{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ellicott Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4636163,"projectId":9499818,"letterContent":"We have already put the tools to great use! Students have been busy exploring how things work and how objects are put together using the screwdrivers, pliers, and mallets. They are gaining hands-on experience while learning to problem-solve, collaborate, and think like engineers. One unexpected but valuable lesson has been the importance of staying organized. The storage bins you provided are the perfect size, and we labeled each team's tools with different colored tape. This system has already proven itself—when one team misplaced their screwdriver and accidentally grabbed another team's, a student immediately recognized the mix-up because of the color coding. Moments like these have helped students take more responsibility for putting materials away correctly at the end of class.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was obvious—they couldn't wait to dive in, explore, and start building things. For many of them, this was their first opportunity to use real tools, and the sense of empowerment was incredible to see.\r\n\r\nAs for what's next, students will continue using these tools as they work through our current engineering and design challenges. They are beginning to create prototypes, test ideas, and refine their designs. These materials are essential for helping them move from imagination to creation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and giving them the opportunity to learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Your generosity has made a real impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757543902817,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-schools/9499818/","projectTitle":"Tools for Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4636163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502482214154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elwick"},{"teacherId":1389781,"projectId":9683476,"letterContent":"With the replacement of the amp, we are now able to use our sound system again to the benefit of our classes, school, and community as a whole! This system is instrumental (pun intended >:-) in helping us learn about timing with the metronome, to hear in perfect clarity with our sample music, and to help \"crank up\" our voices across the school and community. These speakers are used in class, assemblies, and even in the occasional movie night, karaoke event, and other educational fun! So thank you soo much for helping out!","fullyFundedDate":1758579858948,"projectUrl":"project/amp-up-the-sound/9683476/","projectTitle":"Amp Up the Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1389781_orig.jpg?crop=1885,1885,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693490305381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bmusic"},{"teacherId":8508990,"projectId":9514200,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere gratitude to you for your generous support I acquiring supplies for our Technology classes. These supplies, specifically for the Cyber Security class, include cipher materials and rewards, benefiting both this class and other technology classes. Your support is invaluable in fostering an enriching learning environment, and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment to our students success.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact for my students and those to who will benefit in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1755712091964,"projectUrl":"project/extra-classroom-supplies-for-learning/9514200/","projectTitle":"Extra Classroom Supplies for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mullenax","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8508990_orig.jpg?crop=1800,1800,x1400,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693062133118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8508990"},{"teacherId":9229863,"projectId":9609280,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations! My students have been thoroughly enjoying the books, especially the \"I Survived\" books. I routinely have to stop them from keeping them so that other students have the opportunity to read the books as well. I have also been able to supply students in need with extra notebooks and folders. This has been a huge relief for some families and especially the students, as they no longer have to carry around a hundred sheets of loose-leaf paper. I was also able to supply every ELA class in my building with line readers, which has been a huge help for students of every level, increasing engagement and focus.","fullyFundedDate":1755752530647,"projectUrl":"project/2025-classroom-restock/9609280/","projectTitle":"2025 Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mobley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229863"},{"teacherId":9229863,"projectId":9309968,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations! These books have helped my class immensely. My students enjoy reading, but rarely have access to books that they are interested in. With these donations, I was able to stock up some more interesting and culturally relevant and diverse texts. These books primarily go to individual students and their free reading. With the new access to relevant and interesting books, more of my students have chosen to read of their own free will, and many have been more excited to read when given time to read in class. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746785914274,"projectUrl":"project/mobley-classroom-restock-and-library-bee/9309968/","projectTitle":"Mobley Classroom Restock and Library Beef Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mobley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229863"},{"teacherId":4636163,"projectId":9293978,"letterContent":"This week, I was filled with gratitude as I witnessed the excitement on my students' faces when I introduced their soldering kits. Their enthusiasm was palpable, and they could hardly contain their eagerness to complete the safety presentation before diving into hands-on practice. Each student will have the chance to hone their skills on old computer boards, culminating in the creation of their very own digital clock to take home. For many of my students, this will be their first experience with tools, providing them with invaluable opportunities to learn a skill that will benefit them in the future. I am thankful to be part of this transformative journey with them.","fullyFundedDate":1746715712964,"projectUrl":"project/so-you-want-to-solder/9293978/","projectTitle":"So You Want to Solder?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4636163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502482214154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elwick"},{"teacherId":4636163,"projectId":9180948,"letterContent":"I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share how my students and I are utilizing the new resources you provided. Last year, they began building their robots with the supplies, and the best part is that everything is reusable! We're excited to start using them again this month when the students return to the classroom.\r\n\r\nI remember a moment when a student was frustrated because he couldn't find a specific part. Just as he was about to give up, the box of supplies arrived, and there it was! You truly made his day, and he were able to complete their build.\r\n\r\nAs a small rural school district with limited funds, your support has really leveled the playing field, allowing our students to compete in our robotics league. I can't wait to share photos of the different robots they've built!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in my students' education and the future workforce of the United States. I assure you, they're learning to use basic tools, collaborate effectively, and persevere when things don't go as planned.","fullyFundedDate":1743362207696,"projectUrl":"project/rescue-our-robotics-team/9180948/","projectTitle":"Rescue Our Robotics Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4636163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502482214154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elwick"},{"teacherId":9235871,"projectId":9046954,"letterContent":"My students have been busy learning how to operate the sewing machines and choosing a project to showcase their newly learned skills. The class chose to make bowl cozies. The cozies proved to be more difficult than we original anticipated but they have persevered and we are starting to see finished projects. I love the sense of pride and accomplishment that the students have when they finally have a finished project. Some students are asking about ehat machines would be good to buy for themselves to use at home. Sewing is a lifetime skill that will benefit them for years to come. \r\nThank you for donating to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1737661524766,"projectUrl":"project/creative-life-skill-that-is-sew-much-f/9046954/","projectTitle":"Creative Life Skill that is \"SEW\" Much Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9235871"},{"teacherId":4636163,"projectId":9046950,"letterContent":"When my students first encountered the new obstacle courses, they were thrilled to have an opportunity to practice flying their drones through them. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their progress in just two weeks of flying.\r\n\r\nThe battery chargers have significantly reduced our expenses since we utilize the snap circuits weekly. Students no longer have to wait for me to purchase more batteries or for another student to finish using theirs. These battery chargers will be beneficial for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThis month, we are focusing on alternative energy and wind. The students will be designing three-dimensional kites using the straws you provided. They are excited to see examples hanging in our classroom and can't wait to build and fly their kites.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our classroom. The hands-on projects you have supported are invaluable to the students' learning experiences. Your contributions are making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1737168523110,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-the-gaps/9046950/","projectTitle":"Help Fill the Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4636163_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502482214154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elwick"},{"teacherId":9235871,"projectId":8573142,"letterContent":"\"Thank you, Thank you!!\" The students at Ellicott Middle School, 7th grade Math class say, \"Thank you!\" They have enjoyed learning and exploring with the items that you donated to our classroom. \r\n It started with the arrival of the packages. They knew we were going to receive some items but to see the packages arrive raised the level of excitement. Each class wanted to be the first to open and use the new boxes of markers and colored pencils in their interactive notebooks. \r\n The students really got excited about using the large graphing paper to create their projects. It made it much easier for the small groups to work together and for each student to be involved. \r\n Once again, Thank You for your donations to our classroom. We will continue to utilize the items for the rest of the year, increasing our knowledge of graphs and charts.","fullyFundedDate":1727462586866,"projectUrl":"project/graphs-and-charts-to-create-and-beyond/8573142/","projectTitle":"Graphs and Charts! To Create and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9235871"},{"teacherId":9227306,"projectId":8570155,"letterContent":"I, and my entire Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math class, am very thankful for your extremely generous donations. Thank you so very much. With the ability to provide demonstrations and hands on projects, my class now has a much better understanding of forces and motion. For example, by having the resources to demonstrate Newton's Second Law of Motion, students will never forget that an object at rest will remain at rest unless an unbalanced force acts upon it. The same can be said for the way energy transfers through waves and how magnetism creates a force as well. \r\n It is always one of a teacher's greatest desire to see the faces of their students \"light up\" with excitement when they final are able to understand the science concept they have been studying. Due to your amazing support, I was able to experience that fulfillment as the class excitedly explored energy transfers by designing and building popsicle stick catapults and mouse trap powered race cars. Their ability to see (and feel) how energy travels through transverse and compressional waves was another \"ah-ha\" moment for many students. All of these activities would have been severely hampered had you not chosen to support our classroom's Donor Choose project. On behalf of my students and myself, I wish to thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1727462735331,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go-laws-of-motion-projects/8570155/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, GO! 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