{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chilton Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":21.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9096890,"projectId":10201804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation for our classroom set of \"Stuart Little\" by E.B. White. I have been extremely busy planning and perfecting a novel study that my students will hopefully never forget! \r\n\r\nI am so excited to teach the following skills during our time reading the novel: character analysis, setting, theme, point of view, and so many others! I am so thankful that I will be getting the opportunity to use this novel as a teaching tool! \r\n\r\nTo celebrate the completion of our novel, we will be watching the movie, \"Stuart Little\" based on the novel. We will be comparing the two and pointing out how they are similar and how they are different.","fullyFundedDate":1778061872584,"projectUrl":"project/oldie-but-a-goodie-reintroduced-into/10201804/","projectTitle":"\"Oldie, but a Goodie\" Reintroduced Into the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9096890"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":10198064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our StoryWalk project! Your generosity has brought books to life across our elementary playground and at Ledge View Nature Center, blending literacy with movement, nature, and pure joy. By placing engaging stories outdoors, you've made reading an active, accessible adventure for every child—especially those who might not typically choose to sit down with a traditional book. It's been incredible watching students pause mid-play to laugh at a story, share a page with a friend, or explore new ideas together.\r\n\r\nYour support is also helping us build a stronger, more inclusive community. With our quarterly book updates and bilingual titles in Spanish and English, every single family feels welcomed and empowered to read together after school and over the summer. Thank you for giving our students and their families the gift of shared stories, outdoor discovery, and a lifelong love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1777147881344,"projectUrl":"project/cms-storywalks/10198064/","projectTitle":"CMS STORYWALKS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":10026458,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to you for supporting our \"Creative Bricks Studio\" project! Having these LEGO sets was a huge hit for our summer school class, where students got to vote on a different challenge each day—building everything from their favorite animals and restaurants to their dream bedrooms and vacation spots. It gave our learners a fun, hands-on way to jump into STEM concepts, practice teamwork, and build confidence through exciting design challenges.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allowed me to turn this summer class into a truly collaborative space where students actively tested ideas, solved problems, and learned from their mistakes. Even better, these materials will now permanently live in our school library's maker-space, meaning students across all grade levels, PK-8, will continue to benefit from them during the school year. Thank you for giving us the tools to spark creativity, encourage teamwork, and make learning accessible for every child!","fullyFundedDate":1773095364612,"projectUrl":"project/creative-bricks-studio/10026458/","projectTitle":"Creative Bricks Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":10247837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my \"Bookworms for 4K Bookworms\" project! Your kindness has brought so much excitement to the library by giving our four-year-old kindergarteners the tools they need to build confidence and early literacy skills. Creating their very own sock bookworms gives our students a special \"reading buddy\" to snuggle, talk to, and read aloud with, transforming reading into an engaging, playful, and deeply comforting experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a meaningful impact, especially as we celebrate Screen-Free Week. Instead of turning to screens, our young learners are using their imaginations, practicing empathy and responsibility as they care for their bookworms, and developing a genuine love for books and reading. By helping us create positive, lasting memories around reading, you have truly given my students a gift that will inspire them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778061920693,"projectUrl":"project/bookworms-for-4k-bookworms/10247837/","projectTitle":"Bookworms for 4k Bookworms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":9969537,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our second graders celebrate Lunar New Year through stories, culture, and creativity. With your support, students were able to explore the traditions and meaning behind this important holiday while strengthening their literacy skills. Using curriculum resources from **Panda Express** along with engaging picture books like **How to Catch a Dragon**, **Bringing in the New Year**, and **D Is for Dragon Dance**, students discussed traditions, symbolism, and celebrations connected to the holiday. These resources helped connect reading with social studies in a way that was meaningful, memorable, and exciting for young learners.\r\n\r\nStudents then brought their learning to life by creating their own colorful Chinese New Year paper dragons. This hands-on project allowed them to apply what they learned about dragon dances and celebrations while building fine motor skills and artistic confidence. Because of the materials provided, every second grade student was able to fully participate in this joyful culminating activity. Your generosity helped transform a lesson into a rich cultural experience where students could read, create, and celebrate together while developing a deeper appreciation for traditions around the world. \r\n🐉🎉📚","fullyFundedDate":1767229114408,"projectUrl":"project/chinese-new-year/9969537/","projectTitle":"Chinese New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":9815628,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make **Create and Read Evening** such a wonderful experience for our students and families. This phenomenal virtual program brings stories to life by beginning with a shared read-aloud over Zoom and ending with a hands-on creative project that students can enjoy at home. Your support helps turn a simple storytime into a memorable learning experience where imagination, creativity, and reading come together.\r\n\r\nNext year's theme—**Dragons**—is sure to spark excitement and wonder for our young readers. Each month, students in a different grade level receive a special kit filled with supplies for their project: 4K in September, 5K in October, 1st grade in November, 2nd grade in January, 3rd grade in February, and 4th grade in March. With 80–100 kits distributed each month, your generosity helps ensure that every child has the materials they need to participate, create, and connect with stories in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nPrograms like Create And Read Evening remind students that reading at home can be a treasure trove for young minds. Thank you for supporting a program that inspires a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1765605724253,"projectUrl":"project/create-and-read-evening-care/9815628/","projectTitle":"Create And Read Evening (CARE)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":9689947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Calumet County STEAMfest event on the third Thursday each October! Your generosity helped us create an unforgettable evening filled with bubbles, curiosity, creativity, and hands-on exploration. Students and families had the opportunity to dive into engaging science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that sparked excitement and discovery around every corner. From building and coding to experimenting and designing, our school was buzzing with innovation and joy thanks to your contribution.\r\n\r\nChilton's STEAMfest began with Rondini's Bombastic Bubble Show. After the presentation attendees participated in the following activities: \r\nSCIENCE – DIY Ice Cream and Stars & Constellations\r\nTECHNOLOGY – Oculus/Virtual Reality and Morse Code\r\nROBOTICS & CODING – Sphero Races and Binary Bracelets\r\nENGINEERING – Straw Rockets and Save Fred\r\nART – Collaborative Hexagon Quilt and Whirlygigs\r\nMATH – Dice Battle and Geoboards\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership in inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers and creators. Because of your support, over 400 students and parents experienced learning that went far beyond the classroom—collaborating, imagining, and seeing themselves as future engineers, artists, and inventors. Your investment in our school community makes a lasting difference, and we are so thankful to have you as part of our STEAM journey!","fullyFundedDate":1757564577454,"projectUrl":"project/calumet-county-steamfest/9689947/","projectTitle":"Calumet County STEAMfest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":9602902,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in helping us organize materials in our makerspace! The translucent Sterilite Large Nesting ShowOffs and Stackable Small Storage Bins with Latching Lids and Handles are absolutely perfect for storing our wide variety of creative supplies—everything from yarn, embroidery floss, loom bands, and googly eyes to paints, glue, magnets, and more. Thanks to your support, our space is now both functional and inspiring. \r\n\r\nRecently, our fifth graders used these materials to design and build model city parks with innovative playground equipment, while our crafty middle school students are busy designing Christmas ornaments for a PTA fundraiser. With our makerspace now organized and accessible, even more students and classes are excited to dive into hands-on learning and creative exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1755712687563,"projectUrl":"project/containers-for-creativity-part-two/9602902/","projectTitle":"Containers for Creativity - Part Two","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzsieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4762006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523413219275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-salzsieder"},{"teacherId":4762006,"projectId":9197572,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in helping us organize materials in our makerspace! 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