{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brian & Teri Cram Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7293165,"projectId":10015253,"letterContent":"The following thank you note, is from my students. They wanted to show their gratitude for the generosity you've shown to support our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for the snacks, multiplication white boards, money/coin pieces, white printing paper. We appreciate you for giving us new tools to learn something new, and practice fractions. Thank you for the Base Ten Set and a Fraction Flip chart. \r\n\r\n\r\nWithin our class, we have a variety of needs and skills to learn. By being given math manipulatives, students love to use them, and therefore enjoy the activity, and have fun learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768587892783,"projectUrl":"project/variety-of-classroom-needs/10015253/","projectTitle":"Variety of Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Restad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7293165_orig.png?crop=450,450,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719613203745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7293165"},{"teacherId":8114187,"projectId":10034179,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity in providing the lab chair, markers, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, magnifying glasses, and construction paper has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our learning environment. Because of you, our classroom is better equipped to support creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already begun transforming the way my students engage with lessons. The magnifying glasses allow them to closely observe details during science investigations, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. The art supplies give students the opportunity to express their understanding visually, making learning more interactive and inclusive. Even something as simple as a comfortable lab chair improves focus and helps create a space where students feel valued and ready to learn. Your support ensures that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness not only provides supplies, but also inspires confidence, creativity, and excitement for learning. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768715381596,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-supplies/10034179/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goodall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114187"},{"teacherId":9349876,"projectId":9988484,"letterContent":"My students have loved having new Lego sets in our classroom. We use a rotating checkout system and the Lego sets are always checked out and in high demand. The students have really grown in their creativity and their building ability.\r\n\r\nThey love getting to look through the different build booklets and build what they think is cool. Giving them choice with their Lego building has been so awesome.\r\n\r\nWe are so glad you supported us and love our Lego sets! We are excited to see what else we can create!","fullyFundedDate":1768058674764,"projectUrl":"project/stem-support/9988484/","projectTitle":"STEM Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349876"},{"teacherId":6506194,"projectId":9996941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. I am so appreciative of your investment in our children. My students are thrilled with the new pencil sharpeners. It is such a luxury to have pencil sharpeners that work so quickly and effectively. \r\n\r\nI also really appreciate all the items that I am using to help decorate and organize our classroom. It's fun to have custom items made on my Cricut machine. Also, the magnet tape has been fantastic for displaying vocabulary and science concepts on the board.\r\n\r\nAnd last, but definitely not least, my students have really been enjoying the Jolly Ranchers. It's very motivating to be able to reward them with a small, sweet treat. It has helped with class participation and with behavior.","fullyFundedDate":1768150256767,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9996941/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6506194_orig.jpg?crop=1579,1579,x736,y628&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704754650404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6506194"},{"teacherId":9591575,"projectId":9997647,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 6th grade science classroom and making this project possible. When the supplies arrived, my students were genuinely blown away! They were so excited as I opened the boxes and they could see everything inside. Several of them kept saying things like, \"People really bought this for us?\" and \"This is for our class?\" It was such a meaningful moment because it reminded them that there are people outside our school who believe in them and care about their learning. Your generosity made my students feel valued, supported, and excited to come to science each day.\r\nWe have already been using these materials throughout our Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate unit, and they have made a huge difference in how students engage with the content. The colored pencils, highlighters, and pens have helped students create detailed models of ocean currents, the atmospheric layers, and climate patterns while adding important information to their interactive notebooks. The glue sticks have been essential as students build foldables, diagrams, and model pieces that help them visualize how the ocean and atmosphere interact. These supplies have made our notebooks more than just notes. They've become tools for thinking, revising, and making sense of complex systems.\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been the student whiteboards. They have completely changed the way students participate during lessons. Students are now able to quickly sketch models, write predictions, and explain their thinking without fear of being wrong. I've watched quieter students become more confident because they can test ideas and share them in a low-pressure way. The whiteboards have allowed for immediate feedback and stronger classroom discussions, especially when we're analyzing data or explaining cause-and-effect relationships in climate systems. We played a game and used the white boards to think through their response, which helped more students participate.\r\nUp next, we will be using these same materials as students create final models and explanations showing how energy from the sun drives weather patterns and long-term climate changes. Because of you, my students are learning science in a way that is hands-on, creative, and truly memorable. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our classroom and our future scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1768156632125,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-like-scientists/9997647/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking Like Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9591575_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727634348818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591575"},{"teacherId":8131668,"projectId":9993632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing new, high-interest books to our library shelves. It is a transformative moment for a school library when we can replace worn-out copies with fresh, newly published titles that speak directly to the interests of today's students.\r\n\r\nThese books have provided a significant boost to our students' reading engagement. By having access to current stories, our students are developing literacy stamina and a genuine love for narrative. They are learning to see the library not just as a place for research, but as a gateway to new ideas and perspectives\r\n\r\nYour contribution has a reach that extends far beyond this week. These books will be enjoyed by our current students and by the hundreds of students who will walk through these doors in the years to come. You haven't just provided paper and ink; you've provided opportunity, empathy, and inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1768106968606,"projectUrl":"project/books-they-actually-want-to-read/9993632/","projectTitle":"Books They Actually Want to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bertini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131668"},{"teacherId":8169435,"projectId":10029497,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my students! To a child, a fresh sheet of paper and a bright new marker isn't just a supply—it's an invitation to imagine.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our writing center is fully stocked. The children were thrilled to see the new books, and they have been eager to write their own stories using the new pens and paper. We use the Post-it notes for \"exit tickets,\" where students stick a note on the door telling me one thing they learned that day.\r\n\r\nYour gift has brought color, organization, and literacy into our daily routine. Thank you for helping us learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1768738518736,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-materials-for-the-classroom/10029497/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Materials for the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169435"},{"teacherId":10399493,"projectId":9994813,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new knee pads every day in volleyball practice. During digging drills, I noticed a big change. Before, some girls were scared to dive because they did not want to hurt their knees. Now they are diving for the ball and trying their best. They look more confident and excited to play.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the knee pads, they were very happy. They kept saying, \"Coach, we can finally dive!\" It made them feel proud and supported. They know someone cares about their team. Thank you so much for your impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768109418466,"projectUrl":"project/girls-volleyball/9994813/","projectTitle":"Girls Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Farina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399493"},{"teacherId":10402500,"projectId":10011334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my middle school students now have cozy bean bags and a wonderful collection of new books to enjoy in our reading classroom. Your kindness has transformed our space into a more welcoming, comfortable environment where students feel excited to read and explore new stories. The moment the materials arrived, students couldn't wait to choose a book and settle into a bean bag—it was clear how meaningful your gift was to them.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a powerful impact on my students' learning and motivation. Having comfortable seating and fresh, engaging books encourages students to read longer, more often, and with greater enthusiasm. You've helped create a classroom where reading feels enjoyable and accessible for all learners. Thank you for investing in my students and in their love of reading—it truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768341001279,"projectUrl":"project/love-to-read/10011334/","projectTitle":"Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bushman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402500"},{"teacherId":3183693,"projectId":10045449,"letterContent":"Creating printed visual aids enhances students' metacognitive skills by promoting active engagement, self-reflection, and personalized learning, helping them process and remember vocabulary and social concepts more effectively through visual organization and concrete representations.\r\n\r\nWhen I first started this project, my students were barely grasping the information we were learning, often just copying and pasting without truly understanding. However, by incorporating pictures into their vocabulary cards, I have seen a wonderful transformation. \r\n\r\nThey have begun to make meaningful connections between the words and images, which has deepened their understanding. They now use these cards not only for studying but also as engaging matching games, turning learning into a fun and interactive experience. Watching their faces light up with understanding has truly been a beautiful and rewarding moment.","fullyFundedDate":1769121136512,"projectUrl":"project/metacognitive-skills/10045449/","projectTitle":"Metacognitive Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3183693_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x316,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589213899272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3183693"},{"teacherId":8131257,"projectId":10000186,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support in providing a small high-end Android tablet and quality computer speakers for my classroom of verbal autistic students.These tools have truly transformed our daily learning. The tablet's bright screen and responsive touch allow students to actively engage with apps like AutiSpark and Otsimo, practicing social skills, emotional recognition, and turn-taking through fun, interactive games. The clear audio from the new speakers makes group stories, instructions, and calming music much more accessible, helping students stay focused and regulated.","fullyFundedDate":1768399648495,"projectUrl":"project/small-android-tablet-computer-speakers/10000186/","projectTitle":"Small Android Tablet & Computer Speakers Autism Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8131257_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698945413955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131257"},{"teacherId":9353631,"projectId":9175890,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your generous support of our project. Because of your commitment, we are ready to transform our math block into a dynamic, active learning environment that truly meets the needs of my students.\r\n\r\nYou clearly recognized that my students are naturally energetic, curious, and thrive in hands-on, interactive settings. Their enthusiasm for learning inspires me every single day, and now, that enthusiasm can be channeled directly into building confidence in their mathematical abilities.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly funded the specific items we needed—the marker cups, the acrylic sign holders for station activities, and the anchor chart organizer. These are not just supplies; they are the fundamental tools that will allow us to immediately put movement and collaboration into practice.","fullyFundedDate":1746785277143,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-movement-while-learning/9175890/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Movement While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/piedra"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70501","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1431,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.4,"schoolId":70501,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brian & Teri Cram Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brian & Teri Cram Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/brian-teri-cram-middle-school/70501"}