{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Western Guilford Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4626204,"projectId":9804076,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the coffee for the coffee cart. Every Friday, our two adaptive classes read coffee orders, fill those orders, and deliver to other staff members in the school. The coffee cart allows my students to interact with other staff members they are not familiar with. They are using sign language and their IPAD's to communicate to others. We are also working on math by counting how many packets of sugar and how many scoops of creamer each order receives. Some students are working on matching the room numbers to the orders when delivering. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing a clothing rack. Students have been working hard on learning to hang their clothes. This is a skill that will help them as they get older. The students who can't hang the clothes sort the clothes on the hangers by color. Everyone is working on a life skill.\r\n\r\nThank you for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1760746869196,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-in-a-self-containe/9804076/","projectTitle":"Building Independence in a Self-Contained Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626204"},{"teacherId":7730793,"projectId":9246296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project and helping provide three clarinets for my students! Because of your generosity, more students now have the opportunity to participate in band, learn a new instrument, and experience the joy of making music.\r\n\r\nThese clarinets will make a lasting impact by removing a major barrier to access and ensuring that students who may not have their own instruments can still learn, grow, and perform alongside their peers. Your support helps build confidence, discipline, and teamwork through music, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our band program and for helping our students find their voice through music!","fullyFundedDate":1746468569620,"projectUrl":"project/from-squeaks-to-symphonies-new-clarinet/9246296/","projectTitle":"From Squeaks to Symphonies: New Clarinets for WGMS Band","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7730793_orig.jpg?crop=255,255,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760737878168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7730793"},{"teacherId":7730793,"projectId":9246719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our classroom project! Because of your support, my students and I now have essential supplies like Kleenex, air sanitizer, Clorox wipes, carpet freshener, and other cleaning materials that help keep our classroom clean, healthy, and welcoming every day.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem small, but they make a huge difference in creating a safe learning environment where students can focus, feel comfortable, and take pride in their space. Your kindness helps support not only our classroom but also our students' well-being, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1744809864612,"projectUrl":"project/strike-up-the-band-and-wipe-it-down/9246719/","projectTitle":"Strike Up the Band... and Wipe It Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7730793_orig.jpg?crop=255,255,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760737878168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7730793"},{"teacherId":6779519,"projectId":9771658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our student/athletes now have access to healthy snacks that are already making a meaningful difference in their school day.\r\n\r\nFor many of our student/athletes, having a nutritious snack available helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Since receiving these snacks, I have noticed improved concentration, fewer distractions related to hunger, and a more positive learning environment overall. The student/athletes feel cared for and supported, knowing that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their success.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond providing food—it sends a powerful message to our student/athletes that their well-being matters. It helps remove barriers to learning and allows them to put their energy where it belongs: on growing academically and socially.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my student/athletes and myself, thank you for investing in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on our daily learning experience. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1760204292364,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-do-a-body-good/9771658/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks do a Body Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6779519_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669670774790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kecia-beard"},{"teacherId":1423900,"projectId":9697290,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff at Western Guilford Middle, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contribution to our school's makerspace project through Donors Choose. Your support has made an incredible difference in the lives of our students, and we are immensely grateful for your commitment to fostering creativity and innovation.\r\n\r\nWith the funds you provided, we were able to purchase essential supplies such as STEM kits, crafting materials, and art supplies. These resources have transformed our small makerspace into a hub of creativity. Students are learning by doing, which has significantly increased their enthusiasm and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThe makerspace is becoming a place where students can express their creativity without fear of making mistakes. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our school community. You not only provided materials but also inspired our Tigers to be thinkers, creators, and innovators. Thank you for your support and your continued generosity. You help make our school community a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1759195758371,"projectUrl":"project/improving-the-tiger-makerspace/9697290/","projectTitle":"Improving the Tiger Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1423900_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673354633479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aislynn-denny"},{"teacherId":4626204,"projectId":9803769,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me meet the sensory needs of my students. I teach in an adaptive EC class and all of my students have sensory issues. Meeting their sensory needs is very difficult. When I can't meet their sensory needs, they become upset easily, distracted, not focused, and it makes it difficult for them to work. \r\n\r\nThe weighted lap blanket helps her focus when working. It also helps her anxiety, and she is able to stay calm. The weighted compression vest helps him focus and calm down. When not wearing the vest, the student is very distracted and has a hard time completing work tasks. The weighted butterfly blanket helps that student calm down and focus on his work. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me meet my students' sensory needs.","fullyFundedDate":1760720005418,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-in-the-classroom/9803769/","projectTitle":"Sensory in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626204"},{"teacherId":9710179,"projectId":9626339,"letterContent":"We seek the Divine to bless you and your extended family members as always!\r\n\r\nMy students and I got excited and happy on receiving the package. \r\n\r\nWe felt our sincerest heartfelt \"thanks\" and still feel thankful to use those. We will tambourines and headphones. We are using the laminating pouches for our worksheets. We use the headphones during our leisure time and some instructional activity time.\r\n\r\nWe were really happy to use all of these almost every single day. \r\n\r\nOur next step in this project is to keep the things neatly boxed and keep inside the closet to play all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1758804922688,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-the-classroom/9626339/","projectTitle":"Music in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9710179_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725462618815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710179"},{"teacherId":9710179,"projectId":9625288,"letterContent":"We seek the Divine to bless you and your extended family members as always!\r\n\r\nMy students and I was really excited and happy on receiving the package. \r\n\r\nWe felt our sincerest heartfelt \"thanks\" and still feel thankful to use those. We will treasure the fan, permanent markets, color rings sorting board, design & drill take-along toolkit, sharpies, shape sorting cube, learning puzzles, geometric stacker. \r\n\r\nWe were really happy to use all of these almost every single day. \r\n\r\nDuring activity time, my students were excited to work with color rings sorting board, design & drill take-along toolkit. We let the students use the fan every day as our classroom is hot all through the year.\r\n\r\nOur next step in this project is to keep the things neatly boxed and keep inside the closet to use and play all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1758804473203,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9625288/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9710179_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725462618815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710179"},{"teacherId":6982698,"projectId":9583513,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity and support of my project I have been able to upgrade our \"waiting area\" in the Counseling suite. It has been a true pleasure!\r\nHaving these items available for our students when they need a quiet place has been amazing. Many students enjoy coloring, playing with the items and just sitting quietly with a calming toy.\r\nThis is only possible because of donors such as you. You help make the work of educators meaningful and I am forever grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1755744652167,"projectUrl":"project/the-peaceful-paws/9583513/","projectTitle":"The Peaceful Paws","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6982698_orig.jpg?crop=1360,1360,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728092519080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arlene-sims"},{"teacherId":6982698,"projectId":9583388,"letterContent":"It has been wonderful having these items to help celebrate my student leaders and club members. My students were so excited to receive these items. Many shared with me how appreciative they were for the surprise.\r\nEach item will be used for more times in the remainder of the school year.\r\nThis is only possible because of donors like you and your generous hearts and genuine care for my students.\r\nThank you for your support and continued actions that help educators like me do what I do for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1755744827664,"projectUrl":"project/celebration-station/9583388/","projectTitle":"Celebration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6982698_orig.jpg?crop=1360,1360,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728092519080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arlene-sims"},{"teacherId":8267358,"projectId":9710246,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your contribution of Country Time Lemonade, which was substituted for the originally requested Hawaiian Punch Lemonade. Although it was not the exact product we anticipated, the Country Time Lemonade has been an incredible success in our classroom—and an even greater incentive for our students. They love the lemonade slushies.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment I introduced the lemonade as part of our reward system, the students' excitement was undeniable. They look forward to these special moments with enthusiasm, and it has quickly become one of their favorite incentives. The bright smiles, conversations, and sense of community that happen around something as simple as a cup of lemonade slushie have added joy and energy to our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, this incentive has already contributed to a noticeable increase in academic engagement. Students are more motivated to participate, complete assignments, and demonstrate positive behavior because they know their hard work is recognized. Something small has become something meaningful, helping reinforce responsibility, goal-setting, and consistent effort.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide a treat—it helps build a culture of achievement and encouragement. Thank you for helping nurture a learning environment where students feel motivated, appreciated, and excited about their success. Your generosity has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758636776760,"projectUrl":"project/slushy-incentives/9710246/","projectTitle":"Slushy Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayhand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8267358_orig.jpg?crop=907,907,x695,y461&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641997449127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mayhand"},{"teacherId":6982698,"projectId":9744819,"letterContent":"What a blessing it was to be able to receive these necessary items for my schools clothing closet. I am happy to share that we are already almost out of the leggings and shirts I received in this project.\r\nThis has meant so much for my students. They do not have to wait for someone from home to bring them a clothing item. Having these clothing's on site is great!\r\nThank you for your support and generosity. 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