{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Midway Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9430632,"projectId":10171940,"letterContent":"The donation of prizes to my incentive cart has made a meaningful impact on student motivation and success in completing their My Path lessons in i-Ready for both math and reading. These rewards give students something positive to work toward while encouraging them to stay focused, put forth their best effort, and take pride in their academic progress. Even small prizes can create excitement and help students feel recognized for their hard work and dedication.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are more eager to complete their personalized learning pathways and challenge themselves to reach new goals. The incentive cart has become a powerful tool for building confidence, responsibility, and perseverance as students see that their effort leads to achievement. Your support not only provides rewards, but also helps create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make learning both rewarding and fun. Your donation directly supports academic growth while showing students that their hard work matters. We truly appreciate your kindness and partnership in helping our children thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1774725049282,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-the-effort-inspire-the-future/10171940/","projectTitle":"Celebrate the Effort, Inspire the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430632_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725930302304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430632"},{"teacherId":7304411,"projectId":10134504,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to access engaging, individualized learning materials that truly meet their unique needs. Using the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I have downloaded visual supports, structured activities, and differentiated lessons that help my students better understand expectations, stay engaged, and build independence throughout the day. One special moment was watching students confidently complete tasks using visuals and supports that were tailored just for them—something that made learning more accessible and less overwhelming.\r\n\r\nWhen my students were first introduced to these new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were more motivated to participate, eager to explore the activities, and proud of their success. These resources have helped create more consistent routines and have supported communication, especially for students who rely on visual cues and structured systems.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials to build on foundational skills such as early literacy, math concepts, and social-emotional development. These resources will also support small group instruction and independent work time, helping students grow in confidence and independence. Because of your support, I am able to provide meaningful, inclusive learning experiences that truly make a difference each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1773003495276,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-to-the-rescue/10134504/","projectTitle":"TPT to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mincey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7304411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699377209817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7304411"},{"teacherId":7304411,"projectId":10075531,"letterContent":"Thank You for Bringing Kindness to Life in Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have been actively engaged in our kindness service project, and it has been incredible to watch. As soon as the materials arrived, students were immediately excited—many of them explored the paint, wooden items, and supplies with curiosity and big smiles. For some of my students, this was their first time creating something that would be given to someone else. One of my students carefully painted an owl flower pot and, with support, added a simple \"thank you\" message for our staff. Watching him take pride in creating something for another person was a powerful moment.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create, connect, and spread kindness throughout our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1774534988327,"projectUrl":"project/wooden-it-be-nice-being-kind/10075531/","projectTitle":"\"Wooden\" It Be Nice Being Kind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mincey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7304411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699377209817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7304411"},{"teacherId":9704408,"projectId":9952104,"letterContent":"Wow, thank you so much for supporting our classroom!!!!!! With all of your generosity, our room feels more like an active, creative learning space than ever before. Our classroom it is really about giving students the tools they need to learn in ways that work best for them. Flexible seating like wobble cushions lets students move while they think, which is a game changer for focus, and our new materials help me tailor lessons so every student can stay engaged and successful.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has definitely been the chance to move, build, and create. My students love the wobble seats, and I love how much more focused they are! Our LEGO kits and craft supplies have sparked so much imagination, teamwork, and problem solving. Even the colorful bins, reward systems, and fun decorations have made a difference, students take more pride in our classroom and feel like it is a space that belongs to them.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially amazing to watch certain students really shine with these new tools. Some of my more energetic learners are now able to stay on task longer thanks to flexible seating, and my hands on learners are more confident when they can show what they know through building and creating. Your support has truly made learning more joyful, comfortable, and meaningful for my students each and every day!","fullyFundedDate":1768407796564,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/9952104/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704408_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724518980544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704408"},{"teacherId":2949944,"projectId":9959876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and contribution towards this project! Design Lab is near and dear to my heart because my dad is my volunteer for the program! So hai g him coming and help teach my students about all things construction and architecture related has been an incredible experience. \r\n\r\nShowing my students a pathway towards their future is so important, and this program allows me to do just that! The first time we got the safety vests out they were so excited! Now each time I get them out, they know we will be doing a fun and engaging engineering lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1766587120560,"projectUrl":"project/design-lab-enhancements/9959876/","projectTitle":"Design Lab Enhancements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Beischel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2949944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753880765729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-beischel"},{"teacherId":10311030,"projectId":9943009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. As you can imagine, funding for art supplies, especially for a school with over 500 students, can be challenging. \r\n\r\nThe supplies you funded are contributing to representing the diverse cultures of Midway School, a neighborhood school in Cincinnati Public. Students are delighted to be using materials that accurately represent their skin color so that they can make art that accurately represents themselves and their personal experience. Students are creating self portraits and culturally specific art pieces. The school halls are full of beautiful student art and you helped this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1766859235532,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-art-experience/9943009/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Art Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311030"},{"teacherId":2949944,"projectId":9975034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful, generous and kind donation towards supporting this project! Having a way to let my students \"read\" with the use of audiobooks on a Toniebox is a game changer for any kindergarten classroom. Having access to these things is just as important as having access to traditional books. The Toniebox is easily a classroom favorite for my students. Next up will be getting headphones that are compatible with the new Toniebox!\r\n\r\nFrom one thankful teacher and a classroom full of excited Kindergarteners, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1768480188373,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-literacy-skills/9975034/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah Beischel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2949944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753880765729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-beischel"},{"teacherId":3564059,"projectId":9836838,"letterContent":"It is wonderful to see \"Little Learners, Big Feelings\" reach its funding goal! This project is such a vital investment in the emotional health of the students at Midway Elementary. Your contribution provides our students with the essential tools to navigate their emotions and build resilience. These resources are a cornerstone of our commitment to educating the whole child.\"\r\nBy providing tools for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), these resources help young students identify their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a foundation for mental well-being that will serve them for a lifetime. In a classroom of 20 students, these materials aren't just \"items\"—they are the building blocks of a safe and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765308552956,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-with-big-feelings/9836838/","projectTitle":"Little Learners with Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gribbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3564059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459941700099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-gribbell"},{"teacherId":3564059,"projectId":9758979,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation toward the 'Sensory Fillers' project. These materials will provide our students at Midway Elementary with the tactile tools necessary to develop fine motor skills and foster a creative learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students' growth. The sensory fillers were used in the autism classroom to create sensory bins. The colored rice and gold coins were a huge hit and provided lots of sensory output for the students. This project allowed my students to have access to sensory items that were used for regulation and academics.","fullyFundedDate":1759770308718,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fillers/9758979/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fillers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gribbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3564059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459941700099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-gribbell"},{"teacherId":10190507,"projectId":9625926,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our kindergarten classroom. These donations have helped the critical thinking skills of my students. The Pixel Art Challenge has been a hit with many students! The letter and number recognition has really been a challenge for most students, which is great for their growing minds. The Read It And Find It book has been an awesome addition to our enrichment group. The CVC decodable words mixed with the higher level words has proven to be a challenge that students are up to solve! The other CVC and blending books have been a great addition for earlier finishers/ morning work. The students were SO excited when they saw and were introduced to the new materials.","fullyFundedDate":1765205125086,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/9625926/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190507"},{"teacherId":7304411,"projectId":9973217,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Spread Kindness Project. Your generosity helps our students create meaningful acts of kindness that reach far beyond our classroom. Through your support, students will be able to make kindness cards, small gifts, and creative projects to share with staff, students, and members of our surrounding community.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, participating in projects like this helps them practice important life skills such as communication, cooperation, and giving back to others. More importantly, it allows them to experience the joy of making someone else's day brighter. Your kindness is helping them learn that even small gestures can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and for helping us spread kindness throughout our school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1769177228772,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-kindness/9973217/","projectTitle":"Stick With Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mincey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7304411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699377209817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7304411"},{"teacherId":4020139,"projectId":9818359,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for your donation to my project, Display it! I have been able to laminate materials and hang them in the classroom to display our work. I have also been able to hang up our brag tags and daily schedule. These are just a few things currently displayed with the materials donated.\r\n\r\nHaving materials readily available has made displaying posters, signs, pocket charts and other teacher materials easier than in the past. These materials have been laminated and should last some time.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate all the support!","fullyFundedDate":1764621705840,"projectUrl":"project/display-it/9818359/","projectTitle":"Display it!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4020139_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477081302922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4020139"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84301","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":549,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":68,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":84301,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Midway Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Midway Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/cincinnati-public-schools/midway-elementary-school/84301"}