{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Side Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10258050,"projectId":10090619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our 7th grade classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now walk into a learning environment that feels welcoming, engaging, and exciting every single day.\r\nThe new resources have already made a huge impact in our classroom. The LED lights, bulletin board borders, fake plants, and Ancient Civilizations posters have completely transformed the atmosphere of the room into a space where students feel comfortable and motivated to learn. The command hooks are helping us stay organized by giving students a place to neatly hang their headphones, while the magnets are allowing us to proudly display student work around the classroom. Students especially love the spinning prize wheel, which we use as a fun positive reinforcement tool to celebrate participation, effort, and teamwork. The expo markers are also being used daily during collaborative activities and review games. \r\nWhen students first walked into the updated classroom, their reactions were priceless. Many immediately noticed the new decorations and lights and commented that the room felt \"calm,\" \"fun,\" and \"different from other classrooms.\" Several students excitedly explored the Ancient Civilizations posters and began asking questions before class even started. Seeing their excitement and pride in our classroom space was such a meaningful moment. Some classes even got to help open the packages as they arrived, which was really fun for them. \r\nCurrently, students are continuing to learn about Ancient Civilizations through interactive projects, discussions, and collaborative activities. As we move forward, students will be using these resources during upcoming lessons where they analyze historical events, create classroom displays, and participate in review games and group competitions. Our goal is to continue building a classroom environment where students feel valued, engaged, and excited to learn every day.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create a positive space where they can grow academically and socially. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778037871241,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-world-history-class/10090619/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming World History Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258050_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757685952701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258050"},{"teacherId":10229350,"projectId":9810400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Igniting Curiosity: Exploratory STEM Days for Middle Schoolers.\" Because of your generosity, my gifted middle school students now have access to hands-on STEM activities that challenge their thinking, spark their creativity, and fuel their love of learning.\r\nYour contribution has helped transform our classroom into a space where curiosity leads the way. Instead of simply learning about scientific concepts from a textbook, students are now designing, building, experimenting, and problem-solving in meaningful ways. Whether they are engineering solutions, exploring technology tools, or diving into collaborative challenges, they are developing critical thinking and perseverance skills that will serve them far beyond our classroom.\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of these Exploratory STEM Days has been watching students take ownership of their learning. They are asking deeper questions, testing bold ideas, learning from failure, and celebrating their discoveries. Your support has given them the opportunity to experience STEM not just as subjects to study, but as pathways to innovation and possibility.\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in their potential. Your generosity is helping ignite curiosity today that will shape the problem-solvers, creators, and leaders of tomorrow.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1767022049462,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-curiosity-exploratory-stem-day/9810400/","projectTitle":"Igniting Curiosity: Exploratory STEM Days for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ransbottom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229350_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y335&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756819026638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ransbottom"},{"teacherId":2947920,"projectId":9595697,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students during an important and often stressful testing season. Because of your generosity, we were able to add to our rewards room where students could relax, recharge, and celebrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nStudents enjoyed hands-on creative activities, calming art projects, indoor sports games, and snacks — all of which helped reduce stress and build a positive sense of community after testing. The space provided a healthy outlet for movement, creativity, and connection, allowing students to decompress and return to class feeling refreshed and supported.\r\n\r\nThe Fire tablets and water bottles will be awarded to students at the end of the year as incentives and reminders that their effort and perseverance matter.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped create an environment where students felt valued, motivated, and proud of their accomplishments. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1765373569568,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-students-in-class/9595697/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Students in Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2947920_orig.jpg?crop=1590,1590,x725,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683119938496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2947920"},{"teacherId":10229350,"projectId":9673974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, \"STEM + Stitches = Wild New Species!\" Your generosity made something truly magical happen in our gifted classroom.\r\nBecause of you, my students were able to take their imaginative hybrid species from research and sketches all the way to fully sewn 3D creatures they proudly created and took home. Many of my students are typically reluctant learners, but this project transformed the room — they were engaged, focused, excited, and incredibly proud of themselves. You helped them experience STEM, art, problem-solving, and hands-on craftsmanship all in one meaningful project.\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials; it gave my students the confidence to try something new, the joy of seeing their ideas come to life, and the pride of creating something totally unique from start to finish. The smiles, the teamwork, and the \"I can't believe I made this!\" moments were priceless.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making this project possible. You made a real difference, and we appreciate you more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1758104931179,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stitches-wild-new-species/9673974/","projectTitle":"STEM + Stitches = Wild New Species!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ransbottom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229350_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y335&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756819026638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ransbottom"},{"teacherId":9298622,"projectId":9697809,"letterContent":"Thanks to you my students now have a brand new piece of technology that they are able to use. This engraver is used to create and design different items that not only showcase each students unique vision and talent but also help fund school activities. \r\n\r\nNot only is the machine itself important, but the software and the engineering skills that they acquire from the design process as well. 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