{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barry & June Gunderson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9348738,"projectId":10023959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference for my students and has helped provide the rewards, supplies, and resources they need to feel encouraged, supported, and excited about learning each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is able to create a more positive and engaging environment where students feel recognized for their hard work, growth, and perseverance. The rewards and supplies you helped provide motivate students to stay focused, participate actively, and take pride in their accomplishments. Even small incentives can have a powerful impact on middle school students by building confidence, encouraging positive behavior, and creating a stronger sense of community in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps ensure that students have access to materials that support their learning and success. Many students become more engaged and enthusiastic when they know their efforts are valued and celebrated. Thanks to your generosity, I am able to create experiences that make learning both meaningful and rewarding.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for investing in their education and believing in their potential. Your support is appreciated more than words can express, and the positive impact of your generosity will continue throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768703802762,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-for-student-success-/10023959/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies for Student Success & Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seisdedos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348738"},{"teacherId":10413789,"projectId":10047689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference for my students, and we are incredibly grateful for the new resources you provided.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited the moment the materials arrived. Many of them immediately wanted to explore and use everything right away. Their enthusiasm and curiosity created an energy in the classroom that was inspiring to see. They felt special knowing that people cared enough about their education to support their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the resources during classroom lessons and projects. One memorable moment was watching students work together more confidently and creatively because they finally had the tools they needed. The new materials helped increase participation, collaboration, and engagement, especially during hands-on activities and small group learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support our next classroom projects and lessons by giving students more opportunities to practice skills, think critically, and work independently. Students will continue building on what they have learned through interactive assignments, collaborative projects, and creative problem-solving activities. Your support is helping create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, prepared, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make these learning experiences possible. Your kindness and generosity truly have a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771368666578,"projectUrl":"project/calculated-success-for-6th-grade-math/10047689/","projectTitle":"Calculated Success For 6th Grade Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shafran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413789"},{"teacherId":8123327,"projectId":9990938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my sixth graders have a better understanding of coordinate planes and how they are used in the mathematical world. The coordinate plane magnets are beneficial for the students to work in groups to discuss the concepts and work through the challenges together. \r\n\r\nThe calculators were a huge success in the class for students to use for finding the unit rate and solving proportions. The students were very thankful to have tools to use rather than having to do the work by hand. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769054465388,"projectUrl":"project/where-math-clicks-and-connects/9990938/","projectTitle":"Where Math Clicks and Connects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Self","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8123327_orig.jpg?crop=289,289,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767851543412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123327"},{"teacherId":6576508,"projectId":5982987,"letterContent":"This project was simple yet incredibly impactful for my students. The fidgets and snacks have transformed our classroom into a true safe space where students feel cared for and ready to learn. These resources allow my students to stay calm and focused on their work, while also serving as fun rewards for their hard work throughout the week. We truly could not have done this without your support! Thank you for everything you have done for the students at Gunderson Middle School; your generosity has made a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1638574880511,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learners-in-our-new-middle-scho/5982987/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learners in our New Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuttle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576508_orig.jpg?crop=2848,2848,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565483612137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576508"},{"teacherId":1250005,"projectId":9989494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our math classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in the daily experience of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have essential supplies like paper for practicing foundational skills, markers and highlighters to help students organize and emphasize their thinking, and colored paper that brings energy and creativity to our activities. These tools allow me to create more engaging, hands-on lessons that support a variety of learning styles.\r\n\r\nThe candy you provided has also been a fun and effective way to motivate and celebrate student effort and growth. It may seem small, but those little moments of encouragement go a long way in building confidence and a positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students' ability to learn, participate, and feel excited about math. I am truly grateful for your support and for investing in their success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768058201140,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-kids-organized-and-engaged-in-ma/9989494/","projectTitle":"Keeping Kids Organized and Engaged in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nowak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1250005_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523899318454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1250005"},{"teacherId":531341,"projectId":9990428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing PE equipment! It has been so much fun watching the kids dive into these new activities. One of my students, who is usually very reluctant to throw things to people, actually used the new velcro ball and paddle to play with a partner. It was a huge win for their gross motor skills and a great way for them to interact with a peer. The kids are also obsessed with the talking toys; they get so surprised by the funny voices, and it really motivates them to keep practicing their throwing and catching.\r\n\r\nThe Big Buddy Buttons have been a total hit, too. Students are so motivated to move their arms and practice pushing the buttons just to see what happens, like making the dog flip. It's been especially great because the gen-ed peers have become really interested in helping them with those button-pushing skills, which creates such a nice inclusive environment.\r\n\r\nWhile the talking equipment and buttons are big highlights, the other supplies like the soccer goals, agility ladder, and hula hoop connectors have been just as essential. We use them regularly to set up accessible experiences to keep everyone engaged in PE class. Overall, every single piece of equipment from this project has helped create learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and fun for all my students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768072495356,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-fun-and-fitness/9990428/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Fun and Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murtaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531341_orig.jpg?crop=1835,1836,x0,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715543323984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmurtaugh"},{"teacherId":10407724,"projectId":10031072,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank all our donors so much for contributing items to our classroom this year! The students were so excited to see boxes of supplies arrive just for them. They enjoyed helping me organize the materials for our classroom use, and we eager to get busy using them in our learning activities.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our donations, the students have engaged in many collaborative and interactive math activities. One of the most immediately used materials were our dry erase markers! We have vertical whiteboards surrounding our classroom, so the students love demonstrating their thinking with the markers frequently. At the whiteboards, the students have also used the colored paper we received to choose collaborative problem-solving tasks at varying levels of difficulty. They also loved using the Dry Erase Pockets to participate in classroom scavenger hunts without the need to waste lots of paper. Students have used our glue sticks to add interactive elements to their notebooks, our markers to color-code notes, and our folders/sheet protectors to organize important handouts they want to save. Last but not least, the incentive sticker charts have been a great motivator to keep students engaged in their weekly digital learning. Overall, our classroom has definitely been more lively and engaging due to your generous donations. Thank you from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1768700600808,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-interactive-middle-schoo/10031072/","projectTitle":"Collaborative & Interactive Middle School Math Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10407724_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768450795317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407724"},{"teacherId":3703818,"projectId":9994866,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials ежедневно in our lessons, and they've truly transformed the way my students engage with learning. Recently, we worked on a collaborative project where students used these resources to research and present on topics they are passionate about. One moment that stood out was watching a typically quiet student confidently share their ideas with the class, using the new tools to guide their presentation—it was a powerful reminder of how access can build both skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate and genuine. Students were eager to explore everything, asking questions and diving right in. Their enthusiasm has carried over into our daily work, making our classroom more dynamic and interactive.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum. Our next step is a deeper project where students will apply what they've learned to solve real-world problems, using these resources to research, collaborate, and create thoughtful solutions. Your support is helping them develop critical thinking skills and a love of learning that will extend far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and for making this opportunity possible. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it is having a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768745933338,"projectUrl":"project/science-class-supplies-rock/9994866/","projectTitle":"Science Class Supplies Rock!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventrelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3703818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470507370450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3703818"},{"teacherId":7902600,"projectId":9990299,"letterContent":"The basketballs, mini vacuum, GoPro case, and stand alone desk have all proven to be extremely useful in our classroom. Our school is fortunate enough to have our own therapy dog- a yellow lab named Freddy. Freddy spends the majority of his time in the gym with us in PE. He has an elevated dog bed that needs regular cleaning and our kids help with the tasks required to take care of him. There is always a student who is excited to vacuum his bed and keep it tidy. These selfless acts of service for Freddy, are meaningful and sincere. I love this for both the students and Fred.\r\n\r\nAnother thing our students do is help maintain or create content for Fred's Instagram page. This helps kids who might not otherwise see Fred as a regular part of their day stay connected to him. They really love it. One of the tools the kids use on Fred is a GoPro. As you can imagine, with him running around outside with the kids it needed some protecting. It works so well- and Fred can run and the kids can film without worry.\r\n\r\nOur large PE class sizes also require a large amount of equipment. With such regular use, our equipment wears out fast and we needed more outdoor basketballs. You can tell already, from our photos, how much use they've gotten. We appreciate having being able to have nice equipment for the kids to use.\r\n\r\nThe desk we received makes things so much more comfortable for the students when they're putting in their heart rate, tracking mile times or PACER scores or logging FitnessGram scores. The computer used to sit on our uneven, plastic bleachers and used to slip and slide around and sometimes fall. This is so much easier and more comfortable for them to come up to, enter their scores, and move on. Thank you so much for all you continue to do to provide for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1768296350256,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-tech-saavy-class/9990299/","projectTitle":"A Clean & Tech Saavy Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7902600_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131618153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gundersonpe"},{"teacherId":8133381,"projectId":10004915,"letterContent":"This project has meant so much for my students. It has given them access to the tools needed to have a truly visible classroom. The biggest thing that was use were the whiteboards and markers.\r\n\r\nFrom getting those we have done countless work on them. From in class group work to out of class scavenger hunts they have used them endlessly. We continue to use them everyday as students love to draw and solve on them. They particularly like that if they make a mistake they can fix it more easily by the speed of erasing compared to a pencil. Thank you so much for everything it has made a great impact on them!","fullyFundedDate":1768178602753,"projectUrl":"project/visible-learning-mathematics/10004915/","projectTitle":"Visible Learning Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133381"},{"teacherId":10405955,"projectId":10027826,"letterContent":"Thank you for the funds to purchase the basic supplies I need for my classroom. Teachers should not be expected to fit the bill for these things so it's nice to know that the Nevada Department of Education is looking out for us and our wallets. \r\n\r\nI bought pencils, notebooks, paper, glue sticks, and other essentials with the generous donation. These supplies have already impacted each and every one of my students so again, thank you.\r\n\r\nI know times are tough all over, but prioritizing the funding of education needs to make its way to the front of the line for our state's continued growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1768691023601,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-im-poor-lol-overworkedun/10027826/","projectTitle":"\"Help Me, I'm Poor!\" lol Overworked/Underpaid Teacher Seeking Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405955"},{"teacherId":5800156,"projectId":9989988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations for my classroom. I have a lot of boys who ride bikes and they love having my flexible seating back. They tried too many tricks on the chairs before and popped all the yoga balls so the yoga balls are a huge blessing to them. \r\n\r\nOur school is having budget issues specifically regarding paper supply in our building. As a history teacher the students learn so much more when they can annotate their documents and when I have paper to create the simulations. \r\n\r\nLastly they love having a reward for class participation. Thank you so much and I hope you continue to do this in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1768060126874,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-history/9989988/","projectTitle":"Supplies for History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5800156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535561845661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5800156"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127604","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1517,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":127604,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barry & June Gunderson Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barry & June Gunderson Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/barry-and-june-gunderson-middle-school/127604"}