{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Trail Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9497823,"projectId":9526931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library. Because of your generosity, my students now walk into a room that feels warm, inviting, and full of possibility. The new books have quickly become the heart of our classroom—students gravitate toward them the moment they walk in.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits so far is Framed. My 8th graders can't get enough of it! I frequently see students passing it between friends, recommending their favorite twists, or asking if there are more books like it. Watching them get so excited about a story has been such a joy.\r\n\r\nThese new texts allow us to build authentic literacy skills every day. Students are practicing:\r\nIndependent reading stamina as they browse and settle into books that truly interest them.\r\nInference and critical thinking as we pause to discuss characters' decisions and motivations.\r\nVocabulary growth through exposure to rich, varied writing styles.\r\nReal conversations about books—what makes a story compelling, what they notice as readers, and how they connect to characters.\r\nReading in our classroom looks cozy, calm, and engaged. Students stretch out on the floor, curl up in chairs, or lean over desks comparing books. There's a steady hum of quiet excitement as they browse the shelves, ask for recommendations, or celebrate finishing a book.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made this possible—especially for students who have struggled to find joy in reading. I've watched reluctant readers proudly finish books for the first time this year. One student who rarely participates now comes in each morning asking if any new mysteries have been added. Another who typically reads below grade level is so hooked on Framed that she's been reading during any spare moment she can find.\r\nYou didn't just give us books. You helped create a reading culture. You gave my students a space where stories feel accessible, where books feel exciting, and where reading is something to look forward to.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them—and in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755015133890,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-reading-building-a-diverse/9526931/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Reading: Building a Diverse Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497823"},{"teacherId":7068089,"projectId":9472077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. It means the world that you are invested in these kids are care enough to make them a priority. With the economy right now, food insecurity is a very real concern. Helping to provide them with food is so amazing and we really appreciate you taking the time to help. Not much motivates a kid as much as food! This was great to offer as a reward, or to help keep a kid full all day to learn! Thank you for supporting my classroom and for helping in the kids education!","fullyFundedDate":1753369143386,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-on-snacks-on-snacks/9472077/","projectTitle":"Snacks on Snacks on Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Svatos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068089_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632455727521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068089"},{"teacherId":7068089,"projectId":9210239,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. These items give us the ability to do many more activities and gives students the options for how they want to learn. I love that they can listen to things with audio for low readers, nothing motivates kids like a snack, and the black light party is one of the best days of the year! They love the different activities and ways that school can engage them! Thank you for investing in these students lives and education. It means a lot that you care about them!","fullyFundedDate":1743004391477,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-headphones-and-black-light-party/9210239/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Headphones and Black Light Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Svatos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068089_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632455727521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068089"},{"teacherId":7068089,"projectId":9193587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! So many students need options for seating and it really helps them focus more in class. They love to seats, headphones, it really gives us flexibility to learn in a way that is best for them! The whiteboards have been such a game changer in class. They can use them to show work, participate in groups and save paper! Thank you for donating to this project, it makes class so much smoother for those that need different options. The kids get to talk, work together, use movement, all are helping the students to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1742835744253,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-and-flexible-seating/9193587/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards and Flexible Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Svatos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068089_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632455727521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068089"},{"teacherId":7068089,"projectId":8955366,"letterContent":"These snacks were so helpful in helping build community with our girls! They loved having a treat each day, and it helped to create a conversation each time. They really enjoyed getting an excuse of food to come in and talk. The girls really felt loved knowing that people from the community helped reach out and provide this for them. As a low income building, food scarcity is real. They often struggle to advocate for their needs as they have low expectations. This really helped them build up confidence and take up space in a world that does not always allow that. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1732910907123,"projectUrl":"project/girls-leadership-snacks-and-fun/8955366/","projectTitle":"Girls Leadership Snacks and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Svatos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068089_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632455727521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068089"},{"teacherId":4544374,"projectId":9484560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this Donor's Choose. The impact was far more than I anticipated. Every year we do a Psychology Unit where we explore various parts of how the brain works, specifically regarding the gifted brain. One of those activities is exploring the concept of \"masking\" and the students are charged with creating a visual representation of the masks they wear on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nI got some amazing answers this year. One student used pipe cleaners swirling through the eye sockets to represent the constant flow of information into his brain and how it overwhelms the brain on the inside. So many students really opened up about how they felt. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, my kids got to know themselves a bit better.","fullyFundedDate":1754405880150,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-this-party-started/9484560/","projectTitle":"Let's Get This Party Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Cowick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4544374_orig.jpg?crop=1436,1436,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661969518522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4544374"},{"teacherId":9497823,"projectId":9266007,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students had an incredible hands-on experience that went beyond our regular classroom lessons. In our Careers class, we've been focusing on stress management and essential job skills like teamwork and problem-solving. The new resources you helped fund were a huge hit! The students immediately gravitated toward the fidgets and sensory tools. They told me how calming they found them and even mentioned how some items helped them stay focused during lessons. I even shared the materials with other classes, and they were just as popular—creating a calm, focused environment that students didn't want to leave.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights was a boat-building project where students worked in teams to create boats out of duct tape and cardboard. It was amazing to see students step up as leaders, delegate tasks, and work together through trial and error. The excitement was contagious! We wrapped up the project by racing the boats across a small pool, and not only did my students cheer each other on, but other classes came in to watch as well. It became a school-wide moment of fun, creativity, and learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue using these resources as we dive deeper into topics like grit, perseverance, and communication skills. The fidgets will be a permanent tool in our classroom, supporting focus and stress relief during future projects. Thank you again for helping bring these experiences to life—your donation made a visible, lasting impact on our students' learning and classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1745506361893,"projectUrl":"project/careers-in-action-building-skills-boa/9266007/","projectTitle":"Careers in Action: Building Skills & Boats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497823"},{"teacherId":4544374,"projectId":9010114,"letterContent":"We purchased these games for our Olympic event. We shared the 10 games out to the 10 individual buildings to ensure the \"Olympians\" were adequately trained and prepared for the event. As gifted students, some areas are stronger than others but our spatial scholars were excited to have the opportunity to train and compete. \r\n\r\nThese 10 copies also helped us have a smooth game the day of the event. Because we had enough, we were able to have all the players playing at the same time and there was minimal \"downtime. \r\n\r\nThank you again, for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1736468959714,"projectUrl":"project/genius-star-for-genius-stars/9010114/","projectTitle":"Genius Star for Genius stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Cowick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4544374_orig.jpg?crop=1436,1436,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661969518522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4544374"},{"teacherId":4544374,"projectId":9062416,"letterContent":"Oh! The Joy! Daily, my students were talking about wanting some snacks and it was like Santa Claus himself showed up with the snacks you all donated. They were so excited and, immediately, got to organizing, sorting and storing them. They were smart enough to not put them all out at the same time to ensure they were \"rationed.\" The older scholars took charge and no one was worse for the wear. \r\nEvery single day since the arrival of their sustenance, a group of kids come in and grab snacks as they are getting ready for class. Clearly, this is made an impact on, if nothing else, their happiness! Also, a hungry kid can't learn so you helped in that arena too.","fullyFundedDate":1737404799127,"projectUrl":"project/growing-bodies-and-minds/9062416/","projectTitle":"Growing Bodies and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Cowick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4544374_orig.jpg?crop=1436,1436,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661969518522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4544374"},{"teacherId":9497823,"projectId":8790972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The games you provided have brought so much excitement and engagement to our classroom. \r\n\r\nThese games have become more than just fun activities—they've been instrumental in helping students make connections to the careers we've been exploring. For example, during our lessons on teamwork and communication, students related the collaborative problem-solving required in the games to real-world professions like project management and healthcare. It's been incredible to see them make these connections while building valuable skills. \r\n\r\nBeyond career exploration, these games have been a fantastic tool for fostering social skills. Learning new games together has encouraged students to practice patience, take turns, and handle both wins and losses gracefully. These experiences are helping them develop the interpersonal skills they'll need in future jobs and everyday life. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, I plan to incorporate these games into small group activities and team-building challenges, tying them back to our lessons on essential workplace skills. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun together. 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