{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milton L Olive Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":54.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6903176,"projectId":10177912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping make our science classroom a more comfortable place to learn! Having an air conditioner has helped create an environment where students can focus more on learning instead of being distracted by the extreme heat.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited when they first saw the new air conditioner because they knew how much of a difference it would make in our classroom. During science lessons, labs, and group activities, we can now focus on exploring scientific concepts, collaborating, and problem-solving in a more comfortable environment. This is especially important during hands-on activities that require students to stay focused, move around the classroom, and work together.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits of this project is simply being able to provide my students with a classroom environment that better supports learning. As we continue through our science units, students will be participating in more investigations, labs, and collaborative activities that encourage them to think like scientists.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than an air conditioner. You have helped create a classroom where my students can feel comfortable, stay engaged, and focus on learning. Thank you for making a difference in our science classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1775492219826,"projectUrl":"project/cool-air-clear-minds-science-that-sizz/10177912/","projectTitle":"Cool Air, Clear Minds: Science That Sizzles Without the Heat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Belkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903176_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690653268532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6903176"},{"teacherId":6903176,"projectId":10021001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students! Your generosity has helped make science more engaging, accessible, and meaningful in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers resources purchased through this project have given my students additional ways to learn challenging science concepts through visuals, differentiated activities, structured practice, and student-friendly materials. These supports are especially helpful for my ENL and special education students, who benefit from seeing information presented in clear, accessible formats. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by complex science vocabulary and concepts, students have resources that help them participate more confidently in lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing students respond positively to materials that feel approachable and engaging. Students who sometimes need extra support to get started are able to use visual cues, simplified explanations, and organized activities to work more independently and take a more active role in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped me better meet the needs of the diverse learners in my classroom while keeping our instruction aligned with the New York State Science Learning Standards. Most importantly, you have helped create opportunities for every student to feel capable of succeeding in science. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778222417746,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-science-big-ideas-for-every-l/10021001/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Science: Big Ideas for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Belkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903176_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690653268532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6903176"},{"teacherId":1909355,"projectId":7629222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for buying new headphones for the students in our classroom. These headphones make a huge difference during our digital learning time and help everyone stay focused on their lessons.\r\nYour generous support means a lot to our entire class. With these tools, students can listen clearly to their educational programs without any outside noise. We are very grateful for your kindness and for thinking of our students.\r\nYour contribution does more than just provide equipment; it creates a more inclusive and productive environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1692068830845,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focusing/7629222/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focusing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeill-Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1909355"},{"teacherId":1057957,"projectId":10148264,"letterContent":"Your donation of the rug for our classroom library has had a phenomenal impact! The scholars enjoy reading on the rug, relaxing on the rug and spending time in the library area, in general. They choose a book to read and enthusiastically delve into it.\r\n I truly appreciate your kind generosity. Once again, I thank you!\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n=","fullyFundedDate":1776816992163,"projectUrl":"project/snug-in-a-rug/10148264/","projectTitle":"Snug in a Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1057957"},{"teacherId":9554395,"projectId":10261101,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your remarkable generosity. Your donation represents far more than a gift of supplies and materials—it is an investment in the educational growth and potential of our students. These resources have become instrumental in transforming our classroom experience, enabling learners of all backgrounds and abilities to engage meaningfully with their studies.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has empowered students to collaborate in small groups, accessing tools and materials specifically chosen to deepen their learning and unlock their creative capabilities. Beyond academics, your support has fostered a profound sense of confidence and belonging among our diverse learners, helping them recognize their own value and capacity for achievement.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity extends far beyond the classroom walls. It sends a powerful message to our students that their education matters, that their growth is worth investing in, and that there are people in our community who believe in their futures. For this, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778222426263,"projectUrl":"project/supply-and-demand-our-classroom-needs-y/10261101/","projectTitle":"Supply and Demand: Our Classroom Needs You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554395"},{"teacherId":9554395,"projectId":10261097,"letterContent":"We extend our sincere gratitude for your exceptionally generous contribution to our educational institution. The integration of audio technology has demonstrably enhanced pedagogical outcomes for our diverse student population. Through structured collaborative learning experiences, students are now able to utilize Bluetooth speaker technology in small group settings, thereby facilitating the development of critical communication and comprehension competencies. This technological resource has proven instrumental in creating differentiated learning pathways that accommodate the varied needs and learning modalities of our student body.","fullyFundedDate":1778222428461,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-pitch-making-lessons-audib/10261097/","projectTitle":"The Power of Pitch: Making Lessons Audible for All Abilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554395"},{"teacherId":9345595,"projectId":10170742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Creating Kindness: Students Using Technology to Serve Their Community.\" Your generosity has helped my students see technology as more than entertainment—it can be a powerful tool for learning, creating, and helping others.\r\n\r\nStudents have been excited to use technology to bring their ideas to life while developing creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. It has been especially rewarding to see students who may be hesitant during traditional classroom activities become engaged, confident, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project is teaching students about kindness, empathy, and service. They are discovering that their creativity and talents can make a positive difference in their school and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the opportunity to become creators, problem-solvers, and young people who can make a difference. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778874491050,"projectUrl":"project/creating-kindness-students-using-techno/10170742/","projectTitle":"Creating Kindness: Students Using Technology to Serve Their Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reiher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreiher"},{"teacherId":9246706,"projectId":10248965,"letterContent":"I appreciate your contributions to my students' education. Having the ability to use flexible seating in our room, allows my students to move and focus. \r\nOur flexible seating, and small group table allows for small group instruction and collaboration. Having students with varying needs can be challenging but giving students seating choices allows for them to focus and be a part of the classroom.\r\nThis addition to our classroom effects students academically, emotionally and boosts their confidence levels.","fullyFundedDate":1778222431626,"projectUrl":"project/focusing-on-group-work/10248965/","projectTitle":"Focusing on Group Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246706_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309016773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9246706"},{"teacherId":4278189,"projectId":10043935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to help fund this project. We were able to create hundreds of backpacks stuffed to the brim with snacks and drinks from the care closet for students to take home on weekends or after school. Students were also able to utilize the snacks in the care closet throughout the day when they were lacking focus and needed a pick me up to regain learning momentum. With a wide variety of healthy snacks and drinks to choose from, all students were able to find snacks they enjoyed. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768951489456,"projectUrl":"project/filler-up/10043935/","projectTitle":"Fill'er Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4278189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523719379095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-stewart44"},{"teacherId":10003654,"projectId":10078175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping provide an iPad for our classroom. This technology has already made a real difference for our students. So much of learning today is connected to digital stimulation, visuals, interaction, and immediate feedback, and this iPad helps bring that kind of learning into our daily classroom environment. It gives students another way to connect with lessons, practice skills, and stay engaged in a way that feels familiar and meaningful to them.\r\nOne of the best parts of having this iPad is that it allows our classroom to be more flexible. Students can use it during small-group instruction, for individualized practice, to review material, or to see examples in a more visual and hands-on way. For many students, being able to interact with technology helps the lesson click in a way that paper alone sometimes cannot. It supports the way students learn best today, while also helping them build confidence and independence.\r\nYour donation has helped make our classroom more engaging, modern, and supportive for our students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of giving students the tools they need to succeed. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to a resource that will continue to support their learning and growth throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1774364416760,"projectUrl":"project/service-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/10078175/","projectTitle":"Service in the Palm of Your Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caraturo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003654"},{"teacherId":2116080,"projectId":10241985,"letterContent":"I just wanted to send a quick note to say a massive thank you for the classroom supplies!\r\n\r\nBeing a Title 1 school, we often have to get pretty creative with stretching our resources. Your donation takes a huge weight off our shoulders. It means every single kid in our room gets the tools they need to learn, without their families having to worry about the cost.\r\n\r\nSince so many of my students are learning English as a second language and students with disabilities, having hands-on supplies and plenty of art materials is a total game-changer. \r\n\r\nYour kindness makes our room a happier, more welcoming place. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778222427067,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-excel-tools-for-teenaged-ti/10241985/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Excel: Tools for Teenaged Titans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2116080_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709333206881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimmydonovan"},{"teacherId":4278189,"projectId":10064204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to help fund this project for crochet supplies! My students have had so much fun using these supplies to create blankets of different styles and colors! Students learned how to make granny squares and whip stitch them together to make blankets and experimented with different patterns and color schemes. The blankets were created with the goal of donating them and my students in the Crochet Club have worked hard to create a pile of blankets to achieve their goal! 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