{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brogden Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10157908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with fresh new copies of the very popular Bluford Series novels.\r\n\r\nWe use these books as a springboard for learning many different reading and writing strategies. Each characters appears and reappears in multiple books in the series, allowing students to build a close connection. We practice using text evidence to support arguments when we write to the fictional characters, and we use new vocabulary to create persuasive spoken arguments.\r\n\r\nYour gift to our classroom is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1773839708170,"projectUrl":"project/buford-high-three-sets/10157908/","projectTitle":"Buford High: Three Sets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10158425,"letterContent":"Wow! Your gift of Chromebook chargers has made such a difference in our classroom. Thank you so much!\r\n\r\nWe use our Chromebooks on nearly a daily basis. We use them for writing, for research, and for practicing fluency passages using the Snorkl app. While we have almost enough Chromebooks for each student to use one of their own, we have had only enough chargers for a fraction of our devices. With your help, we are now able to keep our Chromebook cart organized with every device fully charged and ready to use.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1773867059150,"projectUrl":"project/charging-ahead-resources-for-writing/10158425/","projectTitle":"Charging Ahead: Resources for Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":9201139,"projectId":9877811,"letterContent":"Wow, the books in this project have just been flying off my shelves. I had a few students tell me earlier in the year that they really wanted me to get some manga books. I'd never had any manga in my classroom before, so I decided to try the Donors Choose community to see what would happen. It took a few months to get the project funded, but when the books did come in I couldn't keep my students off of them! I think I had five checked out to take home within the first day. \r\n\r\nIt's hard for me to convey how special moments like these are for me, as a reading teacher. In an increasingly digital age, it can be hard to get middle school students to engage with paper books. They are so used to consuming content online. But there is something magical about a kid quietly reading in the corner, completely engrossed in a book, forgetting about their phones and worries for a moment. Your generosity helped make that happen many times over the last few weeks in my classroom. I can't possibly say thank you enough, but I sure will try. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your kindness to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772750848621,"projectUrl":"project/manga-graphic-novels-and-more-oh-my/9877811/","projectTitle":"Manga, Graphic Novels, and More, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shafto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9201139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692555457556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shafto"},{"teacherId":9201139,"projectId":9786380,"letterContent":"As always, thank you so much for your generous support! It's such a treat to see my students get excited when Donors Choose materials come in, and this project was no different. They were especially excited about having things like magnet tiles to do with their friends in the morning, and a Jenga game that has all of its pieces to play together. \r\n\r\n7th grade is often cited as the hardest year of many people's lives, and little community building things like these games can go so far in easing some of the challenges my students face. Finding a sense of belonging and friendship makes all the difference in the world when you're 12 years old. \r\n\r\nI want to thank you again for your support of my classroom and students. We'll never be able to quantify the impact that little things like this make, but I do believe your generosity has a tremendous impact, both on me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768451874702,"projectUrl":"project/making-mornings-magical/9786380/","projectTitle":"Making Mornings Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shafto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9201139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692555457556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shafto"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":9922140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my class with a set of the John Green book about the history of tuberculosis.\r\n\r\nThe role of disease in history seems to be underplayed in most of what we teach children. Tuberculosis has been a major player throughout history, and it continues to impact people throughout the world today. Scientists have not yet unlocked all the mysteries of this pathogen, and our economic and medical systems have not been able to master it. This is an important story for people to know.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kind generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764696548013,"projectUrl":"project/everything-is-tuberculosis-the-history/9922140/","projectTitle":"Everything Is Tuberculosis: the History of Our Deadliest Infection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10097495,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom Chromebooks are now fully powered and ready for learning each day. In today's classroom, technology allows students to research new ideas, collaborate with classmates, complete assignments, and explore interactive science activities that bring complex concepts to life. Before receiving these chargers, our devices often lost power during lessons, which meant students had to pause their work, share computers, or wait for a turn at an outlet. Your support has removed that barrier and allows learning to continue smoothly from start to finish.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is the simple confidence of knowing their Chromebook will be ready when they need it. Something as small as a charger has made a big difference in their ability to stay focused and engaged. Students no longer worry about whether their device will last through an assignment or a research activity. Instead, they can focus on asking questions, exploring new ideas, and participating fully in class.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having reliable technology access at school is incredibly important. Your kindness reminds them that people beyond our classroom believe in their success and care about their opportunities to learn. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student can stay connected, engaged, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1772480245443,"projectUrl":"project/powered-to-learn-chromebook-chargers-fo/10097495/","projectTitle":"Powered to Learn: Chromebook Chargers for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":8987016,"projectId":10106566,"letterContent":"My classroom has become a mini crochet hub thanks to your donation. The boxes that our reams of copy paper are delivered in are the perfect size to house all of our beautiful new yarns, so that they stay organized and students can easily access them. We have crochet club twice a week, but students will often go to the yarn box independently throughout the school day to grab yarn for the projects they are working on. Students are extremely sweet, reminding me that they took a skein home so that they can \"hold themselves accountable\" for returning it.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing how many students check in with me during the day about crochet. First thing in the morning, I often have two boys crochet in the hallway next to me while I monitor the hallway. It seems like a calming way to start the day for two fidgety middle school boys. I have two students who arrive early and normally spend their morning working on their current projects. They've both been experimenting with making small bags and purses. One of my favorite things about this age group is how eager they are to make their own patterns, rather than follow preexisting ones. During homeroom time, I might lend a crochet hook to one student and celebrate the progress of another students' amigurimi jellyfish. It never gets old seeing students light up when they realize they are getting the hang of crochet.\r\n\r\nThe crochet hooks have also been a game changer for my students. I bought a bunch of cheap crochet hooks at the beginning of the school year and encouraged students to take them home so they could practice. As you can imagine, middle school students are not the best at remembering to bring materials to and from school, so we ran into an issue of not having any crochet hooks in the classroom during crochet club. Your donation ensures that we have a classroom set of crochet hooks that stay in the classroom so that students are always able to crochet something during club time.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generous donation. Crochet club is a special part of the school day and one of the things I look forward to the most. It makes me so happy that I've had to add \"crochet\" to the list of things that students can do when they finish their school work. I am convinced that students are better off for being able to incorporate crochet into their day. I feel incredibly grateful and energized--I can't wait to see what projects and ideas we will come up with next.","fullyFundedDate":1772135281273,"projectUrl":"project/yarn-for-crochet-club/10106566/","projectTitle":"Yarn for Crochet Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan-Bing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987016"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10090573,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to healthy snacks and water right in our classroom. These resources have already made a noticeable difference in our daily routine. When a student needs a snack or water, they simply let me know quietly and I provide it from my desk drawer so it doesn't distract others or interrupt the lesson. This simple system allows students to take care of their needs while keeping the class focused and engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stood out happened during a recent lesson when students were working in groups to analyze an environmental science scenario. A few students came into class clearly tired and hungry, but after grabbing a snack, they quickly settled into their work. Instead of being distracted or asking to leave the room, they were able to participate fully in the discussion and share thoughtful ideas with their group. It was a small moment, but it showed how something as simple as a healthy snack can help students be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, the students were incredibly excited and grateful. Many of them immediately said things like, \"Thank you to the people who donated!\" and \"This will really help.\" They were genuinely touched that people they've never met care about their well-being and education. It was a powerful reminder to them that there are people out there supporting their success.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these snacks will help support our learning during longer activities, labs, and collaborative projects in science class. My students will soon be working on investigations related to ecosystems and environmental systems, which require sustained focus and teamwork. Thanks to your support, they will have the energy they need to stay engaged, think critically, and do their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a real difference in their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1771073994622,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/10090573/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":9886199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the class set of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind for my class.\r\n\r\nEarlier, we were able to read a short excerpt from this book. My students enjoyed learning about Malawi and the amazing tale of a teenager who created a life changing windmill from bits and pieces of broken items he found in a junkyard.\r\n\r\nYour kind gift allowed my students to read and enjoy much more of this story. We greatly appreciate your generosity and hope that you will enjoy the thank you letters which are on the way!\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1763553864002,"projectUrl":"project/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind/9886199/","projectTitle":"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":9749149,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Flying High: Bringing Disc Golf to Our Middle School\" project a reality! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to a fun and engaging activity that encourages movement, teamwork, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the disc golf equipment during lunch and outdoor enrichment time, and it has quickly become a favorite activity. Students are learning proper throwing techniques, keeping score, and working together to complete disc golf challenges. One memorable moment happened during our first week using the equipment. A student who is usually very quiet and hesitant during sports lined up for a throw, focused carefully, and landed the disc right into the basket. The entire group cheered, and that moment instantly boosted the student's confidence. It reminded all of us that success can look different for every student.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students gathered around asking when they would get to try it and were amazed that we had real disc golf baskets and discs just like they see in parks and courses. Many of them had never played disc golf before, so being able to introduce them to a brand new activity made the experience even more special.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will help design a mini disc golf course around our campus. They will map out safe throwing areas, measure distances between baskets, and create scorecards to track progress and improvement. This project will not only keep students active but also help them practice goal-setting, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students the opportunity to try something new, build confidence, and enjoy being active together. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students truly soar.","fullyFundedDate":1768451661071,"projectUrl":"project/flying-high-bringing-disc-golf-to-our-m/9749149/","projectTitle":"Flying High: Bringing Disc Golf to Our Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":9997801,"letterContent":"Look at those beautifully organized Chromebooks charging away, each with their own power cord. That lovely sight was made possible with your gift of 15 new chargers to add to the few we were given for a class set of 21 Chromebooks.\r\n\r\nWhat a delight it is to be able to plug in every Chromebook at the same time! I am able to check the cart at the end of the day to make sure each Chromebook is charging, and then I can arrive at school early the next morning, certain that our Chromebooks are ready to use.\r\n\r\nWe use Chrombooks for research and for writing, for learning games and for sharing images. You kind gift has made it our Chromebooks so much easier to use.\r\n\r\nWe thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768162339087,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-go-chromebook-chargers/9997801/","projectTitle":"Ready to Go! Chromebook Chargers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":9922998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with the Snap Circuits electronics kits!\r\n\r\nThey have had a lot of fun building together. 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The results have been outstanding, and students are eager to show off their inventions to other teachers and students in the building.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764695470412,"projectUrl":"project/how-things-work-electricity/9922998/","projectTitle":"How Things Work: Electricity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1427","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":750,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.0,"schoolId":1427,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brogden Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brogden Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/durham-public-schools/brogden-middle-school/1427"}