{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bradshaw Mountain Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9732229,"letterContent":"We just started reading Home of the Brave in a small group. Students were very interested to see that the book is told in verse. We are moving through it so much faster than a full text book. Many students have never seen this format before. \r\n\r\nStudents enjoy getting the chance to read aloud to each other. We take turns reading a poem at a time. We stop and discuss anything that we need to talk about. It is such a great way to learn, especially about another culture. I believe students are also beginning to see that they still have a lot in common even though Kek comes from a very different place than them.","fullyFundedDate":1767213676865,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-to-share/9732229/","projectTitle":"A Book to Share","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9732307,"letterContent":"We were just able to finish Roman Diary in our What I Need class. It was fun to read this quick story and students enjoyed getting to share the book aloud. We learned some Latin words and the Roman words for some of the months of the year. Aqueducts were also a topic of discussion after they were mentioned in the book. \r\nStudents volunteered to read when they wanted to, which takes the pressure off of students being nervous about being called on. So many students who would usually not volunteer in class were raising their hands to get their chance. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share this book together!","fullyFundedDate":1766246883959,"projectUrl":"project/learning-history-through-fiction/9732307/","projectTitle":"Learning History Through Fiction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":10186734,"projectId":9674931,"letterContent":"On behalf of the seventh grade students in my Resource classroom, I would like to share the impact your donation of snacks has had. All of my students have disabilities, which make learning challenging for them. Additionally, some of them come from homes with food insecurity. As a result, they find it especially difficult to focus on their learning without food to eat while they are in my class.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the arrival of large boxes in our classroom, they were so excited to open them. When they saw the variety of snacks that arrived, they started discussing the order in which they would select the snacks. \r\n\r\nWhen students enter my classroom each afternoon, several ask if they can be the one to distribute snacks later during the period. I choose one student to distribute snacks.. Then, I start the class period by teaching students a mini lesson in mathematics. Eagerly, students await the time when we transition into a web-based reading program. At that time, when students have made a successful transition, one student passes out the snacks that you donated. They remain focused on their learning in the reading program while they eat their snacks.\r\n\r\nIn many ways, your donation of snacks has made a big difference in how successful my students are in their learning during seventh grade.","fullyFundedDate":1767120882832,"projectUrl":"project/providing-food-for-students-who-are-hung/9674931/","projectTitle":"Providing Food for Students Who Are Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186734_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769964169013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186734"},{"teacherId":10095359,"projectId":9503422,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources on a daily basis in our classroom, and they have already made a noticeable difference in student engagement and skill development. The Sing at First Sight books are now a core part of our warm-ups and sight-reading practice, allowing every student to have their own copy and actively participate rather than sharing or observing. The music whiteboards are used for quick notation exercises, rhythm writing, and solfège drills, which keep students involved and allow me to give immediate feedback. We recently used this to augment our music theory work by practicing drawing the grand staff as pictured in one of the photos. The instrument tuners have helped students better understand pitch accuracy and have increased their confidence during rehearsals, especially for my orchestra students.\r\n\r\nThese resources have created a more hands-on, student-centered learning environment and have significantly improved our rehearsal efficiency. Students are more confident sight-reading, more aware of pitch accuracy, and more engaged. Thanks to this project, my students are developing skills that will benefit them not only in choir, orchestra, and band but in all future musical experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1760693828154,"projectUrl":"project/theory-books-for-the-win/9503422/","projectTitle":"Theory Books For The Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rutt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095359_orig.jpg?crop=2995,2996,x1183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753573638720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095359"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9652834,"letterContent":"This has turned out to be one of my favorite projects ever, which means a lot because book projects have always been my top choice! Making water available in our building has saved so much time. Instead of leaving the building, they simply walk to the back of the room! I have seen more students drink water because they don't have to leave the classroom to get it. Students are also excited about having their own cup, so they are drinking more water. I know students appreciate it so much. Thank you for making this project possible for us!","fullyFundedDate":1758636687785,"projectUrl":"project/water-would-be-nice/9652834/","projectTitle":"Water Would Be Nice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9637942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get these beautiful pink chairs. They are a comfortable option for all of my students. It is so funny to watch them come in and move the pink chairs to their seats. It's kind of like watching a round of musical chairs to start class! It is so important to have these as options. These chairs allow students who have the wiggles to get their movement out while still being productive in class. We all love the fun colors because they show anyone who enters the room that it is a fun and safe space for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756678257646,"projectUrl":"project/bright-chairs-for-a-bright-future/9637942/","projectTitle":"Bright Chairs For A Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9574934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! I have been able to create materials quickly that will hold up to wear and tear by laminating them. I have been able to hang up pictures of the covers of books I have finished this year. I love when I see students looking at them! Students have enjoyed using new dry erase markers and erasers. New materials show them that people do care about their education! It's so great that you are a part of that! Thank you again for bringing this project to life for us.","fullyFundedDate":1755757977729,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-of-this-and-a-little-of-that/9574934/","projectTitle":"A Little of This and a Little of That","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":9498599,"projectId":9357840,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 7th-grade classroom library has grown with exciting titles like \"Percy Jackson\" and \"The Crossover\"! These books open doors for students to build critical reading skills while also connecting with characters and stories that feel relevant to them. With these texts, we can dive into lessons on theme, character development, figurative language, and the author's craft—all while keeping students engaged with stories that they truly want to read. The new books give us more opportunities to practice skills like citing evidence, making inferences, and analyzing how characters grow and change over time.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now feels much more dynamic and student-driven. During independent reading time, students eagerly reach for the new titles, and many of them are recommending books to one another. Small group discussions have also become richer, as students are excited to talk about cliffhangers, character choices, and the way authors use words to paint vivid pictures. These books aren't just filling shelves—they're fueling conversations and sparking curiosity.\r\n\r\nOne student who had struggled to find interest in reading lit up when he discovered The Crossover. He connected with the rhythm of the writing and the story about basketball and family, and it was the first time I saw him voluntarily take a book home to keep reading. Another group of students is flying through Percy Jackson and debating which character they would most want to team up with. These moments show just how powerful access to the right books can be. Thank you for helping make reading come alive in our classroom!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWould you like me to make this sound **more formal and polished for reporting**, or **more warm and personal**, like a heartfelt thank-you note to friends?","fullyFundedDate":1749650996293,"projectUrl":"project/building-classroom-library/9357840/","projectTitle":"Building classroom library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9498599"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9239989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! The Global Read Aloud is in October and we're already planning on how we are going to share these books with our students. I collaborate with a nearby elementary school to discuss the books with their 5th grade students. This helps build stronger relationships between schools and help the 5th graders feel more comfortable when they move up to middle school next year. I can't wait to see what this year brings us! This is our 3rd year teaming up with 5th grade and it has gotten better and better each year!","fullyFundedDate":1746740173823,"projectUrl":"project/gra-books-for-2025/9239989/","projectTitle":"GRA Books for 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9230697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. These books help make sure that every student can find the book they are looking for! One of these books just might be the book that helps a student fall in love with reading! What an amazing thing to be a part of! \r\nWe begin every class period with choice reading, which means students get to select the book they want to read and have a quiet time to get to enjoy that book. I find that students really appreciate the time to read a book that they got to select. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746761999145,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-bruins/9230697/","projectTitle":"Books for Bruins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9004090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get the book Clean Getaway. It was so fun sharing this book with my students! They were engaged and asking questions throughout the whole book! Students particularly enjoyed the state information at the beginning of each chapter. \r\nI feel like this book connected with students who don't usually enjoy reading. Scoob's grandma in the book is so lovable and entertaining that we were hooked! Students who wanted to read aloud took turns reading to the class. It was a great time! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741834417138,"projectUrl":"project/get-away-with-a-good-book/9004090/","projectTitle":"Get Away with a Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"},{"teacherId":1748762,"projectId":9034554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. These resources have been so helpful for engaging students. Most often, the morpheme activities are great for students who are finished with their regular work. The activities are also useful for testing days and substitute days. Students love the activities so they are highly focused and happy! Substitutes appreciate when students have something they are interested in completing. It keeps behaviors in check and keeps students learning. Thank you again for helping us get these resources!","fullyFundedDate":1745860996682,"projectUrl":"project/sor-resources/9034554/","projectTitle":"SoR Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723389458904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kel842"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65081","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":273,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":65081,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bradshaw Mountain Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bradshaw Mountain Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/humboldt-unified-school-district/bradshaw-mountain-middle-school/65081"}