{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Golda Ross Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7965249,"projectId":10026026,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see our new yoga blocks and straps arrive! We have only recently received these resources, but I have already begun introducing them into our dance classroom as we build yoga and stretching into our daily practice. The blocks and straps give students additional support, help them explore proper alignment, and allow students with different flexibility levels to participate more comfortably.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our year, I plan to incorporate these tools more regularly into warm-ups, flexibility work, yoga sequences, and cool-downs. My goal is for students to become more aware of their bodies and learn that taking care of their bodies is an important part of being a dancer.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing resources that will help my students build strength, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence throughout the school year. Your generosity has added another valuable tool to our dance classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778004882854,"projectUrl":"project/blocks-and-straps-the-power-of-yoga/10026026/","projectTitle":"Blocks and Straps: the Power of Yoga","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":8626115,"projectId":8997163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project for Loop earplugs and noise-reducing headphones. Your support has transformed our learning environment into a calmer, more focused, and inclusive space for every student.\r\n\r\nClassrooms are naturally bustling, dynamic spaces, but for many students, sensory overload and ambient noise can create significant barriers to learning. Thanks to these headphones and Loop earplugs, my students now have the tools they need to self-regulate and manage auditory sensitivity. The difference has been remarkable—students who once struggled to stay on task during independent work or group activities can now slip on their ear protection and immerse themselves in their assignments without feeling overwhelmed or anxious.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I am able to foster a classroom where individual sensory needs are met with dignity and practical support. You have given my students the gift of quiet concentration and the confidence to engage fully in their education every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being and success!","fullyFundedDate":1735677885968,"projectUrl":"project/having-the-right-tools-for-the-right-sit/8997163/","projectTitle":"Having the Right Tools for the Right Situation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel McCartney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626115_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668300941345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626115"},{"teacherId":8626115,"projectId":7904304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project during the solar eclipse in Texas. Even looking back a few years later, the impact of your contribution remains one of the brightest highlights of our school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to experience a rare, awe-inspiring celestial event safely and firsthand. Having the proper resources—from certified eclipse glasses to hands-on learning materials—turned what could have been just another science lesson into an unforgettable real-world phenomenon. For many of my students, it was the first time they truly saw the scale of the universe in action, and hearing their collective gasps when the moon moved across the sun is a memory I will never forget.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our classroom sparked a genuine curiosity for astronomy and science that carried on long after the shadow passed. Thank you for investing in our students and giving them an experience they will talk about for decades to come.\r\n\r\n,","fullyFundedDate":1697066308214,"projectUrl":"project/the-solar-eclipse-and-mgr-middle-school/7904304/","projectTitle":"The Solar Eclipse and MGR Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel McCartney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626115_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668300941345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626115"},{"teacherId":10285807,"projectId":9763167,"letterContent":"I wish you could see first-hand the fun our class has experienced via the musical instruments your donations enabled us to bring into our classroom. They were all so excited when we unboxed our goodies. \r\n\r\nNot only have you brought fun to our classroom, you've made a positive difference in a number of other ways.\r\n\r\nIt's a proven fact that listening to and making music helps special education students improve social skills, reduce stress and build fine motor control. In addition, music can help students who struggle with speech express themselves through instruments or singing. In short, our students' pride, confidence and self-esteem all increase when they play with the instruments your dollars purchased. \r\n\r\nWe also appreciate the storage rack where we can safely store those items and more.","fullyFundedDate":1759867391747,"projectUrl":"project/everybody-is-a-star/9763167/","projectTitle":"Everybody Is a Star","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10285807"},{"teacherId":7965249,"projectId":10040891,"letterContent":"Our new pop-up changing tents and makeup mirrors have already made a wonderful difference in the way my students prepare for performances. Before this project was funded, backstage preparation could be crowded and challenging, especially when students needed to change costumes, fix their hair or makeup, or make last-minute adjustments before going on stage. The new changing tents give our dancers a private place to change, while the makeup mirrors allow them to see what they are doing and help one another get performance-ready. What might seem like simple supplies have given my students a much more organized and professional backstage experience.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new equipment and immediately understood how much easier it would make preparing for performances. They are learning that performing isn't just about what happens once they step onto the stage—it also involves preparation, teamwork, responsibility, and taking pride in their appearance and performance. As we prepare for upcoming performances, these resources will continue to be an important part of our backstage routine. I am so grateful to the donors who helped make this possible and gave my students tools that will help them feel confident and prepared when it is time to take the stage!","fullyFundedDate":1776545582112,"projectUrl":"project/prepping-for-performances/10040891/","projectTitle":"Prepping for Performances","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":8626115,"projectId":9588003,"letterContent":"Thanks to the DonorsChoose Community, the Loop earplugs have transformed our classroom environment. For many of my autistic students, auditory sensitivity can make the everyday bustle and noise of a school day feel overwhelming, overstimulating, and deeply distracting. Standard classroom activity—such as moving chairs, group discussions, and hallway foot traffic—often creates a challenging sensory background that hinders their ability to concentrate and feel secure.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of Loop earplugs has made a profound difference in addressing these challenges. By intelligently filtering out background ambient noise while still allowing clear instruction and conversation to pass through, these earplugs enable students to remain calm, emotionally regulated, and fully engaged in their daily learning activities. They no longer have to spend critical energy managing sensory overload, which lets them focus on academic and social growth.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful generosity has established a significantly more comfortable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. With these effective sensory tools available whenever needed, my students feel empowered, safe, and capable of reaching their full potential every day. We are truly grateful for your impactful support in helping our classroom flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1755713867643,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-find-their-calm-with/9588003/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Find Their Calm with Loop Earplugs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel McCartney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626115_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668300941345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626115"},{"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?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783973094573","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. 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