{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carbondale Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9231666,"projectId":9647805,"letterContent":"Your donation of art materials for our classroom made the beginning of the year SO MUCH FUN! We are still using the paint pens (and will until they run out!) and have enough sets for each of our eleven tables. My students love having all of the colors within reach and they've taken great care of them so they last. Our marker sets, gel pens were also divided into eleven bins, one for each table of artists. Having the classroom set up when they walk has been a game changer. I have over 180 middle schoolers in a trimester, and will do this three times a year. Many of your donated materials will stay in the art room for a long time- aprons, puzzles, books that inspire daily drawing prompts. I would never have been able to buy these for my students and can't thank you enough!!!!!!! You are making a huge difference for a teacher and 400+ middle schoolers. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1756393668666,"projectUrl":"project/art-journaling/9647805/","projectTitle":"Art Journaling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9231666"},{"teacherId":9204421,"projectId":9604021,"letterContent":"I am continuously blown away by your generosity and support. Thank you so much for your donation, as it is helping me build up a positive classroom environment for all students. With your donation, I have been able to create spaces where students can discover tools that improve their focus at school, and are helping build positive self-advocacy skills. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets and visual timers are helping students improve their self-regulation strategies, which in turn helps them learn new concepts in class. Additionally, the new posters have improved my ability to create engaging anchor charts for students to reference during class. The new desk chair also allowed me to be able to provide students with flexible seating within the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your generosity and your overwhelming support of Carbondale Middle School teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1757309262777,"projectUrl":"project/visual-and-sensory-support/9604021/","projectTitle":"Visual and Sensory Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nilsson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9204421"},{"teacherId":497586,"projectId":9532452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding my ELA classroom with chart paper, markers, sticky notes, and more — the students were thrilled to use these materials to plan their writing, organize ideas, and give each other feedback. \r\n\r\nOne of the highlights was a gallery walk where students contributed to and built on each other's ideas as they gathered material for their paragraphs. Next, students will draft their ideas into research projects and full essays, and they'll continue using these supplies to collaborate with peers from other classes and, hopefully, different grade levels. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a real, visible difference in their learning and confidence — thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755520549141,"projectUrl":"project/kick-off-to-a-fantastic-2025-2026-school/9532452/","projectTitle":"Kick Off to a Fantastic 2025-2026 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/497586"},{"teacherId":9250764,"projectId":9259841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new reading resources for our classroom! My students were happy to see the nice new headphones. They have been taking good care of them, wrapping up the cords and hanging them back on the wall when they are finished. \r\n\r\nStudents are using the headphones to listen to articles being read aloud and read along every day to improve their reading skills in my class. Students with reading disabilities are also able to use the Read/Write App on their computer and their headphones to have the computer read directions on their computer or what they have typed aloud to them. This helps them to better understand directions and also to edit their writing work. \r\n\r\nThe de-codable Primary Phonics books are also helpful for students to read and see pictures for context clues as they read books at their current independent level. It is important to have students read independently at their current independent levels because it helps them build confidence in their ability to read and also helps them to review things they recently learned. Thanks for helping our community become more literate!","fullyFundedDate":1746237500929,"projectUrl":"project/reading-support-for-special-education-li/9259841/","projectTitle":"Reading Support for Special Education Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9250764"},{"teacherId":8039154,"projectId":9279956,"letterContent":"Each day over the past few weeks, I new box arrived in the teacher mailroom with my name on it. I opened them in front of the students so that they could oooh and ahhh over the fresh paint, heavy box of clay, plentiful markers and other craft supplies. This gives them a glimpse of what they have in store for them this year and gets them excited for the hands on projects that will make history come alive. They have already noticed the collaborative art mural in the hallway from last year's group and the dioramas that sit on top of my shelves from the year before. Each year, the students lead their projects. I am not sure what we will end up making, but we are now prepared with the supplies we will need to make it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746237501118,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-project-materials/9279956/","projectTitle":"Refresh Project Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMichael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8039154_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720572861428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8039154"},{"teacherId":2867255,"projectId":9464642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for your donation to give CMS new recess equipment. This summer, teachers and staff read The Anxious Generation and with that came a great reminder of the importance for students to experience free play. This inspired me to get a ton more recess equipment for this very important part of students' day. \r\nSo far, the kick balls, which double as a 4 square ball have been a total hit. The teachers are impressed that 4 square is back and kids are having a fun time playing it. Also, the soccer balls and volleyballs make many of our athletes who play those sports for the school team or in the community much happier!\r\nOur students come in from recess much healthier and happier thanks to your donation. We couldn't do our jobs without supporters like you and really graciously thank you. And know that the recess equipment is getting put to great use every single day and across all four grade levels! Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1752989220613,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-middle-school-with-new-recess-e/9464642/","projectTitle":"Help Our Middle School with New Recess Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2867255_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686081907157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2867255"},{"teacherId":9305207,"projectId":9510930,"letterContent":"My students are very much enjoying the addition of sensory plants to our learning area. We have had several opportunities already to \"pet\" the lavender plant and breathe in it's aroma to calm us. A number have also started to create their own mini scientific study to see if smelling mint before learning a new concept (vocab word) will help them remember it, especially when smelling mint before being asked a question about the concept. These plant boxes have also brightened up the dark counters with blank empty sinks, making kids feel more comfortable and taking better pride in their learning space. I have seen fewer drawings on the table, less trash left behind, and more students talking about the plants and how each mint smells a little different.\r\nI am really excited to see how we can incorporate these plants into more of our lessons this year, using them beyond just sensory stimulation. I can see us using the multiple varieties of mint plants in our adaptations and evolution unit coming up while we discuss how humans might select for specific traits. We also had several Stevia plants donated from a local nursery, and these will help us in our human body systems unit as we talk about digestion and energy systems.\r\nYour kindness in generosity is really transforming this classroom into a multidimensional learning environment for which I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753970504708,"projectUrl":"project/settling-sensory-smells/9510930/","projectTitle":"Settling Sensory Smells","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hentschel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9305207"},{"teacherId":604254,"projectId":9119944,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of our project, \"Fueling Learning: Snacks for Emerging Bilingual Scholars!\" Because of you, my students begin each afternoon with a smile and a snack—and that simple act of care makes a world of difference.\r\n\r\nIn the afternoon, my classroom transforms into a space filled with renewed energy and focus, thanks to the nutritious snacks you helped provide. These moments have become part of our routine. As soon as students walk in, they know there's something waiting for them—not just a healthy bite to eat, but a reminder that someone out there believes in them.\r\n\r\nMy students are emerging bilingual scholars who are working hard to grow in their English language skills while also developing confidence in themselves as learners. For many, school can be challenging but your donation has helped remove one small barrier. With their basic needs met, they are more focused, more motivated, and more able to engage in the learning happening in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, they feel seen and supported by a community that values their success. That's a gift that goes beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for fueling both minds and hearts. Your kindness has had a real and lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1740706852111,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-snacks-for-emerging-bi/9119944/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Snacks for Emerging Bilingual Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Sala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp604254_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695482822953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/604254"},{"teacherId":2440903,"projectId":8889787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class get copies of the book \"The Explorer\"! It is the perfect narrative companion for our unit on Biodiversity and the Rainforest. While students read, they will practice their comprehension skills by discussing and writing about characters, events, predictions, and themes that arise throughout the story. We will also use this book as a mentor text for writing our own rainforests narratives. Using an engaging anchor text helps students better develop their own characters, plot, conflict, and resolution when writing. Finally, we will make creative board games at the end of reading to enjoy together as a class. Thank you for your support and for helping make learning fun and engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1729686794921,"projectUrl":"project/reading-about-the-rainforest/8889787/","projectTitle":"Reading About the Rainforest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Busch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2440903"},{"teacherId":8039154,"projectId":8907422,"letterContent":"The funding of this project came just in time for the culmination of a unit of study of the historic cultural areas of North American Indigenous Nations. The students chose an artifact from the cultural area that they researched and made a replica using clay, wood, paint and other materials. In order to inspire our community to learn more about Indigenous cultures, we displayed these replicas along with the original photograph of the artifact and some information about the culture of origin in our local public library. The maps purchased with this Donor's Choose project were displayed alongside the student work so that our greater community could appreciate the diversity of cultures represented in our project as well as recognize the traditional lands. The students had used digital copies of these maps, but the real ones were essential to a community display.\r\n\r\nFunding this project gave the students an authentic and accurate way to share what they had learned with the broader community. The maps will be used for years to come with future 5th graders.","fullyFundedDate":1730327898313,"projectUrl":"project/indigenous-american-cultural-heritage-ma/8907422/","projectTitle":"Indigenous American Cultural Heritage Maps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMichael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8039154_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720572861428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8039154"},{"teacherId":797919,"projectId":8721885,"letterContent":"My trail mix snack bags are a hit with students and are really helping them to stay nourished and regulated! I can honestly report that at least 90% of my students take advantage of the always-available snack baggies, and I notice a boost in their daily levels of engagement. I'm also happy to report that the variety of healthy trail mixtures get eaten in their entirety, and students have not become bored with them even at this year's midpoint. Food really does equal love for many children.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1725541049814,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks-for-student-brains/8721885/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks for Student Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/797919"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42263","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":42263,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carbondale Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carbondale Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/roaring-fork-sch-dist-re-1/carbondale-middle-school/42263"}