{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hidden River Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5083301,"projectId":9207337,"letterContent":"Your contribution is already making a real difference in my classroom! We're so grateful, and the students are excited to use the goggles.\r\n\r\nWhen I showed the goggles to my foundations students, they all wanted to be the first to try them out. Even though we are still waiting for our substance use unit to incorporate the goggles into lessons, my Foundations class recently got a sneak peek. They really enjoyed the experience, asking many follow-up questions about what the real-life effects of impairment would be like.\r\n\r\nAll 8th graders will have the opportunity to use the goggles during our substance use unit. The goggles will be a key component of our harm reduction stations. During this lesson, students will rotate through various stations in the classroom, each designed to educate them about different risks associated with substance use. The goggles will provide a powerful, hands-on opportunity to simulate impaired movement and judgment, making the abstract concept of risk much more tangible and memorable. This active, station-based learning approach ensures they don't just hear the facts but experience a meaningful simulation, leading to richer discussion and greater retention.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students these valuable tools. Your generosity allows us to move beyond traditional lectures and create impactful, hands-on learning experiences that will help them make safer, healthier choices in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1746478269853,"projectUrl":"project/goggles-to-prevent-future-mistakes/9207337/","projectTitle":"Goggles to Prevent Future Mistakes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaufenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5083301_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515609049246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5083301"},{"teacherId":1871569,"projectId":9720959,"letterContent":"I haven't even received the full shipment of books and you have already made so many students happy. I put the first 31 books out on Friday and by the end of the day I had I had less than 10 left on the shelf and 20 students on the waiting list. One class that came in cheered and clapped when they heard about the new books! \r\n\r\nYou donations to this project are making many of my students feel like their voices are being heard and changing their narratives about who feels welcome in the library. I'm so lucky to be able to provide our students with access to the books they love. Thanks for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1760665346784,"projectUrl":"project/the-titles-that-i-cant-keep-on-the-shel/9720959/","projectTitle":"The Titles that I Can't Keep on the Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1871569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632167505373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1871569"},{"teacherId":1871569,"projectId":9554096,"letterContent":"I missed my opportunity to show you a picture of all the books in this project because the minute they were put on the shelves, they were snatched up by happy students! One of the picture below shows what remained. \r\nThank you once again for making kids excited to read and bringing joy to our library community. Our incoming 6th graders were so impressed that they had access to these titles. They continue to come in regularly and look to see if their favorites are available.\r\nStudents really feel heard when they see the books they requested on the shelves. Your generosity has brought a lot of smiles to our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755727241678,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-new-manga-for-excited-middle-schoo/9554096/","projectTitle":"Fresh New Manga for Excited Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1871569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632167505373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1871569"},{"teacherId":9220022,"projectId":9230813,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of our project, Bringing Stories to Life: Books and Theater for Middle Schoolers. Your contribution goes far beyond a simple donation; it's an investment in the future of our students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will directly provide the books and theater resources that will transform our classroom into a vibrant hub of creativity. The book club sets will spark deep discussions, helping students develop critical thinking and empathy. The fantasy novels will open doors to new worlds, igniting their imaginations and fostering a love for reading. And the short plays and theater activities will build essential skills in communication, teamwork, and confidence, all while we prepare for our brand-new theater class.\r\n\r\nYou are giving these students a chance to connect with diverse perspectives and find their voice. These are more than just learning materials; they are tools for growth that will help them become confident readers, performers, and creative thinkers. On behalf of my students and our school, thank you for helping us bring these stories to life.","fullyFundedDate":1746786356930,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-books-and-thea/9230813/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Books and Theater for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9220022_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x900,y510&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698366726216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sonja-thorson"},{"teacherId":9220022,"projectId":9211419,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you today with heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Additional Props for Spring Play: PUFFS.\" Thanks to the generosity of donors like you and your community, we were fully funded faster than we ever could have imagined! This second wave of support, combined with gift cards, allowed us to secure a new set of essential props and costumes that truly elevated our production.\r\n\r\nFor many of our over 50 students, this is their very first time stepping onto a stage. The props and costumes you provided in this project allowed them to fully immerse themselves in their roles in ways we never thought possible. The witch cowl hats were a highlight, giving our actors the perfect look to bring their dementors and death buddies to life, and the glowing LED eyes were a fun way to show Lord Voldy in Professor Turban's head! We also were able to acquire key props like the paper scrolls and a toy gamer, which were vital to the narrative.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given our students new hands-on lessons in stagecraft and production. This second project helped us achieve a level of authenticity and detail that was truly special for our performers and our audience. It's a gift to see them express themselves more effectively on stage with these items.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a crucial part of our journey and for helping us create a meaningful and memorable experience for our students. The skills and memories they've gained will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1743193419697,"projectUrl":"project/additional-props-for-spring-play-puffs/9211419/","projectTitle":"Additional Props for Spring Play: PUFFS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9220022_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x900,y510&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698366726216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sonja-thorson"},{"teacherId":9220022,"projectId":9194465,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude on behalf of our entire cast and crew. Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Props & Costumes for PUFFS.\" With over 50 students involved, your donation was instrumental in helping us bring this magical and hilarious story to life.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is their very first time stepping onto a stage or working behind the scenes. Your contribution has made a world of difference by providing them with the tools they need to fully immerse themselves in their roles. The graduation gowns and wigs were crucial for creating the perfect look for our students. The Fake French Baguette, toy lightsaber, and mop were not only key props but also provided a fun way for students to learn about stagecraft and comedic timing. The megaphone was a show-stopping piece that generated a ton of excitement from our audience and our students. These items were so much more than just props; they were catalysts for creativity and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped us acquire the essential tools to keep our show running smoothly. The gaffers tape was vital for securing sound and lighting equipment and ensuring the safety of our performers. Your gift has helped us create a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond the script, instilling a sense of accomplishment and pride in every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us create a successful performance for our school and community. The memories and skills our students gained from this production will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1742912576566,"projectUrl":"project/props-costumes-for-puffs/9194465/","projectTitle":"Props & Costumes for PUFFS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9220022_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x900,y510&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698366726216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sonja-thorson"},{"teacherId":9220022,"projectId":9028454,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude for your generous support of my project, \"Turn the Page: Help Us Grow Our Classroom Library.\" Because of your kindness, my classroom library has been a source of joy for months! This donation has not only added new books to our shelves, but it has also opened up a world of possibilities for my students.\r\n\r\nYou might be wondering how we use these books to teach beyond just reading the words. Your donation has allowed us to dive into our non-fiction and fantasy units with a renewed sense of excitement. During our non-fiction unit, we used books like \"Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman\" to look at how reading non-fiction can be interesting and engaging while we learn about real-life heroes. The variety of new non-fiction books helped my students learn how to research topics they're passionate about. For our fantasy unit, the \"Harry Potter\" box set was popular and with the new \"Hunger Games\" prequel that came out, it was also a huge hit! These books helped us explore complex themes and literary elements like symbolism and character development in engaging ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped delver choice! students have the freedom to choose books that genuinely excite them. They were excited to help me unpack the books and many of them got check out within a day!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible gift. The library you helped build will continue to inspire a love of reading and provide countless learning opportunities for my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742046625216,"projectUrl":"project/turn-the-page-help-us-grow-our-classroo/9028454/","projectTitle":"Turn the Page: Help Us Grow Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9220022_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x900,y510&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698366726216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sonja-thorson"},{"teacherId":9344080,"projectId":9150922,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Thanks to your contributions, my middle school students now have access to a vital tool that has enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nIn today's classroom, technology is more than just a tool—it's a bridge to deeper engagement, and your donation made that bridge stronger. The headphones you helped fund have allowed students to fully immerse themselves in multimedia lessons at their own pace. Whether it's listening to historical speeches, exploring interactive maps, or diving into documentaries, students are now able to personalize their learning in ways that weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have created a more focused classroom environment. Students are better able to tune into their lessons without external distractions, which has noticeably improved their understanding and retention of complex social studies concepts.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these headphones have made our classroom more inclusive. Every student, regardless of their learning style or needs, now has equitable access to audio-visual content that supports their academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping to create a more enriched, equitable, and engaging learning environment. Your generosity has made a lasting impact—and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741558052312,"projectUrl":"project/mr-grafs-social-studies-classroom-hea/9150922/","projectTitle":"Mr. Graf's Social Studies Classroom (Headphones)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Graf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9344080_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730481217185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9344080"},{"teacherId":1871569,"projectId":9177585,"letterContent":"Once again, you are all so great. Your generosity has given middle school student opportunities to create 3D projects in a variety of cool colors. Their projects are so unique to who they are and what they are interested in. \r\n\r\nThe pictures of these two students come with their own stories. The first shows a student who is really interested in Minecraft. He created a two part cube in different colors and worked really hard to make sure that the measurements were exact so they fit together. \r\n\r\nThe second shows a student whose friend recently passed away. They two had made up stories about a frog that could shoot fire. She is so happy with her creation. \r\n \r\nThe more students work independently to create projects, the more students are becoming interested. I am seeing students from all grades asking me how they can 3D print. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1742914778488,"projectUrl":"project/giving-middle-school-students-access-to/9177585/","projectTitle":"Giving Middle School Students Access to 3D Printers.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1871569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632167505373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1871569"},{"teacherId":1871569,"projectId":9238376,"letterContent":"The books from this project are already flying off the cart and I haven't even advertised them! One student did a \"happy dance\" when she found the books she's been bugging me about for weeks. It never ceases to bring a smile to my face to get the right book for the right kid at the right time. I'm really excited to see how fast they get checked out when they are fully out and displayed. \r\nThank you so much for your generous donation for this project. You make a difference with middle schoolers and that is something that most people cannot say.","fullyFundedDate":1744246642423,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-themselves-and-others-in-graphic/9238376/","projectTitle":"Seeing Themselves and Others in Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1871569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632167505373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1871569"},{"teacherId":1871569,"projectId":9119343,"letterContent":"Since setting up the new 3D printer, I have had many students excited about 3D printing. Students are learning how to combine shapes, hollow out areas in their designs, and figure out the proportions that they want their print to have. They are quite creative! Here are a few of the happy students who have taken on this independent adventure. With a little guidance from their friendly librarian, they are figuring out the design cycle naturally. \r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping students start to imagine the all of the possibilities that 3D printing can bring to life. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1742046625199,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-3d-printer-for-middle-schoole/9119343/","projectTitle":"Makerspace 3D Printer for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sheridan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1871569_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632167505373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1871569"},{"teacherId":5896034,"projectId":8156133,"letterContent":"Board games bring so much fun, collaboration, laughter, and joy to my classroom!\r\n\r\nWe especially had fun with the game of Anomia. The categories were challenging, and one time I pulled out the more challenging categories like \"James Bond movies\" and kids said, \"No, leave the hard ones in; that's how we learn!\" \r\n\r\nWe've built a lot of teamwork, had fun, and learned to follow directions by playing all the games. It's a gift that will last from year to year to year, as we are still playing these games this year. We are so grateful for all of the contributions. 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