{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.T. Chipman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8621271,"projectId":9624287,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations toward our classroom bookshelves. Your kindness has truly transformed our learning space. Before your support, many of our books were tucked away in boxes or stacked on desks. Now, thanks to you, our classroom has bright, sturdy shelves that beautifully display our growing library and make books easily accessible to every student.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond organization and aesthetics—it will inspire a deeper love of reading in my students. They will be able to select books from our shelves, explore new genres, and sharing recommendations with one another. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping to create a space where students can thrive, learn, and dream.","fullyFundedDate":1761880813963,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelves-for-7th-grade-english/9624287/","projectTitle":"Bookshelves for 7th Grade English","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8621271_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660492475153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8621271"},{"teacherId":5807494,"projectId":9841455,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate the funding I have received for my literacy project. My students absolutely love the wiggle seats and the wiggle chairs. It has helped my students so they can fidget and focus more on their work. My students take turns using the different seats so they can all get a chance to wiggle/fidget. \r\n\r\nThe workbooks that were ordered are great to use as a supplementary resource. I've used a couple of the books and used some worksheets to supplement the curriculum with relevant articles and comprehension questions. \r\n\r\nThe ambient light is so nice when the students want to work with the lights off. It makes it a calm environment and the students are more quiet and focused. \r\n\r\nThe headphone holder and headphones have definitely come in handy. Many students listen to audiobooks during silent reading time, so they can do this comfortably and without bothering those near them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for funding this project. My students and I truly appreciate the funding that we have received and the items are being put to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1760882661852,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-science/9841455/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5807494_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746118007897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5807494"},{"teacherId":8621271,"projectId":9825349,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations that made it possible to bring a wonderful variety of young adult books into my English classroom. Your support will allow my students to explore new voices, perspectives, and stories that truly resonate with them. Seeing their excitement as they choose a book that speaks to them is an incredible reminder of the power of literature to inspire curiosity and connection.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to books that not only strengthen their reading skills but also encourage empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. A few students have already picked out a brand new book to read! Your contribution has made a lasting difference in our classroom community, and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in the importance of literacy and for investing in the next generation of readers and thinkers. Your generosity truly helps our students grow, both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1760450642143,"projectUrl":"project/young-adult-books/9825349/","projectTitle":"Young Adult Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8621271_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660492475153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8621271"},{"teacherId":10312087,"projectId":9828887,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my chorus classroom has transformed - students are now hearing every note and reading every word with confidence. The new speaker allows every singer to clearly hear their vocal line during sight-reading, which has increased accuracy and engagement. Students are genuinely excited to practice because they can hear their part well enough to sing it proudly.\r\n\r\nThe guided reading trackers and whisper phones have become instant favorites. Students use the whisper phones during singing to monitor pitch on their own and the reading trackers have improved fluency when reading lyrics and music notation. It's incredible to watch students, especially those who struggle with reading, use literacy tools in a music setting and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThe reproducible choral collections and graphic organizers have elevated my instruction allowing my budget to stretch further. We are now annotating lyrics, identifying musical vocabulary, and discussing composer intention with more depth. I can see students making connections between how we read music and how they read text in traditional content areas.\r\n\r\nThanks to you:\r\n- Students are sight-reading at a higher level.\r\n- Struggling readers now have tools that support their fluency.\r\n- Confidence in singing and reading has increased noticeably.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just buy materials, it has helped students find their voice.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of music literacy.\r\nYou helped create a space where young musicians feel seen, capable, and proud.","fullyFundedDate":1760636410736,"projectUrl":"project/hear-every-note-read-every-word/9828887/","projectTitle":"Hear Every Note, Read Every Word!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10312087_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760454299254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312087"},{"teacherId":10318714,"projectId":9842797,"letterContent":"Thank you to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, organized, and focused learning space! The new resources have made such a positive difference in how my students experience literacy in math. The BASON LED lights create a calm atmosphere that helps students stay focused during reading and problem-solving. The CN-Outlet headphones allow each student to work independently during digital literacy and math lessons without distractions, while the Crayola colored pencils and Rarlan #2 pencils make writing, annotating, and illustrating math concepts both fun and creative.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement! They were especially drawn to the sensory fidget tools and Kore adjustable chairs, which have helped several students who struggle to sit still stay engaged and comfortable during longer literacy-based math activities. The C-Line magnetic job ticket holders have also been a hit — we use them daily for station directions, vocabulary practice, and problem-solving challenges. These additions have made our classroom feel fresh, welcoming, and full of energy.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are working on connecting reading and writing to math by explaining their problem-solving steps in complete sentences and reflecting on their reasoning. These new tools have made it easier for them to focus, participate, and express their ideas with confidence. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a space where learning truly comes alive — because of you, literacy really does rock in 8th grade math!","fullyFundedDate":1760895061660,"projectUrl":"project/math-literacy-brain-power/9842797/","projectTitle":"Math + Literacy = Brain Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10318714"},{"teacherId":3529308,"projectId":9161660,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the ice making machine everyday for the last 2 weeks. We have been testing different types of cups to see how their different features affect changes in water temperature. This ice maker allows us to have access to all the ice we need in the classroom and not have to worry if it is going to melt or run out. At the end of this unit students will be designing, building and testing their own thermal insulated cups to see how well it can maintain cold water for a certain period of time. Thank you again for your support! It is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1743009799121,"projectUrl":"project/ice-ice-baby/9161660/","projectTitle":"Ice, Ice Baby!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rapsavage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3529308_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741102127252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crista-rapsavage"},{"teacherId":5807494,"projectId":9297203,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate that you chose to donate to my classroom. My students truly appreciate the ease of completing lab activities with the materials that were purchased by you. The igloo water dispenser is so much easier than having kids crowd around my sink to get water, and it keeps the water colder for longer. This means our data and our experiments are more valid and consistent across all of the classes. The bins will help us out when we start our cup project in December - there's a lot of materials and I already know those bins will help keep everything organized. \r\n\r\nThe ice maker has been the most game changing to the classroom. Before, I would have to go to the cafeteria and fill bins and pitchers with ice and hope that it would last all day. With that and the cooler, I can keep the ice cold and keep it coming for all of my classes. My students were so excited about having an ice maker in the classroom, even though I told them it wasn't for them to use to refill their water bottles. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity in donating to my classroom, and my students appreciate the opportunity you've given them as well. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1749509473658,"projectUrl":"project/the-cold-never-bothered-me-anyway/9297203/","projectTitle":"The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5807494_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746118007897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5807494"},{"teacherId":8621271,"projectId":9632864,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward the purchase of a lockdown device for my classroom. Your support means more than words can fully express. Knowing that we now have an added layer of safety in place brings peace of mind not only to me as an educator but also to my students and their families. In today's world, being prepared and protected is more important than ever, and your contribution has made that possible for our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we can continue focusing on what truly matters—learning, growth, and connection—without the added worry of safety concerns. This device is more than just a piece of equipment; it's a symbol of the care and commitment our community has for its schools. From me and my students, thank you for investing in our safety and well-being. Your generosity has made a real and lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1756923012644,"projectUrl":"project/lockdown-device/9632864/","projectTitle":"Lockdown Device","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8621271_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660492475153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8621271"},{"teacherId":9461223,"projectId":9211914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the dry erase boards! My students were so excited to be the very first to use them. For many, it felt like a brand-new kind of activity, which made the lesson even more engaging.\r\n\r\nWe used the boards during a \"check for understanding.\" I gave students prompts on the board, and they wrote their responses on their own boards. This allowed me to quickly see who understood the concept and who needed a little more support. Most students had the correct answers right away and moved on to the next activity with confidence. For the few who needed extra help, I was able to pull them into a small group and work more closely with them.\r\n\r\nThese boards have already made a big impact by helping me give instant feedback and by keeping students engaged in the lesson. We are so grateful for your generosity in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745846955045,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-boards-to-give-a-voice-to-all/9211914/","projectTitle":"Dry-Erase Boards to Give a Voice to All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-luft"},{"teacherId":9461223,"projectId":9088176,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for the generous donation of science supplies for my classroom. These resources have greatly enhanced our hands-on investigations, providing valuable learning experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nRecently, we conducted a food molecule investigation where students used indicators to test for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The trays were particularly helpful in this activity, as I was able to color-code them for each group. This simple yet effective organization minimized confusion and ensured that students quickly found their materials, resulting in more efficient use of instructional time. Additionally, the rolling cart allowed me to keep indicators and extra supplies easily accessible, allowing for proper supervision and maintaining a safe learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to use the trays, immediately noticing the addition to our classroom. They also appreciated the practical design, especially when accidental spills occurred. The raised edges on the trays effectively contained liquids, simplifying clean-up and protecting their science notebooks.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support — it has made a meaningful impact on our classroom experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1739549093503,"projectUrl":"project/science-investigation-tools/9088176/","projectTitle":"Science Investigation Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-luft"},{"teacherId":3653086,"projectId":8846849,"letterContent":"My students are thoroughly enjoying The Witch of Blackbird Pond. We do something different most days. For example, on Mondays, we follow along as we listen to an audio. Tuesdays, as we read orally ourselves, we write down words we do not know. Since the book takes place in the 1600s, there are a lot of vocabulary words to learn. There are some word that are the same as today, but they have different meanings. \r\nThis leads to great discussions. On Wednesdays, we discuss the vocabulary words first before reading some more. Learning new vocabulary always broadens students' achievement. Then we have a writing activity to go along with the story line.\r\nI actually had a student on Wednesday say, \"I don't want to stop here. I want to know what happens next.\" Hearing this makes it all worth\r\nit. When student enjoy what we are doing in class, reading is fun! \r\nI want to thank you for donating to this cause and allowing me to share this experience with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1727960326510,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-reading-is-fundamental/8846849/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Reading Is Fundamental","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3653086"},{"teacherId":8621271,"projectId":8739121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating for my bookshelf! It was actually out of stock at Amazon, so I had to pick out a different one. The one that I found was actually cheaper and I was able to get some storage bins to go on top of the shelf as well. These storage bins are perfect for my students' grammar books! Now, each class has their own color coded storage bin for their books instead of keeping them in their book bags. \r\n\r\nStudents have almost no time to use their lockers at my school, so most opt to carry their bags. Their bags are already heavy carrying around materials for their classes and their Chromebooks. I wanted to lighten their load by giving them a spot to keep their books in my class. Students were so happy when they finally had a place to put them! Also, the bookshelf also has more space for me to keep more young adult books for my students to borrow. 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