{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Potomac Shores Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your contribution not only meets a basic need but also brings joy to the classroom and shows students that their well-being and education matter.","fullyFundedDate":1763903062405,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kids/9907846/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Kids","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":9890421,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions in support of my science classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have essential supplies such as crayons, highlighters, and glue that greatly enhance hands-on learning and creativity during science lessons.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference. Crayons help students illustrate scientific concepts, highlighters allow them to identify key ideas and vocabulary, and glue enables them to assemble models and interactive projects. Together, these tools support engagement, understanding, and a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your support and belief in my students. Your generosity helps spark curiosity, encourages exploration, and makes science learning more accessible and enjoyable for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1763730620210,"projectUrl":"project/project-supplies/9890421/","projectTitle":"Project Supplies","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":9905937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward snacks for my students. Your support filled my snack bin with the treats my kids love, and you should have seen their faces light up when they saw it stocked and ready for them. Their excitement was genuine and heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour kindness means more than you know. Students learn best when hunger isn't a factor, and your donations ensure that every child has the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. You are helping create a classroom environment where students feel cared for and supported—one snack at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in my classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1763580861608,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kids/9905937/","projectTitle":"Snacks For Kids!","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":9890481,"letterContent":"On behalf of my science class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your contributions toward providing snacks for my students. Your generosity goes far beyond simply supplying food—you are helping to create an environment where students feel supported, valued, and able to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to class hungry or tired, and even a small snack can make an enormous difference in their ability to concentrate, participate, and engage with challenging material. Thanks to you, they now have the energy they need to explore, question, experiment, and truly enjoy science. Your kindness has turned moments of struggle into moments of confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\nI am already seeing the positive impact of your support in the classroom. Students settle in more quickly, participate more wholeheartedly, and show increased excitement about the work we're doing. The simple comfort of knowing that something nourishing is available helps them approach each class with a clearer mind and a stronger sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to step forward and help my students reminds me that learning is a community effort. I am deeply grateful that you chose to invest in my classroom and in the futures of these young learners. Your kindness will be felt long after the snacks are gone.","fullyFundedDate":1763494110651,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9890481/","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":9712456,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution toward materials for the student center in my science classroom. Your support has helped create a welcoming and well-equipped space where all students have access to the tools they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nThe student center plays an important role in ensuring that every learner can participate fully in classroom activities, labs, and projects. Thanks to your generosity, it is now stocked with essential materials that allow students to stay organized, complete assignments, and engage more deeply in hands-on science experiences.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a lasting difference in my students' education. Because of your support, no student has to worry about not having the supplies they need — instead, they can focus on learning, exploring, and building confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Your generosity empowers students to reach their full potential and reminds them that their community believes in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1762265228609,"projectUrl":"project/student-center-supplies-please/9712456/","projectTitle":"Student Center Supplies 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":9712499,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution toward calculators for my science classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in providing students with the tools they need to explore scientific concepts with confidence and accuracy.\r\n\r\nCalculators play an essential role in helping students analyze data, perform experiments, and better understand the real-world applications of science and math. Thanks to your generosity, more students now have access to these important resources, allowing them to fully participate in labs, projects, and classroom activities without barriers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only supports academic success but also helps foster a learning environment where every student can thrive. By ensuring that all students have access to the materials they need, you are empowering them to think critically, solve problems, and develop a deeper appreciation for science.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support and for investing in the success of my students. Your contribution truly makes a lasting impact in their education and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1762265367828,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-please/9712499/","projectTitle":"Calculators 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":9559313,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution toward prizes for my science students. Your support has made it possible to recognize and celebrate their academic progress, creativity, and innovative ideas throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThese prizes mean so much more than simple rewards—they serve as powerful motivation for students to stay curious, work hard, and think outside the box. Whether it's for a breakthrough during a lab experiment, a creative project idea, or steady academic improvement, your contribution helps make those moments of recognition truly special.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and pride students feel when earning these prizes encourage them to see science not just as a subject, but as an opportunity to explore and imagine. Your generosity helps nurture that enthusiasm and supports a classroom culture where discovery and perseverance are valued.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in the growth and inspiration of my students. Your support makes a lasting difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1762265216919,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-prizes-please/9559313/","projectTitle":"Motivational Prizes 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":9557633,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution of under-the-desk exercise bikes to my science classroom. Your support has made a unique and meaningful impact on my students, helping us create a learning environment that supports both focus and physical movement.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are full of energy, and having the opportunity to move while learning has been incredibly beneficial. These exercise bikes have given them a positive outlet that helps improve concentration, reduce restlessness, and boost engagement—especially during group work and extended periods of collaboration.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to see how something as simple as gentle movement can improve the overall classroom atmosphere. Students are more focused, more collaborative, and often even more motivated to participate. You've helped create a space where learning and wellness can go hand in hand.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and belief in the power of active learning. 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