{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Andersen United Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9939736,"projectId":9575992,"letterContent":"Access to a desktop laminator has been so, so helpful this year! One leadership role students take on in 6th grade is that of the \"Student Ambassador\" who supports new students as they transition into our building. Using the laminator we were able to create passes for lanyards that help our new students identify their student ambassador in the crowd. We have a large building with many wings and rooms so it means a lot to have a buddy! Also, we will be able to save student's art projects and work in the future. We are looking forward to discovering new and many ways to use this wonderful gift! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1758636702018,"projectUrl":"project/desk-laminator-student-counseling-work/9575992/","projectTitle":"Desk Laminator: Student Counseling Work Saved!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741654093282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939736"},{"teacherId":8364996,"projectId":9285647,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school community, I want to extend our gratitude for your donation towards helping me provide free books and supplies for our students . Your support makes a meaningful difference in ensuring that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed and feel valued.\r\n\r\nBy helping us offer these essential materials, you are not only enriching our students' educational experience but also affirming their voices and stories. Your kindness empowers our students to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing with us in promoting equity and opportunity for all learners. We are truly grateful for your partnership in this important work.","fullyFundedDate":1749679799917,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-books/9285647/","projectTitle":"New Year , New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Noel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364996_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660487337028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-noel"},{"teacherId":846779,"projectId":9315163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our community service projects at Andersen Middle School. This project helped students share their creativity with senior residents at a living community connected to our staff. The joy that was shared was impactful. Students shared feeling good bringing kindness and joy into someone else's life. \r\n\r\nSmall acts of kindness can have large impact. Your generosity equipped students with the tools to enact such acts. I am excited to see how this project inspires additional ideas of service to further invest students in their communities.","fullyFundedDate":1755984512566,"projectUrl":"project/community-project-day-of-service/9315163/","projectTitle":"Community Project Day of Service","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gloppen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp846779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500482306728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgloppen"},{"teacherId":1425285,"projectId":9137094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your funding. We have started to incorporate post card writing into our staff meetings. It is spreading joy and fostering connection with our families. We have heard from families that the notes were a pleasant surprise to find in their mailboxes. Students also returned to school to tell their teachers, \"hey! you sent my mom a post card!\" Our students are feeling seen by their teachers. \r\n\r\nIt is also fostering connection and joy among our staff. Everyone enjoys writing a positive note and many are employing their creative skills on the post cards. \r\n\r\nAs we build this muscle, we hope to keep this as a practice for our staff, expand these connections beyond our staff meeting time, and create more refrigerator-worthy notes. Varied types of family contact is important and increasing positive connections create strong bonds across our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1746787070841,"projectUrl":"project/positive-postcards-for-home-school-conn/9137094/","projectTitle":"Positive Postcards for Home-School Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1425285_orig.jpg?crop=3570,3570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734485287240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-byard"},{"teacherId":846779,"projectId":9060625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. We are so grateful to have the resources we need to create a focused and structured testing environment. Students take multiple tests as part of their engagement in schools. This testing helps us to monitor the progression of our school goals. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited about the fun colors and mints to celebrate their testing culture. Thank you for helping to bring joy in something that is not always exciting. Little things like colors and mints go far, especially in the middle school world.","fullyFundedDate":1746656442080,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-for-testing/9060625/","projectTitle":"Equipped for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gloppen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp846779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500482306728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgloppen"},{"teacherId":846779,"projectId":9300261,"letterContent":"We used the resources from this project to make tie blankets to be donated at animal shelters. This project was a direct result of student interest related to their service project. \r\n\r\nA few eighth grade leaders organized and facilitated the workshop where students in sixth and seventh grades worked in small groups to make blankets. This opportunity allowed them to practice their leadership as well as communicate instructions in both English and Spanish. Additionally, the student leaders explained to the class about animal shelters and how a fleece blanket can provide comfort and communicate care. \r\n\r\nThis hands-on learning experience was so important for students and was filled with moments of connection and collaboration. 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They reflected on ways they can bring positivity and love to older Americans. \r\n\r\nWhen the rocks were dropped off with residents, feelings of happiness and gratitude were shared. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us with this.","fullyFundedDate":1746217013825,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-to-senior-living/9301633/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness to Senior Living","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4961048"},{"teacherId":1425285,"projectId":9298820,"letterContent":"We had so many students engaging in a beautiful and mindful service project. A teacher leader was able to share her experience with her mother in an assisted living facility due to recovery after a stroke and her experience with her aunt in memory care. Our students learned about the role that assisted living and memory care facilities play in our communities. \r\n\r\nThen our student leaders were able to come up with designs, templates, and ideas for what to put on the rocks. We had student leaders supporting their classmates with the project. \r\n\r\nThe students also had so much fun painting the rocks and creating kind words for the seniors in our community. There was joy and laughter during the process and all students were able to shine. 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