{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Delta Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":7.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8279619,"projectId":9087349,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of all my aspiring young scientists, thank you! Your generosity in fully funding our project, \"Special Energy Lab Equipment for Middle School Students,\" has already transformed the energy in our science classroom. What was once a collection of great ideas is now a tangible reality, and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you helped us acquire—including the Horizon Energy Box, H2GP sprint car packs, and the hydrogen refiller—are not just equipment; they are essential tools that turn passive learning into active discovery. We can now move past looking at diagrams in textbooks and allow students to engage directly with the scientific process.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift\r\n\r\nThis isn't just about having new things; it's about shifting the way our students learn. Your donation allows them to:\r\n\r\nBecome Investigators: Instead of being told facts, they get to test variables, collect data, and experience the 'a-ha!' moment of discovering scientific principles for themselves. For example, the H2GP sprint cars and the hydrogen refiller mean every student can participate safely in our upcoming unit on alternative energy resources, particularly hydrogen fuel cells.\r\n\r\nFeel Like Real Scientists: Holding a piece of quality, real-world equipment fosters a sense of professionalism and excitement. The students' faces light up when they realize they are using the same kind of tools professionals use every day.\r\n\r\nBoost Engagement and Confidence: For many students, science concepts only click when they can physically manipulate materials. This hands-on opportunity is a game-changer for conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these materials to great use, and I look forward to sharing pictures of our students in action as they dive into the world of clean energy and sustainable transportation!\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom is an investment in the future engineers, doctors, and innovators who are sitting right here in my room. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting the power of experiential learning.","fullyFundedDate":1754062890488,"projectUrl":"project/special-energy-lab-equipment-for-middle/9087349/","projectTitle":"Special Energy Lab Equipment for Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Willoughby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8279619_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642705115349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8279619"},{"teacherId":9518179,"projectId":9295289,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our 5th grade classroom. The Choose Your Own Adventure Books have been a great addition to our classroom. \r\nWe recently used the explorers book. Students were able to decide as a group which path they wanted to take. Students were engaged in the reading and begged to try again the next day. \r\nThey are excited to read others later in the year when we get to those time periods as well.\r\nI had one student ask to borrow a book and take it home and another ask where they could find other books like that one. \r\nThanks for helping to light the fire of loving reading!","fullyFundedDate":1746487125899,"projectUrl":"project/you-choose-interactive-us-history/9295289/","projectTitle":"\"You Choose\" Interactive U.S. History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. 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Students might grab their desk partner's materials instead as well. \r\nIndividual space has been a welcome and needed addition.","fullyFundedDate":1746785267149,"projectUrl":"project/mail-sorter/9232051/","projectTitle":"Mail Sorter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. Nielson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518179_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750821228468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dmsanielson"},{"teacherId":9518179,"projectId":9497165,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping create some more excitement for our Fun Fridays. It has been great to have an additional option for students to choose from during this time. \r\nFun Friday is a time that all 5th graders who are prepared throughout the week can have 30 minutes of recreation time. It provides motivation for students to stay caught up on their work. Before receiving the flag football, we also had dodgeball and 9 square.\r\nIn addition, having a home for our classroom balls has been great. I was able to pull some balls from a previous year out to offer to students. \r\nA special thank you to Dick's Sporting Goods for making this project happen with a match offer.","fullyFundedDate":1754581316425,"projectUrl":"project/cant-contain-our-excitement-for-fun-fri/9497165/","projectTitle":"Can't Contain our Excitement for Fun Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. Nielson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518179_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750821228468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dmsanielson"},{"teacherId":9518179,"projectId":9096791,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my thanks for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Seeing Science.\" Thanks to your contribution, our classroom is now equipped with a rolling cart that has revolutionized how we conduct our science demonstrations. This addition allows me to meticulously prepare experiments in advance of class, enhancing the quality and efficiency of our lessons. With everything organized and ready to go, I can focus more on engaging my students and less on logistics, resulting in a more dynamic learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the cart was met with great excitement from my students. They are thrilled to have a front-row seat to science in action, as the cart allows for demonstrations to be easily visible from anywhere in the classroom. This has significantly improved their engagement and understanding of the material. Your support has not only provided a valuable tool but has also inspired curiosity and enthusiasm for science among my students. Thank you for making a tangible difference in our classroom and for investing in the educational experiences of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1744645955801,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-science/9096791/","projectTitle":"Seeing Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. 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The dice have added a fun and interactive component to our ordering decimals games, making learning both engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled to receive the new materials and have shown great enthusiasm in using the manipulatives during our math sessions. The fraction tiles are particularly popular, as they allow for dynamic on-the-board demonstrations that mirror the students' own fraction tiles, fostering a deeper understanding of fractions. Additionally, the cubes are being used to explore the concept of volume, enabling students to visualize and comprehend spatial relationships in a tangible way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only enriched our curriculum but also ignited a passion for mathematics among our students. Witnessing their excitement and eagerness to engage with the new resources is a testament to the impact of your support. We are immensely grateful for your investment in our students' education and for helping us create an interactive and supportive learning environment. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom and our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1738608885993,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-experiences/9036463/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. Nielson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518179_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750821228468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dmsanielson"},{"teacherId":9518179,"projectId":8779745,"letterContent":"Our atlases are out of the cupboards! And our Social Studies text books are no longer stacked on a desk at the back of our classroom!\r\nIt has been fun to see students curious about the world around them. 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