{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Longfellow Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":268289,"projectId":9885996,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You: Empowering Spartan Scientists with Precision 🔬\r\nWe are immensely grateful for your generous contributions that brought our project, Digital Scales for Spartan Scientists: Building Foundational Precision, to life! Your support has fundamentally enhanced the learning experience for my students and provided us with resources we desperately needed to move beyond the textbook and into authentic, quantitative science.\r\n\r\nUsing Our New Resources: Fostering Precision and Inquiry\r\nThe digital scales you funded are being used to transform our science lessons, replacing outdated, imprecise tools. A prime example is our recent unit investigating key chemical concepts, specifically the Law of Conservation of Mass. Before your donation, attempting this experiment with our old equipment often led to frustration and inconclusive results, making the law seem more like a \"guess\" than a fundamental principle. Now, with a precise digital scale for every lab group, my Spartan Scientists were able to launch an experiment where they carefully measured the mass of reactants and products in a sealed system. Watching them collect reliable, quantitative data and calculate the near-zero difference between the initial and final mass was a breakthrough moment. Their ability to confirm this foundational scientific law with credible data has skyrocketed thanks to the precision you provided. This investment directly strengthens their analytical skills.\r\n\r\nStudent Reaction: Excitement and Confidence\r\nThe moment the boxes arrived and the students realized they had a brand-new, highly precise digital scale for their own group, the energy in the room was palpable! There were cheers and immediate calls of \"Can we use them right now?\" One student immediately recognized the difference, noting, \"This is the type of equipment they use in real labs!\" Their initial reaction was one of genuine excitement and, more importantly, a newfound confidence in their ability to conduct a \"real\" experiment. This shift in mindset has translated into a noticeable increase in engagement; students are now meticulously recording their data, doubling-checking their measurements, and taking greater pride in the accuracy of their work. You didn't just give us equipment; you gave us the means to pursue credible scientific inquiry.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a champion for our students and helping us create a truly dynamic and data-driven science classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762802727107,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-chemical-reaction-equipping/9885996/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Chemical Reaction: Equipping Future Engineers with Precision Measurement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natividad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp268289_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761260947285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-natividad-spartan"},{"teacherId":9339156,"projectId":9740619,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to thank you for your donations towards the Don Quixote book at the appropriate middle school level.\r\n\r\nDuring the thrice-weekly sustained silent reading time, many of my students choose to read the Don Quixote book, returning to it time after time. They are increasing their power to read, looking at the story and learning new vocabulary.\r\n\r\n They are learning the basics of Spain's greatest novel. It is my hope that their appetites will be whetted so they can investigate the complete novel when they get further into their studies.\r\n\r\nOnce again, I would like to thank all of my donors and The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758820929320,"projectUrl":"project/don-quijote-for-my-kids/9740619/","projectTitle":"Don Quijote for my Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339156_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113963025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339156"},{"teacherId":9339156,"projectId":9387167,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations for notebooks for my students.\r\n\r\nAs a result of your generosity, I am able to assign multiple writing assignments in their journals. This allows them to build up their writing skills. My upper level students, in particular, are writing persuasive essays as part of an AP program. \r\n\r\nAll of my students enjoy reading their essays aloud to their peers. This allows them to develop and exercise the four primary language acquisition skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1749144317294,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-for-my-kids/9387167/","projectTitle":"Notebooks for My Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339156_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113963025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339156"},{"teacherId":9339156,"projectId":9143301,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations for notebooks for my students.\r\n\r\nAs a result of your generosity, I am able to assign multiple writing assignments in their journals. This allows them to build up their writing skills. My upper level students, in particular, are writing persuasive essays as part of an AP program. \r\n\r\nAll of my students enjoy reading their essays aloud to their peers. This allows them to develop and exercise the four primary language acquisition skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1745991777909,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-needed-for-my-students/9143301/","projectTitle":"Notebooks Needed for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339156_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113963025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339156"},{"teacherId":9832158,"projectId":8934291,"letterContent":"The excitement in our classroom was electric when my students first saw the costumes for our production of OZ by Don Zolidis. Their eyes lit up with joy, and they immediately started imagining how their characters would come to life on stage. Thanks to your generous support, these young actors now have had the opportunity to fully embody their roles. The transformation from rehearsal clothes to full costumes not only boosted their confidence but has also deepened their understanding of storytelling through theatre.\r\nWe used the costumes in our rehearsals, and I noticed how much they helped students make stronger character choices and refine their movements to match their unique roles. One unforgettable moment was watching our Tin Man, who had been struggling to find the right posture, suddenly stand taller and move with robotic precision once they put on their metallic silver suit. It was a breakthrough in their performance, made possible by these new resources. At our recent UIL One-Act Play festival, every one of our leading actors won an individual performance medal, a testament to their hard work and growth as young theatre artists. Even more exciting, our school's production of OZ placed 3rd overall, a remarkable achievement for our students. Their confidence, dedication, and teamwork truly shined, and your generosity played a crucial role in making this success possible.","fullyFundedDate":1732028322669,"projectUrl":"project/journey-to-oz-a-middle-school-theatre-a/8934291/","projectTitle":"Journey To OZ, A Middle School Theatre Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9832158_orig.jpg?crop=2273,2273,x46,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731264941510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-castille"},{"teacherId":9339156,"projectId":9002761,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation that allowed us to get notebooks and paper for my Spanish classes. 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