{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Midway Hills Academy","outOfStateSupporters":82.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10055319,"projectId":9411127,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when our DonorsChoose project was funded! As a 5th grade math and science inclusion classroom, these resources have already made a huge difference in our daily learning. The notebooks are being used for interactive math journals where students solve problems, explain their thinking, and keep track of important strategies for standards like fractions, decimals, and numerical expressions. The pencils ensure every student is prepared and ready to learn each day without stress over missing supplies.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers have been a favorite because we use whiteboards almost every day during small group instruction and whole-group review. Students love being able to quickly solve problems, show their work, and correct mistakes without fear of \"messing up.\" It has made math much more engaging and interactive. The headphones have also been a game changer during station rotations, allowing students to independently complete i-Ready lessons, Google Classroom assignments, and targeted review activities without distractions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited—especially about the headphones and fresh supplies. Many of my students attend a Title I school, so having their own classroom resources made them feel valued and supported. They immediately started asking when they could use them and thanked me for making sure they had what they needed to be successful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are continuing to prepare for Georgia Milestones testing while building confidence and independence in math and science. Students are using these materials daily during review stations, collaborative problem solving, and intervention groups. These resources are helping create a classroom where students feel prepared, capable, and excited to learn. Because of our donors' generosity, my students are not just receiving supplies—they are receiving opportunities to grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1750773691310,"projectUrl":"project/launching-bright-futures-equipping-my-5/9411127/","projectTitle":"Launching Bright Futures: Equipping My 5th Grade Classroom for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777133333073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055319"},{"teacherId":435344,"projectId":10158142,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where reading is exciting, accessible, and meaningful for every student. The new books have made an immediate impact on my students, especially those in our Early Intervention Program (EIP), who benefit from extra support in reading.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these books, I have seen a noticeable increase in student engagement and confidence. My students are eager to pick out books, spend more time reading independently, and participate more actively during small group instruction. Many of them are now choosing books that match their reading level, which is helping them improve their fluency and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful changes has been in their mindset. Students who once felt discouraged about reading are now proud to call themselves readers. They are excited to share stories, recommend books to their classmates, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just books—it has created opportunities for growth, confidence, and a love of learning that will last far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773849270245,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-an-eip-class/10158142/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers: An EIP Classroom Library That Inspires","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DuPree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp435344_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749514669221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-dupree"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9400285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the wonderful school supplies that we have received. The students were so excited to come in and see that they now have all the school supplies they need to be successful and they don't have to be embarrassed because they don't have the supplies every one else has. Now, the class is completely equal.Everyone with the same supplies! This makes such an important impact on the kids and does away with all of the frustration some students may have because they have very limited supplies. Thank you so much again for helping to make our classroom a very happy and successful classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752161941403,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-the-school-year-as-equals/9400285/","projectTitle":"Let's Start the School Year as Equals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":435344,"projectId":9931761,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The new storage shelf has given my students a central, organized space to access the reading and writing materials they use every day. Instead of spending time searching for supplies or waiting for materials to be passed out, students can now independently find what they need and get started right away.\r\n\r\nThe shelf has also helped build a stronger sense of responsibility and ownership in our classroom. Students take pride in keeping the materials organized and returning items to their labeled spaces. This simple system has created smoother transitions between activities and allowed us to spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has supported my students' growth as readers and writers. Having easy access to books, notebooks, and writing tools encourages them to engage more confidently in literacy activities. Because of your support, our classroom is now a more organized, efficient, and welcoming space where students can focus on developing the skills they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create an environment where learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1769177758841,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-help-organizing-our-reading-wri/9931761/","projectTitle":"Shelf Help: Organizing Our Reading & Writing World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DuPree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp435344_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749514669221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-dupree"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9437679,"letterContent":"There is nothing worse than trying to concentrate and understand a lesson or book when 25 students have the sound on trying to lesson on their computers due to not having headphones. Luckily, thanks to all of you generous donors we now have 25 sets of headphones! No more straining to hear or being completely confused because now all the students can easily concentrate on what they are hearing through their headphones. Thank you so much for helping make this possible for all forty-nine of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753299272037,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-to-listen-up-with-new-headphon/9437679/","projectTitle":"It's Time to Listen Up with New Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9626958,"letterContent":"The shirts we received with this project turned out so cute. The front has our school name and the student name on them and the back had the school name and lots of pics that represent what we are learning in 3rd grade. We went on a big field trip to the Georgia Aquarium and everyone wore their new shirts. We got lots of compliments on the shirts! They can wear the shirts on Fridays for Spirit Days, too!! Thank you so much for helping us fund this project! We are loving the shirts and will be wearing them all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1755689974208,"projectUrl":"project/show-some-school-spirit/9626958/","projectTitle":"Show Some School Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":1027711,"projectId":9754069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for our zip-up hoodies. I had them monogrammed with our school name and each student's name on their jackets. The kids absolutely love them! It was so wonderful to see twenty-four smiling faces with their new jackets on. Thank you so much for helping me be able to put the smiles on all my students faces! Our classrooms can be quite chilly during the winter months and these jackets are the perfect weight for them to wear inside the classroom to stay warm and comfortable instead of their big heavy coats.","fullyFundedDate":1758803594971,"projectUrl":"project/zip-up-for-warmth/9754069/","projectTitle":"Zip Up for Warmth!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027711_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597514898849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027711"},{"teacherId":435344,"projectId":9405661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The excitement on my students' faces when the new materials arrived was priceless. They could hardly wait to open the boxes and explore everything inside. Your support has made such a difference in creating a classroom full of resources that inspire learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe have already put some of the materials to good use during a lesson with the book The Magical Yet. My students absolutely loved it! We talked about the power of perseverance and how adding the word \"yet\" can help us keep trying when things feel hard. We also enjoyed a wonderful activity with the book I Am Enough. The students used our new Colors of the World crayons to draw pictures of themselves and write positive affirmations about who they are. This activity sparked meaningful conversations about confidence and kindness. Thanks to you, they now have more opportunities to learn, grow, and believe in themselves. 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