{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilkinson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":13.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10024015,"projectId":9606685,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the donation towards our library. We have opened the library and it is now a much more inviting space. The students are enjoying the use of the library, which has not been operational in almost a decade. It is a space they very much deserve that is clean and bright. Thanks to you we have a working clock now, that we did not before. We have used the rotating shelves to highlight books that are seasonally featured. We have used the acrylic frames to highlight different cultures based on the heritage awareness months. These displays have enhanced interest in the different cultures and featured titles. We use the dry erase markers for fun signage as well as instruction on our whiteboards. The students get very excited when they see the new displays each month which keeps things fresh and exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1755892921660,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-literacy-by-beautifying-our-li/9606685/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Literacy By Beautifying Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10024015_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755298698204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10024015"},{"teacherId":9742904,"projectId":9641522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you help funding this project! My students have gotten plenty of use already of the materials I was able to acquire thanks to your generous donations. Each student now has access to a pair of scissors, sharpies, and pencils. With these supplies, we have created construction paper collages, self portraits on transparencies, contour drawings, paper mache animals, Picasso inspired cardboard portraits, and so much more! These necessary supplies were a great way to start the year and will last for months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1756420969175,"projectUrl":"project/art-class-needs-refresh-on-basics/9641522/","projectTitle":"Art Class Needs Refresh on Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9742904"},{"teacherId":6654754,"projectId":9606101,"letterContent":"We never receive mail, so you can only imagine the excitement as the boxes were delivered to our program! These items added to our emerging library, and are able to bring some fun incentives to the middle school students. \r\n\r\nWe are excited for our new resources! We have been working with the Tech department to create school designs on the cricut to imprint on the bags. We will be using these bags as giveaway prizes for when students check out books. All of the binding supplies are crucial, because even though we talk about book care, we have already received books that have been bruised. We are able to better protect their binding and any pages that may be torn. \r\n\r\nThese items may seen basic, but really add a spark to our program and to the library. Every day we are working on making our space better, more accessible, and more appealing to students. Donors make this possible for Madison METRO!","fullyFundedDate":1756494195211,"projectUrl":"project/advancing-work-skills-in-our-library/9606101/","projectTitle":"Advancing Work Skills In Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654754_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753461622069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6654754"},{"teacherId":6654754,"projectId":9458120,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project!! With all of the seed starting soil and humidity domes, we have been able to experiment and plant new seeds. Our greenhouse has three initiatives, beautification, experimentation, and sustenance. By received these items we requested, we have been able to move forward with all three.\r\n\r\nEvery new item to come into the green house has been exciting! For instance, the outdoor thermometer gives us more data and a better way to track our greenhouse.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, we are hoping to elaborate our watering system. We have also been working on reviving plants that are nearly dead, and have our hydroponic system up and running. Gardening is a fun way to involve all of our students with numerous learning opportunities along the way!","fullyFundedDate":1754096800937,"projectUrl":"project/why-buy-flowersveggies-when-you-can-gro/9458120/","projectTitle":"Why Buy Flowers/Veggies When You Can Grow Your Own?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654754_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753461622069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6654754"},{"teacherId":10024015,"projectId":9540300,"letterContent":"Our library/media center has been a dark, unused space for the past 8 years. Last year a couple teachers and I spent hours, sorting through the books. No nonfiction was prior to 2000 as a publishing date. Many books were old, falling apart, or not appropriate. The walls were red and maroon, a very strange combination. Our chairs were what we believe to be original to the building (celebrating 50 years). \r\nWe raised funds, had drives, repainted, cleaned and cleaned. This fall we have students checking out books for the first time. They are excited to be in the space. It is clean, bright, and welcoming. The stools we received are well loved. The kids go immediately to them to use with their laptops. The chrome on them is so shiny, they really respond to the newness and clean of the look. \r\nThe decoding pens are fascinating to all the students, although it is just a lucky few who have been able to use them, one student sticks out in particular to want to read more with this new technology. It will also help with our English language learners and instructors to communicate. \r\nThank you for helping with our project!","fullyFundedDate":1755039014006,"projectUrl":"project/media-center-reopening/9540300/","projectTitle":"Media Center Reopening","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10024015_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755298698204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10024015"},{"teacherId":9742904,"projectId":8764092,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share how your generous contributions have transformed our classroom and brought new opportunities to my students. Thanks to your support, we now have a full set of linocut printing materials, and it's been a truly exciting experience for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was when my students first laid eyes on the linocut tools and materials. Their faces lit up with awe and curiosity. They had never seen anything like it before! I explained how we would be creating our own prints, and immediately, they were eager to dive in. There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room as they tried to comprehend the process: carving designs, applying ink, and making prints. It felt like we were embarking on an adventure together.\r\n\r\nWe've finished working on a project where each student designs and carves their own personal design. It's amazing to watch them pour so much of themselves into their artwork.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for giving my students the tools to explore their creativity in such a meaningful way. 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