{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Merrimack Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":10012846,"letterContent":"Because these supplies reached so many different classrooms, the impact has been felt in every corner of our building. From the art rooms to the science labs, these materials have eliminated the \"start-of-class stress\" that often happens when students realize they've misplaced a folder or run out of paper.\r\n\r\nIn our 8th-grade social science class, we recently used the new supplies for a Cell modeling project. In the past, students had to scavenge for scraps. This time, because of the abundance of markers, poster board, and adhesives, the focus shifted from searching for tools to collaborating on ideas. When students have the supplies needed to succeed, that success is reached with much more efficiency! \r\n\r\nThe supplies not immediately needed have been stored in our supply closet waiting for the day they are needed. Knowing that the supply closet is full for the first time in years, is a feeling of relief.","fullyFundedDate":1768573572819,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-classroom-supplies/10012846/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn: Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Searah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641845_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207475814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-searah"},{"teacherId":10357685,"projectId":9910203,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 8th graders were able to take part in a hands-on crafts class this year. This class truly would not have happened without your funding, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students had the chance to work with each other and create projects they were excited about. For many of them, it was a rare opportunity to slow down, use their creativity, and make something with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThe class quickly became something students looked forward to. Along the way, they also built skills like patience and attention to detail.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible to offer an experience that many of our students might not otherwise have had. Thank you for helping bring creativity, confidence, and a lot of excitement into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766108141303,"projectUrl":"project/summer-camp-fun-during-the-school-year/9910203/","projectTitle":"Summer Camp Fun During the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10357685"},{"teacherId":10403978,"projectId":10019127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my classroom! Some of the items have enhanced my classroom aesthetic which I believe is calm and inviting! The other items have allowed my students to continue to be creative. They are able to be independent thinkers and create their own projects and also have readily available resources to make the projects I assign beautiful! \r\n\r\nStudents love the lights in my classroom! I also have never had a nice turn in work area and now I do. In middle school half the battle is creating a calm and serene space for students to learn and follow directions.\r\n\r\nMiddle schoolers have been able to work on our mini research projects about the circulatory system along with creating beautiful skeletons when we studied the skeletal system. MVMS appreciates you tremendously!","fullyFundedDate":1768924548400,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-health-impact/10019127/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Health Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403978"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9985695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the new sticker-making resources! Our students are now able to design and create customized stickers featuring positive quotes, and it has been incredible to see their excitement.\r\n\r\nWhat's most thrilling for them is seeing their designs come to life. My seventh-grade students, in particular, have embraced this technology—they love seeing their work transformed into a final product that they can hold, share, and be proud of.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a tangible impact, giving students not just the tools to create, but the joy of seeing their creativity realized in a meaningful way. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768923615711,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products/9985695/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9873073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students have access to high-quality materials that are already making a meaningful impact on their creativity and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe recently used the new supplies to design and create personalized sketchbook covers. This project is an important part of building ownership in our art room—students see their sketchbooks as creative spaces that belong to them. With the new materials, especially the Posca markers, they were able to experiment with bold color, layering, and fine detail in ways that were not previously possible. One standout moment was watching a student who is typically hesitant about their artwork confidently add intricate line work and vibrant highlights to their design. The pride on their face when they finished was incredible.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. The Posca markers were an instant favorite. Students were amazed by how smooth and opaque the paint pens are, and they immediately began brainstorming how they could incorporate them into their ideas. They now ask to use them on nearly every project, which speaks to how motivating and inspiring these tools have been.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I hope to continue this sketchbook cover project in the future and expand how we incorporate the Posca markers into upcoming lessons. We are currently exploring mixed-media techniques, and these markers will allow students to combine drawing, painting, and design in more sophisticated ways. My goal is to build on their enthusiasm while strengthening their technical skills and creative confidence.\r\n\r\nYour contribution gave you a small glimpse into our classroom, but please know that your impact extends far beyond a single project. You have helped create an environment where students feel excited to experiment, take creative risks, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their artistic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768241387531,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-blank-page-designing-for-dai/9873073/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Blank Page: Designing for Daily Practice and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":10345391,"projectId":9881827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing my students the opportunity to unplug and just create. Students have been letting their imaginations run wild. They have been working independently on designs and also collaborating with peers not just building structures and creatures but connections with each other. Students have been free building using their imagination and they have been creating from prompts, for example they had to create a unique hybrid creature that was a combination of two other animals, either real or fantasy. They then showed of their new creation and explained its special features. \r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to watch them become excited about projects that do not include using computers.","fullyFundedDate":1762775605049,"projectUrl":"project/building-to-free-the-imagination/9881827/","projectTitle":"Building to Free the Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10345391"},{"teacherId":9641845,"projectId":10011865,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your support. In our school, we know that if a student's basic needs aren't met, learning often has to take a backseat. Because of you, our new library-housed Take Care Station—fully stocked with essential hygiene items—has become a game-changer for my students' confidence and comfort.\r\n\r\nThe Take Care Station has quickly become a vital resource. It's designed to be a discreet, \"no-questions-asked\" spot where students can grab what they need to feel their best.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the organized drawers of chapstick, deodorant, dental kits, and other personal care items, there was a collective sense of \"You got this all for US?!\" One student pulled me aside and whispered, \"I actually really needed this today.\" It wasn't just about the items themselves; it was the realization that their physical well-being matters just as much as their grades. \r\n\r\nImpactful Moments\r\nI've seen students bring their friends in to show them where the Take Care Station is so that if they have a future need- they know where to go! It's been so cute watching them explore what's available and then take only what they need.\r\n\r\nJust today, a student came to me and admitted that her family had run out of basic feminine hygiene products at home. Instead of spending the day distracted and anxious, she was able to head to the Take Care Station, grab what she needed, and return to her class within minutes, completely focused and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThis is just an early reflection on the impact that this project is having on my students, but if this is any indication...it is a success!","fullyFundedDate":1768573383113,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-care-personal-care-for-middle-sch/10011865/","projectTitle":"Shelf Care: Personal Care for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Searah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641845_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732207475814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-searah"},{"teacherId":9680508,"projectId":9515649,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students are able to actively participate in hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons using safe, reliable kitchen tools. These supplies allow every student to engage fully, work collaboratively, and practice essential life skills such as following directions, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond the classroom. Students gain confidence and independence while learning skills they can apply at home and in everyday life. Access to proper kitchen equipment ensures equitable learning opportunities and transforms recipes into meaningful, real-world experiences that support lifelong healthy habits.","fullyFundedDate":1754150882596,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-students-family-consumer-science/9515649/","projectTitle":"Enhance Students Family Consumer Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680508"},{"teacherId":9680508,"projectId":9134468,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students are able to actively participate in hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons using safe, reliable kitchen tools. These supplies allow every student to engage fully, work collaboratively, and practice essential life skills such as following directions, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond the classroom. Students gain confidence and independence while learning skills they can apply at home and in everyday life. Access to proper kitchen equipment ensures equitable learning opportunities and transforms recipes into meaningful, real-world experiences that support lifelong healthy habits.","fullyFundedDate":1741960832756,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-updates/9134468/","projectTitle":"Classroom Updates!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680508"},{"teacherId":9967281,"projectId":9585618,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our middle school Destination Imagination (DI) club and helping make hands-on STEM learning possible. Your generosity gave our student-led team the tools they needed to think creatively, solve problems, and work collaboratively.\r\nStudents were delighted by the variety of supplies and especially excited to work without the usual limitations of running out of frequently used items like mailing labels and aluminum foil. Having plenty of materials allowed them to experiment freely and bring their ideas to life. We also used the donated Ziploc bags to organize our supplies, making it easier for students to work independently and efficiently.\r\nWith your support, students completed a wide range of engineering and design challenges. They built and tested toothpick structures using gummy candies and marbles to explore strength and stability, created moving LEGO creatures with Gear Bots kits, and designed cardboard arcade and yard games—where the safe cardboard cutting kit and hot glue guns were invaluable. Students also built wooden projects such as pencil cases, cars, planters, and rocket ships using our new tool kit. \r\nWe still have many club meetings ahead this year, and thanks to your generosity, we have exciting plans for even more creative, student-designed challenges. Your support is truly helping our students turn imagination into innovation.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1759264384722,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-destination-imagination/9585618/","projectTitle":"Middle School Destination Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lamountain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741789510212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967281"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9274771,"letterContent":"Using Cricut materials and T-shirts, my students participated in hands-on, creative projects that fostered design thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Throughout the process, they developed technical skills while learning to express their individuality through personalized designs. This experience promoted teamwork and allowed students to take ownership of their learning as they worked from concept to creation.\r\n\r\nThe moment students saw their designs come to life on actual T-shirts, they were truly blown away. Their excitement and pride were evident as they showcased their finished products to peers and staff. This project not only boosted their confidence but also strengthened our classroom community by giving everyone a chance to shine and share their talents in a meaningful, tangible way.\r\n\r\nThank you sincerely for making this opportunity possible for my students. Your support has created lasting memories and inspired a new level of creativity and engagement in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746562250842,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-products/9274771/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cyr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4862405_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x806,y836&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725546361086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4862405"},{"teacherId":4862405,"projectId":9086930,"letterContent":"Using Cricut materials and T-shirts, my students participated in hands-on, creative projects that fostered design thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Throughout the process, they developed technical skills while learning to express their individuality through personalized designs. 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