{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walker Mill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":45.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1586097,"projectId":9178991,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in providing our classroom with sublimation paper, acrylic markers, colored pencils, and sticker paper. These materials have truly brought a new level of creativity and excitement to our lessons.\r\n\r\nMy students and I have been using the new resources to create personalized art projects that combine design and technology. For example, during our recent \"Express Yourself Through Art\" project, students designed their own digital artwork and then transferred it onto keychains and tote bags using the sublimation paper. The acrylic markers added bold details, while the colored pencils allowed for beautiful shading and personal touches. Students also loved making custom labels with the sticker paper to decorate their folders and classroom displays.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were overjoyed! Their eyes lit up as they imagined all the creative possibilities. Many couldn't wait to start experimenting right away—there was a buzz of energy and excitement across the room.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will build on this momentum. Students will be using the same tools to create holiday gifts and classroom decor, integrating art with writing as they design and print their own positive affirmation stickers. These projects continue to inspire collaboration, confidence, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a place where creativity and learning come alive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my students and their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746698824752,"projectUrl":"project/lets-finish-with-a-bang/9178991/","projectTitle":"Let's Finish With a BANG!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhonda V. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1586097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508816749150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1586097"},{"teacherId":9465096,"projectId":8680101,"letterContent":"Our 8th-grade science classroom is a place where curiosity and hands-on learning come alive, and thanks to your support, we can take this experience even further! Having a power surge tower means our technology stays powered and protected during experiments, so lessons flow smoothly without interruptions. The mobile laptop desk gives me the freedom to move around and engage with each student individually, providing real-time support and making learning more interactive.\r\n\r\nThe photo printer excites students by letting them print images of their experiments and projects, turning their work into vivid reports and visual portfolios that they take pride in. Our new terrarium brings a living ecosystem right into the classroom, allowing students to observe biology and environmental science up close. STEM kits spark creativity and problem-solving, helping build critical thinking skills that will prepare students for success in future STEM careers.\r\n\r\nThese tools don't just enhance lessons — they inspire my students to explore, create, and innovate. Each resource supports different learning styles and helps students become more confident scientists. With your support, we're building a dynamic classroom where every student can thrive and become the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1724432865670,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-science-classroom-empowerin/8680101/","projectTitle":"Support Our Science Classroom: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9465096_orig.jpg?crop=1311,1311,x0,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720807160558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-whitescienceclass"},{"teacherId":9119646,"projectId":8954630,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students were able to create blessing bags for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. When the materials arrived, their faces lit up with excitement and purpose—they knew right away that they were about to do something meaningful. As we unpacked the items, students eagerly began organizing toiletries, snacks, and socks, carefully assembling each bag with compassion and intention.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment came when a student said, \"I hope this makes someone feel like they matter.\" That sentiment truly captured the heart of this project.\r\n\r\nThis activity sparked deep conversations about empathy, gratitude, and social responsibility. As a next step, students will reflect on the impact of giving through journal entries and explore other service-based projects they can initiate. Your support not only provided physical supplies, but it also nurtured young hearts eager to make a difference. 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Your belief in the arts and education is deeply appreciated, and we are incredibly fortunate to have donors like you who care about enriching the experiences of young minds.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity will resonate long after the final curtain call, inspiring our students to explore their creativity and pursue their passions. We hope that you can join us for a performance to see firsthand the incredible impact of your support.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making a difference in our drama club and in the lives of our students. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1740439663577,"projectUrl":"project/down-the-rabbit-hole-our-first-school-p/9127897/","projectTitle":"Down The Rabbit Hole: Our First School Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8526125_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746026752097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8526125"},{"teacherId":9270169,"projectId":8957301,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness! Our students are experiencing the magic of jazz and gospel music! The ripple effects of your philanthropy extend beyond music education. Research consistently shows that arts education enhances academic performance across disciplines, improves attendance, and fosters crucial social-emotional skills. 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In art class, students documented their play activities in drawings and photography as they reflected on how they heightened their social skills and collaboration. Students who may not talk to one another had the opportunity to open up. Your support has made a lasting impact, fostering joy and confidence in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1730083897843,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-play/8874534/","projectTitle":"The Art Of Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crushshon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9270169_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723873235879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9270169"},{"teacherId":7968386,"projectId":8732718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our study hall snack closet. You truly have no idea how far pop tarts and takis go to motivate our students to stay on task and do their best work.\r\nWe are so fortunate to have talented and motivated students that stay after the school day is done to make sure their academic goals are met. Treating them with their favorite snacks helps to fuel them to keep at it. Some have even started attending study hall because they heard about the yummy snacks Md as a result, have brought up their grades.\r\nThank you again; your contribution does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1726701965032,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-powering-up-our-study-hall/8732718/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Powering Up Our Study Hall Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968386"},{"teacherId":9465096,"projectId":8494208,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our science classroom ran more smoothly and efficiently than ever before! Before, I often struggled to get materials printed due to unreliable school printers, which meant delays in lessons and projects. With our own ink-jet printer, I was able to prepare assignments, lab sheets, project templates, and colorful visuals right here in the classroom. Students always had exactly what they needed in their hands, on time, which kept learning on track and eliminated the frustration of missing or late materials.\r\n\r\nOver the past year, this printer allowed me to create engaging, easy-to-follow resources that supported every student, from detailed diagrams for visual learners to step-by-step guides for hands-on activities. I could print project rubrics, interactive worksheets, and even color-coded reference sheets that made complex science topics easier to understand. Because materials were always ready and tailored to the lesson, students were more confident, better prepared, and more excited to dive into their work. I have one student, in particular, who used to shy away from group projects because he felt his handwriting and hand-drawn charts didn't look neat. 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