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Thank you so much for funding my project and helping me run a quality PE program for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1783295961990,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-paddles/10172840/","projectTitle":"Pickleball Paddles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. ALLAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3760353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778579112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3760353"},{"teacherId":10035610,"projectId":9741126,"letterContent":"Certainly, the integration of yoga supplies into educational settings has brought about a notable transformation. These resources offer students various tools to support their physical and mental well-being during the school day. The presence of yoga mats and props can encourage movement and mindfulness, fostering a more balanced learning environment. Such additions aim to create a calmer atmosphere, potentially reducing stress and improving focus among students. Ultimately, these thoughtful inclusions contribute to a more holistic approach to education.","fullyFundedDate":1758844250720,"projectUrl":"project/building-balance-yoga-tools-for-student/9741126/","projectTitle":"Building Balance: Yoga Tools for Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10035610_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783281047868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035610"},{"teacherId":3760353,"projectId":9026425,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for funding our lat pulldown machine project. Our previous lat pulldown machine broke and our students athletes have been missing it dearly. We have been missing doing our back exercises. They were very excited to see a new lat pulldown machine in the weight room. They all were fighting over who got to try it first. They all tried it out and were very impressed with the new machine. Now, we can do lat pulls, close grip pulls, and underhand pulls again. Thanks so much for helping us out. Our weight room is whole again.","fullyFundedDate":1743516655660,"projectUrl":"project/lat-pull/9026425/","projectTitle":"LAT Pull","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. ALLAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3760353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778579112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3760353"},{"teacherId":10035610,"projectId":9447415,"letterContent":"These snacks offer essential nutrients that fuel their brains, aiding concentration and focus in the classroom. Your generosity ensures that these students receive the necessary nourishment throughout the day. The impact of these snacks extends beyond mere hunger, fostering a positive learning environment where children can thrive. We extend our sincere gratitude to our donors for their unwavering commitment to our students' well-being. In addition, we are incorporating yoga and SEL lessons in the second semester. My students will benefit from a snack pick up after their practice on the mat and engaging SEL lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1752760736140,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-minds/9447415/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10035610_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783281047868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035610"},{"teacherId":3760353,"projectId":9574933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the pickleball equipment. We just recently finished our pickleball unit before the paddles and pickleballs arrived. But no worries. We will do another pickleball unit in the 4th quarter, and we will have a pickleball club in the spring. \r\n\r\nPickleball is becoming so popular. A girl just asked today during free time if she could get the pickleball paddles out. She went over to the wall with the paddle and started playing pickleball by herself (see pics). She was very excited to see the new pickleball paddles.","fullyFundedDate":1757462651774,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-slam/9574933/","projectTitle":"Pickleball Slam","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. ALLAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3760353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778579112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3760353"},{"teacherId":3760353,"projectId":9533686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project of dodgeballs and kickballs. We use these types of balls in PE class all the time. We just recently used the dodgeballs for a game called Team Handball (see pics). We'll use these balls for a ton of other games, and we can never have too many dodgeballs or kickballs. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to see the new PE balls. They noticed right away. They always get excited when we get a donorschoose project funded. PE equipment is hard to come by and our budget is never enough to buy expensive PE equipment or replenish PE equipment that was ruined by overuse. Thanks again for helping our PE program out!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755576984592,"projectUrl":"project/pe-balls/9533686/","projectTitle":"PE Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. ALLAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3760353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778579112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3760353"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24933","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1186,"numTeachers":98,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.9,"schoolId":24933,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alton Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alton Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/alton-community-school-district-11/alton-middle-school/24933"}