{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Potomac Shores Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your support truly makes a difference in our students' daily experience.","fullyFundedDate":1772550262281,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snack-center/9971237/","projectTitle":"Classroom 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":10097102,"letterContent":"Having a drink station in our science classroom has made a noticeable positive impact on students. They were incredibly excited to see their favorite beverages available, which instantly created a sense of excitement and appreciation in the classroom. It helps keep them hydrated, focused, and energized throughout the day, which directly supports their ability to stay engaged during lessons and hands-on lab activities. The drink station has also become a meaningful part of our classroom reward system, motivating students to participate, think creatively, and put forth their best effort. It creates a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel cared for and excited to learn. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for their generosity—your contributions have truly made a difference in our classroom and in our students' daily experience.","fullyFundedDate":1772550241340,"projectUrl":"project/sips-for-scientists/10097102/","projectTitle":"Sips for Scientists","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":9966135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Science Snack Center! Your support means more than you know, and it truly makes a difference in our classroom each day.\r\nOur students will be extremely excited to see their favorite snacks in the bin — especially the Takis, Honey Buns, chocolate chip cookies, and Gatorades! Having these snacks available helps keep my young scientists energized, focused, and ready to learn. It also creates a positive and welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported and cared for.\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and investing in our students. Your kindness helps make science one of their favorite parts of the day!","fullyFundedDate":1771170936595,"projectUrl":"project/science-snack-center/9966135/","projectTitle":"Science 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":9910222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward snacks for my science classroom. Your kindness made a meaningful difference for my students and was met with so much excitement and appreciation.\r\nThe students were thrilled to see the snack basket filled with their favorite goodies—pretzels, popcorn, cookies, and muffins. Their excitement was immediate, and it was clear how much these snacks meant to them.\r\nProviding snacks helps ensure that students are not hungry during the school day, allowing them to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. Because of your support, my students can concentrate on their science lessons and participate more fully in class activities.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping create a supportive learning environment where students feel cared for and motivated to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1766067716191,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9910222/","projectTitle":"Snacks for 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":9891488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward candy incentives for my science classroom. Your support has made a meaningful impact by allowing me to reward students for their hard work, thoughtful effort, and creative answers during lessons and activities.\r\nThe students were extremely excited when they saw the basket filled with their favorite treats—Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, candy bracelets, and mixed candy bags. Their faces truly lit up, and the excitement created an extra boost of motivation and enthusiasm for learning.\r\nThese small rewards go a long way in encouraging participation, celebrating creativity, and reinforcing positive classroom behavior. Your kindness helps make science an engaging and rewarding experience, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a place where students feel recognized, motivated, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767227421869,"projectUrl":"project/candy-incentives/9891488/","projectTitle":"Candy Incentives","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":9929023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my science snack center. Your support will make a meaningful difference for my students each and every day.\r\nBecause of your kindness, students will have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn during science class. The kids will be so excited when they see all of their favorite treats—especially the Takis and honey buns, which are sure to be a huge hit!\r\nHaving a snack center ensures that students don't have to learn while hungry and can instead fully engage in experiments, discussions, and hands-on activities. Your generosity helps create a positive, welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and helping make science an even more enjoyable and successful experience for them.","fullyFundedDate":1764783226702,"projectUrl":"project/snack-center-for-science/9929023/","projectTitle":"Snack Center for Science!","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":9709902,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Powering Up our Potential. Because of you, my students now have the tools they need to stay connected and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese chargers and mice may seem like small items, but they make a huge difference in our classroom. With reliable chargers, students can keep their devices powered throughout the day, and the USB-C mice will help them navigate projects with ease and precision. Seriously, I've already had students ask to borrow the mice for their other classes! And, the pink chargers with a lonnng charging cord is a huge win because the kids don't have to crouch near the plug and they like that they are pink.\r\n\r\nYour kindness ensures that technology works for us (not against us)! Thank you for making this possible and for being a champion for education. We couldn't have done it without you <3","fullyFundedDate":1763565422919,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-possibilities-tech-tools-fo/9709902/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Possibilities: Tech Tools for Gifted Learners","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":9907846,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions in support of snacks for my science class. Because of your kindness, my students are able to enjoy Takis during class—their favorite snack—which helps them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn during our science lessons.\r\n\r\nProviding snacks makes a meaningful difference in the classroom. When students are comfortable and fueled, they are better able to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and fully engage in hands-on science activities. Your support helps create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to supporting my students. 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