{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eliot-Hine Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":42.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10208460,"projectId":9635328,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping fund resources and equipment for my fitness project and class. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our students' ability to stay active, learn, and grow. I'm thrilled to share that the new equipment has been a gamechanger for my students!\r\n\r\nThe students were ecstatic when they first saw the new materials, and their excitement was noticeable. They couldn't wait to try out the new agility cones, jump ropes, slams balls, medicine balls, and many more items. I've seen firsthand how these resources have elevated their engagement and motivation to participate in physical activity and their desire to get stronger. They're using the equipment to improve their skills, challenge themselves, and have fun while doing it. It's amazing to see them supporting and encouraging each other as they work towards their fitness goals.","fullyFundedDate":1757303548076,"projectUrl":"project/fit-for-success-empowering-a-healthy-ge/9635328/","projectTitle":"Fit for Success: Empowering a Healthy Generation","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Vann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10208460_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759019048983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10208460"},{"teacherId":90571,"projectId":9739430,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your generosity for the materials for my Healthy Stress Management Donors Choose Project. \r\n This project has had an immediate impact for students. The materials have helped tremendously for group sessions. The fidgets have helped anxious and restless students. The calm down threading boards have been a favorite item allowing students to relax and express themselves more readily. \r\n The recess equipment has contributed to our students being more active and engaged. The kids are excited at recess asking are we playing kick ball today? They are certainly moving more as they develop their cooperation/teamwork skills and are having fun doing it! \r\n Thank you so much. Please know that you have made a positive impact in many lives!","fullyFundedDate":1759236693047,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-stress-management/9739430/","projectTitle":"Healthy Stress Management","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brogioli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/90571"},{"teacherId":6949195,"projectId":9499425,"letterContent":"Getting advanced cardboard tools helped students to feel even more confident when creating with cardboard! I learned a lot of lessons on how to best support students and this project was a connection to that! Students enjoyed getting the opportunity to build and create with a variety of different materials! Students created a range of things for our furniture project as they thought of new solutions to furniture issues within the building! Thank you again for making all these unique project possible by donating tools for my students to create!","fullyFundedDate":1753670556394,"projectUrl":"project/advanced-cardboard-creation-tools/9499425/","projectTitle":"Advanced Cardboard Creation Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949195_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590285578674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcstemspark"},{"teacherId":6949195,"projectId":9503116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sewing machine project! Getting real sewing machines in our school for students to use had a number of challenges, but also a lot of a-ha moments! You can see from the pictures that we had a variety of projects being created from skirts to pillows to bags! We started our work with hand-sewing and then moved on to the sewing machine! It was nice to see a lot of peer support within our work with the sewing machines, getting set up and trouble-shooting stitches!","fullyFundedDate":1755647409332,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-industrial-manufacturing-throug/9503116/","projectTitle":"Teaching Industrial Manufacturing Through Learning to Sew on a Machine!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949195_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590285578674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcstemspark"},{"teacherId":10081641,"projectId":9556217,"letterContent":"This project has brought an incredible transformation to our CES classroom. The resources we received have created a vibrant, flexible, and sensory-rich learning environment that genuinely supports the diverse needs of my 17 students.\r\n\r\nThe Special Supplies Circle Floor Liquid Tiles have quickly become the students' absolute favorite addition. These colorful, moving tiles captivate their attention and provide a soothing sensory experience that helps many students regulate their emotions and settle their bodies. The tiles have turned transitional moments, like morning meetings, movement breaks, and centers, into joyful, calming experiences where students can move, step, press, and explore safely. They have become an essential tool for emotional regulation and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe round floor pillows now offer students comfortable seating options that let them participate in lessons without feeling confined. For many of my learners, having the freedom to choose a soft, flexible seat supports focus, independence, and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nThe Critter Replicators and Diversity of Life bulletin board charts have enriched our science lessons by making abstract biological concepts concrete and visually accessible. Students are more excited during hands-on investigations and are demonstrating increased curiosity and understanding during life science activities.\r\nThe children's aprons have made messy art and science projects more accessible and less stressful for students who are sensory-sensitive or hesitant about getting dirty. Now everyone can participate confidently.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has also become much more globally aware thanks to the large world map, 13\" world globe, and mini desk globes. These tools support geography lessons, spark conversation, and help students make meaningful connections to the world beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic daily calendar, laminated days-and-months posters, and retro name tags have strengthened our routines and provided students with clear visuals that support communication, structure, and independence.\r\n\r\nThe human body science book has provided engaging STEAM activities that keep students excited about learning through exploration and experimentation.\r\nAltogether, these materials have reshaped our classroom into a highly engaging, student-centered environment where movement, hands-on learning, and sensory exploration are built into every day. Students are more focused, more joyful, and more confident. They now have multiple ways to access learning, regulate themselves, and express what they know.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this transformation possible. Your generosity has created a classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755882202384,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-a-flexible-h/9556217/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life: A Flexible, Hands-On Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall Symister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081641"},{"teacherId":10081641,"projectId":9543198,"letterContent":"The Helping Every Student Thrive – One Tool at a Time project has made a tremendous difference in my CES classroom. The new tools have created more opportunities for students to participate actively, explore their lessons through touch and movement, and develop essential fine motor and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped my students stay more focused and engaged during activities. Each child now has access to learning supports that meet their individual needs, helping them feel more confident and booming during class time.\r\n\r\nThis project has truly elevated my teaching by allowing me to provide personalized, hands-on experiences that help every student shine. Thank you for your generosity and belief in my students' potential — because of you, they are thriving one tool at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1755910763484,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-student-thriveone-tool-a/9543198/","projectTitle":"\"Helping Every Student Thrive—One Tool at a Time\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall Symister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081641"},{"teacherId":10081641,"projectId":9502740,"letterContent":"The Better Together project has truly elevated my teaching and enriched the learning environment in my CES classroom. With access to a diverse collection of books that promote empathy, inclusion, and social understanding, I am now able to teach important life lessons through meaningful stories that my students can connect with.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped me spark deeper conversations about kindness, respect, and celebrating differences. My students are beginning to recognize themselves and others in the stories we read, which has strengthened their social-emotional learning and sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed me to create lessons that not only build literacy skills but also nurture compassion and understanding — essential skills for life inside and outside the classroom. I'm deeply grateful to all who made this possible for my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1755377580136,"projectUrl":"project/better-together-building-understanding/9502740/","projectTitle":"Better Together: Building Understanding Through Books\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall Symister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081641"},{"teacherId":10081641,"projectId":9502716,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our Color My Learning project has transformed the learning experience in my Communication and Education Support (CES) classroom. The addition of a color printer has made a remarkable difference in how my students engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are visual learners who respond best to colorful, picture-supported materials. With this new printer, I can now create vibrant worksheets, visual schedules, behavior charts, and individualized learning tools that bring lessons to life. Students are more focused, motivated, and proud of their work when they see materials that reflect their needs and interests.\r\n\r\nThis gift has made daily instruction more inclusive and accessible, supporting comprehension, communication, and independence for all learners. What may seem like a simple classroom tool has truly brightened our space and opened new doors for creativity and understanding. \r\n\r\nFrom my heart, on behalf of my incredible students- thank you for coloring our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1754412308222,"projectUrl":"project/color-my-learning-a-sensory-boost-for-s/9502716/","projectTitle":"Color My Learning: A Sensory Boost for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall Symister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081641"},{"teacherId":9892687,"projectId":9506483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our school. The impact of such small things goes a long way. It is the little things that help students feel at ease and safe in school. The laminator is saving paper and time here. If used it already to laminate dozens of things, including queer ally posters for staff to hang around the building, my advisory group norms and birthdays, our Rainbow Book Club norms, reset station posters, and more. I love contributing to a more lasting supply of student materials.\r\n\r\nThe snacks provided by the donation allow students who struggle to eat school meals because of allergies have something to fuel their day. The mints are great for students who just need a wake up. And I cannot even count how often people ask for water bottles. We are teaching the next generation how to hydrate! I appreciate all the donations and love for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1753995754265,"projectUrl":"project/office-basics-for-school-year/9506483/","projectTitle":"Office Basics for School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892687_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x792,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736903403819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892687"},{"teacherId":6949195,"projectId":9489365,"letterContent":"School started over a month ago and the tables are doing great! Thank you so very much for your generous support of this project! The room is truly a very tight space, but with your support we got tables that make the space more manageable for 22+ students in most classes. From having lots of space for robotics projects to smooth surfaces for sketching we are productive with these tables available. Thank you incredibly for choosing to support this project to outfit the \"Innovation Lab\" in a much smaller space!","fullyFundedDate":1753619308474,"projectUrl":"project/seat-and-shine-in-the-innovation-lab/9489365/","projectTitle":"Seat and Shine in the Innovation Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949195_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590285578674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcstemspark"},{"teacherId":9892687,"projectId":9305607,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Eliot-Hine Middle School community, thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our \"Be the Light\" campaign. Your support helped us create a powerful, school-wide initiative that encourages kindness, reflection, and healing — all in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students had the opportunity to participate in meaningful activities designed to help them process emotions, lift each other up, and build a stronger, more compassionate community. Dozens of students and staff posted bricks on our grief wall honoring their loved ones. Students also created beautiful sun catchers — decorating clear paper with art, mantras, and messages of hope that now shine in our windows, reminding us daily of the light we all carry. We also gave away wellness gifts after choosing 10 names from the hundreds of raffle tickets submitted to our Acts of Kindness Raffle. Our bulletin boards brought a sprinkle of brightness into everyone's day all month. We couldn't have done it without you.\r\n\r\nYour contribution truly helped us bring light into our school — and into the hearts of our students. Thank you for being part of this important work.","fullyFundedDate":1746450616152,"projectUrl":"project/be-the-light-mental-health-awareness-c/9305607/","projectTitle":"Be The Light - Mental Health Awareness Campaign","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892687_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x792,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736903403819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892687"},{"teacherId":9901382,"projectId":9069356,"letterContent":"This project has given us items that have completely changed our space. The environment feels more enjoyable than any other year and it feels good to get compliments from the students.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNeedless to say, the donated treats were greatly enjoyed. 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