{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Montgomery High School","outOfStateSupporters":16.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9712342,"projectId":9722440,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! These materials have already been used for multiple labs. We have done everything from roasting marshmallows to explore heat transfer to melting candy to model the rock cycle. And each time the students loved it! \r\n\r\nAs a newer teacher gathering these supplies is imparative to furthering the standards I have set for my class, creating these engaging moments where students can really see these grand scientific actions on a smaller and interactive scale. These materials will be used by me for YEARS and support students education for a long time to come!","fullyFundedDate":1758832907521,"projectUrl":"project/heat-lab-kit/9722440/","projectTitle":"Heat Lab Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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These supplies have allowed up to complete more labs and free up funds for more specific and unique materials. \r\nMy school district is currently going through financial hardship and is unable to provide the materials that we need to have available, so your support goes even further than you know.\r\nAgain, your support is invaluable in making this class function and keeping my students' space clean and welcoming <3","fullyFundedDate":1757539581903,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-starter-kit/9657859/","projectTitle":"Classroom Starter Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Silber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9712342_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x388,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724798060692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mxsilber"},{"teacherId":4068630,"projectId":9641827,"letterContent":"Wow! What an absolute delight to see that this project has funded. This was a big ask, and you all pulled through for us. Your generous contribution has helped literally hundreds of students for years to come.\r\n\r\nYou should have seen how happy the students were to come from each teacher's classroom to get their allotted supplies. Each group of students got to deliver a sturdy pencil sharpener and hundreds of #2 pencils. Ticonderoga ones, too--which are the best! Then, each teacher got their other class-specific supplies, including huge multi-subject notebooks, etc.\r\n\r\nYou have made the start to our year so much better, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758851767391,"projectUrl":"project/grant-the-english-depts-wishes/9641827/","projectTitle":"Grant the English Dept.'s Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coltrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068630_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478900424797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-coltrin"},{"teacherId":476171,"projectId":9247642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in fully funding our Ethnic Studies ELA project to acquire copies of Reyna Grande's powerful memoir, The Distance Between Us. Your contribution has made a profoundly positive impact on our classroom, allowing us to engage with a critical, humanizing text that will shape my students' understanding of the world and their place within it.\r\n\r\nThe core impact of this donation is the opportunity to foster a deeper understanding of crucial themes directly relevant to our curriculum. The Distance Between Us is more than just a story; it serves as a vital window into a lived experience, providing a poignant and honest account of a young girl's journey from Mexico to the United States. Reading this memoir has allowed us to explore the complexities of immigration in a way that is both academically rigorous and deeply personal, enabling students to gain a nuanced understanding of the motivations, challenges, and immense emotional toll of family separation and displacement. We have also been able to examine profound themes of identity and belonging, providing a powerful and necessary lens through which students can reflect on their own lives and their connections to community. Thank you again for helping them connect with stories that matter and for bridging the distance with your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747873173491,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-change/9247642/","projectTitle":"Books for Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashcraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp476171_orig.png?crop=319,319,x43,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642526972088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashcraft"},{"teacherId":9085719,"projectId":9257257,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to my classroom through Donors Choose. Your support has made a significant difference in my ability to provide my students with more engaging and enriching learning experiences. With your donations, I was able to purchase high-quality materials from Teachers Pay Teachers that not only enhance classroom engagement but also cater to the diverse needs of my students, including resources in Spanish. This has allowed me to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment, where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has empowered me to bring creative, meaningful resources into my lessons, fostering a love of learning and helping to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or language proficiency, have the tools they need to succeed. I am deeply grateful for your belief in the power of education and your commitment to making a lasting impact in the lives of my students. Thank you for your kindness and support — it truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1747873546230,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-activities/9257257/","projectTitle":"Classroom Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9085719"},{"teacherId":9274763,"projectId":9035474,"letterContent":"First of all, THANK YOU ALL for your generous donations. Especially in these tough times (School budget cuts) we teachers really appreciate your support and donations! All the items received have been put to good use. Getting a new microscope was probably the highlight for most of my students. Teaching a moderate to severe special education class, my students do not get the opportunity to be in a general education science class or use lab equipment. \r\n\r\nBeing able to see what a Microscope looks like in person and having the opportunity to use one was a very exciting for all my students. Everyone would take turns using it and they were coming up with all kinds ideas of what to look at using the Microscope. My students were also excited to see new class materials (pencils, markers, color pencils) in organized art bins. They have been really good at keeping the art bins clean and organized! \r\n\r\nAnother big surprise was all the items received for our student store. This included chips, small snacks, stickers, and fidget toys. My students were excited to earn their points throughout the week to buy cool things at the student store!\r\n\r\n Thank you again for your continued support and donations!","fullyFundedDate":1746449949290,"projectUrl":"project/student-reinforcements-supplies-for-fu/9035474/","projectTitle":"Student Reinforcements & Supplies for Fun Learning Experiences!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9274763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700235862044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9274763"},{"teacherId":1980781,"projectId":9591211,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have made a difference in our classroom. The sound tiles funded by your generosity are both decorative and functional.\r\n\r\nThey have brought down the noise level in the room by providing soft padding on the hard concrete walls. Students are able to focus better in a quiet environment with fewer distractions. This directly positively impacts student success.\r\n\r\nThe blue, white and grey hexagons are a perfect compliment to our lab decor. They bring a STEm vibe to the space that fits in perfectly with our curriculum!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping shape our classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1755713995192,"projectUrl":"project/sound-support/9591211/","projectTitle":"Sound Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lilligren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1980781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582168338561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1980781"},{"teacherId":1980781,"projectId":9407693,"letterContent":"Your generosity is inspiring! My students have enjoyed playing games as an interest building activity. We began with Operation and it was a big hit! Students who weren't previously interested in pursing careers in the health science sector and now curious! We even used the results of our game play to do an activity about pay stubs.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is super organized thanks to your donation of many, many organizing bins. Students are now empowered to retrieve their own supplies because the supplies are organized by day in these bins. This helps students build self advocacy and independence. It saves time for me so I am more available to help students, instead of retrieving supplies.\r\n\r\nYou have helped create this organized engaging environment. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754952185975,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-and-organized/9407693/","projectTitle":"Engaged and Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lilligren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1980781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582168338561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1980781"},{"teacherId":4068630,"projectId":9596364,"letterContent":"Wow! These bookshelves are just what my students needed. When Herbert Slater Middle School was closed last year, I wasn't sure of where to put our classroom library books. They have been in moving boxes at the back of my classroom for a month.\r\n\r\nWhen I was able to assemble the new rotating bookshelves, I was able to unpack those books and put them on display. Now, students come in to class, and immediately go browsing and \"shopping\" for their next read.\r\n\r\nThank you again for a magnificent addition to our new classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755750844000,"projectUrl":"project/spin-to-win-bookshelves/9596364/","projectTitle":"Spin to Win Bookshelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coltrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068630_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478900424797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-coltrin"},{"teacherId":4068630,"projectId":9624240,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so very much for helping to get our students a printer to use in the classroom! This printer is fast, and it came with a toner cartridge, so they are able to use it right away.\r\n\r\nMany times, when students are writing an essay, students aren't able to see what they are actually typing. When we can print out a copy, it's easier to see what they've already written, and we can go over the grammar and punctuation together. That way, they can see mistakes and correct them for their final copy.\r\n\r\nPrinted copies are also great for peer revision and to gauge how students will be graded against a rubric. \r\n\r\nThe students are elated about this new classroom tool, and say, \"THANK YOU!\" Ms. Coltrin does as well.","fullyFundedDate":1755704518565,"projectUrl":"project/sprint-to-print/9624240/","projectTitle":"Sprint to Print!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coltrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068630_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478900424797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-coltrin"},{"teacherId":4068630,"projectId":9471002,"letterContent":"This is such a great way to start the new school year! We are now able to give each student their own pencils, which will be kept in their English binder's pencil pouch. No more excuses! We can give students paper that they can keep here as well. No complaints such as \"I don't have any paper.\" \r\n\r\nWe also have some excellent poster paper that has a sticky side to it. This paper will be able to be used in their table groups. They will be able to keep the poster paper attached to their tables as they contribute their ideas. \r\n\r\nMost of all, thank you so much for your generous support of public education at this time. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1753992450756,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-to-start-school-right/9471002/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies to Start School Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coltrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068630_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478900424797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-coltrin"},{"teacherId":476171,"projectId":9130875,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful I am for your generous support of our classroom's diversity and inclusion book project! Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to a collection of books that truly reflects the beautiful spectrum of human experiences and identities.\r\n\r\nYour donations have provided us with powerful stories like \"Pet,\" \"Last Night at the Telegraph Club,\" and \"I Wish You All the Best\" that will expand hearts and minds by introducing students to diverse perspectives on gender identity and expression. These books will build empathy through authentic storytelling that helps students see themselves and others with greater understanding, create belonging by ensuring every student can find stories that reflect their own experiences, and spark important conversations about inclusivity, acceptance, and challenging stereotypes. Most importantly, they'll strengthen literacy skills through engaging, meaningful content that students are excited to read.\r\n\r\nYou've helped us create more than just a classroom library – you've helped us build a safe, inclusive space where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. These books will serve as windows for some students to see new worlds and mirrors for others to see themselves reflected in literature. My students are already buzzing with excitement about diving into these stories. 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