{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Groveport Madison Middle School - North","outOfStateSupporters":36.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3502903,"projectId":9688675,"letterContent":"The donation of little lamps for my classroom has made such a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. The soft, warm lighting has transformed the space into a more calm and welcoming atmosphere, helping students feel relaxed and focused. Many students have commented that the room feels \"cozy\" and \"less stressful,\" especially during independent work or small group time.\r\n\r\nThe lamps have also allowed me to reduce the use of harsh overhead lights, creating a more comfortable setting that supports concentration and helps students with sensory sensitivities. It's amazing how something as simple as better lighting can completely change the tone of the classroom; students are more engaged, conversations feel calmer, and the overall mood is more positive.\r\n\r\nThis thoughtful donation has turned our classroom into a place where students truly enjoy learning. We are so grateful for the generosity that made this small but powerful improvement possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757553282789,"projectUrl":"project/light-the-way/9688675/","projectTitle":"Light The Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3502903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493663052827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3502903"},{"teacherId":4076325,"projectId":9785051,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to a variety of new resources that have already made a huge impact in the classroom. The STEM kits and Legos have provided countless opportunities for hands-on learning, sparking curiosity and creativity in my students. They've been able to work together on projects, explore new concepts, and develop important skills. As we continue to use these materials, we're looking forward to even more exciting projects ahead that will deepen their understanding and keep them engaged in the learning process. Your contribution has truly enhanced our classroom experience, and we're excited to see where it takes us next.","fullyFundedDate":1760740606001,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-stem-bins-and/9785051/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with STEM Bins and LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boffice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076325_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740069881674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-winebrenner"},{"teacherId":6373993,"projectId":9707170,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Help Create a Clothing/Resource Closet for Students in Need\" project has made a meaningful difference in our school community. With your support, we've been able to create a welcoming space where students can access clean clothing, personal care items, and basic necessities with dignity and confidence. \r\n\r\nStudent reactions have been overwhelmingly positive . Many students have been surprised and grateful that such a thoughtful space was created just for them. Some expressed excitement over being able to \"shop\" for new clothes, while others quietly chose items they needed most. It's been heartwarming to see how something as simple as a new outfit or hygiene kit can lift a student's spirits and boost their confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just fill shelves; it filled our students with hope and belonging. Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality and for showing our students that their community truly cares.","fullyFundedDate":1759265047755,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-a-clothingresource-closet-f/9707170/","projectTitle":"Help Create a Clothing/Resource Closet for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6373993"},{"teacherId":4076325,"projectId":9508557,"letterContent":"The new headphones and fidgets are already transforming the classroom atmosphere. Students are using the noise-reducing headphones during independent work and assessments, which has helped them stay focused without being distracted by the usual classroom sounds. One memorable moment was during a math test when a student who normally struggles with focus was able to complete every problem confidently while wearing the headphones.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited but also curious. Once they started using the fidgets and anxiety rings, they quickly realized how much these tools could help them calm their nerves and stay engaged. Several students have even said they feel more \"in control\" of their learning now.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will be applying these tools during a collaborative math project, where focus and teamwork are both critical. With the headphones and fidgets in place, I know they'll be better able to manage stress, stay engaged, and build confidence as they tackle new challenges together.","fullyFundedDate":1759265048397,"projectUrl":"project/listen-carefully-breathe-in-breathe-ou/9508557/","projectTitle":"Listen Carefully, Breathe In, Breathe Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boffice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076325_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740069881674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-winebrenner"},{"teacherId":4076325,"projectId":9652195,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been using the new resources daily, and they have already made such a difference. The snacks have become a key part of creating a supportive learning environment, giving students the energy and focus they need to dive into challenging math lessons. One special moment came when students were working on a group project, and I noticed how the simple act of sharing a snack encouraged them to collaborate more openly and support one another's ideas.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks and supplies, their excitement was clear—they immediately felt cared for and valued. Many commented on how it \"felt like someone was rooting for them,\" which directly connects to the sense of belonging your generosity has helped foster.","fullyFundedDate":1758223445388,"projectUrl":"project/nom-nom-snacks-for-math/9652195/","projectTitle":"Nom Nom: Snacks for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boffice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076325_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740069881674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-winebrenner"},{"teacherId":4703927,"projectId":2795188,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality picture books that will transform the way we learn together. These books will allow me to lead interactive read-alouds where students practice listening, speaking, and comprehension skills while also engaging in meaningful discussions about characters, themes, and big ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than put books in our hands—it gives my students the chance to see themselves in stories, expand their imaginations, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Already, I can see their excitement as they gather around a new book, eager to predict, question, and share their thinking.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their futures. Your gift will have a lasting impact on their growth as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1508464131255,"projectUrl":"project/you-read-picture-books-in-middle-school/2795188/","projectTitle":"You Read Picture Books in Middle School?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4703927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758759274621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4703927"},{"teacherId":4076325,"projectId":9682096,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our math classroom now shines—literally! The rechargeable lamps create flexible, eco-friendly lighting that makes small-group work welcoming and focused. The strobe black lights turn graphing, geometry, and coordinate-plane lessons into vibrant, glowing experiences. These tools captivate students' attention, spark creativity, and make math memorable while showing them that learning can be both fun and innovative. The students immediately were excited when the packages arrived and were eager to help set the lights up!","fullyFundedDate":1757859084425,"projectUrl":"project/lights-shine-bright/9682096/","projectTitle":"Lights: Shine Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boffice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076325_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740069881674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-winebrenner"},{"teacherId":7709749,"projectId":9139318,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you personally for your kind donations to my middle school art classroom. Your donations enable my students to have access to materials needed to learn, create, and flourish as young artists.\r\n\r\nMaterials like paint and brushes, construction paper, and drawing paper are no \"extras\" in teaching art-they are the core of valuable art education. These are materials that enable youths to acquire skills of painting, learn aspects of color, feel confident with drawing, and make finished products when personal voice is taken into account. Fine paper and paint sets them free to watch thoughts take shape in a manner that produces pride and passion.\r\n\r\nThe gift has truly been worth it. For most of my students, the most confident and inspired place is the art room, and that could not exist without art materials that you helped to provide. Thank you for believing in their artistic potential and seeing them become better artists and students.","fullyFundedDate":1746785716954,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-with-the-basics/9139318/","projectTitle":"Let’s Start With the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7709749_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755353993743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-smith-owusu"},{"teacherId":7709749,"projectId":9137502,"letterContent":"On behalf of my middle school art students, I would like to personally express our gratitude for the gift to our class. Your gift has had a direct, positive effect on the learning and artistic abilities of my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we received Prismacolor colored pencils, and the effect has been wonderful. These superior materials have taken my students' skills so much further than they had been and are teaching them to blend colors together smoothly, make rich layers, and make delicate shading to make the work come alive. It has been a first time for most of them to experience media that so readily respond to them, and it has built confidence and enthusiasm for art.\r\n\r\nNot only has your donation provided our project with materials, but it has also provided my students with a chance to see themselves as actual artists. You've invested in their future, imagination, and possibilities. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746786130911,"projectUrl":"project/blending-and-shading-our-way-through-art/9137502/","projectTitle":"Blending and Shading Our Way Through Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7709749_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755353993743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-smith-owusu"},{"teacherId":4076325,"projectId":9123021,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when the new supplies arrived! The snacks immediately made a difference—students were able to focus better during lessons because they weren't distracted by hunger. The poster-making supplies have been a huge hit as well. We recently worked on a group project where students created posters to represent topics from our linear equations unit, and the colorful markers and paper made their work shine. They were proud to display their projects in the hallway. When the students first saw everything, there were lots of smiles, clapping, and even a few \"wows!\" They loved knowing these resources were given to them by people who believe in their learning. The Clorox wipes have also been a practical lifesaver, helping us keep our classroom fresh and clean during beginning of the school season. . These resources are helping my students feel supported, creative, and cared for every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786912757,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-and-shine-cleaning-supplies-and/9123021/","projectTitle":"Sparkle and Shine! 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It's been especially helpful during group activities, where students can easily wipe down desks and shared materials before transitioning between tasks.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment I'm really proud of occurred during a collaborative art project. The students worked in small groups to create a mural on a large bulletin board, and with the Lysol wipes, they were able to quickly disinfect the tables and supplies before moving on to their next steps. It was awesome to see how the students took ownership of the process, making sure the space stayed clean so they could keep working. They were even using the tissues to wipe their hands as they moved between different art stations. The materials helped them stay focused and productive without getting distracted by mess or discomfort.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're about to dive into a science unit where students will be conducting experiments in groups. The Lysol wipes will come in handy again to sanitize shared tools and materials between experiments. The tissues will also be great for the students to keep on hand during our upcoming outdoor field trip, where we'll be observing local plants and ecosystems. 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