{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9783076,"letterContent":"The new pillow polo sets will bring an exciting and positive change to our gym classes and greatly benefit our students. Pillow polo is a safe, inclusive, and engaging activity that allows all students to participate while building important physical, social, and emotional skills. By using soft equipment, students can focus on movement, teamwork, and fun without fear of getting hurt. This makes gym class a more welcoming space for students of all ability levels.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest benefits of pillow polo is safety. The soft paddles and lightweight equipment reduce the risk of injury, which helps students feel more comfortable trying new skills. When students feel safe, they are more willing to participate and take healthy risks. This is especially helpful for students who may feel anxious or hesitant during traditional competitive sports. Pillow polo allows them to join in without pressure or fear.\r\n\r\nPillow polo also supports physical fitness in a way that feels like play rather than work. Students practice running, reaching, balancing, and hand-eye coordination while staying active. These movements help improve strength, endurance, and coordination. Because the game is fast-paced and enjoyable, students often stay active longer without realizing they are exercising. This helps build healthy habits and a positive attitude toward physical activity.\r\n\r\nAnother important benefit is teamwork. Pillow polo encourages students to work together, communicate, and support one another. Players must pass, share space, and make quick decisions as a team. These skills are important not only in gym class, but also in the classroom and beyond. Students learn how to cooperate, follow rules, and show respect to their peers. This creates a stronger sense of community within the class.\r\n\r\nThe new pillow polo sets also promote inclusion. The game can be easily adapted to meet the needs of different learners. Rules can be simplified, teams can be adjusted, and goals can be modified so that every student has a chance to succeed. This makes pillow polo a great option for general education students, students with disabilities, and students who struggle with traditional sports. Everyone can play, contribute, and feel proud of their effort.\r\n\r\nMaking gym fun is another key benefit of pillow polo. When students enjoy gym class, they are more motivated to participate and try their best. Pillow polo feels different from typical gym activities, which helps keep students interested and excited. Laughter, movement, and positive energy fill the space, turning gym into something students look forward to rather than avoid. A fun gym experience can also improve behavior and focus during class.\r\n\r\nFinally, pillow polo supports social and emotional growth. Students practice taking turns, handling wins and losses, and encouraging teammates. These experiences help build confidence, self-control, and resilience. Students learn that physical activity can be enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding.\r\n\r\nOverall, the new pillow polo sets will create a safer, more inclusive, and more enjoyable gym experience for all students. They support physical fitness, teamwork, confidence, and fun. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make gym class a positive and exciting part of their school day.","fullyFundedDate":1769607959774,"projectUrl":"project/pillow-polo-sets-needed/9783076/","projectTitle":"Pillow Polo Sets Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":9893620,"projectId":9797972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the headphones. My students have already logged substantially more minutes on their literacy program. They don't have to worry about distracting others with their sound on, or feel embarrassed if they are behind others in language acquisition. They have also asked me if we can participate in an audiobook library program locally - which of course I said yes to! You've really helped to get my kids excited about learning. Thank you so much from the bottoms of our hearts. All my students are excited about the headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1763507853331,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-literacy-practice/9797972/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Literacy Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736808953356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893620"},{"teacherId":9893620,"projectId":9380771,"letterContent":"The novels you have provided deeply impacted my students . They were able to read Harry Potter this year, and actually appeared to enjoy reading for the first time in a while. We love everything you have done for us. A few of my students have been begging to read \"The giver\" next and I'm so happy to have these resources available so that they can!. Engaging literature promotes literacy in learners, and my students are already showing better reading, writing and speaking skills. I cannot stress enough how grateful we are.","fullyFundedDate":1758797040803,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-novel-studies/9380771/","projectTitle":"Books for Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736808953356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893620"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9259303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating educational supplies to my classroom. Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of my students. With these materials, they are able to fully participate in lessons, complete projects with confidence, and develop a love for learning. Many of my students would not have access to these resources otherwise, and your support helps create an engaging and equal learning environment. Because of your kindness, my students feel valued and motivated to reach their highest potential.","fullyFundedDate":1753890225301,"projectUrl":"project/colored-pencils-needed/9259303/","projectTitle":"Colored Pencils Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9647407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating educational supplies to my classroom. Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of my students. With these materials, they are able to fully participate in lessons, complete projects with confidence, and develop a love for learning. Many of my students would not have access to these resources otherwise, and your support helps create an engaging and equal learning environment. Because of your kindness, my students feel valued and motivated to reach their highest potential.","fullyFundedDate":1756431884816,"projectUrl":"project/fun-pencils-needed/9647407/","projectTitle":"Fun Pencils Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9516189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating educational supplies to my classroom. Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of my students. With these materials, they are able to fully participate in lessons, complete projects with confidence, and develop a love for learning. Many of my students would not have access to these resources otherwise, and your support helps create an engaging and equal learning environment. Because of your kindness, my students feel valued and motivated to reach their highest potential.","fullyFundedDate":1755987072348,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-needed/9516189/","projectTitle":"Pencils Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9259316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating educational supplies to my classroom. Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of my students. With these materials, they are able to fully participate in lessons, complete projects with confidence, and develop a love for learning. Many of my students would not have access to these resources otherwise, and your support helps create an engaging and equal learning environment. Because of your kindness, my students feel valued and motivated to reach their highest potential.","fullyFundedDate":1751764822211,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-needed/9259316/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":9893620,"projectId":9527703,"letterContent":"Your donation of vital school supplies to our ELA classroom is greatly appreciated. We have been able to more effectively do annotations, students have not had to worry about pencils, and some students who could not afford a notebook got one because of you. This impact is not one that I could make on my own and I'm so grateful for the support.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year we will be able to take grammar notes to bolster literacy. We will be able to keep students organized. We will be able to teach independent note taking. This helps immensely. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755911768023,"projectUrl":"project/ela-supplies/9527703/","projectTitle":"ELA Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736808953356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893620"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9083262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing markers for my students. Your generous gift will make a big difference in our classroom. With these new markers, my students will be able to work on all kinds of creative projects. They can now add bright colors to their posters, create detailed drawings, and make their presentations stand out.\r\n\r\nArt and creativity help students express their ideas in ways that words sometimes can't. These markers will help them bring their thoughts to life, whether they are working on science diagrams, social studies timelines, or book report illustrations.\r\n\r\nMany students don't always have access to their own supplies, so your donation means every student can participate fully. You have helped give them the tools they need to succeed and feel proud of their work.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness. Thank you again for supporting our classroom. Your gift will be used daily, and the impact will be seen in every colorful project they create.","fullyFundedDate":1746147724456,"projectUrl":"project/markers-needed/9083262/","projectTitle":"Markers Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":9893620,"projectId":9056136,"letterContent":"Words cannot encapsulate the good you've done for my class. Since setting up the classroom library, my students have taken out and read so many books. They love the graphic novels in particular. I've even had to set a \"no reading the graphic novels while we are doing grammar\" rule. You've touched their hearts in an indescribable way and I cannot thank you enough for that. \r\n\r\nThe kids run to check the shelf every day to see what books have been returned. We do silent reading after quizzes now, and are even able to do book club. I have students who were previously struggling, who now turn in all their work so they can spend their extra free time with the books.\r\n\r\nThe students and I thank you and we wish you the best.","fullyFundedDate":1744210139932,"projectUrl":"project/ms-petersons-classroom-library/9056136/","projectTitle":"Ms. Peterson’s Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736808953356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893620"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9083287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of graphic novels to our classroom. Your gift has brought excitement, curiosity, and joy to our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels are more than just fun stories. They help students improve their reading skills, build vocabulary, and better understand story structure. For students who struggle with reading or don't think of themselves as \"readers,\" graphic novels can make all the difference. The mix of pictures and words helps them stay engaged, follow along more easily, and gain confidence in their reading.\r\n\r\nSince your donation arrived, I've seen students who normally avoid books eagerly pick up a graphic novel and dive right in. They are reading during free time, asking to borrow books to take home, and even talking about characters and storylines with their classmates. That kind of excitement about reading is something every teacher dreams of.\r\n\r\nYour gift has helped us build a classroom library that reaches all kinds of readers—from beginners to advanced. Every student can now find a book that speaks to them. These graphic novels are helping my students grow not just as readers, but as thinkers, learners, and storytellers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for supporting our classroom. You've made a lasting impact, and we are so lucky to have people like you cheering us on.","fullyFundedDate":1744210262837,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novel-library-needed-for-special/9083287/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novel Library Needed for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bonham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1694718_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533311848863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jbonham"},{"teacherId":1694718,"projectId":9077872,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation of calculators to our school. Your kindness is already making a big difference in the lives of our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nIn today's classrooms, calculators are not just tools for solving math problems. They are keys that help students open doors to new ideas and greater understanding. Thanks to your donation, our students now have the chance to learn more easily, solve problems more confidently, and feel better prepared for tests and assignments. These calculators are helping students at all levels, from those who are just beginning to explore math to those working on more advanced lessons.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come from families that may not be able to afford extra school supplies. For some of them, having access to a good calculator is something they've never had before. Your donation takes away that worry and gives all of our students an equal chance to succeed. When students don't have to stress about finding or borrowing a calculator, they can focus more on learning and doing their best work.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see the excitement on my students' faces when they use their new calculators. I've heard students say things like, \"I finally get this!\" or \"Now I can keep up with the class!\" Those moments mean everything to me as a teacher. They show how much of an impact your gift is making in real time. You didn't just donate supplies—you gave our students a better chance to learn, grow, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour gift also helps us as teachers. With more students having the same calculators, it is easier to teach lessons clearly and fairly. We can plan lessons knowing that everyone has the tools they need to take part. This has improved both learning and classroom teamwork. Our lessons are smoother, and students are helping each other more than ever before.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see how a simple act of giving can create so much good. You may never meet all the students you've helped, but please know that your generosity has reached every corner of our classroom. These calculators will be used for many years to come. Future students will also benefit from the same tools you've provided today. That's a lasting gift.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful to have supporters like you who care about education and student success. Your donation reminds us all that we are part of a community that believes in learning, sharing, and helping others. It sets a wonderful example for our students to follow.\r\n\r\nPlease know how much we appreciate you. On behalf of all of my students and fellow teachers, thank you again for your kindness, your support, and your belief in our school. 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