{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Water Spring Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":6.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9309450,"projectId":9372634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. With the items we were able to turn our prize store into a mobile prize cart. Now teachers can nominate students who go above and beyond for our school community to receive a positive referral. Students are recognized in the classroom and presented with their positive referral by their teacher and a member from our school's leadership team in front of their peers. Students can then choose an additional prize from the prize cart as a thank you from the school for their hard work and dedication to making our school community a more positive environment. Thank you so much for your support! We would not have been able to bring back this program without your help.","fullyFundedDate":1755521977563,"projectUrl":"project/wildcash-store-restock/9372634/","projectTitle":"Wildcash Store Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9309450"},{"teacherId":1035319,"projectId":9539217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us snag those awesome step-by-step drawing books! They have completely changed the game in our middle school art room. Our students love them because they cover all the cool stuff they want to draw: people, cars, fantasy creatures, buildings, and super cute animals. These books show them exactly how to get started, breaking down tricky subjects into easy steps. \r\n\r\nThe best part is how much more independent the kids are now. These books let them pick whatever they're into; including sports cars or unicorns; and work on it at their own speed. This freedom means the students who catch on fast can keep zooming ahead, and those who need a little extra help have a reliable guide right there. I've seen a boost in confidence, and their sketchbooks are filling up fast with amazing stuff.","fullyFundedDate":1755521836250,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-book-bonanza/9539217/","projectTitle":"Drawing Book Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1035319_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536708056651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamieruiz"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9799557,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you again for your generous contribution to our STEM classroom. We have already been using our 3D printers in class this school year, so filament has been essential. We began by creating an octopus army for my students and those in the ESE department. Next my students used CAD programming to design keychains we were able to print out. Now my students have designed and created their own 3D puzzle cubes. Next, will be printing out these 3D cube puzzle they designed with their groups. It is great to see the engineering process at work with collaboration along the way. Finally, we will still a few other surprises as we continue through the school year. Thanks again for contributing to our future engineers and inventors, it is always appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762787032406,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-real-world/9799557/","projectTitle":"Stem in the Real World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9711619,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you again for your generous contribution to our STEM classroom. The materials we received have already been put to good use as we work on projects throughout the school year. \r\nThe 3D filament has been fantastic as we created an octopus army for my students and those in the ESE department. Next my students used CAD programming to design keychains we were able to print out.\r\nFinally, my students designed and created 3D puzzle cubes. The wood blocks served as their prototypes they were then able to bring home to their family and friends for Thanksgiving break. We have now begun printing out the students 3D cubes to their excitement.\r\nWe still have many more projects ahead of us this year . 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These were especially helpful as they attempted to create foot orthosis prototypes for cerebral palsy patients. \r\nThe 3D filament has been fantastic as we created an octopus army for my students and those in the ESE department. We have now begun printing out the students 3D cubes they designed and created. The wood blocks were essential as they formed the students protypes they could take home as we await the printing of the cubes.\r\nWe still have many more projects ahead of us this year . 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Finally, we will still a few other surprises as we continue through the school year. Thanks again for contributing to our future engineers and inventors, it is always appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1757772845050,"projectUrl":"project/printing-comes-to-life/9658473/","projectTitle":"Printing Comes to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9621336,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you again for your generous contribution to our STEM classroom. The materials we received have already been put to good use as we work on projects throughout the school year. Having scissors that actually cut cardboard has made all my students lives easier, and safer. The linking cubes have made the beginning process of our Cube Puzzle Project possible. All the other supplies have led to interesting creative projects being completed. Thank you again, your help is ALWAYS appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755898654325,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-real-world/9621336/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Real World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9653278,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you again for your generous contribution to our STEM classroom. The materials we received have already been put to good use as we work on projects throughout the school year. Having scissors that actually cut cardboard has made all my students lives easier, and safer. These were especially helpful as they attempted to create foot orthosis prototypes for cerebral palsy patients. \r\nThe 3D filament has been fantastic as we created an octopus army for my students and those in the ESE department. We have now begun printing out the students 3D cubes they designed and created.\r\nWe still have many more projects ahead of us this year . Thank you again, your help is ALWAYS appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1757022490286,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-real-world/9653278/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Real World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9475754,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you again for your generous contribution to our STEM classroom. We have just begun using our 3D printers in class - with each student receiving keychains they designed themselves. The next step will be printing out 3D cube puzzle they design with their groups. it is great to see the engineering process at work with collaboration along the way. Finally, we will still a few other surprises as we continue through the school year. Thanks again for contributing to our future engineers and inventors, it is always appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755719471803,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-to-life/9475754/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9470138,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our STEM class of future engineers. The materials we received are set and ready as we have begun the new school year. It is great to know we are set up for this school year as I have many more students than in past years. The supplies have already begun to contribute to our activities in class and my students' creative projects. We will be using these much more in our second semester as we begin exploring \"Flight and Space\". Thank you again for your support it is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755724975621,"projectUrl":"project/getting-started-with-stem/9470138/","projectTitle":"Getting Started With STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":9061463,"projectId":9421910,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our STEM class of future engineers. The materials we received are set and ready as we approach the new school year. The 3D filament we received has already been put to good use. They have already contributed to our activities in class and my students' creative projects. We have even begun to print some of our students'designs. I have also created medallions for the STEM classes they have completed - which they have been excited about. Having new material and colors has been a great new way to engage the students. I am looking forward to the rest of the semester as the students learn about 3D designing. Then when we can put all of our new resources into new designs! Thank you again - donations are ALWAYS appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1752671537762,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-t-in-stem/9421910/","projectTitle":"Putting the \"T\" in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goltzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061463_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685647075814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/goltzman-stem"},{"teacherId":1035319,"projectId":9119280,"letterContent":"When the clay and glaze arrived, my students were absolutely buzzing with excitement. Most of them had never worked with ceramics before, so seeing the materials laid out on the tables sparked a wave of curiosity and creativity. We decided to dive into a mug-making project, and over the course of several weeks, about 85 students shaped, carved, and glazed their very own clay mugs. It was incredible to watch them go from hesitant beginners to proud artists, each one pouring their personality into their piece.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stuck with me was when a student held up their finished mug and said, \"I didn't know I could make something like this.\" That sense of pride and accomplishment rippled through the classroom. The glazing process was especially magical because students loved choosing colors and seeing how their mugs transformed after firing. It felt like opening presents when we unloaded the kiln.\r\n\r\nNow that the mugs are complete, we're exploring how pottery connects to different cultures and time periods. Students are researching traditional ceramic styles from around the world and sketching ideas for future projects. Some are even asking if we can make bowls or tiles next. 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