's tape will help display student masterpieces without taking any paint off the walls—because confidence should go up, not the maintenance bill! And the desk lamp will add a cozy glow that makes our classroom feel less like an institution and more like a place where ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be more organized, more inspiring, and more student-centered. Thank you for believing that small tools can spark big learning. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our students' journey.","fullyFundedDate":1750866250418,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-things-make-a-difference/9350396/","projectTitle":"The Little Things Make a Difference","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":7965249,"projectId":9346024,"letterContent":"Last year at our performance, I had to split my girls in half and have the first half perform in the first part of the song and the second half perform in the second part of the song. They had to change skirts in the middle while the boys were onstage giving the girls that needed time to put them on from the girls that were in the first half. Needless to say it was stressful! I even had one of the girls in the second part that had to hold her skirt on as it didn't get tied tight enough. So to say this donation was needed is an understatement! \r\n\r\nThe girls beam when they get to work with their skirts. They love putting them on and dancing with them. And they are excited to perform with them. It is so nice knowing we will not have to deal with the stress this year. Thank you from all of us for this much needed contribution to our art!","fullyFundedDate":1755788252086,"projectUrl":"project/swirling-skirts/9346024/","projectTitle":"Swirling Skirts","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":5587559,"projectId":9632453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom makerspace! Because of your donations, we now have new 3D printer filament, acrylic sheets for our laser cutter, and building bricks that are already inspiring creativity and innovation among my students. While many people use technology at home for entertainment or convenience, in our classroom it's a powerful tool for hands-on learning. Students are using these materials to bring their digital designs to life, applying math, engineering, and design-thinking skills to solve real-world challenges.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been seeing their ideas move from imagination to reality. Whether they're laser-cutting custom designs for a project, 3D-printing parts for prototypes, or constructing models with building bricks, each student feels a new sense of ownership and pride in their learning. A few students who were initially quiet or hesitant in traditional lessons have truly come alive with this technology—they've become leaders in troubleshooting the printers, refining digital designs, and helping their classmates learn new skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials but has also sparked curiosity, confidence, and collaboration in my students. Thank you for investing in their creativity and for helping us turn our classroom into a space where innovation thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1755980040724,"projectUrl":"project/future-makers-exploring-industrial-desi/9632453/","projectTitle":"Future Makers: Exploring Industrial Design and Manufacturing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5587559_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693095325168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5587559"},{"teacherId":10076904,"projectId":9458595,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your recent donations to our classroom. Your generosity has equipped us with tools that are already making a remarkable difference in our learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students and providing them with these wonderful new resources—we are all so thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. The label maker has brought a new level of organization, allowing me to create clear seating charts that help our days run smoothly. The students are more engaged than ever, as they now have fantastic ways to interact with the whiteboards and actively participate in lessons. Perhaps most excitingly, the prizes have turned our review games into a major event! It has been a perfect and fun reward for all their hard work and participation. Thank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1754437498253,"projectUrl":"project/ms-grays-classroom/9458595/","projectTitle":"Ms. Gray's Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076904_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752784292119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076904"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":9238754,"letterContent":"We did it! Thanks to your incredible generosity, our project, \"The Little Things Make a Difference.\" Your support means the world to us and will make a lasting impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the stacking bin, snap frames, whiteboard erasers, painter's tape, and wall clock with timer, our learning space is more organized, welcoming, and inspiring. These tools may seem simple, but their effect on our daily routines and the pride students feel in their environment is profound. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided materials but also shown my students that there are people out there who believe in their potential and care about their success. Together, we've turned a small idea into a meaningful reality.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for making a difference in the lives of my students. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786185530,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-voices-building-a-multicultur/9238754/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Voices: Building a Multicultural Haven for Middle Schoolers","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":6900329,"projectId":9454493,"letterContent":"My students have been able to benefit from your donations that helped fund our classroom. My students have been able to use the folders and notebooks to keep up with their school work perfectly. \r\n\r\nBy having students use the notebooks and folders you were able to fund, they have the responsibility on themselves to keep up with their work. It has allowed for grading to be a lot easier because I can just go to their folders and grab the materials. Students have also really enjoyed the fidget items. That keeps them focused on getting their work completed.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support in our classroom. 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