{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Metropolitan Exped Learning School","outOfStateSupporters":34.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5219885,"projectId":9422106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of classroom supplies and cushions to our classroom! My students frequently comment that they really appreciate feeling comfortable in our class and also that the organization systems I have in place (supplied by you!) help them to find materials and consequently learn better! \r\n\r\nI really appreciate the generosity that you have shown and I know my students do too! I have some students racing to class so that they can choose the flexible and comfortable seating and that is a great feeling. \r\n\r\nYou have made a big impact in the way my classroom runs and the learning my that my incredible students do. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758899112566,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-organized-classroom-mo/9422106/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Organized Classroom = More Learning and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kleinbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5219885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728225163097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5219885"},{"teacherId":1531024,"projectId":9598938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that has helped me fund something in my classroom that I once thought was only a dream - a color printer. As we gear up to write paper pen pal letters to a class in France in my French 1 class, this printer will be an invaluable resource for students to print out pictures of themselves and their families to include with their writing. Even before then, this printer has been a huge help this year in a school where over 90 teachers have access to only two community printers for the entire school. Not only have I been able to use it to print out originals of worksheets I have created in order to photocopy them for my classes, but the scanner function on it has allowed students who have lost their notes to make a quick copy in class of another student's notes so they can immediately keep up with classwork. \r\nAgain, I can't even begin to share how appreciative I am for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1755369414104,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-color-printer/9598938/","projectTitle":"Classroom Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1531024_orig.jpg?crop=1208,1208,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604352268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1531024"},{"teacherId":1496898,"projectId":9246167,"letterContent":"We've been using the new materials to launch our Maglev Train Project, where students explore magnetic fields and forces through hands-on investigation. Each group is building their own model Maglev track and train to learn how magnets can be used to create levitation and motion. One of the most exciting moments was when students successfully got their first train to hover—there was an immediate mix of cheers, curiosity, and a flurry of measuring and redesigning as they experimented with different magnet placements to improve stability. When the boxes of materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was instant. Students crowded around, eager to see the magnets, foam board, and train-building supplies. Many began predicting how the magnets would work before the lesson even started, and some challenged themselves to see who could make their train float the highest, setting a joyful and curious tone for the entire project.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students involve testing and refining their Maglev designs, collecting data on levitation height and train speed to analyze how magnetic forces affect motion. Using this data, students will write scientific explanations to connect their observations to the principles of magnetism. Each group will then present their final design and findings to the class, sharing both their successes and the challenges they overcame along the way. This project is not only deepening their understanding of science concepts, but also strengthening their collaboration, problem-solving, and engineering skills.","fullyFundedDate":1744345808085,"projectUrl":"project/building-floating-maglev-train-and-elect/9246167/","projectTitle":"Building Floating Maglev Train and Electromagnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1496898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479344873349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melsscience"},{"teacherId":5219885,"projectId":9073864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to enhancing our space. When I enter my classroom now, I feel more at peace, and students tell me they really appreciate the way the lighting has made the room calmer and more welcoming. When I first unboxed the lamps kids were so excited, and now the first thing that my advisory students do when they come in for the day is turn the lamps on and the overhead lights off. \r\n\r\nKids have said things like \"it feels more homey here\" and they've also asked to spend more time in the room completing their homework. I love the fact that students have a space that they feel supported and comfortable and you've really played a big role in that.","fullyFundedDate":1742823892162,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-lighting-a-welcoming-and-joyf/9073864/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Lighting = A Welcoming and Joyful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kleinbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5219885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728225163097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5219885"},{"teacherId":5219885,"projectId":8861859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my students in making our space more comfortable so that we can all feel good in the space and supported as we learn! We have been using the markers, whiteboards, and other coloring materials in advisory as a way to destress after assessments and my students sought out this space after the SAT in order to decompress, which shows me that our goal of creating a welcoming environment is being achieved. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, the comfortable seating has been successful as students have unprompted (!) countless times let me know that they are happy that they can choose where they sit and use cushions to feel good while learning. \r\n\r\nMy next step is to enhance some of the lighting which is a common complaint by students to make the space even more comfortable, but with your help we are well on our way to creating a joyous and welcoming learning environment. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1732718812005,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-space-that-feels-like-love-an/8861859/","projectTitle":"Creating a Space That Feels Like Love and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kleinbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5219885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728225163097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5219885"},{"teacherId":1496898,"projectId":8978616,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students were able to engage deeply in our Natural Selection and Adaptation project. With the materials funded by your donation, students conducted hands-on experiments modeling survival and trait advantages, including an exciting predator-prey simulation using different-colored \"deer mice\" and varied environments. This activity helped them visualize how adaptations impact survival in real ecosystems.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments came when students analyzed their results and saw how fur color influenced survival rates depending on the environment. A student excitedly exclaimed, \"It actually makes sense why animals look the way they do!\" These discussions led to rich connections between real-world examples and the theory of natural selection. Students who typically struggle with abstract concepts were fully engaged, making predictions and debating which traits would help species thrive over time.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide materials—it sparked curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how life adapts and evolves. Thank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1733168328122,"projectUrl":"project/predator-prey-dynamics-and-adaptation-d/8978616/","projectTitle":"Predator-Prey Dynamics and Adaptation: Deer Mice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1496898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479344873349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melsscience"},{"teacherId":1705264,"projectId":8482094,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting the project \"Plants in the Classroom.\" All of the plants arrived in great shape and the project is off to a wonderful start. In early December students were very excited to choose their \"plant baby.\" Each student chose a plant to care for, gave it a name and painted its pot. They researched to learn more about their species and the care it needs. Students then potted their plants. Since then students have continued to care for their plants- checking on them to make sure they have enough water and turning them so different sides face the sun. \r\n\r\nThe plants look beautiful in our space and help to create a real feeling of home and aliveness. 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