{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Berg Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9760453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Rainbow Loom Station project! Your support means more than words can express. My 5th and 6th grade students were absolutely thrilled when I told them that we'd be refilling our rainbow loom supplies with new bands and tools thanks to kind donors like you.\r\n\r\nIn our art room, we focus on building creativity, problem-solving, and confidence through hands-on experiences. The rainbow loom station is one of the most loved areas in the classroom because it allows students to relax, collaborate, and express themselves in a calm, creative way. They get to make bracelets, keychains, and other small designs that they proudly trade with classmates or take home as little tokens of joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in creativity and kindness. Your donation doesn't just refill our supplies—it refills our students' excitement, imagination, and confidence. You've given my students something they'll remember long after the bracelets fade or stretch out: the feeling that their creativity is valued and supported by people who care.","fullyFundedDate":1762266249431,"projectUrl":"project/refilling-our-rainbow-loom-station-for-c/9760453/","projectTitle":"Refilling Our Rainbow Loom Station for Creative Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9794144,"letterContent":"Our art room has always been a place where creativity and kindness come together, but now these resin friends have made that connection feel tangible. Each animal represents a quality we practice every day — creativity, patience, courage, teamwork, and kindness. Earning one means a student has shown not just artistic skill, but the kind of behavior that helps our classroom thrive.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most meaningful is how these rewards have encouraged positive peer relationships. Students are cheering each other on, noticing kindness in others, and reminding one another of our STAR expectations: being Safe, Thoughtful, Accepting, and Respectful. The resin animals have become small but powerful reminders that being a great artist means being a great classmate too.","fullyFundedDate":1761934270772,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-rewards-resin-friends-for-posi/9794144/","projectTitle":"Art Room Rewards: Resin Friends for Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9720963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Personalized Portfolios\" project for 5th and 6th grade art! Because of your kindness, my students now have the materials they need to create their very own portfolios to hold their best work. Your donation provided sturdy Pacon tag board that became the base for each student's personalized cover and back page.\r\n\r\nThese portfolios have quickly become more than just a storage space. We use them to reflect on progress, set goals, and celebrate accomplishments. When students look back through their work, they can clearly see how much they've improved. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your donation didn't just supply paper — it gave my students pride, confidence, and motivation to keep creating. Every time they open their portfolios, they're reminded that their work has value and that people like you believe in what they can do.","fullyFundedDate":1758801286218,"projectUrl":"project/personalized-portfolios-showcasing-stud/9720963/","projectTitle":"Personalized Portfolios: Showcasing Student Growth Through Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9720721,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity helped us receive much-needed creative tools that are already transforming the way my students work, collaborate, and take pride in their art.\r\n\r\nDue to some limitations during the ordering process, we had to make a few adjustments to the original project materials. Instead of the large heavy-duty paper cutter we initially requested, we were able to order a smaller but safer paper cutter along with several new glue guns. These items have become essential in our art room—especially during our recent 3D art unit.\r\n\r\nThe new cutter is the perfect size for student use. It's lightweight, sturdy, and easy for students to handle safely under supervision. They love how crisp and clean their cuts turn out, especially when preparing cardstock or other paper materials The glue guns have also been a huge hit—they allow students to quickly and securely attach materials faster because of the quick warm up time.","fullyFundedDate":1758801490396,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-it-right-classroom-paper-cutter/9720721/","projectTitle":"Cutting it Right: Classroom Paper Cutter for Creative Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9704391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting my classroom and my students. Your donation to our project has truly made a lasting impact, and I am so grateful that you chose to invest in the creativity, growth, and joy of my 5th and 6th grade artists.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide—beads and rainbow loom bands for our free art station—are more than just supplies. They are tools for expression, problem-solving, collaboration, and confidence. My students often look forward to free art time as a moment where they can relax, explore their own creative ideas, and express themselves in meaningful ways. With your support, our free art station is now fully restocked and ready to inspire countless projects, conversations, and connections among my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758636808480,"projectUrl":"project/refill-our-free-art-station-with-beads-a/9704391/","projectTitle":"Refill Our Free Art Station with Beads and Bands!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9494999,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your support has made it possible for my students to earn resin animals as part of a positive behavior system in the art room. This project goes far beyond just materials—it creates an opportunity to celebrate kindness, respect, and responsibility in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nIn middle school, students are developing important social and emotional skills while also trying to find their place in a larger community. The art room is often where they feel free to express themselves, experiment with new ideas, and take creative risks. With your help, I can now highlight and reward the positive choices they make in this space. The resin animals will serve as unique incentives for students who demonstrate consistent positive behavior—whether that's helping a peer, showing persistence on a project, or contributing to a calm, respectful classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757423980437,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-positive-behavior-in-the-art-r/9494999/","projectTitle":"Promoting Positive Behavior in the Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9624813,"letterContent":"Because of your donation, my students were able to dive into an incredibly engaging project: creating three-dimensional plaster cake sculptures. These sweet, creative projects became so much more than just an art lesson — they turned into an opportunity for learning, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence building.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students learned that art is not limited to paper and pencils — it can be built, sculpted, and imagined in three dimensions. They also learned that mistakes are part of the process. If their slice fell apart, they problem-solved and tried again. That lesson, more than anything, will carry with them beyond the art room.\r\n\r\nYour gift brought this project to life, and with it, you gave my students an unforgettable experience. We are so grateful for your support and for believing that middle school artists deserve the chance to explore, experiment, and create in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1756318795763,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-sculptures-3d-cake-slices-with-6t/9624813/","projectTitle":"Sweet Sculptures: 3D Cake Slices with 6th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9335684,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, my students now have access to acrylic paint markers—tools that will not only brighten our art room shelves but will also inspire creativity, confidence, and self-expression in ways that traditional supplies simply cannot. Your donation is more than just a gift of markers; it is a direct investment in the voices, imaginations, and dreams of the young artists I am fortunate enough to teach each day.\r\n\r\nBeyond technique, these markers also open doors for collaboration and community building. Students will work together on shared canvases, mural panels, and group projects, using their individual creativity to contribute to a collective whole. This process not only strengthens artistic skill but also reinforces the importance of teamwork, listening, and respecting one another's contributions. These are lifelong lessons that stretch far beyond the art room.","fullyFundedDate":1754051105372,"projectUrl":"project/bold-colors-big-ideas-acrylic-paint-ma/9335684/","projectTitle":"Bold Colors, Big Ideas: Acrylic Paint Markers for Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9379185,"letterContent":"My students often ask for \"something extra\" when they finish, and now I can provide them with meaningful options that connect to our lessons. Whether it is a drawing prompt that stretches their imagination, a creative puzzle that sharpens their focus, or a project that encourages self-expression, these resources will inspire them to keep exploring. Your generosity also teaches my students a valuable lesson: that there are caring individuals out in the world who believe in their potential. \r\n\r\nI cannot express enough gratitude for the generosity you have shown in funding our project, Busy Hands, Creative Minds. Because of your kindness, my students now have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, meaningful activities that not only spark their creativity but also help them develop essential problem-solving, focus, and self-management skills.\r\n\r\nThe early finishers in my classroom will now have access to enriching and purposeful activities that extend their learning and keep them fully immersed in creativity. Instead of feeling restless or distracted, they will feel empowered and proud of their ability to keep working independently.","fullyFundedDate":1753975230741,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands-creative-minds-early-finish/9379185/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands, Creative Minds: Early Finisher Building Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9319929,"letterContent":"Art is a powerful outlet for students, especially in the middle grades when they are discovering who they are and how they express themselves. Beading might seem like a small project, but to our students, it's so much more. It's a way to tell stories with color and pattern. It's a quiet, focused moment in their day when they can take a deep breath and simply create. It's a chance to design something that is entirely theirs and be proud of the result.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, students will now have a variety of colorful beads at their fingertips—pony beads, alphabet beads, and wooden beads that they can use to create keychains and bracelets. These projects will not only enrich our art curriculum but also support personal and social learning goals. Students work on patience, attention to detail, and perseverance—all important life skills wrapped up in a creative and engaging activity.","fullyFundedDate":1746785236645,"projectUrl":"project/sort-string/9319929/","projectTitle":"Sort & String","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9277568,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, these games will be enjoyed by many classes throughout the rest of this year and many more to come. They've already become a favorite part of our classroom routine — something students look forward to, talk about, and treat with care and respect. The ripple effects of your generosity will be felt daily in smiles, teamwork, and meaningful connections between students.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to support our project. Your generosity has not only provided us with tools for learning but also helped build a stronger, kinder, and more joyful classroom community. You've made a real and lasting impact, and we thank you sincerely for being part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746672587139,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-connection-with-bo/9277568/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity & Connection with Board Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8729590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733412741563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iehl"},{"teacherId":8729590,"projectId":9277159,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our project. Because of your generous contribution, my students were able to engage in a hands-on, creative experience that blended artistic expression, identity exploration, and 3D construction.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. You didn't just donate materials—you helped create an experience that empowered students, built confidence, and turned our classroom into a creative community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the value of art education. 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