{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"B Mahlon Brown Academy International Study","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10399577,"projectId":9997904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our \"Math in Motion\" project is now fully funded, and my 6th-grade students will have the hands-on tools and resources they need to truly experience math in meaningful ways.\r\nMany of my students are still building confidence in math, and your support will help transform our classroom into a space where learning feels engaging, accessible, and exciting. With manipulatives, dry-erase boards, Mathia practice supports, and motivational rewards, students will be able to model their thinking, take academic risks, and celebrate their growth.\r\nThese materials will make a lasting difference. Students won't just watch math happen—they will build it, touch it, and understand it. Your kindness helps students see that math is more than numbers on a page; it's problem-solving, perseverance, and confidence in action.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our success. Your generosity is already making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768156166277,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-hands-on-learning-for-fu/9997904/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion! Hands-On Learning for Future Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pakdel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399577_orig.jpg?crop=998,998,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767926884973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399577"},{"teacherId":10404710,"projectId":10049730,"letterContent":"I am grateful to you for donating so generously to my classroom. My students have greatly enjoyed the opportunity for games to enhance learning and treats to incentivize participation. \r\n\r\nWe have had contests to earn Plinko chips in order to activate my students' competitive nature and make learning fun. We haven't had a chance to play many of the games yet, but we are working to incorporate them into the lessons. \r\n\r\nStudents were amazed by the number of boxes that arrived from your donation. They were so excited to open them and find the treasures inside. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to play games, have fun, and learn mathematical foundations for future success thanks to you and your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769139050108,"projectUrl":"project/gamify-and-incentivize-learning/10049730/","projectTitle":"Gamify and Incentivize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404710"},{"teacherId":10404710,"projectId":10023091,"letterContent":"I am grateful to you for donating so generously to my classroom. My students have greatly enjoyed the opportunity for games to enhance learning and treats to incentivize participation. \r\n\r\nWe have had contests to earn Plinko chips in order to activate my students' competitive nature and make learning fun. We haven't had a chance to play with many of the games yet, but we are working to incorporate them into the lessons. \r\n\r\nStudents were amazed by the number of boxes that arrived from your donation. They were so excited to open them and find the treasures inside. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to play games, have fun, and learn mathematical foundations for future success thanks to you and your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769177568482,"projectUrl":"project/gamify-and-incentivize-learning/10023091/","projectTitle":"Gamify and Incentivize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404710"},{"teacherId":5492684,"projectId":9987105,"letterContent":"My students have really enjoyed having access to the Apple Math Suite of applications. They especially like using the \"whiteboard\" in order to write and solve the math problems from their lessons on the iPad.\r\n\r\nSeveral of the students have been using the number line as well to help them with their lessons about integers. It has been so beneficial for them to have access to these applications.\r\n\r\nAnother of the benefits is through the accessibility of PBIS Rewards. This program allows students to earn reward points that they are allowed to use to get tangible items from teacher \"stores.\" With the application open on the iPad, I have been able to have students give themselves their points. They have enjoyed this aspect of the technology in the classroom a great deal.\r\n\r\nThe best part of having the technology in the classroom is that it encourages students who have been previously unengaged in their learning to actively participate. I have already seen so much improvement. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1767990103815,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-for-students-with-specia/9987105/","projectTitle":"Differentiation for Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonnichsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5492684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530154526406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-sonnichsen"},{"teacherId":8152271,"projectId":9987552,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to math manipulators, craft supplies, and social-emotional learning (SEL) tools that have truly transformed our daily environment.\r\n\r\nIn an autism support classroom, \"hands-on\" isn't just a teaching style—it's a necessity. Here is a glimpse into how your gifts are being used:\r\n\r\nMastering Math with Touch: The math manipulators have been a game-changer. For many of my students, abstract numbers can be overwhelming. Now, they are using the new tactile tools to \"see\" addition and subtraction. Those \"aha!\" moments are happening more frequently, and the frustration that usually comes with math is being replaced by confidence.\r\n\r\nCreativity and Fine Motor Skills: Our new craft supplies have turned our art corner into a favorite destination. Beyond the joy of creating, these activities are helping my students work on their fine motor skills and sensory processing in a way that feels like play rather than \"work.\"\r\n\r\nThe Heart of the Room (SEL): The social-emotional activities have provided a much-needed toolkit for our students to navigate big feelings. Whether it's using a new calming tool to self-regulate or engaging in a group activity that practices turn-taking, these resources are helping them build the social foundations they need for life.\r\n\r\nThe Best Part? The Students Love It. The day the boxes arrived felt like a holiday. Their faces lit up as we unpacked each item. One of my students, who usually struggles with transitions, now walks into the room and immediately heads for the \"New Math Center\" with a huge grin. Another student has found so much peace in the new SEL calming activities that they are spending more time engaged in lessons and less time feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just buy \"supplies\"—you provided the building blocks for their success and a more inclusive, joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their potential. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1768047786615,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-math-and-crafts/9987552/","projectTitle":"Fun With Math and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-serone"},{"teacherId":3748613,"projectId":9986923,"letterContent":"When our \"Student Reading Rewards\" project was funded, our entire library came alive with excitement! The new reward items—colorful pens, pencils, and fidget toys—instantly sparked curiosity and joy among students. During our first reading challenge, the room buzzed with energy as students eagerly discussed the goals they hoped to reach to earn their first prize. It wasn't just about the items; it was about the recognition behind them. Students felt proud that their efforts and progress in reading were being celebrated in such a meaningful, personal way.\r\n\r\nSince adding these rewards, we've seen a clear boost in reading participation and enthusiasm. Students who were once hesitant readers now check out books more often, set higher goals, and even encourage their classmates to participate. One memorable moment was watching a group of sixth graders excitedly compare their reading logs after reaching their monthly goal—they were genuinely proud of themselves and immediately planned which books they'd tackle next. The incentives have turned reading into a shared experience that builds confidence and community in our library.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to continue fostering this momentum through themed reading challenges and peer-led book recommendations. The rewards have laid a strong foundation for a lasting culture of reading motivation. As my students progress, my goal is to help them move beyond extrinsic rewards and develop deeper, self-driven enjoyment for reading. Thanks to your generosity, our library has become a place where effort and achievement shine—and where every student feels that their hard work truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1767999400435,"projectUrl":"project/student-reading-rewards/9986923/","projectTitle":"Student Reading Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3748613_orig.jpg?crop=1764,1764,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678311586488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3748613"},{"teacherId":193197,"projectId":9990027,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your generous contribution to our \"Empowering Middle Schoolers with Emotional Regulation Tools\" project is going to change the daily life of my 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students.\r\n\r\nMiddle school is a time of huge emotions and intense pressure. Thanks to you, my school will now be a trauma-informed space where every student has the tools they need to succeed, no matter how overwhelmed they feel.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were excited to try things like the calming fidgets, soft putty, and dedicated sketch pads. These are the tools my students will use to ground themselves, manage their anxiety, and return to a \"regulated state,\" ready to learn history, math, or science.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate materials; you invested in lifelong emotional competence. Thank you for seeing the value in teaching resilience and helping us build a truly focused and safe classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768059836796,"projectUrl":"project/building-emotional-resilience-for-middle/9990027/","projectTitle":"Building Emotional Resilience for Middle School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193197"},{"teacherId":9635979,"projectId":9271933,"letterContent":"When the new supplies came in, my students were so excited! You should've seen their faces when they saw all the colorful markers and new materials — it honestly felt like Christmas morning. The phone pouches have already made a big difference in keeping everyone focused, and the markers have been used nonstop for projects and creative assignments. \r\n\r\nWe recently used them to make cell city posters and the kids were so proud of their work. It's amazing how something as simple as having the right supplies can change the energy in the room — they're more engaged, organized, and eager to show what they know. It makes me excited as their teacher to see them take a hold of their learning like that. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping bring these resources into our classroom. They've already made such a huge impact, and we're so grateful to keep using them for upcoming projects!","fullyFundedDate":1746785450079,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-begin-with-the-right-suppli/9271933/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas Begin with the Right Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635979"},{"teacherId":9635979,"projectId":9272326,"letterContent":"When the new lights and signs arrived, my students were so excited to see how different the classroom felt. The moment we turned on the softer lighting, you could almost feel everyone relax — it completely changed the mood of the room. The different light settings have been perfect for creating a calm, cozy vibe during independent work or reading time, and the peace sign has become a little symbol of our classroom's \"chill zone.\"\r\n\r\nI can tell the students feel more comfortable and at ease now. Some of them even commented that it \"feels like home\" or \"like a safe space,\" which honestly means the world to me. It's amazing how something as simple as lighting can help kids feel more grounded and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nSometimes, students from last year come into the classroom to complain about how the new kids got nicer stuff. They're always joking, of course, but I always tell them that they are welcomed to come back. Sure enough, many of them come to visit me. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make our classroom a place where students want to be. Your support has made a real difference in how they feel every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785561196,"projectUrl":"project/where-comfort-inspires-confidence/9272326/","projectTitle":"Where Comfort Inspires Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635979"},{"teacherId":8152271,"projectId":9113464,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude to everyone of the donors to my initiative. Our new sensory room is a hit with my students! They can join me in the sensory area to relax when they're agitated. We can disconnect from the other pupils and unwind. They like the tent and swing. They can relax inside the tent without being disturbed by the sounds of the school. \r\n\r\nEvery school should provide its children with access to this sensory space. It provides a space for kids to unwind and control their emotions. You have my sincere gratitude for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746786345358,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room-to-calm-down/9113464/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room To Calm Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-serone"},{"teacherId":5353623,"projectId":8553926,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, students who otherwise might not have had access to supplies received them. Our language learners are often shy and lack confidence when it comes to expressing themselves. Many of the resources such as poster paper, colorful pens, and even our reading \"thrones\" helped encourage students to share thoughts and take risks!\r\nI wish you could have been here to see the students' smiles and hear the squeals emanating from their mouths when the packages were delivered to our classroom. It was difficult for them to believe the supplies we received were for them, even more astonishing to know that strangers were willing to honor our project request! Thank you for making language learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1726753963236,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-in-the-language-learn/8553926/","projectTitle":"Building Community in the Language Learning Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526558555269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353623"},{"teacherId":9635979,"projectId":8704925,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you again for contributing to this project. It might seem insignificant, but this year especially has been a rough start for me. This is my first year teaching at Clark County School District. Tons of students don't have resources and we don't have the money (especially this year) to provide extra things for the kids. Having this project funded has meant so much. Every chance I get, I tell the kids that they got all these cool fidgets from really awesome donors. As an incentive for good behavior and work, they get rewarded \"bearbucks\" and my school has stores set up for kids to \"purchase\" things with our currency. Within the first 3 weeks of announcing the items, \r\nthere was an uptick in bearbuck rewarding because good behavior shot up. I\r\nsold out within that time frame because so many kids were buying things from my store. The kids keep asking me when I'm going to restock, they got so excited!\r\n\r\nI see them using the fidgets to help them stay focused. One of my girls chose to buy the glitter putty and I see her playing with it at times when she gets stressed. It's been really amazing to see what an impact it makes when people choose to donate. You're not just choosing to fund a project: you are choosing to bring positivity and hope for kids who may not get to always witness that. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for us are to have classroom materials that will help make our class more homey. I am lucky to have a big space where kids have a bit more room, but the walls are bare and I would love to personalize this space a lot more in the future. For now though, the end of the school year is here, so we are trying to get through it together! \r\n\r\nThank you for the impact you've made on all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1734982646530,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-fidgets-for-kids-with-spirit/8704925/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Fidgets for Kids With Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635979"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49697","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":783,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":49697,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about B Mahlon Brown Academy International Study on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"B Mahlon Brown Academy International Study","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/b-mahlon-brown-junior-high-school/49697"}