{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Merrimack Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9274771,"letterContent":"Using Cricut materials and T-shirts, my students participated in hands-on, creative projects that fostered design thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Throughout the process, they developed technical skills while learning to express their individuality through personalized designs. This experience promoted teamwork and allowed students to take ownership of their learning as they worked from concept to creation.\r\n\r\nThe moment students saw their designs come to life on actual T-shirts, they were truly blown away. Their excitement and pride were evident as they showcased their finished products to peers and staff. This project not only boosted their confidence but also strengthened our classroom community by giving everyone a chance to shine and share their talents in a meaningful, tangible way.\r\n\r\nThank you sincerely for making this opportunity possible for my students. Your support has created lasting memories and inspired a new level of creativity and engagement in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746562250842,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products/9274771/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9086930,"letterContent":"Using Cricut materials and T-shirts, my students participated in hands-on, creative projects that fostered design thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Throughout the process, they developed technical skills while learning to express their individuality through personalized designs. This experience promoted teamwork and allowed students to take ownership of their learning as they worked from concept to creation.\r\n\r\nThe moment students saw their designs come to life on actual T-shirts, they were truly blown away. Their excitement and pride were evident as they showcased their finished products to peers and staff. This project not only boosted their confidence but also strengthened our classroom community by giving everyone a chance to shine and share their talents in a meaningful, tangible way.\r\n\r\nThank you sincerely for making this opportunity possible for my students. Your support has created lasting memories and inspired a new level of creativity and engagement in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745452316575,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products/9086930/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":8958670,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, a group of our 8th graders recently brought an amazing project to life: a Story Book Walk right here at our middle school for their Community Project. With the materials you provided, the group selected a favorite picture book, then worked together to design and create displays for each page. They printed, laminated, and built stands, transforming the outside space around our building into a path of discovery for students and families alike.\r\n\r\nThe moment the supplies arrived, there was a buzz of excitement. Their comittment and teamwork truly shined throughout the process. One of my favorite moments was seeing students test out their displays and then watching siblings and families stop, read, and engage with the story during our Community Project Showcase night. The pride on our 8th graders' faces was unmistakable.\r\n\r\nNext, we will gather feedback from teachers and students. This project will be carried on by future students. This project has not only fostered literacy and creativity, but also a sense of ownership and community among our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has left a lasting impression on our school.","fullyFundedDate":1734754400741,"projectUrl":"project/a-storywalk-is-always-a-good-idea/8958670/","projectTitle":"A StoryWalk is Always a Good Idea","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Searah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641845_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207475814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641845"},{"teacherId":9641609,"projectId":8613114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to make our dream of having a treadmill in our fitness room a reality! The students and staff at MVMS have loved the addition of our new treadmill!\r\n\r\nThe treadmill has offered another fitness option/component for our students during physical education class. Not only do our PE students use the treadmill, our physical therapist will come down to the fitness room weekly and utilize the treadmill while working with students. However, students are not the only ones that have loved the new treadmill, you can often find staff members on the treadmill after school working on their fitness goals!\r\nIt has quickly become one of the most used pieces of equipment in the fitness room!","fullyFundedDate":1725737753928,"projectUrl":"project/treadmill-improving-our-fitness-one-ste/8613114/","projectTitle":"Treadmill: Improving Our Fitness One Step at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CUTTER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641609"},{"teacherId":9680508,"projectId":8941742,"letterContent":"Cake club has provided students with a fantastic afterschool club. Your generosity has provided thirty students the opportunity to get involved, learn, and have fun!\r\n\r\nStudents have enhanced their baking skills, (measurements, ingredient substitutions, and techniques). They have worked on team work and leadership skills. We explored homemade yellow cake, chocolate cake, marble cake and buttercream. We used the batters to make cupcakes and finished the club with a 8\" cake that students practiced decorating techniques on.\r\n\r\nThese types of clubs are not possible without thoughtful donors like you!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of MVMS Cake Club and myself, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1733416458250,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-cake/8941742/","projectTitle":"Creativity through Cake!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680508"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9030327,"letterContent":"Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. We were able to purchase the Cricut, and we are currently working on digital art to iron on t shirt project where students use the machine to create a iron on for there designs. I am so thankful for your donation, and I know the students appreciate it too!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we will be able to transform our digital art into tangible creations, providing our students with a hands-on learning experience that bridges technology and creativity. Your contribution will not only enhance our curriculum but also inspire our students to explore new artistic possibilities.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. It truly means the world to us and makes a significant difference in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1738171217426,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products-empowering-stud/9030327/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products: Empowering Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":8961907,"letterContent":"With our new drop spindals, my students now have the opportunity to try their hand at creating yarn. They were able to produce all sorts of colors and yarn weights from fiber, and had a great time discovering that something you can just buy at the store is actually made by hand.\r\n\r\n This is something that may have been previously difficult to teach, due to a lack of suitable tools. With the drop spindles, my students were able to spin and create yarn that felt like they would be able to continue using, or sharing with friends and family. \r\n\r\n I can't wait to see how this develops in the future. I am hoping to reach out to local farms to try to create a community connection that will help my students see the whole process of yarn creation, from the sheep to the fiber.","fullyFundedDate":1733229600734,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-launch-a-fiber-arts-club/8961907/","projectTitle":"Help Us Launch a Fiber Arts Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":8950675,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the students at MVMS- specifically our Book Club, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project, \"MVMS Lit Squad.\"\r\n\r\nYour contribution has allowed us to purchase new book sets for our middle school book club, which has and will spark excitement for reading among our students- students love reading with their friends! The books have not only expanded our book club library but have also provided our students with opportunities to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation is already evident as students eagerly discuss their readings and share insights with each other. It's inspiring to see them so engaged and enthusiastic about literature, and it's all thanks to your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for helping us cultivate a love for reading in our students. 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