{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Glenridge Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":13.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8809908,"projectId":9456761,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of extension cords and extension cord covers for my 7th grade classroom. These materials immediately improved the functionality and safety of our learning space. With more flexible access to power, students can now use their devices for research, writing, and projects without crowding around limited outlets. The cord covers have also reduced tripping hazards and helped keep our classroom organized, allowing students to move around the room more confidently during group work and activities.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to design more efficient, student-centered lessons. I can now set up learning stations, rotate technology-based tasks, and incorporate more digital tools without worrying about tangled cords or unsafe pathways. This donation has strengthened both the daily operations of the classroom and the overall learning environment. I appreciate the practical impact these items have had on my students' experience and am grateful for your investment in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1753527650954,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-charge-up-7th-grade-ela-literal/9456761/","projectTitle":"Help Us Charge Up 7th Grade ELA (Literally)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809908_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735875540671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809908"},{"teacherId":8809908,"projectId":9105859,"letterContent":"Receiving a donated classroom set of The Outsiders has made a significant difference in my 7th grade classroom. Before, we often had to rely on a mix of older copies, shared texts, or digital versions, which made reading feel disjointed and inconsistent for students. Having a full, matching set of books ensures that every student has access to the same edition, the same page numbers, and the same quality of text, which has already made whole-class reading smoother and more engaging.\r\nThis donation has also created a stronger sense of community in our reading environment. Because each student can easily follow along, discussions feel more inclusive and confident. The shared text allows us to pause, annotate together, and examine specific lines without delays or confusion. Students are more willing to participate and refer back to the book because they know exactly where to look and feel more secure with the material.\r\nBeyond convenience, the classroom set has elevated the overall learning experience. The Outsiders resonates deeply with middle school students, and having a reliable set of books supports richer conversations about identity, belonging, and empathy. The donation has allowed us to approach the novel with more depth and creativity, ultimately strengthening both literacy skills and classroom connection.","fullyFundedDate":1739889621483,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-needed-the-outsiders-by-se/9105859/","projectTitle":"New Books Needed: \"The Outsiders\" by S.E. Hinton","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809908_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735875540671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809908"},{"teacherId":8703972,"projectId":9744329,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought new life, structure, and joy into my U.S. History classroom! Thanks to your support, my eighth-grade students are now more organized, engaged, and confident as historians. The materials from \"History Is Sweeter When We're Organized and Ready!\" have truly transformed how we learn, create, and review.\r\n\r\nThe sheet protectors and hanging file folders have become our secret weapons for staying on top of learning. My students now keep their study guides, maps, and notes neat and secure and they're actually excited to pull them out during review time. These tools have helped even my most easily distracted learners stay focused and prepared. One student told me, \"My binder finally makes sense!\" For middle schoolers who juggle multiple subjects, that sense of order is empowering. It's building skills they'll carry into high school and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur new 3-ring hole punch and paper cutter have turned ordinary assignments into hands-on projects. Students love punching, trimming, and organizing their materials it makes them feel like real historians crafting their own archives. During our French and Indian War map activity, they used the tools to carefully cut and label their territories. The pride they took in getting every detail right reminded me that giving students ownership of their learning makes all the difference.\r\n\r\nThe timer has added structure and excitement to our classroom. Whether it's a fast-paced \"History Sprint\" review or a \"Map Challenge,\" the moment that timer starts, the energy in the room rises. It helps students stay on task while making learning fun and competitive. Even my quietest students light up when they hear, \"You've got one minute left!\" It's a simple tool, but it's transformed how we manage transitions and keep momentum.\r\n\r\nAnd yes the Skittles are a huge hit! What might seem like a small treat has become a big motivator. I use them as incentives for effort, teamwork, and participation. When we wrap up a lesson and students earn a few Skittles for their hard work, it's more than candy it's recognition. During our last review, one student shouted, \"We earned the rainbow!\" The laughter and joy in that moment captured exactly what your donation made possible a classroom that balances structure with celebration.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies themselves, this project has had a deeper impact. Many of my students come from families who can't always afford extra school materials, so having access to these resources levels the playing field. They walk into Room 632 knowing they have what they need to succeed. The organization and care that now define our classroom send a powerful message: their education matters, and people out there you believe in them.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our unit on the American Revolution, students are already using their new materials to build resource binders and study folders. The system we've built together is helping them track progress, prepare for assessments, and take pride in their work. I see them flipping through their well-kept binders, reviewing key terms, and reflecting on how far they've come and I see the confidence growing with each page.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies; it created an environment where learning feels meaningful, organized, and fun. Thank you for giving my students the tools and motivation to succeed. History truly is sweeter because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1760754983473,"projectUrl":"project/history-is-sweeter-when-were-organized/9744329/","projectTitle":"History Is Sweeter When We’re Organized and Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8703972_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663454418606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roqual-white"},{"teacherId":8703972,"projectId":9435559,"letterContent":"My 8th-grade U.S. History students continue to amaze me with their hard work, resilience, and determination, especially during high-stakes testing and long school days. Thanks to your generosity, this project brought a renewed sense of excitement, motivation, and community to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe full-size candy rewards and engaging games have become powerful tools for keeping students focused and motivated. These small but meaningful incentives help students push through challenging lessons and testing sessions with positivity and perseverance. Watching their faces light up after earning a well-deserved treat or enjoying a fun review game has reminded me just how important encouragement and joy are in the learning process.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins and pencil cases have also made a huge difference in our daily routines. With materials now organized and easy to find, transitions are smoother, and students are able to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies.\r\n\r\nThis project has reminded me that fostering a positive, supportive classroom culture is just as vital as delivering great lessons. As we move into our next unit on the Constitution and early American government, I am excited to build on this momentum by helping students see the connections between perseverance, teamwork, and the principles that shaped our nation.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a space where students feel supported, celebrated, and ready to succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759104621302,"projectUrl":"project/bins-brains-and-blow-pops-the-testing/9435559/","projectTitle":"Bins, Brains, and Blow Pops: the Testing Survival Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8703972_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663454418606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roqual-white"},{"teacherId":8703972,"projectId":9596079,"letterContent":"The 2025–2026 school year is off to an incredible start, and my 8th-grade U.S. History students are full of energy, curiosity, and excitement to learn. They love making connections between the past and present and expressing their ideas in creative, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, Canvas is our central hub for submitting assignments, collaborating on projects, and receiving feedback. The addition of webcams has transformed how students share their learning. They now record and upload speeches, presentations, and projects with confidence, while also capturing images and videos of paper assignments and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThis technology has opened the door to new learning opportunities, including virtual guest speakers, interactive field trips, and collaborative projects that connect our classroom to the wider world. Thanks to these tools, history truly comes alive, and students are building essential 21st-century skills such as communication, creativity, and confidence that will serve them far beyond middle school.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students learn, lead, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1758202841447,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-submit-webcams-for-canv/9596079/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Submit! Webcams for Canvas Assignments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8703972_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663454418606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roqual-white"},{"teacherId":8703972,"projectId":9435284,"letterContent":"As I enter my 21st year as an 8th-grade U.S. History teacher, I remain deeply committed to growing as an educator and meeting the evolving needs of my students. Thanks to your generosity, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has become an invaluable part of my professional toolkit. With instant access to professional development books, historical resources, and instructional guides, I can plan and reflect anywhere, whether at home, during breaks, or on the go.\r\n\r\nThe external hard drive has been equally transformative, allowing me to organize years of lessons, student projects, and digital resources efficiently. With my materials now streamlined and accessible, I am able to focus more energy on what matters most: creating engaging, content-rich experiences that bring history to life.\r\n\r\nBy investing in my professional growth and digital organization, you have helped me continue evolving as an educator while ensuring my students benefit from dynamic, relevant, and well-curated lessons. Your support does not just make my job easier; it directly enhances the learning experiences of every student who walks into my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me keep the spark of curiosity alive in U.S. History!","fullyFundedDate":1754009247788,"projectUrl":"project/kindling-curiosity-tech-tools-for-tea/9435284/","projectTitle":"Kindling Curiosity: Tech & Tools for Teaching 8th Grade History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8703972_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663454418606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roqual-white"},{"teacherId":2207416,"projectId":9641661,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share that the lollipops donated through this project have become an incredibly effective tool for motivation and positive reinforcement in my classroom!\r\n\r\nI don't just hand them out; I use them to incentivize students to strive for excellence in their studies. The lollipops serve as a tangible reward for key achievements:\r\n\r\nThey encourage students to complete challenging assignments—knowing there's a small treat waiting helps them push through complex problems and finish their work carefully and on time. They also act as a fun way to recognize and celebrate academic success when students are earning a good grade. This reward system encourages my students to focus on mastery and take pride in achieving high-quality results.\r\n\r\nThis simple act of generosity has brought a lot of smiles and has been instrumental in boosting effort, focus, and overall academic performance in my classroom. Thank you for providing this sweet and successful form of encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1758292462440,"projectUrl":"project/popping-with-success/9641661/","projectTitle":"Popping With Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2207416_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627846422893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lewilliams"},{"teacherId":2207416,"projectId":9493315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project. The resources you provided have truly transformed our classroom into a more positive, organized, and engaging space, making a real difference in my students' daily lives and learning.\r\n\r\nThe \"A Good Day\" neon sign has become an anchor for our classroom's culture. It's the first thing students see, setting a positive, optimistic tone that reminds everyone to approach the day with enthusiasm and resilience. This feeling is reinforced by the motivational bulletin boards, which turn our walls into continuous encouragement, fostering a growth mindset and supporting students in tackling challenges. Similarly, the English Language Arts bulletin boards function as ever-present academic tutors, providing constant visual reminders of key grammar rules and writing structures, which dramatically aids their independent work.\r\n\r\nOn a practical level, you've helped us reclaim valuable instructional time. The pencil dispenser is a simple but mighty tool that virtually eliminated the constant disruption of students needing to search for or sharpen pencils. Now, we transition quickly and efficiently into lessons. The ink and AA/AAA batteries are the essential, functional items that keep our lessons running seamlessly, ensuring our printer and classroom technology are always ready for instruction and communication.\r\n\r\nLearning is also about community and connection, and the Mattel games (Uno, Scrabble, Monopoly) have been invaluable for this. They are used to build social skills, encourage teamwork during inside recess, and even reinforce academics—Scrabble for vocabulary, Monopoly for math and budgeting. The candy serves as a quick, effective way to reward excellent participation and kind behavior, providing that immediate, positive reinforcement that encourages continued effort. Finally, the premium colored paper adds a celebratory finish to our work, allowing students to publish their assignments with pride and creating beautiful, high-quality projects that showcase their achievement.\r\n\r\nEvery item, from the games that build character to the sign that lifts spirits, works together to create a dynamic environment where students are excited to learn and feel fully supported. Thank you for making this level of impact possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755737770096,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-bell-engaging-tools-for-7th/9493315/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Bell: Engaging Tools for 7th Grade ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2207416_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627846422893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lewilliams"},{"teacherId":2207416,"projectId":9585450,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, every one of my students now has their very own Spanish word-to-word dictionary.\r\n\r\nThis may seem like a simple tool, but it's truly a gift that lasts a lifetime. My students are not only using these dictionaries in our class, but they're also able to take them home and use them to succeed in their other subjects.\r\n\r\nThe dictionaries have been especially transformative as we dive into the nuances of language. They are an invaluable resource as my students learn about figurative language, denotation, and connotation. These dictionaries help them to understand the deeper meanings of words and how context can change everything.\r\n\r\nFor my language learners, this isn't just a book—it's a key that unlocks a deeper understanding of the world around them. Thank you for empowering them with a tool that they will continue to use for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1757026760393,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-language-gap-a-dictionary/9585450/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Language Gap: A Dictionary for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2207416_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627846422893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lewilliams"},{"teacherId":10005174,"projectId":9276324,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for the incredible basketballs, volleyballs, nets and the all equipment! When I saw everything, I was so excited. I'm especially looking forward to trying out the new nets and volleyballs. It feels so amazing to have such high-quality gear to teach my students with. Your support means the world to me, my students, and their success! Having this equipment truly helps me feel more confident and prepared for this year!! The excitement and enthusiasm the students have shown having this equipment has been so exciting!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!","fullyFundedDate":1745954060207,"projectUrl":"project/focusing-on-some-different-sports-for-al/9276324/","projectTitle":"Focusing on Some Different Sports for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Granville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005174_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745517504337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005174"},{"teacherId":2207416,"projectId":9122996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my classroom! The Polaroid camera and film you provided have brought a new sense of joy, creativity, and connection to our learning environment. From capturing special classroom moments to documenting projects and student achievements, this simple tool has made a big difference in how we celebrate and remember our experiences together.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited the first time we used the camera. They loved seeing their pictures develop right before their eyes — something many of them had never experienced before. We've used the photos to create classroom displays, document our projects, and highlight individual and group successes. It's helped foster a greater sense of community and pride among my students, reminding them that their efforts and milestones are seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1746745914650,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-memories-instant-photos-for-s/9122996/","projectTitle":"Capturing Memories: Instant Photos for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2207416_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627846422893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lewilliams"},{"teacherId":2207416,"projectId":9247181,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, my students received this year's Sunshine State books — and the excitement was immediate! The books arrived before our school library even had them in stock, which made them feel extra special and created a real buzz in our classroom. Students couldn't wait to dive into the new stories, and having them right at their fingertips made reading more accessible and inviting for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe enthusiasm didn't stop there. Several students asked if they could take some of the books home for the summer, and my answer was simple: why not, as long as they're reading? This is exactly why having these materials matters. When students are eager to read on their own, without being assigned, it's a powerful reminder of the importance of putting good books directly into their hands. 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