{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":27.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8032091,"projectId":9907120,"letterContent":"Your generous donation will have an immediate and long-lasting impact on my students. By supporting Creative Education in Kinesthetic Learning, you are helping provide tools that transform traditional instruction into dynamic, hands-on learning experiences tailored to how many of my students learn best.\r\n\r\nThese materials will allow students to move, collaborate, build, create, and physically engage with academic concepts—helping them deepen their understanding while staying focused and motivated. Many of my learners thrive when they can connect movement with learning, and your contribution ensures that they have access to the resources they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project will especially benefit students who struggle with sitting still, students who are visual and kinesthetic learners, and students who need alternative pathways to express their knowledge. With your support, they will experience increased engagement, improved comprehension, and greater confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only enhances our classroom environment—it opens doors for students who often feel overlooked in traditional settings. 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When students' basic needs are met, they are more confident, more motivated, and better prepared to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping create a classroom where every student has the chance to succeed academically without the barrier of hunger. Your generosity helps nourish their minds, strengthen their focus, and foster a learning environment where bilingual and STEM education can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a direct and meaningful impact on my students' learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1763568840626,"projectUrl":"project/alimentos-para-aprender-nourishing-my-s/9879748/","projectTitle":"Alimentos para Aprender: Nourishing My Spanish Students","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Loza Hoyos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8032091_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756136950984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8032091"},{"teacherId":8032091,"projectId":9710101,"letterContent":"In my classroom, students engage in hands-on STEM activities and interactive Spanish lessons that require focus, energy, and active participation. Whether they are solving real-world problems, conducting experiments, practicing conversational Spanish, or collaborating in small groups, my students are constantly thinking, creating, and exploring.\r\n\r\nHowever, many students come to class hungry or without enough energy to fully engage in these learning opportunities. Hunger can limit focus, decrease motivation, and make it difficult for students to participate meaningfully in class activities—especially in hands-on environments like STEM and language learning.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide healthy snacks that help ensure students are ready to learn. When their basic needs are met, they are more attentive, more confident, and better equipped to absorb new concepts and take academic risks. Snacks give students the boost they need to complete projects, stay active in discussions, and remain engaged throughout the entire lesson.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping students stay energized and focused so they can get the most out of their STEM and Spanish learning experiences. 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Together, we can remove the obstacle of hunger and empower our students to reach their full potential, because no child should have to learn on an empty stomach.","fullyFundedDate":1762375526686,"projectUrl":"project/tengo-hambre-nourishing-students-for-su/9761962/","projectTitle":"Tengo Hambre: Nourishing Students for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Loza Hoyos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8032091_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756136950984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8032091"},{"teacherId":8316036,"projectId":9689564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Chess Club students. I watched with excitement on our first day together with the brand new chess sets. The group participants signed up, came in ready to go, and the jumped right in without much instruction. After pairing up with one another, they set up their matches and began to play. 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It is convenient for each student to have their own headphone. \r\nThe magnetic money is used many times weekly to help students demonstrate their money counting skills. \r\nThe skip counting posters have helped with multiplication skills and finding factors of numbers.\r\nFidget toy use by students has helped all students stay on task and get their work done.\r\nI appreciate donors like yourself who support public education.","fullyFundedDate":1757509418471,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9682639/","projectTitle":"Back to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp381801_orig.jpg?crop=406,406,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757016100225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/381801"},{"teacherId":8032091,"projectId":9649427,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our students at Central Middle School have had access to healthy snacks that keep them energized and focused throughout the day. For many, this small but meaningful boost has helped them come to class ready to learn, participate more actively, and stay motivated even during long lessons.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has gone beyond providing food—it has shown our students that their community cares about their well-being and success. The snacks have helped create a more supportive, positive classroom environment where students feel valued and prepared to do their best.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are healthier, more engaged, and better able to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1757683054029,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-a-healthy-season/9649427/","projectTitle":"Snacks for a Healthy Season","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Loza Hoyos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8032091_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756136950984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8032091"},{"teacherId":6285894,"projectId":9124948,"letterContent":"Bringing STEM and gaming together in the classroom opens a world of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning for my students. With the addition of a Nintendo Switch, my goal is to create a bridge between the digital and physical worlds — one where students can explore how technology, design, and engineering come together through play-based learning. This approach not only captures their interest but also reinforces critical STEM concepts in a way that feels meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nNintendo's Labo Kits allow my students to take on the role of both inventor and engineer. Each kit combines digital interaction with hands-on construction, challenging students to build, test, and refine their own Toy-Con creations. Through the process, they develop key STEM skills such as spatial reasoning, mechanical understanding, and basic coding — all while collaborating with classmates and engaging in inquiry-based learning. It's an experience that naturally builds persistence, teamwork, and curiosity.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this project has empowered my students to see themselves as creators of technology, not just consumers of it. It's an opportunity to spark a lifelong interest in STEM through experiences that feel exciting, relevant, and rewarding. By blending learning with play, we can inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and problem solvers — one Toy-Con at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1742916243935,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-science-labo/9124948/","projectTitle":"Creating a Science Labo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Billen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6285894_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693920247163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6285894"},{"teacherId":8032091,"projectId":9649984,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our Spanish classroom is more vibrant, engaging, and successful than ever! Because of your support, our students now have access to the materials and resources they need to learn and thrive. These items have made daily lessons more interactive, meaningful, and fun—helping students build stronger language skills and a deeper understanding of Spanish culture.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this even more special is that many of the donations came directly from our students' families. Your investment shows our students that their education matters not just to their teacher, but to their entire community. This has motivated them to work harder, participate more, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nFrom improved class activities to a more welcoming environment, your kindness has had a lasting impact. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us create opportunities that will continue to benefit them throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1757529307575,"projectUrl":"project/new-to-spanish-new-to-class/9649984/","projectTitle":"New to Spanish, New to Class","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Loza Hoyos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8032091_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756136950984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8032091"},{"teacherId":2952582,"projectId":9078746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our special education classroom. Your contribution has directly funded the purchase of bouncy chairs, and we couldn't be more grateful.\r\n\r\nAs a new group of teachers and students prepare to begin this next school year, I wanted to let you know how valuable your gift is to students. These chairs are more than just a place to sit; they're a game-changer for our students. Their design allows for gentle movement, which helps our students with sensory needs regulate themselves and stay focused. This simple change has a profound impact on their ability to engage with one another and with the curriculum. Bouncy chairs help create a learning environment where students can be comfortable, attentive, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a real difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1742916244307,"projectUrl":"project/furniture-for-focus/9078746/","projectTitle":"Furniture for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461825075723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-akins"},{"teacherId":8310991,"projectId":8367921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and encouragement of our classroom!\r\nWhen the students saw all the fun colors and patterns of origami and paper, they were so excited to get started learning about origami and how to fold the paper.\r\nTheir favorite origami figure to create was the balloon. 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