{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Herbert A Ammons Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":7.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5615799,"projectId":10257021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 6th grade United States History students at Herbert Ammons Middle School in Miami, Florida. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share the impact your donations have had on my students.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I believe that a classroom should be more than a place where students sit and complete assignments. It should be a place where students feel welcomed, inspired, curious, and confident enough to ask questions and explore new ideas. Thanks to your support, I have been able to create a classroom environment that feels more engaging and inviting while also providing my students with important school supplies they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nOur 6th grade United States History course takes students on a journey through the people, events, ideas, and challenges that have shaped our nation. We study the past, but our goal is also to help students understand how history connects to their lives and the world around them. Having classroom decor that reflects our subject has helped turn our learning space into an environment where history is visible and meaningful every day.\r\n\r\nThe classroom decorations have helped bring our lessons to life. Historical visuals, educational displays, and subject-related materials give students opportunities to make connections even when we are not actively discussing a particular topic. Students can look around the room and see reminders of the concepts we are studying. These visual resources help create a sense of excitement about history and encourage students to engage with the subject in a different way.\r\n\r\nYour donation of school supplies has been just as valuable. For many students, having access to basic classroom materials can make a significant difference in their ability to participate. When students have the supplies they need, they can spend less time worrying about what they are missing and more time focusing on learning. Whether they are taking notes, completing a map activity, creating a project, analyzing a historical document, or participating in a collaborative activity, these supplies help ensure that students can fully participate in our classroom experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been seeing how students respond to having a classroom designed with them in mind. They notice the decorations. They appreciate having materials readily available. They feel that their classroom is a place that belongs to them, too. Those seemingly small details can have a powerful effect on students' attitudes toward school and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped me communicate an important message to my students: their education matters, and there are people outside of our school community who believe in their potential. Knowing that donors took the time to support our classroom reminds students that their success is worth investing in. That is a lesson that extends far beyond anything we could cover in a history textbook.\r\n\r\nI am especially thankful because middle school is such an important time in a student's academic and personal development. Sixth graders are beginning a new chapter in their education, and creating a positive classroom experience can help them develop confidence, independence, and a stronger sense of responsibility for their learning. Your generosity has helped me provide an environment where students can begin that journey with the tools and encouragement they need.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their classroom. Your generosity has helped create a space where students can learn, collaborate, explore history, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Every notebook, pencil, classroom resource, and decorative element contributes to a larger goal: helping students feel prepared and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in our 6th grade United States History classroom at Herbert Ammons Middle School, thank you for making this project possible. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community, and I am so grateful that you chose to support my students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nChloe Penniston\r\n6th Grade United States History Teacher\r\nHerbert Ammons Middle School\r\nMiami, Florida","fullyFundedDate":1787161111157,"projectUrl":"project/success-through-scholastic-scope/10257021/","projectTitle":"Success through Scholastic Scope","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penniston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5615799_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715118483373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5615799"},{"teacherId":5615799,"projectId":10230588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 6th grade United States History students at Herbert Ammons Middle School in Miami, Florida. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share the impact your donations have had on my students.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I believe that a classroom should be more than a place where students sit and complete assignments. It should be a place where students feel welcomed, inspired, curious, and confident enough to ask questions and explore new ideas. Thanks to your support, I have been able to create a classroom environment that feels more engaging and inviting while also providing my students with important school supplies they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nOur 6th grade United States History course takes students on a journey through the people, events, ideas, and challenges that have shaped our nation. We study the past, but our goal is also to help students understand how history connects to their lives and the world around them. 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Whether they are taking notes, completing a map activity, creating a project, analyzing a historical document, or participating in a collaborative activity, these supplies help ensure that students can fully participate in our classroom experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been seeing how students respond to having a classroom designed with them in mind. They notice the decorations. They appreciate having materials readily available. They feel that their classroom is a place that belongs to them, too. Those seemingly small details can have a powerful effect on students' attitudes toward school and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped me communicate an important message to my students: their education matters, and there are people outside of our school community who believe in their potential. Knowing that donors took the time to support our classroom reminds students that their success is worth investing in. 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Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share the impact your donations have had on my students.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I believe that a classroom should be more than a place where students sit and complete assignments. It should be a place where students feel welcomed, inspired, curious, and confident enough to ask questions and explore new ideas. Thanks to your support, I have been able to create a classroom environment that feels more engaging and inviting while also providing my students with important school supplies they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nOur 6th grade United States History course takes students on a journey through the people, events, ideas, and challenges that have shaped our nation. We study the past, but our goal is also to help students understand how history connects to their lives and the world around them. Having classroom decor that reflects our subject has helped turn our learning space into an environment where history is visible and meaningful every day.\r\n\r\nThe classroom decorations have helped bring our lessons to life. Historical visuals, educational displays, and subject-related materials give students opportunities to make connections even when we are not actively discussing a particular topic. Students can look around the room and see reminders of the concepts we are studying. These visual resources help create a sense of excitement about history and encourage students to engage with the subject in a different way.\r\n\r\nYour donation of school supplies has been just as valuable. For many students, having access to basic classroom materials can make a significant difference in their ability to participate. When students have the supplies they need, they can spend less time worrying about what they are missing and more time focusing on learning. Whether they are taking notes, completing a map activity, creating a project, analyzing a historical document, or participating in a collaborative activity, these supplies help ensure that students can fully participate in our classroom experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been seeing how students respond to having a classroom designed with them in mind. They notice the decorations. They appreciate having materials readily available. They feel that their classroom is a place that belongs to them, too. Those seemingly small details can have a powerful effect on students' attitudes toward school and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped me communicate an important message to my students: their education matters, and there are people outside of our school community who believe in their potential. Knowing that donors took the time to support our classroom reminds students that their success is worth investing in. 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I also am able to make enough copies without begging for paper from parents. I am able to make copies of items that i want students to put in their interactive journals as well as any notes that they may have missed when they are absent from class. The crates are also great as I do not have a file cabinet big enough to hold my student files. \r\n\r\nThe toner is the biggest help as toner is very expensive. The school typically doesn't have the extra money to purchase toner, so we usually have to purchase these ourselves. I am super happy that I am able to work without stressing supplies needed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and have a warm and fuzzy holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1764785702356,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-are-needed-help/9608920/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Are Needed, Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2561496_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755416506250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2561496"},{"teacherId":2765059,"projectId":9522973,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single one of you that took time and money to support my school and my students. We are extremely grateful for your donations. Because of you, we now have a color printer in the classroom to use for many of our projects. \r\n\r\nWe are currently working on our newsletter. It will soon be out and posted for you to see the impact that you have made. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you from the bottom of my heart and for putting your trust in my school. 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