{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Medomak Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10388949,"projectId":10292214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! It means the world to me to be able to provide a place where my students feel safe and loved, and these items really give my room a homey feel. The bookcases are still in the works getting unpacked, but already students have commented on how they make the space feel warmer. Their favorite addition to the classroom though is their tea and snack station! I have students who will come in to say hi and grab a snack during passing periods, even if they don't have me that day.\r\n\r\nFormer students of mine who have come in to say hi have also made comments about how different the room feels with the bookcases and snack station. They were very happy to see that the weekly \"tea time\" we had during their class had been adopted to all of my classes and that they could come get tea from my room whenever (so long as they weren't supposed to be somewhere else...).\r\n\r\nWith your generous donations, my room feels calmer, which makes learning easier. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for caring about my students.","fullyFundedDate":1781579410425,"projectUrl":"project/creating-comfort-commuity-care/10292214/","projectTitle":"Creating Comfort, Commuity, & Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steinbrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10388949"},{"teacherId":9922101,"projectId":10078249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Nourishing Minds, Feeding Futures\". Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a steady supply of food and snacks, and it has already changed the feel of our days. When the boxes arrived, my students' faces lit up. Several of them gasped, one asked if it was really all for us, and another quietly said, \"Now I won't have to worry about being hungry before lunch.\" Moments like that remind me how much a full stomach matters to a child's sense of safety and belonging.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks every day, and they have made a real difference in how my students learn. During our morning reading block, students who used to struggle to focus because of an empty stomach are now participating, asking questions, and staying engaged. During study hall periods, students now share a cup of cocoa, and have a snack. They talk and connect. Students who once hesitated to ask for food now know it's always available, with no shame and no questions. My room has community, and we all feel connected and cared for. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are starting several new student clubs, like debate and a classic book club. Your gift will help fuel every step of it. Because they are well nourished, my students are ready to take on new challenges with confidence and energy. Thank you for believing in them and for investing in their futures. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779556135634,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-minds-nourishing-futures/10078249/","projectTitle":"Feeding Minds, Nourishing Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922101_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y440&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754646826281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922101"},{"teacherId":10388949,"projectId":9967653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Your contributions truly made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning experience.\r\n\r\nAlthough we ran into an unexpected challenge with the class set of books being out of stock, we were still able to move forward with this project together. I was able to get a copy of the text, and as a class we read and discussed it in tandem. This actually led to some really thoughtful moments, as students worked together to build understanding and share ideas. We wrapped up our unit with a Socratic Seminar where students discussed how these texts challenged their definition of a \"hero.\" It was exciting to hear them reflect on how their thinking had shifted, which led to a really engaging and meaningful conversation.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the classroom supplies we received have made a big difference in our space. They've helped create a more welcoming and comfortable environment. It's made our classroom feel more like a place where they want to be and are ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students! Your generosity has helped create opportunities for thoughtful discussion, deeper learning, and a more positive classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1767223983354,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-female-voice-perspective-to-h/9967653/","projectTitle":"Bringing Female Voice & Perspective to Homer’s Odyssey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steinbrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10388949"},{"teacherId":10381981,"projectId":9955440,"letterContent":"I cannot find the words to properly express my sincere appreciation for your generosity and support of my classroom. We study literature, rhetoric, and often review the societal difficulties associated with \"other\" that is often brought to light through the multicultural stories we explore. With your gifts, I have created a clean, welcoming classroom where my students feel safe and confident enough to debate their ideologies on many, sometimes sensitive, subjects without fear of persecution or alienation. The students themselves have expressed gratitude regarding your gifts and the atmosphere they helped me create. Many noted that it was easier to orate in my classroom versus some of their others simply because they \"felt good\" in my room. Having snacks helps too!\r\n Coming up for my students is a rhetorical assignment entitled \" The Philbrook Speech\" where they will be constructing argumentative stands on subjects of a greater societal impact, such as human rights, wealth equality, inclusion, etc. Preparation and execution of this assignment involves open class discussions and one-on-one debates. I am feeling quite optimistic about this project and you helped make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768651012511,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-connections-one-classroom-at-a/9955440/","projectTitle":"Cultural Connections One Classroom at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10381981"},{"teacherId":9922101,"projectId":9538833,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a space where every student has what they need to succeed—no exceptions, no barriers. The supply stations you helped fund have become the heartbeat of our 9th-11th grade classroom, quietly ensuring that no student ever has to worry about whether they have a pencil, paper, or any other essential tool to participate fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe day we unveiled the stations, my students' reactions said it all. They walked in, stopped, and just looked around with genuine surprise and appreciation. \"Ms.Russo, this is beautiful,\" one junior said, running her hand along the organized supplies. \"I love that everything we need is just... here.\" What struck me most wasn't just their excitement about having access to materials—it was the relief. Students have told me repeatedly how supported they feel, knowing they can walk into class empty-handed and still be fully prepared to learn. The stations have also brought an unexpected bonus: other teachers have noticed that students stay focused and engaged because they're not constantly getting up to borrow supplies or feeling self-conscious about what they don't have.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of this project is that it keeps giving. These stations aren't just for this year—they've created a sustainable system that will support students for years to come. I've already expanded the stations to include phone chargers (because a dead laptop shouldn't derail a student's work) and seasonal decorations that make our classroom feel like a welcoming community space. Looking ahead, students will use these resources daily as we dive into our current research project, where having immediate access to materials means more time learning and less time worrying about logistics. 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