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We are so thankful to have supporters like you who help keep our classroom thriving.","fullyFundedDate":1762539629111,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-healthy-this-cold-flu-sea/9718605/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Healthy This Cold & Flu Season!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waldo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1061582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535335639757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-laitinen"},{"teacherId":1153224,"projectId":9038526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students in their learning. Having a little reward for participating is a great way to inspire them to get past their fears and hesitation. My students in French are often nervous to pronounce the Phrase du Jour or take a guess at the English meaning. \r\nParticipation is key to learning and growth. That is especially true when learning a new language and trying to wrap your ear and pronunciation around the new words. \r\nThank you for making our class a bit more fun and participation tempting.","fullyFundedDate":1744123109553,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-nudge-prizes-for-participation/9038526/","projectTitle":"A Little Nudge: Prizes for Participation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1153224_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481817120076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-ruiz"},{"teacherId":1031327,"projectId":9709100,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing copies of Mary's Monster so that each senior had a copy to read. This year, we weren't able to pair it with Frankenstein due to time constraints with all the snow days we've had, but I definitely plan on pairing the two next year. \r\nYour generosity created a shared reading experience that made our classroom feel like a true community of thinkers. Students who don't always see themselves as \"readers\" found entry points through the visuals and the accessible verse. We are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757904800744,"projectUrl":"project/building-stem-literacy-with-marys-monst/9709100/","projectTitle":"Building STEM Literacy With Mary's Monster","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollands","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1031327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452392642016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-hollands"},{"teacherId":1031327,"projectId":10061980,"letterContent":"Some students say that Blind Date With a Book is their favorite school event. I love wrapping books and then having students choose a book based on its description rather than its cover. It's fun to include lots of different genres and to see what each student picks. This year, my Honors English 11 students were the lucky recipients. I also had students who are not in that class but are in our book club or are otherwise avid readers who got to pick books, as well. Students love to unwrap the books and to get the stickers, bookmarks, hot chocolate, etc., that are provided. Thank you for making our Blind Date With a Book event a huge success!","fullyFundedDate":1770517972294,"projectUrl":"project/blind-date-with-a-book/10061980/","projectTitle":"Blind Date With a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollands","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1031327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452392642016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-hollands"},{"teacherId":7815194,"projectId":9864507,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students have been able to fully explore pen and ink in their sketchbooks. For Inktober, students experimented with techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and contour lines, creating highly detailed and imaginative drawings.\r\n\r\nStudents were proud to show how their marks and textures brought their ideas to life. Many commented on how exciting it was to see their drawings \"pop\" with just pen and ink, and how using permanent lines encouraged them to slow down and make thoughtful choices.\r\n\r\nThese skills are already carrying over into upcoming projects that combine drawing, design, and mixed media. Students are gaining confidence, refining their technique, and learning to take creative risks. Your support has made this exploration possible, giving students tools to express themselves and develop as artists every day explore the power of drawing.","fullyFundedDate":1771346591671,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ploring-pen-and-ink/9864507/","projectTitle":"Ink-ploring Pen and Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7815194_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x21,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705587340139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meghan-soucy"},{"teacherId":7815194,"projectId":9864451,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Sharpies have become one of the most-used and most-loved tools in our art room. Students in grades 6–12 are using them daily for everything from sketchbook work to final projects.\r\n\r\nRight now, 6th grade students are using Sharpies to explore symbols and patterns as they design their sketchbook covers. This project encourages them to create bold, personal designs that reflect their interests, identities, and artistic style. The strong, clean lines help their ideas stand out, and students are taking pride in making something that feels uniquely their own.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on these skills in upcoming projects that incorporate drawing, design, and mixed media. The confidence they are developing through using permanent, bold materials like Sharpies is already carrying over into their work. These tools are helping students take creative risks and commit to their ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our classroom more functional, more creative, and more inspiring. Thank you for helping give students the tools they need to express themselves every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771013707772,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-the-sharpie/9864451/","projectTitle":"The Power of the Sharpie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7815194_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x21,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705587340139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meghan-soucy"},{"teacherId":1031327,"projectId":7807170,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing tables and chairs for our high school classroom. The students say they love sitting at these tables rather than in desks. The tables are on rolling casters, so it is easy to reconfigure the room for different learning activities. The chairs are a bright blue, called \"calypso,\" and whenever new students or parents come into the classroom, they comment on the cheerful look of the room. Thank you so much for creating a space where my students want to learn. It creates a comfortable, cozy atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1694025935603,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating/7807170/","projectTitle":"ComforTABLE Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollands","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1031327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452392642016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-hollands"},{"teacherId":7815194,"projectId":9390461,"letterContent":"When the oil painting materials arrived, my students were immediately curious, they crowded around the table, picked up brushes, and asked when they'd get to \"try the fancy paints.\" Even though we haven't reached the oil portion of our painting unit yet, the excitement is already building. Students are fascinated by the idea of using the same medium as many of the artists we've studied, and having the real materials in front of them makes the upcoming lessons feel much more real and achievable.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working through a structured painting sequence: students started with watercolor to explore transparency and loose mark-making, and they're currently transitioning into acrylic to build confidence with layering, opacity, and more intentional color mixing. These skills are setting the foundation they'll need before we move into oil painting.\r\n\r\nThe new materials will become the centerpiece of the final stage of this unit. Once students complete their acrylic projects, they'll begin learning how to create an underpainting, build slow layers, and use oils to create rich, expressive surfaces. Having high-quality brushes, paints, and mediums ready to go means they can jump in without hesitation, and it sends a powerful message that their artistic growth is worth investing in.\r\n\r\nYour support is giving students access to a medium they rarely get the chance to work with in school. Thank you for helping us expand their creative toolkit and for making our classroom feel like a real studio.","fullyFundedDate":1757423920990,"projectUrl":"project/layers-of-expression-introducing-oil-pa/9390461/","projectTitle":"Layers of Expression: Introducing Oil Painting to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7815194_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x21,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705587340139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meghan-soucy"},{"teacherId":9091404,"projectId":9332631,"letterContent":"Our new popcorn machine has quickly become one of the most meaningful additions to our classroom. Each week, my students work together to prepare popcorn for students and staff across the school, turning a simple treat into a powerful learning experience. They measure ingredients, follow multi-step directions, and practice safety skills, all while taking pride in creating something that brings joy to others. \r\n\r\nWhen the machine first arrived, the excitement was immediate. My students' faces lit up as we got it set up, and they were eager to explore how it worked. The smell of fresh popcorn filling the classroom that first day created a sense of celebration none of us will forget.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using the popcorn project to expand into lessons about entrepreneurship, money management, and communication skills. Students practice how to greet staff members, count change, and track supplies. Thanks to your generosity, what began as a fun classroom activity has grown into a meaningful weekly routine that supports independence, confidence, and connection within our school community. We are so grateful for the opportunities this gift continues to create.","fullyFundedDate":1756929845596,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-popcorn-get-your-popcorn/9332631/","projectTitle":"Popcorn Popcorn, Get Your Popcorn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091404_orig.jpg?crop=1583,1583,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736348055781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gracie-harrington"},{"teacherId":9091404,"projectId":9337882,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our special education classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning. The new craft supplies have already made a tremendous impact on our daily lessons and on my students' ability to express themselves in ways that feel accessible, meaningful, and joyful.\r\n\r\nWe've been incorporating the supplies into fine-motor practice, social-skills group work, and our weekly \"fun Fridays\". These resources have helped students stay engaged longer, work together more cooperatively, and feel successful in tasks that once felt challenging.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools to create, explore, and shine. Your kindness is felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755702386501,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-special-education/9337882/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091404_orig.jpg?crop=1583,1583,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736348055781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gracie-harrington"},{"teacherId":1061582,"projectId":9089037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to this project. This is by far, my favorite assignment of the year. \r\n\r\nThis assignment proves to be more than just a task. It becomes a transformative experience for my students. \r\n\r\nMany students began the assignment unsure of their abilities, hesitant to share their thoughts or take creative risks. But as they progressed, they began to trust their instincts. Their writing became bolder, their ideas more nuanced. \r\n\r\nThe assignment requires students to dig beneath the surface. They were not just completing a task. They were engaging with it.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, students recognized the relevance of their work. They saw how the skills they were developing - critical thinking, communication, and creativity. And how these skills could be applied beyond the classroom. This realization sparked motivation and a sense of purpose.\r\n\r\nThis assignment reminds me why I teach: to witness those moments when students surprise themselves, when they grow in ways they did not expect, and when learning becomes personal. It was a joy to watch them rise to the challenge.","fullyFundedDate":1748190269828,"projectUrl":"project/the-lost-art-of-letter-writing/9089037/","projectTitle":"The Lost Art of Letter Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waldo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1061582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535335639757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-laitinen"},{"teacherId":7815194,"projectId":9390430,"letterContent":"Our new rulers, compasses, and tracing templates have helped students on nearly every project they've completed so far. The rulers we had before were warped, chipped, and sometimes frustrating to use, but these new tools have truly elevated our tracing and measuring game! Students can now create precise, clean lines with confidence.\r\n\r\nOne recent project where these tools made a huge difference was our Room Design Project. Students practiced one and two-point perspective to design their own rooms, and having accurate rulers and compasses meant they could plan walls, furniture, and architectural details much more effectively. Seeing their ideas come to life so precisely brought a lot of excitement and pride to the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these supplies possible! They're transforming the way my students approach every project!","fullyFundedDate":1753972454525,"projectUrl":"project/precision-power-rulers-and-compasses-fo/9390430/","projectTitle":"Precision Power: Rulers and Compasses for Young Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soucy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7815194_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x21,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705587340139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meghan-soucy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71128","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":477,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":80,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":52.2,"schoolId":71128,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gwinn Middle High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gwinn Middle High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/gwinn-area-community-schools/gwinn-high-school/71128"}