{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10734427,"letterContent":"You've helped make our library an even better place to spend a school day, and I wish you could see the smiles and excitement your generosity brings! Thank you for giving our students more opportunities to feel comfortable, discover great books, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about our library is seeing how differently students use the space. Some come to catch up with friends, others need a little downtime, and many are looking for their next great read. Having comfortable places to settle in makes those visits even more inviting. The new books are another big win! Offering exciting titles as rewards gives our book club members and schoolwide top readers something special to work toward and reminds them that their reading efforts matter.\r\n\r\nI am especially thankful that you recognize the importance of a middle school library. At this age, helping students find books they love and a place where they feel welcome can make a lasting difference. Thank you for making it possible for me to give our students both. Your support means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1791832061792,"projectUrl":"project/sink-into-a-good-book-cozy-seating-and/10734427/","projectTitle":"Sink Into a Good Book: Cozy Seating and Reader Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10734605,"letterContent":"You've given our readers some pretty wonderful reasons to celebrate! Thank you for helping make our library a place where students can kick back, get creative, and discover their next favorite book.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags are getting a new lease on life, too! Along with the fresh bean fill to fluff up our older chairs, the new cozy seating gives students an inviting place to settle in during lunch and special class visits. The new graphic novels, including Unfairies and The Last Comics on Earth, give our hardworking readers something exciting to work toward, while the Crayola markers add a splash of color to our monthly book club challenges. Students get to show off their creativity while connecting with the stories they love.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than add fun things to our library. You're encouraging reluctant readers to give books a chance, recognizing students who work hard to reach their reading goals, and creating positive experiences that make kids want to return to reading. Every new book discovered, creative idea shared, and reading milestone celebrated helps strengthen our schoolwide reading culture. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and giving them so many reasons to love their library! We're so lucky to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1791832061047,"projectUrl":"project/the-ultimate-library-upgrade-cozy-seats/10734605/","projectTitle":"The Ultimate Library Upgrade: Cozy Seats & Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10759929,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to Allstate for funding Spreading Kindness, One Bracelet at a Time!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my Art Club students are having an amazing time creating beautiful, handmade bracelets to share with people throughout our school who could use a little extra encouragement, kindness, or a pick-me-up. Today, when the students walked into the room and saw the large assortment of colorful, beautiful beads waiting for them, their excitement was contagious!\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project so special is that it goes beyond creating jewelry. It gives students an opportunity to spread positivity, brighten someone's day, and remind others that they are valued and cared about. Each bracelet will be made with a little creativity, a lot of heart, and a meaningful message of kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you, Allstate, for investing in our students and helping us teach an important lesson: sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. Your generosity is helping our students become artists, leaders, and kindness ambassadors throughout our school community!\r\n\r\nWe are spreading kindness, one bracelet at a time, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1793295930281,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-one-bracelet-at-a-ti/10759929/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness, One Bracelet at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10755446,"letterContent":"I wish you could see what your generosity looks like in our library. Students can find what they need, carry a little less worry into the classroom, and have the reassurance that they have someone in their corner. Thank you for making this care pantry possible and for recognizing that even the simplest everyday necessities can make a tremendous difference in a young person's life.\r\n\r\nOur pantry is now filled with shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and lotions. Having these supplies available means I can respond when students need a little extra help without making them feel uncomfortable or drawing attention to their circumstances. For some, having access to these products takes away a source of daily stress. For others, it provides a fresh start and a boost of confidence that can change how they feel about facing the rest of their day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make that happen. Your generosity has given me more ways to support our kids, and I am so grateful for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and belief in our students. You have made our library an even better place to land when a student needs a helping hand!","fullyFundedDate":1792595387972,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-cleanliness-and-confidence-a/10755446/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Cleanliness, and Confidence: A Library Care Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10755604,"letterContent":"Some of the most meaningful ways to help a student succeed happen long before a lesson begins. Thanks to your generosity, our library can now offer something just as important as books and learning materials: a place where students can find a little extra comfort, nourishment, and care when they need it most.\r\n\r\nYour support has filled our pantry with granola bars, fresh athletic socks, and feminine hygiene products. These may seem like everyday necessities, but for a student who comes to school hungry, who needs a clean pair of socks, or who doesn't have access to essential personal care items, they mean so much more. They remove worries that can make an already challenging school day even harder. Students can grab a snack, take care of a personal need, and return to class feeling more comfortable and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is that its impact reaches beyond the individual items. It sends a powerful message to our students: You matter. Your comfort matters. Your well-being matters. Having these supplies readily available in our library allows us to help students quietly and respectfully, without embarrassment or unnecessary attention.\r\n\r\nThank you for looking beyond the shelves and recognizing that caring for students means caring for the whole child. Your generosity has given us another way to show up for our kids, meet real needs, and make Northwest Middle School a place where every student feels supported. We are incredibly grateful you chose to make this difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1792595387325,"projectUrl":"project/dignity-and-care-stocking-the-library-p/10755604/","projectTitle":"Dignity and Care: Stocking the Library Pantry for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10692062,"letterContent":"A huge thank-you for putting more great nonfiction into the hands of Northwest students! As the school's DonorsChoose Ambassador, I love collaborating with our librarian to bring books into our school that students are excited to read and teachers are excited to use. Your generosity makes that partnership possible, and we couldn't be more grateful!\r\n\r\nThe Who Was? and Where Is/Are? series are student favorites for good reason. Their short chapters, engaging stories, and approachable format make biographies, geography, and history inviting rather than intimidating. For our developing readers, English language learners, and students who are hesitant to pick up nonfiction, these books offer something especially valuable: the chance to feel successful. Finishing a chapter, discovering an interesting fact, and learning about someone or somewhere new can build the confidence to reach for another book.\r\n\r\nTeachers will benefit just as much! These titles are popular choices for biography assignments, research projects, and introducing topics before classroom units. Many of our students are still building background knowledge about the people, places, and events that shape our world. These books help fill those gaps, spark questions, and give students a stronger foundation for learning across subjects.\r\n\r\nThank you for making that possible! Your support is doing more than adding books to shelves—it's putting new discoveries, growing confidence, and a whole lot of reading excitement into students' hands. We couldn't provide these resources without you!","fullyFundedDate":1790767022039,"projectUrl":"project/from-ancient-worlds-to-amazing-people/10692062/","projectTitle":"From Ancient Worlds to Amazing People!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10645099,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our nonfiction project! From dinosaurs and space to robotics, sports, history, and careers, these books will spark curiosity and get students excited to explore new topics. You're putting fascinating facts, big questions, and exciting discoveries right into their hands!\r\n\r\nYour generosity will make a difference for teachers, too. These books will give them engaging resources to introduce new units, strengthen background knowledge, support science and history fair research, and extend classroom learning in meaningful ways. For our multilingual and culturally diverse students, accessible, high-interest nonfiction offers another way to connect with new ideas, build vocabulary, and grow their confidence as readers and researchers. Thank you for investing in our students' curiosity and giving our teachers more ways to make learning come alive. You've helped turn a collection of requested books into a whole lot of learning possibilities!","fullyFundedDate":1790767022338,"projectUrl":"project/feed-their-curiosity-books-that-make-le/10645099/","projectTitle":"Feed Their Curiosity: Books That Make Learning Click!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":1150024,"projectId":10393518,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your donations have helped us to keep a clean and healthy classroom. Back to school means more exposure to others and the germs they carry. Materials to keep desks, door handles, and tables clean and germ free helps to keep kids at school instead of home sick and recovering. \r\n\r\nThanks to you we have organized materials. Our markers, pencils, and highlighters have remained at our tables because of our new table organizers and pencil cases. When our materials are organized, we can spend our time learning instead of looking for what we need. We appreciate your support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1785679819957,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean-organized/10393518/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Clean & Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tatton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150024_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603242604329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aimee-tatton"},{"teacherId":1150024,"projectId":10422927,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of the support you have provided to our classroom. Having snacks available in the classroom for hungry students is important. Many students don't get a chance to get breakfast in the morning. Hunger has a direct impact on students' ability to think clearly and to learn effectively.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make snacks available for starving students so they are able to be present with their learning. The granola bars, cereal bars, applesauce, and fruit snacks have been enjoyed.","fullyFundedDate":1785679820458,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-sustain-learning/10422927/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Sustain Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tatton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150024_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603242604329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aimee-tatton"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10698865,"letterContent":"You've helped turn a fresh stack of books into a whole lot of reading possibilities! Thank you for investing in our Northwest Middle School readers and giving them exciting new titles to explore. From newly released page-turners to the true stories our students requested, these additions bring fresh energy to our library and show students that their reading interests matter.\r\n\r\nThe best part? Every new title is another chance for a student to get hooked on a story, discover a favorite author, or find a book worth recommending to a friend. Our enthusiastic seventh graders have plenty to look forward to, and our book club readers will have even more adventures waiting for them. Your generosity helps us put engaging, relevant books into students' hands and build the kind of reading excitement that keeps going long after the final page. You've given our students more than new books—you've given them new reasons to read, and that's something worth celebrating!","fullyFundedDate":1790767020729,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-worthy-stories-students-want/10698865/","projectTitle":"Shelf-Worthy Stories Students Want!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10760225,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in funding my project, Winter Hygiene Essentials for Students!\r\n\r\nI have been busy restocking my classroom health and hygiene drawers with all the wonderful new items made possible by your kindness. My students were SO excited to see everything being added! I had several students eagerly shopping through the supplies and finding things they needed.\r\n\r\nOne moment really reminded me why projects like this matter so much. When a student tells you, \"I've been needing a new toothbrush, but my parents can't afford one right now,\" you realize just how important it is to provide these resources. Something as simple as a toothbrush, deodorant, lotion, or other hygiene essential can make a world of difference in a child's confidence and well-being.\r\n\r\nI want my classroom to be a place where students know they can come to me without embarrassment or judgment when they need something. My goal is to care for the whole child, not just the student sitting in my art room.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make sure my students have access to basic necessities and for showing them that they are valued, supported, and cared for. Your generosity is making a difference in ways that go far beyond the art classroom. Thank you for helping me remind my students that they matter!","fullyFundedDate":1792595387048,"projectUrl":"project/winter-hygiene-essentials-for-students/10760225/","projectTitle":"Winter Hygiene Essentials for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10731656,"letterContent":"I, my students, and my Art Club crew are incredibly grateful for your generosity in funding our project, Fueling Creativity: Snacks for Art Club, Advisory & Student Success!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we will now have enough snacks to last us for the remainder of the school year! This means so much to our students and to me. You are helping me care for the whole child, not just the artist.\r\n\r\nOur school community faces financial challenges, and having snacks available for students who need them makes a bigger difference than you may realize. I want my classroom to be a place where students feel safe, supported, valued, and comfortable advocating for themselves and expressing their needs without embarrassment.\r\n\r\nSometimes, something as simple as a snack can make a student feel seen, cared for, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping me create that kind of environment and for reminding my students that there are people in their community who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is fueling creativity, building relationships, and making sure our students know they matter. 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