{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Goodrell Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9853983,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our Crafting Crew Club! Your generosity means more than you know. With your help, our students now have the yarn and materials they need to create, connect, and express themselves in a safe, supportive space.\r\nFor many of our learners, crafting is more than a hobby—it's a calming outlet, a confidence booster, and a way to build friendships. Your donation makes these meaningful moments possible.\r\nWe cannot wait to share all the colorful projects, smiles, and stories that come from your kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping our community grow stronger through creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1767205590154,"projectUrl":"project/yarn-for-connection-supporting-our-craf/9853983/","projectTitle":"Yarn for Connection: Supporting Our Crafting Crew Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9853386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Scoring Big with Spanish Graphic Novels and Sports Books! Your generosity means the world to our multilingual learners. These high‑interest books are exactly what our students need—stories that reflect their language, their passions, and their identities.\r\nBecause of you, students who love sports, action, and graphic novels will finally have books that truly speak to them. You're helping create a classroom where reading feels exciting, empowering, and accessible for every learner.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for investing in their joy, confidence, and growing love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1766330768582,"projectUrl":"project/scoring-big-with-spanish-graphic-novels/9853386/","projectTitle":"Scoring Big with Spanish Graphic Novels and Sports Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9936007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Spreading Kindness: Student‑Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community. Your generosity is helping our students do something truly meaningful—create comfort, care, and connection for people in our community who need it most.\r\nBecause of you, our students will have the materials they need to make blankets and bags that will be donated to local shelters and families. This project teaches compassion, teamwork, and the power of giving back. Our kids are so excited to know that their hands and hearts can make a real difference.\r\nYour kindness is helping us spread more kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and the good they are capable of.","fullyFundedDate":1766121474069,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-student-made-blanket/9936007/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness: Student-Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":9045515,"projectId":9880164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Spreading Kindness: Student-Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community. Your generosity means more than you know.\r\nBecause of you, my multilingual learners will have the opportunity to create something meaningful with their hands and their hearts. These blankets and kindness bags will go directly to neighbors in need, offering comfort, warmth, and a reminder that they are cared for.\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who are new to this country, this project helps them practice English, build confidence, and feel connected to our school and community. They are so excited to give back, and your support makes that possible.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of kindness and for lifting up our students as change makers. We can't wait to share the joy, the learning, and the impact that your gift will help create.","fullyFundedDate":1763491814957,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-student-made-blanket/9880164/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness: Student-Made Blankets and Bags for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9045515_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711247993067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9045515"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9848439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to Bridging Language Gaps: Translation Devices for ELL Success. Your generosity is helping remove real barriers for my English language learners. With these translation devices, students will be able to access lessons more independently, participate with confidence, and communicate their ideas without fear of being misunderstood.\r\nTools like these give students dignity, agency, and a voice in the classroom. They help new arrivals feel welcomed, supported, and capable from day one. Your kindness is making that possible.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support truly bridges gaps and opens doors for every learner in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1761936494270,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-language-gaps-translation-devi/9848439/","projectTitle":"Bridging Language Gaps: Translation Devices for ELL Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9847668,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting Color Our Language: Markers for Multilingual Learning. Your donation brings vibrant tools directly into the hands of my multilingual learners, helping them express their ideas, build vocabulary, and engage more confidently in class.\r\nSomething as simple as fresh markers can make a big difference—students light up when they have materials that feel new, colorful, and truly theirs to use. 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These resources may seem simple, but they make an enormous difference — students can read their music comfortably, share materials more efficiently, and explore a wider world of percussion sounds that keep them excited and engaged.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students don't have access to private lessons, instruments, or music experiences outside of school. Your donation gives them the opportunity to participate fully, feel successful, and take pride in their role as musicians. It's been amazing watching students build confidence and teamwork as they discover what they can accomplish together.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you who believe in our students' potential. Thank you for helping open doors, create opportunity, and keep the music alive in our band room!","fullyFundedDate":1760693782571,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-musicians-find-their-first/9599903/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Musicians Find Their First Brass Notes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark-Sindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750944128530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028461"},{"teacherId":10028461,"projectId":9886469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our beginning string players with high-quality violin bows! For young musicians, having the right equipment makes a huge impact — better sound, better technique, and the confidence to keep practicing and growing.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I middle school, many of our students do not have access to private lessons or their own instruments outside of school. Your generosity gives them the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment with tools that set them up for success. It has been incredible to watch students light up as they hear themselves produce a clear tone for the very first time.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you who believe in our students' potential and help remove barriers to music education. Thank you for opening doors and creating opportunity for our young musicians!","fullyFundedDate":1764729780632,"projectUrl":"project/new-violin-bows-for-our-middle-school-mu/9886469/","projectTitle":"New Violin Bows for Our Middle School Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark-Sindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750944128530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028461"},{"teacherId":10028461,"projectId":9474362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our beginning musicians with new saxophone neckstraps! These may seem like small items, but for our young players they make a huge difference — helping them hold their instruments correctly, play longer, and feel more confident as they build skills.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I middle school, many of our students don't have access to music opportunities outside of school. Your generosity gives them the chance to learn an instrument, take pride in their progress, and see themselves as musicians. It's powerful to watch students light up when they realize that someone believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for donors like you who open doors and create opportunity. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them make music with comfort and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1760693715065,"projectUrl":"project/support-their-sound-neck-straps-for-beg/9474362/","projectTitle":"Support Their Sound: Neck Straps for Beginning Saxophonists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark-Sindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750944128530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028461"},{"teacherId":10028461,"projectId":9841530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school music program! As a Title I school, our students don't always have access to the same materials and experiences as their peers, so your generosity truly creates opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe triangle and tambourine have already made an impact in our percussion section. Students who rarely get the chance to shine are now confidently keeping rhythm, experimenting with new sounds, and feeling proud of their contributions in class. These small additions have opened big doors for engagement, collaboration, and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you who believe in our students' potential and help bring music to life in our classroom. Thank you for investing in their growth and for giving them the opportunity to learn, perform, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1764649180597,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-beat-tambourine-and-triangl/9841530/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Beat: Tambourine and Triangle for Our MS Band!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark-Sindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750944128530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028461"},{"teacherId":10028461,"projectId":9474238,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our music program! This snare drum and stand will have a powerful impact on our Title I middle school band by giving students access to the quality equipment they deserve. Many of my students are experiencing formal music education for the first time, and having a reliable, well-made instrument allows them to focus on learning, confidence, and musical growth instead of struggling with worn-out or shared equipment.\r\n\r\nWith a sturdy snare drum and adjustable stand, students are able to practice proper technique, posture, and ensemble skills—foundations that are critical for long-term success in music. \r\n\r\nThis project expands opportunity by removing barriers to participation. When students have access to dependable instruments, they are more likely to stay engaged, take pride in their work, and see themselves as musicians. 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I was able to borrow another novel by the same author, and they read that book, as well.\r\n The kids were so excited by the \"new book\" look of our novels. They take pride in our materials and in those books. We read them as a whole class and had lessons on the culture that was discussed in there. I am working very hard to help my students become biliterate (reading and writing in 2 languages), so any novel that gets students involved and reading is beneficial. \r\n These books will be used for a long time to come. Students in several different grade levels can read and borrow these books to practice their vocabulary acquisition and fluency. 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