{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madison Park Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10469729,"projectId":10200692,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with your generous donation. With this project, my students are able to dive deeper into our science concepts. Our new curriculum provides the option for online labs, and the technology given to us has been so helpful! \r\n\r\nMy students love the colors that come with the headphones- they treat them with the most care and they have said it makes my classroom look even more fun. they also like to use mice when they are doing an online lab- this really comes in handy. They have really expressed their gratitude for these items and I am forever grateful to have such generous donors.","fullyFundedDate":1778432441204,"projectUrl":"project/mixed-media-in-the-science-classroom/10200692/","projectTitle":"Mixed Media in the Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Somers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10469729_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774381643066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10469729"},{"teacherId":9937445,"projectId":10369694,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources for their intended purpose by keeping them in their desks and touching, moving, and fidgeting with them while working on assignments. These tools help them move while still staying focused on their work. When I first unpacked the materials, my students were very excited! They loved that the fidgets were different animals, 3D printed, and linked together, which makes them more durable and less likely to break. Our next step is to get through testing, and then we will begin our first unit about how our government got started. I am excited to see how these new resources continue to help my students stay focused and engaged while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1786220194727,"projectUrl":"project/empower-focus-sensory-tools-for-our-cal/10369694/","projectTitle":"Empower Focus: Sensory Tools for Our Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sokolis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937445_orig.jpg?crop=389,389,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741312934636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sokolis"},{"teacherId":9937445,"projectId":10092431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping create our sensory corner. Because of your generosity, my students now have a calm and safe space where they can take a break, refocus, and get ready to learn again. We use the sensory tools throughout the day, especially when students are feeling overwhelmed or need help calming their bodies. One special moment was when a student used the corner for the first time, took a few deep breaths with the calming tools, and then returned to class ready to participate and finish their work. It made a big difference for them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to explore everything. They were especially happy to have a space just for them where they could feel comfortable and supported.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the sensory corner as part of our daily routine. We are also teaching students how to recognize their feelings and choose the right tools to help themselves. This is helping them build important skills like self-control and independence, which will support them in all areas of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the gift of calm. Your kindness is making a real difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1773010967399,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-calm-funding-our-sensory-co/10092431/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Calm: Funding Our Sensory Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sokolis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937445_orig.jpg?crop=389,389,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741312934636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sokolis"},{"teacherId":8383666,"projectId":9817026,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for your donation for these supplies. First, I'd like to explain the concept of the project. I teach a Math Foundations course in which it is a class used to reteach foundational skills such as multiplication facts, fluency skills, addition and subtraction. I wanted my students to make a meaningful board game that uses a skill to be practiced in the game. Therefore, students were to create a math board game. \r\n\r\nFirst, the students used the mini journals to write, plan, and sketch their board game. After that, they used a bigger paper to design a sketch of their board game and color it with the markers. After that, I gave each students their file folder. The file folder is their board game. In the front cover, students write the title of their board game. In the inside as you open it up, they have the layout of their board game, and on the back side is the board game rules. \r\n\r\nEach student worked individually on their project and spectacular results emerged. The double sided tape was very helpful to keep their pages stuck on the file folder as glue can be a bit messy. My students were creative and thankful for the materials they were able to use. I sincerely appreciate the donation given to my class. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762100775936,"projectUrl":"project/games-can-be-about-math-too/9817026/","projectTitle":"Games Can Be about Math Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8383666_orig.jpg?crop=136,136,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770178955666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8383666"},{"teacherId":3317113,"projectId":9735084,"letterContent":"The boxes arrived in the office at 10:30am, I picked them up at 11:30 and by 12:30 they were in students' hands. One of the fastest projects I've had go from boxes to use. My students knew what was in the boxes and couldn't wait for the new hot glues to be out and at the tables. They were also so excited about the circular cardboard cutters as they really are a game changer in the classroom. These materials have allowed students to build and make 3D art easier and faster.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving to this project! As we have started the new semester I have new students making a lot of new art and having new materials that makes that easier is everything! \r\n\r\nI am always posting projects so that I can give my students unique art making experiences and the materials they need to make art happen!","fullyFundedDate":1769114553855,"projectUrl":"project/cut-it-out-glue-it-together/9735084/","projectTitle":"Cut It Out & Glue It Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3317113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726804276797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-daffe"},{"teacherId":3317113,"projectId":9735222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this project! As a teacher at a STEAM school I am always looking for new ways to showcase how art and science connect. This project gave me and my students an opportunity to think like scientists which also making art. \r\n\r\nStudents loved the idea of art experiments and trying to grow crystals on pipe cleaners. The unexpected part of this project was that the first time we did it, it failed! Which may have been better than if it had succeeded because we were able to have great conversations about which variables had made the experiment fail and how to change them to make it successful. \r\n\r\nWe did eventually get it right! And it is still something that we pull out and do if there is some free time. Now that we have a supply of chenelle sticks and the hot water kettles we are able to reproduce this experiment whenever we have time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting this project and my students. Your support of our art classroom means everything!","fullyFundedDate":1758546576500,"projectUrl":"project/an-art-experiment-chemical-reactions-an/9735222/","projectTitle":"An Art Experiment: Chemical Reactions and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3317113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726804276797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-daffe"},{"teacherId":3317113,"projectId":9770317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! My students and I love these new resources and they are used every single day and almost every single class. New power strips have allowed for each table to have a power strip to plug in the hair dryers, hot glue guns and even charge devices at their tables. New hair dryers allow students to dry projects mid-class and keep working. These new items have allowed for students to save time and space to make more art.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited but more than that they were relieved that we got these materials because they were things they had noticed we really needed and used everyday. They were seeing the effects of not having them and how it changed the amount of time they had to work each class and how the lack of outlets changed what they could do.\r\n\r\nAs we move into the new year my students have changed but the art making has not! We are moving quickly into new projects and new ideas. Look for some innovative projects that will combine Art and STEM!","fullyFundedDate":1760805817201,"projectUrl":"project/plug-it-in-and-dry-it-fast/9770317/","projectTitle":"Plug it in! And Dry it Fast!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3317113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726804276797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-daffe"},{"teacherId":9937445,"projectId":9814385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our classroom book project! Because of your generosity, our bookshelf is now filled with wonderful books for students to enjoy.\r\n\r\nThe timing was perfect. We received the books just before our Read-A-Thon fundraiser and Read Across America Week. Students were very excited to borrow the new books and use them during both events. It made reading even more fun and special for everyone.\r\n\r\nThis whole experience has been easy and exciting for my students, and it would not have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping bring more reading opportunities into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769114554313,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-return-building-our-unlocked-c/9814385/","projectTitle":"Read and Return: Building Our Unlocked Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sokolis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937445_orig.jpg?crop=389,389,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741312934636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sokolis"},{"teacherId":8058681,"projectId":8753208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Your contribution will make a real difference in our volleyball program and help our students stay active, learn teamwork, and enjoy the sport. My students are very excited to use the new volleyballs during volleyball season. We had a surplus of volleyballs for the JV and Varsity volleyball teams to use for practice and games and your generosity will make our games and practices even more fun. Your support means so much to our school community, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you again for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1736190690569,"projectUrl":"project/pass-set-spike/8753208/","projectTitle":"Pass, Set, Spike!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8058681_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725906703648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8058681"},{"teacherId":3317113,"projectId":9655308,"letterContent":"I have never opened a box before and immediately had students run over to grab the items to start using immediately! But that is what happened and why I've been able to write back so fast! I received the box Monday after school. As I walked into my room with my art club and opened the box they were so excited and immediately grabbed the aprons, brushes and paint pallets to use that day in club. The next day the same reaction came from my art classes! They are so grateful for the new aprons especially our other ones were older than them!\r\n\r\nWe spend our days getting messy and making amazing art! Your donation helps make that possible! Thank you for your support of our art room. I am always putting up new projects as I want to give my students all the supplies they need along with unique art making opportunities. Thank you so much for your support of my students and art room!","fullyFundedDate":1758293755184,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-to-be-messy-in-the-art-roo/9655308/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready to Be Messy In the Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3317113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726804276797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-daffe"},{"teacherId":3317113,"projectId":9285457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this project. Students were able to end last year with new coloring materials and start the school year this year with them. Students have loved getting to use the oil pastels, chalk pastels, markers and more! These materials have gotten my students off to a strong start this year and it is making all the difference. I can't wait to see what my students will create next. This year in the art room not only are we making art but we are focusing on functional art projects and art that connects to STEM. 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