{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Old Mill Middle School South","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10225309,"projectId":9652555,"letterContent":"Thank you for support our donors choose project for \"STEM Ful-filament.\" Your generosity has enabled to obtain a rainbow of colors for printing on our 3D printers here in the STEM lab. \r\n\r\nNow our students are able to learn about the 3D printers and the process of taking a 3D design from a basic file to a file that has the directions for the printers so that you can see the design come alive. Students are also learning in their technology class about how to make a 3D design from scratch, and are excited see it print. Some of the students work on similar projects, so having received this gift of filament allows more students to print their work and with a choice of colors the student's designs to become more unique. \r\n\r\nWhen you view the pictures from our projects so far, you will see that we have printed a variety of different projects. The first project shown in the photo with the large quantity of blue gears. This printing allowed us to increase the number of pieces available for building robots. Other projects involved learning about changing the size, orientation, colors, and supports used to make decorations for the fall holidays, which were used our lab. \r\n\r\nWith our recent projects, we have peaked the interest of more students to the world of 3D printing. Moving forward, we plan to increase student access to the printers through passes to visit the lab at lunch and also to teach our students about coloring a multi-colored design on our newest 3D printer which is specialized or multicolored designs, and requires four spools of filament at one time. It would not be possible to expand the number of students involved in 3D printing without your gift of filament.","fullyFundedDate":1757325285372,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ful-filament-to-stem/9652555/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ful-Filament to STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lizama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225309_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756665989303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemin3d"},{"teacherId":8421448,"projectId":9410719,"letterContent":"At Old Mill Middle South we help cultivate a culture of respect and community through the use of Pride Pays. These are our school currency that are given out when students are observed to be showing respect for themselves, others, learning, or property. One issue is having uses for the currency once they are earned. Enter the Media Center's 3D print shop. We sell dozens of different 3D printed objects to students in exchange for their school currency, never for real currency. Items range in price from small spinning hearts for 5 Pride Pay, to dragons for 100 Pride Pay.\r\n\r\nStudents are visiting the library during advisory time, during lunch, and with their classes. They are able to use their hard earned Pride Pay to purchase 3D printed objects. Our school store has been even busier than usual thanks to the addition of the new filament colors. Students are going wild for the 3D printed objects created in our school store with your assistance.","fullyFundedDate":1758827263060,"projectUrl":"project/a-rainbow-of-colors-for-our-school-shop/9410719/","projectTitle":"A Rainbow of Colors For Our School Shop!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mauro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421448_orig.jpg?crop=271,272,x32,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650391764525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8421448"},{"teacherId":2483730,"projectId":9569172,"letterContent":"The items that were provided for my students have had a tremendous impact on getting my 6th graders off to a great start. I have several students that benefit from the use of fidgets and by providing those for them it helps them maintain their focus in the classroom. They have used the coloring books when they have became escalated and just need a calming activity to help them cool down. They have used their pride pays to earn incentives like the erasers or squishy toys.\r\n\r\nThe basketball team was very excited about their water bottles when they got them. Of course the kids that met some of their weekly goals, love earning the Taikis that were provided by Donors. Then the other snacks for my students who might not have received breakfast at home, always help them get through the school day.\r\n\r\nI can't express enough gratitude to Donors Choose for everything they provided for me and my students. It has allowed both them and easier transition to middle school but also for me to leave am impact immediately with my first year at this school. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755618660984,"projectUrl":"project/building-leaders-supporting-our-incomin/9569172/","projectTitle":"Building Leaders: Supporting Our Incoming 6th Grade Scholars as Dean","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Broderick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2483730_orig.jpg?crop=778,778,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754777619948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2483730"},{"teacherId":389806,"projectId":9641090,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind generosity to our public school. Public schools accomodate kids from all walks of life and experiences. Some of our students never get a chance for a balanced nutritious meal except when they are at school. Even so, some of our students don't eat the food because it tastes unusual or bland to them. We find that making condiments available to students encourages them to eat. When left to their own devices, they are more likely to eat Takis or candy for lunch.\r\n\r\nWe now have mayonaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauces, and sauce that students may add to their food. Thank you for making this possible for our students. I like to tell kids about random acts of kindness and how good it feels to help others. Thank you for helping to demonstrate this concept in real time.","fullyFundedDate":1761128767162,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-saucy/9641090/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Saucy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp389806_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453247707401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/389806"},{"teacherId":6938782,"projectId":9410507,"letterContent":"Your donation has already had a huge impact on my students. Their excitement and joy at making 3d models is palpable. In the coming weeks, they will make fossils, bury them, dig for them, and identify them in line with our Science curriculum. They will also investigate our solar system and use their knowledge of the planets to create realistic 3d models. Their not on coming to Science class is elevated immensely by the addition of these tools in my teaching arsenal. None of this would be possible without your help.","fullyFundedDate":1750978879320,"projectUrl":"project/3d-art-makes-kids-smart/9410507/","projectTitle":"3D Art Makes Kids Smart","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6938782_orig.jpg?crop=3840,3840,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749741773870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6938782"},{"teacherId":389806,"projectId":9283579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our public school. Your donation has enabled us to purchase a Lego set that depicts Vincent Van Gogh's \"Sunflowers\". Students are so excited to have an opportunity to put it together. Once it is finished, it will be displayed in our school media center. \r\n\r\nWhen kids are engaged with Legos, they are not on social media. This gives them an opportunity to use their imagination. Also, putting together Legos requires intense concentration and following directions to the lettter.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving our students the opportunity to stretch their brains with these amazing Legos.","fullyFundedDate":1756038019783,"projectUrl":"project/were-so-smart-when-we-create-art/9283579/","projectTitle":"We're So Smart When We Create Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp389806_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453247707401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/389806"},{"teacherId":5234240,"projectId":9255382,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Because of you, our middle school math classrooms received essential supplies that are already making a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, we now have a fresh stock of dry erase markers and pencils — items that are used constantly during math lessons, group activities, and independent practice. My students love being able to solve problems on their whiteboards, and having plenty of working markers means more engagement and fewer interruptions. With a reliable supply of pencils, students are always ready to learn, and I no longer have to worry about them being unprepared for class.\r\n\r\nYou also helped provide cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer, which help keep our learning space safe and comfortable. These items might seem small, but they contribute to a classroom environment where students can focus on learning without unnecessary distractions.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials — it showed my students that there are people who believe in them and care about their education. They were excited to unpack the supplies and eager to put them to use. It's amazing how much a few simple tools can energize a classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your kindness and generosity truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1752671567321,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-in-middle-school-ma/9255382/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success in Middle School Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mannone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5234240_orig.jpg?crop=532,532,x432,y508&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744505351505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5234240"},{"teacherId":9469930,"projectId":9513180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our students here at Old Mill Middle South. A strong foundation for starting school is the key to success throughout the year. These starting supplies have ensured students have the resources they need to complete art projects, and don't have to worry whether or not they will have what they need from day to day.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and investments in our students here at Old Mill Middle South. Our students routinely explain how their favorite class is art class, and that is in part due to your contributions to make this a successful class!","fullyFundedDate":1753876643960,"projectUrl":"project/jumpstart-smart-into-the-year/9513180/","projectTitle":"Jumpstart Smart Into the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slattery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9469930_orig.png?crop=931,931,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708091487831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469930"},{"teacherId":389806,"projectId":9337420,"letterContent":"I woud like to thank each and everyone of you for your kind donation our public school media center. The vacuum cleaner that you helped us purchase will go a long way in helping us keep our media cnter in tip-top shape. Is is very discouraging to our students when they visit us and see someething on the ground like pencil shavings. Before your donation, we were trying to clean our carpet witih a broom and dust pan. You can imagine how hard that was. Now that we have a vacuum, we can actually clean this wonderful space on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1749490085330,"projectUrl":"project/va-va-varoom-help-us-get-a-vacuum/9337420/","projectTitle":"Va Va Varoom Help Us Get a Vacuum!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp389806_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453247707401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/389806"},{"teacherId":5234240,"projectId":9255378,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to classroom calculators – and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. Students were so excited when they saw the box of calculators! One student said \"Wow, we all get a fancy calculator now!\"\r\n\r\nWith these calculators, students have gained confidence tackling more complex math problems and have been able to focus on learning concepts rather than being held back by computation struggles. We've seen an increase in participation during math lessons, especially from students who previously felt overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide a tool – it provided a boost in motivation, a reduction in anxiety, and a path to deeper understanding for so many young learners. We're truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746747374030,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-their-potential-one-calculato/9255378/","projectTitle":"Multiply their Potential - One Calculator at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mannone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5234240_orig.jpg?crop=532,532,x432,y508&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744505351505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5234240"},{"teacherId":389806,"projectId":9095632,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind generosity to our public school. Public schools accomodate kids from all walks of life and experiences. Some of our students never get a chance for a balanced nutritious meal except when they are at school. Even so, some of our students don't eat the food because it tastes unusual or bland to them. We find that making condiments available to students encourages them to eat. When left to their own devices, they are more likely to eat Takis or candy for lunch.\r\n\r\nWe now have mayonaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauces, and Bar-B-Que sauce that students may add to their food. Thank you for making this possible for our students. I like to tell kids about random acts of kindness and how good it feels to help others. Thank you for helping to demonstrate this concept in real time.","fullyFundedDate":1746786948391,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-saucy/9095632/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Saucy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp389806_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453247707401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/389806"},{"teacherId":389806,"projectId":9095496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping our media center get Lego sets depicting famous art. We are a STEM school and a lot of kids are considering fields in archetecture, game design, engineering, etc; putting together complex Legos helps them practice and improve on skills they will need in the real world. Our students will get a chance to follow complectated directions, in order, and gain an understanding of how creations can be made piece by piece and step by step.\r\n\r\nKids in our public education system are the creators, innovators, and pioneers of tomorrow. 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