{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Golda Ross Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9221828,"projectId":10131862,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of all of the supplies donated. Students have been able to do exploration activities around the classroom with their clipboards, reading and responding to questions and readings posted around the room. Also my students have been able to do many more hands on group projects to unpack difficult topics in History. There are multiple posters in the picture below showing students unpacking the term Reconstruction in American History, which I used the markers, classroom caddies, and classroom timers for each group. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for all of the supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1774393855045,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-learning/10131862/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9221828"},{"teacherId":7965249,"projectId":10022944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential supplies like snacks for our after-school dance rehearsals, #2 pencils, Kleenex, storage drawers, and wet wipes. These resources are making a meaningful difference. During rehearsals, students are able to stay energized and focused with the snacks, and having organized materials and clean spaces has helped us maximize our limited time together. The wet wipes have been especially helpful in keeping our yoga mats clean, which allows us to safely incorporate stretching and mindfulness into our routine.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and heartfelt. They especially loved the snacks!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our growth as dancers. We are currently working on choreography that the students will perform at our spring showcase, and having consistent supplies allows us to stay focused on improving our technique, expression, and teamwork. Your generosity has not only provided materials, but also motivation and encouragement for my students to keep striving and believing in themselves. Thank you for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768774530437,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-future-our-supplies-need-a-t/10022944/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Future: Our Supplies Need a Tune Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965249_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678834411760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7965249"},{"teacherId":4570334,"projectId":9681783,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classrooms are becoming safer places for every student who walks through our doors. Your support has allowed us to take an important step in strengthening our emergency preparedness by providing window coverings for our classroom doors.\r\n\r\nIn moments when every second matters, having the ability to quickly secure our rooms is critical. These coverings ensure that during a lockdown, we can immediately block visibility into our classrooms, helping keep students and staff out of sight and protected. This simple addition makes a powerful difference in how effectively we can respond in an emergency.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical safety they provide, these tools also bring something just as valuable—peace of mind. Students can focus more fully on learning, teachers can focus on teaching, and families can feel reassured knowing that we are doing everything we can to keep their children safe.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more secure and supportive environment where students can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1767246758313,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-and-protected-safety-window-c/9681783/","projectTitle":"Prepared and Protected - Safety Window Covers for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4570334_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500924337712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4570334"},{"teacherId":8831063,"projectId":9657664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project. Because of your generosity, our students now have tools that help our classroom run more smoothly every day. The timer has become an important part of our daily routine. Students use it during independent work, small group activities, and transitions between lessons. Having a clear visual reminder of time helps them stay focused and manage their work more responsibly. The Sharpies have also been incredibly helpful for labeling classroom materials, organizing supplies, and creating clear learning stations so students always know where things belong.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious about how we would use them. They especially love watching the timer during work time and challenging themselves to stay focused until the time is up. One memorable moment happened during a small group activity when students used the timer to complete a problem-solving challenge. They worked together, kept an eye on the countdown, and celebrated when they finished just before time ran out. The Sharpies have already been used to create colorful posters and labels for our classroom library and supply bins, helping students take ownership of keeping our room organized.\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources during collaborative projects and independent learning activities. Right now, they are working on creating visual math strategy posters to display around the classroom so they can refer to them during problem solving. The Sharpies are perfect for making their thinking clear and colorful, and the timer helps keep each group on track as they work. Your support has helped create a more organized, engaging learning environment where students feel confident, responsible, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766540883254,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-time-and-staying-organized/9657664/","projectTitle":"Keeping Time and Staying Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yalavarthi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831063"},{"teacherId":9691627,"projectId":9876201,"letterContent":"My students and I are grateful and so pleased with the sketchbooks, folders, and storage pockets we received with this project! The folders my 5th and 6th graders use give them not only a place to keep their bellwork, but also a place for unfinished work. This allows them to keep track of their work, giving them a sense of responsibility. My 7th and 8th grade students have designed beautiful, creative covers for their sketchbooks and are getting to explore not only bellwork prompts, but their own creative ideas. The clear storage pouches have been a great way for my students to keep track of small and numerous pieces for their projects, keeping our room more organized and making it easier to keep track of individual student projects. Your contribution made this project possible and improved our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767734606975,"projectUrl":"project/sketchbook-success-supplies-and-tools-f/9876201/","projectTitle":"Sketchbook Success: Supplies and Tools for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eneff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691627_orig.jpg?crop=1132,1132,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724967699225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691627"},{"teacherId":2728204,"projectId":9762706,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. It makes a world of difference to have the things that each student might need to be able to manage their sensory needs while still being able to learn. Having a choice of what to use or what texture to put on their desk corner to help calm themselves or help keep them focused improves their feeling independence.\r\n\r\nThe students' have really enjoyed reading the first book in the Space Chasers series and are looking forward to when we will be able to get then next book. They were excited and interested that it was written by a real astronaut. I was not the only one who noticed that it included students of all kinds on the adventure and of course it is a graphic novel so they liked that as well.\r\n\r\nStudents who need to have some of their online programs read to them really needed the headphones and with the WIDA test coming up it is a must to have a good microphone on them for the Speaking part of the test and practicing for it.\r\nHowever, there are some students who need to block out or filter out the extra noise of a class to be able to participate in that class and the Loops noise canceling earplugs are a necessity that need to be replenished almost annually, since they go with the students as needed. \r\n\r\nWithout generous Donors like you, we would not be able to include our students a lot daily school activities in our class and the rest of the school. Thank you for continuing to donate!","fullyFundedDate":1760751484599,"projectUrl":"project/calm-oasis-for-engaged-minds-sensory-to/9762706/","projectTitle":"Calm Oasis for Engaged Minds: Sensory Tools for Autistic Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2728204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500098601227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deanna-martin"},{"teacherId":9203498,"projectId":9814699,"letterContent":"I can not express to you how grateful we are for your donations. This small amount will help students to be able to stay focused on education and school tasks during the day. Just having the ability to give out a small granola bar or a quick snack is a complete game changer for us. We are a completely free lunch school but many students still need a quick snack to make it through the whole day. With these supplies I can hand out something to any student who may be losing focus or just need a little help throughout the day. Your appreciate your generosity and your belief in our students. Thank you so much for giving to us,","fullyFundedDate":1766087891513,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-knowledge/9814699/","projectTitle":"Fueling Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203498"},{"teacherId":2728204,"projectId":9059506,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the growth of my students by helping us to celebrate their end of the year reflections of their academic, social and personal growth this year.\r\nThe students were very excited to see the wonderful academic champion rings and headphones. Every year the students look forward to our year end celebrations after all the testing is completed and we still have to continue working. We try to make it fun and exciting for them by dropping hints about what the rewards are and some of our hints about the rings got guesses of WWE belts but they were not too far off on that guess, just more NBA/NFL rings instead.\r\nI truly appreciate the continued support of all the Donors who choose to give to classrooms everywhere!","fullyFundedDate":1743007089845,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-an-incredible-learning-journ/9059506/","projectTitle":"Celebrating an Incredible Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2728204_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500098601227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deanna-martin"},{"teacherId":9203498,"projectId":9804820,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you so much for your generosity. Our students often need something warmer to wear than they have available. This donation helps give us some items that will be available to students as needed through the upcoming winter. Your donations are crucial to our students' continued growth and education. While we have many programs that impact our students inside the school, your donations help secure our students with items that can affect them outside of school. Knowing that when you wake up you can go about your day because you have a hoodie or sweatpants can have a huge impact on the way our students face the day. Once again, thank you for your donation, it is greatly appreciated,","fullyFundedDate":1760976026145,"projectUrl":"project/something-warm-to-wear/9804820/","projectTitle":"Something Warm to Wear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203498"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":9342252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity—whether it was a little, a lot, or somewhere in between—has officially leveled up the fun in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our 135 amazing middle school English Language Learners have been diving into games like I Have, Who Has, Boggle, Bananagrams, and Tapple. (Fair warning: they may become very competitive!) These games will help them grow their skills, build confidence, and discover that learning can be just as exciting as it is meaningful.\r\n\r\nThanks for believing in our students, cheering on their potential, and helping us inspire brighter futures—one joyful game at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1753917927328,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-while-we-learn-together/9342252/","projectTitle":"Let's Play While We Learn Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366632_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738712986361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366632"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":9487681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! In a room full of energetic students, busy schedules, and papers that seem to multiply on their own, the little things truly make the biggest difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a space where learning feels organized, inviting, and even a little magical. Our new stacking paper organizer will finally give assignments a safe place to land (instead of the mysterious black hole known as my desk). The snap frames will let us show off our class reads like the works of art they are, inspiring even the most reluctant readers to take a peek.\r\n\r\nWith student whiteboard erasers, kids can jump into brainstorming, comparing, contrasting, and vocabulary practice without the frantic sleeve-wiping method we've mastered far too well. The painter's tape will help display student masterpieces without taking any paint off the walls—because confidence should go up, not the maintenance bill! And the desk lamp will add a cozy glow that makes our classroom feel less like an institution and more like a place where ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be more organized, more inspiring, and more student-centered. Thank you for believing that small tools can spark big learning. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our students' journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755055956523,"projectUrl":"project/just-a-little-extra/9487681/","projectTitle":"Just a Little Extra","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366632_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738712986361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366632"},{"teacherId":9366632,"projectId":9350396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! In a room full of energetic students, busy schedules, and papers that seem to multiply on their own, the little things truly make the biggest difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a space where learning feels organized, inviting, and even a little magical. Our new stacking paper organizer will finally give assignments a safe place to land (instead of the mysterious black hole known as my desk). The snap frames will let us show off our class reads like the works of art they are, inspiring even the most reluctant readers to take a peek.\r\n\r\nWith student whiteboard erasers, kids can jump into brainstorming, comparing, contrasting, and vocabulary practice without the frantic sleeve-wiping method we've mastered far too well. The painter's tape will help display student masterpieces without taking any paint off the walls—because confidence should go up, not the maintenance bill! 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