{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miami Central Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":51.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5022367,"projectId":4513336,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to our girls' basketball program during the 2019–2020 season. Your generosity helped provide our student-athletes with resources and opportunities that extended far beyond the basketball court.\r\n\r\nAs a coach, my goal has always been to use basketball as a tool to teach life lessons, build confidence, develop discipline, and encourage teamwork. Your contributions helped support an environment where our young ladies could grow not only as basketball players but also as students and individuals.\r\n\r\nThroughout the season, our team worked hard to improve their skills, strengthen their relationships, and develop a sense of pride in representing their school. Beyond wins and losses, some of the most rewarding moments came from watching our players encourage one another, overcome challenges, and begin to understand the importance of accountability, commitment, and working toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support reaches well beyond a single season. The lessons these young ladies learned about perseverance, leadership, and teamwork are lessons they can carry with them throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our student-athletes and investing in their futures. Your generosity made a difference, and we are truly grateful for your support of our basketball family!","fullyFundedDate":1571946727219,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-another-season-of-basketb/4513336/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Another Season of Basketball!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5022367_orig.png?crop=517,517,x33,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791563396237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5022367"},{"teacherId":2093562,"projectId":10484205,"letterContent":"The new Periodic Table of the Elements has already made a meaningful difference in my physics and science classroom. My students are using it as a hands-on reference while learning about elements, atomic structure, properties of matter, and how the periodic table helps scientists understand and predict the behavior of materials. When the materials first arrived, my students were excited to see that they had something new and professional to use in their classroom. It transformed what can sometimes feel like an abstract topic into something they could see, explore, and use during their lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to have students use the periodic table as a tool during investigations and problem-solving activities, connecting the information they find to real-world applications in science, engineering, and technology. Rather than simply memorizing facts, students will be challenged to investigate why elements behave differently and how their properties are used in the world around them. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students can learn by exploring, questioning, and making connections—and for that, my students and I are truly grateful. 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When the lights go down and the minerals suddenly glow under UV light, the room instantly fills with \"ooo's\" and \"ahhh's.\"\r\n\r\nThat sense of wonder drives deeper questioning, richer discussions, and genuine curiosity about the science behind what they're seeing. Students who might typically sit quietly are now eager to participate, make predictions, and explain the phenomenon. It has turned an abstract concept into a vivid, memorable experience that has strengthened both understanding and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement, this project has strengthened critical thinking and scientific inquiry in powerful ways. Students are analyzing patterns, forming hypotheses about why certain minerals fluoresce, and connecting what they observe to real-world applications. The experience has built confidence, encouraged collaboration, and reinforced a classroom culture where curiosity thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1773331287701,"projectUrl":"project/the-hidden-property-of-fluorescence/9935895/","projectTitle":"The Hidden Property of Fluorescence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Diamond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2093562_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507735009698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adiamond4u"},{"teacherId":2093562,"projectId":9732149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Feel the Heat – See the Heat.\" Because of your generosity, our students now have access to three infrared cameras, and the impact on teaching and learning has been truly remarkable.\r\n\r\nThese cameras work beautifully and have transformed abstract concepts about heat transfer, thermal energy, and radiation into vivid, real-world experiences. Students are no longer just hearing about heat—they are seeing it in real time. From observing temperature changes in their own hands to analyzing heat flow in everyday objects, the infrared cameras have made learning immediate, engaging, and unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on opportunities created by this equipment have significantly increased student curiosity, participation, and understanding. Students are asking deeper questions, making stronger connections between theory and real-world applications, and collaborating more meaningfully during investigations. For many of them, this was their first experience using professional-grade scientific tools, and it has helped them feel like real scientists.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has helped ignite excitement and confidence in our classroom. The infrared cameras have elevated instruction and opened doors for experiential learning that would not have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. 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