{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Potomac Shores Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10402664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our science classroom! Your contribution toward candy may seem like a small gesture, but it has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\nThe candy has become more than just a sweet treat—it has been a fun way to celebrate effort, perseverance, and growth. I have seen students become more motivated to participate, take risks, and believe in their own abilities. That boost in self-confidence has encouraged students to step outside of their comfort zones and recognize that they are capable of doing challenging things.\r\nMost importantly, students are becoming more willing to challenge themselves. Instead of giving up when a science problem is difficult or an experiment doesn't go as planned, they are learning to keep trying, ask questions, and embrace the process of learning. Seeing students take pride in their accomplishments and gain confidence in their ability to succeed has been incredibly rewarding.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a positive and encouraging classroom environment where students feel motivated to learn, take chances, and celebrate their successes. Because of your support, science has truly become the best class of the year!\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their science experience so memorable. Your kindness and generosity are making a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1788382137947,"projectUrl":"project/candy-incentives-please/10402664/","projectTitle":"Candy Incentives Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10542268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward snacks for our students! Your kindness has helped us celebrate their hard work, motivate them to keep pushing themselves, and make our science classroom an even more exciting place to learn.\r\nThe students were so excited to see some of their favorite snacks in the reward bin! Their smiles and enthusiasm were a wonderful reminder of how meaningful a small gesture can be. Being recognized for their effort gave them an extra boost of motivation and helped create a positive classroom environment where hard work is celebrated.\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference—not only by providing snacks, but by helping our students feel valued, encouraged, and proud of their accomplishments.\r\nThank you for helping make science the best class this year! We are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1788389590821,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-students/10542268/","projectTitle":"Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10402838,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generous contribution of snacks for my 8th grade students! When my students saw the snack bin filled with their favorite treats—including Famous Amos cookies, Domino's, pretzels, granola bars, PopCorners, Pringles, and Goldfish—they were absolutely thrilled! Their excitement was contagious and brought so many smiles to our classroom.\r\nThese snacks will be used in several meaningful ways throughout the school year. I will use them to celebrate students who give impressive, creative, and thoughtful answers, recognize students who demonstrate good behavior, and support students who need a snack to help them refocus and stay engaged in learning.\r\nHaving snacks available may seem like a small thing, but it can make a big difference for my students. When students are hungry, it can be difficult to concentrate, participate, and learn. Your generosity helps me make sure my students feel supported while also giving me another way to celebrate their hard work, positive choices, and academic accomplishments.\r\nTHANK YOU for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they feel motivated, appreciated, and excited to learn. Thank you for helping me make science the best class of the year for my 8th graders!","fullyFundedDate":1787328214935,"projectUrl":"project/science-class-snack-center/10402838/","projectTitle":"Science Class Snack Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10402748,"letterContent":"THANK YOU so much for your generous contribution toward a class set of 30 iPad chargers! Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and has helped remove a simple but important barrier to student learning.\r\nWith a charger available for every student, I can make sure our devices are powered and ready to go when we need them. This means my students can actively participate in interactive lessons, complete digital assignments, conduct research, and engage with the technology that has become such an important part of our science classroom.\r\nSomething as simple as having a fully charged iPad can make a huge difference. Instead of worrying about a low battery or missing out on an activity, my students can stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. Your generosity helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate.\r\nTHANK YOU for investing in my students and helping me create a science classroom where they can explore, collaborate, and learn without unnecessary obstacles. Thank you for helping me make science their favorite class this year!","fullyFundedDate":1787321010309,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-chargers-please/10402748/","projectTitle":"iPad Chargers Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10402585,"letterContent":"THANK YOU so much for your generous support of my students! Your contribution toward Blue Takis as student rewards will make such a positive impact in my classroom.\r\nBlue Takis are a huge favorite among my students, and they were extremely excited to see them waiting for them in our snack center! Having snacks available for students when they are hungry helps ensure they can stay focused and engaged in learning without having to worry about an empty stomach.\r\nYour donations have also allowed me to reward students who share unique, creative, and out-of-the-box answers during science. These rewards may seem small, but they have become a fun way to encourage my students to take risks, share their thinking, and be proud of their ideas.\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped me create a classroom where my students are excited to come to class, participate, and learn. \r\nTHANK YOU for helping make science their favorite class this year! I am so grateful for your support and for the smiles, motivation, and excitement you have helped bring to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787370548676,"projectUrl":"project/scientist-snacks/10402585/","projectTitle":"Scientist Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":9878470,"projectId":9442427,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donations and support. The impact of your kindness was felt tremendously throughout our school community.\r\nOur students truly enjoyed their trip and had an enriching experience filled with valuable learning opportunities, new experiences, and lasting memories. Your generosity helped make this special opportunity possible.\r\n\r\nWe are also deeply grateful for the snacks you provided for our nearly 500 students. They were greatly appreciated and brought smiles to so many faces. Your thoughtful contributions helped ensure that all students felt supported and cared for.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create meaningful experiences that enhance their learning and growth. Your generosity makes a real difference, and we are sincerely grateful for your partnership and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757816516198,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-field-trip/9442427/","projectTitle":"8th Grade Field Trip","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9878470_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752798749667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9878470"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10193340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Takis and Rice Krispies treats for our standardized test review sessions! Your kindness helped create an exciting and motivating learning environment for our students as they prepared for these important assessments.\r\nThe Takis were, as always, a huge favorite among our students, and the Rice Krispies treats were a delicious surprise that kept everyone energized during our review activities. These snacks provided more than just a treat—they helped boost student morale, encouraged participation, and made our review sessions something students genuinely looked forward to attending.\r\nPreparing for standardized tests can be stressful for middle school students, but your support helped make the experience more positive, engaging, and memorable. Thank you for investing in our students' success and helping us celebrate their hard work and dedication.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your contribution made a meaningful difference, and our students truly appreciated every bite!","fullyFundedDate":1778029940239,"projectUrl":"project/standardized-test-day-snacks/10193340/","projectTitle":"Standardized Test Day Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":2511066,"projectId":10171045,"letterContent":"Woohoo! Thank you so much for the ink, popsicle sticks, and hot glue sticks!! We truly appreciate your support. We are beyond thankful for your generosity in helping make these hands-on learning experiences possible. Your donation is directly impacting our classroom in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOur kiddos are so excited to dive right in, and they've already started using the popsicle sticks and hot glue sticks to build their mini trebuchets. It's been amazing to see their creativity and problem-solving skills come to life through this project! In addition, the ink is incredibly helpful as we print student work and images for their projects, whether it's for their game boards in our 7th grade unit or their civilization projects in our 6th grade unit.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are able to fully engage in these activities, take pride in their work, and bring their ideas to life. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and our students—we truly couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1776097076501,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-supplies-for-hands-o/10171045/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity: Supplies for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catherine Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2511066_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458766974456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2511066"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10191230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward the students' absolute favorite snacks, TAKIS, for our science SOL review bins. Your support truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\nWhen students walked in and saw the \"mountain\" of snacks waiting for them, their excitement was immediate and contagious. It quickly became the talk of the entire 8th grade! More importantly, it created a fun, motivating atmosphere that encouraged students to stay focused, work hard, and feel proud of their progress during review sessions.\r\nI am incredibly appreciative of your willingness to support our classroom in such a meaningful way. Your generosity not only provided a reward for students, but also helped build a positive learning environment where they felt encouraged and valued.\r\nPlease know how much I value your support—not just with this contribution, but throughout the entire year. It makes a lasting impact on both me and your children.\r\nThank you again for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1776121495869,"projectUrl":"project/takis-for-test-review-sessions/10191230/","projectTitle":"Takis for Test Review Sessions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10116367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward students' favorite snacks for our science SOL review bins. Your support truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\nWhen students walked in and saw the \"mountain\" of snacks waiting for them, their excitement was immediate and contagious. It quickly became the talk of the entire 8th grade! More importantly, it created a fun, motivating atmosphere that encouraged students to stay focused, work hard, and feel proud of their progress during review sessions.\r\nI am incredibly appreciative of your willingness to support our classroom in such a meaningful way. Your generosity not only provided a reward for students, but also helped build a positive learning environment where they felt encouraged and valued.\r\nPlease know how much I value your support—not just with this contribution, but throughout the entire year. It makes a lasting impact on both me and your children.\r\nThank you again for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1776097991382,"projectUrl":"project/scientist-snacks/10116367/","projectTitle":"Scientist Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":10129902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward drinks for our science SOL review bins. Your support truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\nWhen students walked in and saw the \"mountain\" of drinks waiting for them, their excitement was immediate and contagious. It quickly became the talk of the entire 8th grade! More importantly, it created a fun, motivating atmosphere that encouraged students to stay focused, work hard, and feel proud of their progress during review sessions.\r\nI am incredibly appreciative of your willingness to support our classroom in such a meaningful way. Your generosity not only provided a reward for students, but also helped build a positive learning environment where they felt encouraged and valued.\r\nPlease know how much I value your support—not just with this contribution, but throughout the entire year. It makes a lasting impact on both me and your children.\r\nThank you again for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1776103567580,"projectUrl":"project/quench-curiosity-drinks-that-motivate-l/10129902/","projectTitle":"Quench Curiosity: Drinks That Motivate Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4684163"},{"teacherId":4684163,"projectId":9971237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our science snack center. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\nThe students were so excited to see a basket full of their favorite snacks, especially the Takis! Their excitement was immediate and contagious, and it created such a positive and welcoming atmosphere in our classroom.\r\nThe snack center has become a great motivating tool, encouraging students to stay engaged, participate, and put forth their best effort each day. It not only supports their focus and energy but also helps build a classroom environment where students feel valued and inspired to learn.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. 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