{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Goodrell Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9858628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Focus & Calm: Fidgets for State Testing Success project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to create their very own fidgets using Perler beads—making this project even more meaningful and empowering. Instead of simply receiving tools, they had the opportunity to design and build something that works for them, giving them a sense of ownership and pride.\r\nState testing can be stressful, especially for my Multilingual Learners, who are working hard to demonstrate their knowledge in a new language. 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This project helped create a positive, supportive testing environment where students felt prepared and cared for.\r\nYour kindness made a real difference—not just in providing materials, but in helping students build tools, confidence, and strategies they can carry with them.\r\nThank you for helping our students feel calm, capable, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1773087367243,"projectUrl":"project/focus-calm-fidgets-for-state-testing/9858628/","projectTitle":"Focus & Calm: Fidgets for State Testing Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10091146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Paper for Learning: Supporting Multilingual Readers & Writers project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to the simple but essential materials they need to grow as readers and writers. Having reliable paper in the classroom means they can practice writing, organize their thoughts, and engage more fully in their learning every single day.\r\nAs Multilingual Learners, my students are building both their language skills and their confidence. These materials give them the space to take risks, revise their ideas, and express themselves in ways that support their growth in English and across all content areas.\r\nIt may seem like a basic resource, but for my classroom, it makes a big difference. With your support, students are writing more, participating more, and taking pride in their work. They are learning that their voices matter—and that they have important ideas to share.\r\nThank you for helping make meaningful learning possible, one page at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1778279343620,"projectUrl":"project/paper-for-learning-supporting-multiling/10091146/","projectTitle":"Paper for Learning: Supporting Multilingual Readers & Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10100517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Together We Shine: Collaborative Stained Glass Art for Multilingual Learners project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have had the opportunity to come together to create something truly beautiful. Through this collaborative stained glass project, they explored creativity, built community, and expressed themselves in ways that go beyond language.\r\nAs Multilingual Learners, many of my students are still developing their English skills, but this project gave them a powerful way to communicate their ideas, stories, and identities through art. Working side by side, they practiced collaboration, shared their perspectives, and encouraged one another—creating not just artwork, but meaningful connections.\r\nIt has been incredible to watch their confidence grow as they saw their individual pieces come together into one stunning display. They truly experienced what it means to \"shine together.\"\r\nYour support means so much—not just for the materials, but for the message it sends: that their voices matter, their creativity is valued, and they belong.\r\nThank you for helping our classroom shine brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1776097428371,"projectUrl":"project/together-we-shine-collaborative-stained/10100517/","projectTitle":"Together We Shine: Collaborative Stained Glass Art for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10100540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Lunar New Year: A Collaborative Stained Glass Project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my Multilingual Learner (MLL) students have been able to celebrate culture, creativity, and community in a truly meaningful way. Using the materials you provided, students worked together to design and create beautiful stained glass pieces inspired by Lunar New Year traditions and symbols.\r\nThis project gave students the opportunity to connect their cultural backgrounds to their learning, build language skills through collaboration, and express themselves in ways that go beyond words. It was incredible to see their pride as they shared their ideas, supported each other, and brought their designs to life.\r\nFor many of my students, school is not only a place to learn English but also a place to feel seen, valued, and connected. Your support helped make that possible. Our classroom was filled with joyful conversations, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging.\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate diversity, build confidence, and create something beautiful together.","fullyFundedDate":1778279345913,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-a-collaborative-stained/10100540/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year: a Collaborative Stained Glass Project for Mll","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10194638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Crafting with Kindness project! Because of your generosity, our classroom is filled with excitement, creativity, and purpose.\r\nWith the materials you provided, my students are not only learning new crafting skills, but they are also creating meaningful items to give back to others in our community. From handmade projects to acts of kindness, they are seeing how their work can make a real difference in someone else's day.\r\nMany of my students thrive when they can learn in hands-on, creative ways, and this project has given them a space to express themselves while building confidence and connection. It has been so special to watch them collaborate, encourage each other, and take pride in what they create.\r\nYour support means more than just supplies—it shows my students that people believe in them and care about their learning and their hearts.\r\nThank you for helping us spread kindness, one craft at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778095598228,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-club-empowering-students-to-sp/10194638/","projectTitle":"Crafting Club: Empowering Students to Spread Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10202492,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness! I was so excited that these items arrived on Friday! On Thursday, we were supposed to have our final Project LIT meeting of the year, but I had to cancel it and move it to today. Now, because these books have arrived, I'm about 99% certain that this will be our chosen summer read!\r\n\r\nDonors, I get to be a part of the coolest group of students, reading some of the most phenomenal stories. With your support, students are able to grow their knowledge, their skills, their criticality, and their empathy through literature. Look what an amazing difference you're making in the lives of scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1779371065761,"projectUrl":"project/firekeepers-daughter-returns-to-project/10202492/","projectTitle":"Firekeeper's Daughter Returns to Project LIT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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While I type this letter to try to tell you about the impact your donation has, there's no way I can predict all the ways these items will help the learners in my space and across the school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778336851573,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece/10110656/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155777_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x17,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556374156918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-robinson"},{"teacherId":9480962,"projectId":10107185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of personal care supplies will make a huge difference for my students. Having access to items like feminie supplies, chapstick, lotion, and other hygiene essentials helps them feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies remove a barrier that many of our students face quietly, and your kindness ensures they can focus on being successful in school instead of worrying about basic needs. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your compassion and willingness to invest in their well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a safe, supportive, and caring learning environment. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1772001271864,"projectUrl":"project/dignity-for-every-student-personal-care/10107185/","projectTitle":"Dignity for Every Student: Personal Care Items for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480962_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709127499582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480962"},{"teacherId":9480962,"projectId":10101353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of snacks may seem small on the surface, but it makes an incredible difference to my students each and every day. Having access to something healthy and filling helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learnes, especially on those days when they come to school hungry or need a little boost to get through the afternoon.\r\n\r\nThe smiles on their faces when they see the snack bin restocked say it all. Your kindness shows them that their learning matters and that there are people outside of our school community who believe in them. It's a powerful message, and I'm grateful you chose to share it with my class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students in such a meaningful, practical way. Your generosity truly helps our classroom feel like a place where every child is cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1771451313446,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-healthy-snacks-for/10101353/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning With Healthy Snacks for Motivated Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480962_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709127499582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480962"},{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10202605,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how awesome it feels to get called down to the office to pick up a box of literature to share with the students in Project LIT! Today, I couldn't wait to get them upstairs...I cracked the box open in the office and shared the first look with a fellow teacher! We immediately started discussing possible uses for \"Just Mercy\" beyond Project LIT!\r\nDonors, thank you so much for allowing me to place these books on the shelf and have them ready to go for readers. I don't know if they'll take it for summer reading or if it'll be a fall read, but I know how grateful these bibliophiles are to have such great options to tackle. At least two students who are transitioning to high school will leave our building with copies to read and the memories you've helped them create through our discussions. Mil gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1777041873171,"projectUrl":"project/just-mercy-in-project-lit/10202605/","projectTitle":"\"Just Mercy\" in Project LIT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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Instead of feeling frustrated or distracted, they can use a fidget to reset and continue learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become a more supportive and inclusive environment where every student has access to what they need to succeed. You are helping create a space where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a meaningful impact on my students' growth and success!","fullyFundedDate":1776424316197,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/10069851/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727054787760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565759"},{"teacherId":9565759,"projectId":10020460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides more than just supplies—it gives my students the tools they need to fully engage in learning every single day. With your help, we can keep our classroom stocked with essentials like pencils, paper, markers, and printer ink so that no student has to worry about not having what they need.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can focus on thinking, creating, and growing instead of sharing limited materials or going without. Your support helps create a calm, organized, and equitable environment where every child feels prepared, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education. 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