{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shue - Medill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7654957,"projectId":9843243,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting literacy in our math classroom! \r\n\r\nWe have been using the whiteboards to practice communicating and recording our work, using notecards and sticky notes to organize our ideas and thoughts before finalizing answers, and using poster board to display our knowledge of new concepts.\r\n\r\nBoth general education and special students have benefited from these materials and have shown tremendous growth with their use in the classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to continue using the materials in our classroom this year!","fullyFundedDate":1762187948433,"projectUrl":"project/math-literacy/9843243/","projectTitle":"Math Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7654957"},{"teacherId":7753158,"projectId":9843321,"letterContent":"I want to thank those that donated money for my students to enjoy their comfortable seating. They enjoy reading with out needing to sit in a seat attached to a desk. They love sitting in the blue seats around the classroom. They do, sometimes use these seats on the desk seat to make it more comfortable. I did not even think about using them in this way. I love seeing the creative way my students use their new seats.\r\n\r\nIt is also a great thing that the cover can come off and be washed. I had to do this early on. It was a little complicated to put it back on but well worth it for my students to be comfortably sitting and reading. I am looking forward to using these for the rest of the year as well as for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762267534683,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-comfort/9843321/","projectTitle":"Reading With Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cressman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7753158_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761582589391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7753158"},{"teacherId":10325882,"projectId":9850776,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your support and dedication to promoting literacy. Your commitment to helping others develop the ability to read and write has made a meaningful difference in so many lives, including mine.\r\nLiteracy is more than just the ability to recognize words on a page—it is the foundation of learning, confidence, and opportunity. Because of your efforts, doors have opened to new knowledge, creativity, and personal growth. The gift of literacy empowers individuals to pursue their dreams, participate fully in their communities, and build brighter futures.\r\nYour patience, encouragement, and belief in the power of education inspire those around you every day. Whether through teaching, mentoring, donating books, or advocating for learning programs, your contributions truly matter.\r\nThank you for investing your time and energy into something so life-changing. Your dedication to literacy not only strengthens individuals but also enriches our entire community.\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1762193516872,"projectUrl":"project/the-importance-of-social-and-emotional-l/9850776/","projectTitle":"The Importance of Social and Emotional Literacy in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Crumlish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325882"},{"teacherId":10312079,"projectId":9828878,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my middle school kids now have a safe and welcoming environment where students can focus on both learning and emotional growth. The bean bag chair now serves as our calm corner where students can pause, reflect, or reset when emotions feel overwhelming. The used of seats pads are uiltized o promote enaggement for the specifc kids that needed prefrential seating. The SEL workbooks and instructional books guide our weekly community circles, helping students build vocabulary for their feelings, practice empathy, and problem-solve real social situations they experience daily. Fidgets are used during discussions and independent work to help students stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited — but also curious. Many asked if the space was truly meant for them, and once they realized it was, they eagerly began exploring the books and trying the calming tools. One powerful moment occurred when a student who usually shuts down during frustration asked to use the calm corner, practiced a breathing strategy from our SEL lesson, and used a fidget to conduct more conversation on better ways to approach difficult situations. For middle schoolers, that level of self-awareness is huge.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to utilze these skills in real life everyday scenarios. Your support is helping students not only manage their emotions, but also become leaders who help others do the same","fullyFundedDate":1763646728954,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-students-build-on-their-social/9828878/","projectTitle":"Promoting Students Build on Their Social/ Emotional Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312079"},{"teacherId":10328385,"projectId":9855531,"letterContent":"For a very long time I've wanted to create a cozy corner for my readers. I've never had the space or the funds, but everything has changed with donors choose! \r\n\r\nMy kids fight over (in a friendly way) the beanbags and others ask to lay on the carpet to read! It's been such a hit! I finally have reluctant readers anxious to take part in silent reading so that they can sit on the beanbags and have a special place for just them and their book.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support. We really appreciate it! You are welcome to join us at any time and see how much of an impact you've had on our reading goals in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1761492328556,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-for-reading/9855531/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328385"},{"teacherId":10318124,"projectId":9842257,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, Collaboration in Middle School Math. Your generosity allowed for my 8th grade classroom to grow into a space built on communication, collaboration, and community. \r\n\r\nMy students have been enthusastic to get out of their seats and collaboratively work on the mobile whiteboards and use the standing desks. The standing desks and mobile whiteboards have allowed students to work together on problem-solving tasks, talk through their math thinking, and support one another's learning. These tools have strengthened math fluency and teamwork, making a lasting impact every day.\r\n\r\nMy students have also benefitted from the use of the classroom set of heaphones that have allowed them to focus on instructional videos, independent classroom tasks, and have the extra auditory assistance without disrupting others.","fullyFundedDate":1760915904601,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-in-middle-school-math/9842257/","projectTitle":"Collaboration in Middle School Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faust","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10318124"},{"teacherId":10312301,"projectId":9829361,"letterContent":"We all cannot thank you enough for your support!!! We have now been able to engage in new, multi-sensory interventions that support various students across their school experience. Furthermore, where their emerging skills are promoted, their overall school experience is also promoted. This specifically occurred with an increase in fun, new experiences. Where the experiences were new, they have now also become favorite interventions. We are grateful for all donations! From the glue that supports the foundation of our work, all the way to the Legos that have provided a creative way to boost executive functioning and fine motor, we are thankful!! Students deserve this and more all around the world. Access to a comprehensive and positive educational experience is a right. Thank you for this support in a world that does not give a lot to the ones that need it the most. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760734934538,"projectUrl":"project/functional-literacy-learning/9829361/","projectTitle":"'Fun'ctional Literacy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Edler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312301"},{"teacherId":10311807,"projectId":9828129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to obtain new speech therapy materials. I'm now able to provide more engaging, evidence-based and current resources for my students. \r\n\r\nThese materials will make a meaningful difference in therapy sessions by supporting communication development, increasing motivation and helping my students reach their goals.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to improving literacy and communication based skills. Your support will undoubtedly have a lasting impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760632440543,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-to-success/9828129/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311807"},{"teacherId":7151663,"projectId":9828500,"letterContent":"I would just like to take a moment to thank you for your generous contribution to my Emotional Literacy Project at Shue-Medill Middle School. Your support has helped me equip my office with a number of items that will help my students in developing the skills they need to understand, express, and manage their emotions in healthy and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to provide my students with the resources, activities, and learning opportunities that will foster self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and effective communication. These skills are foundational not only for academic and personal success, but also for building stronger relationships.\r\n\r\nYour support further affirms the importance of emotional literacy and the impact it has on student success. I am so very grateful for your donation and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. I look forward to sharing the continued impact of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760625523740,"projectUrl":"project/developing-social-and-emotional-literacy/9828500/","projectTitle":"Developing Social and Emotional Literacy Skills At School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7151663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633042689341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7151663"},{"teacherId":10312131,"projectId":9829016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation has already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new whiteboards often for collaborative work. Most recently, students worked through multi-step algebra problems in small groups, with each student completing one step of the problem before passing it along. This activity encouraged teamwork, discussion, and accountability, and students were excited to explain their thinking as they built solutions together.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were thrilled—especially with the whiteboards and new markers. The opportunity to stand up, write, and actively participate has made math feel more interactive and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be collaborating on systems of equations and discussing real-world situations. They will use the vertical whiteboards to model problems, show their work, and explain their reasoning to peers. These resources are helping students build confidence and deepen their understanding of mathematics.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in my students. Your support truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760633499856,"projectUrl":"project/from-chalkboards-to-whiteboards-hands-o/9829016/","projectTitle":"From Chalkboards to Whiteboards: Hands-On Math for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312131"},{"teacherId":10327244,"projectId":9854321,"letterContent":"I cannot thank donors choose enough for supporting me in my education journey! I feel like I have been given a starter pack to becoming a teacher. My students are excited to use the technology that I have received. It provides them with new and motivating ways to participate in schoolwork. My students love the iPad; they often work a little harder for a chance to use it. They feel special when they get to use it, like a prize to be earned. They also feel special when they get to use the keyboard and mouse to answer work on the smart board. I get to feel like I am providing quality education, and the students get to feel like they're playing games or playing teacher. We all win in this scenario and have continued to make progress each day. I also get to find new ways to effectively use technology to help them, so in turn I get motivated to learn too. \r\n\r\nThanks to all the donors at donors choose, this has been great, and I cannot wait to see what things I can create in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1761833075280,"projectUrl":"project/starting-my-education-journey/9854321/","projectTitle":"Starting My Education Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327244"},{"teacherId":6692615,"projectId":9850098,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students gain more resources to help them be successful! They have used all of the materials to better support their reading skills, like highlighting key details/words, using multiple screens while working, using calm strips to stay focused during instruction, and so much more!\r\n\r\nWe really appreciate the support! 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