{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clark Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10364518,"letterContent":"Receiving pencils and manuscript paper will make a meaningful difference for my middle school students, many of whom are English learners (ELs) and students with disabilities (SWD). These basic supplies will help ensure that every student has the tools they need to participate in daily lessons, practice writing, complete assignments, and build confidence in their learning.\r\n\r\nFor our English learners, manuscript paper provides helpful structure as they practice handwriting, spelling, vocabulary, and sentence formation. For students with disabilities, having pencils and appropriate writing paper readily available supports their individual learning needs and encourages independence.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come from low-income families, and having these supplies in the classroom helps remove barriers to learning. Your generosity will allow our students to focus less on finding supplies and more on learning, growing, and reaching their goals. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make our classroom a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1793834560887,"projectUrl":"project/help-put-pencils-back-in-students-hands/10364518/","projectTitle":"Help Put Pencils Back in Students' Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":10667995,"projectId":10646643,"letterContent":"We want to thank DonorsChoose and all of our incredibly generous donors who donated to our project. We raised $478 to go towards over 30 raffle prizes that our students are selecting from during our monthly Random Acts of Kindness raffle. \r\n\r\nIn October and November, we announced Raffle prize winners and they came to select their prizes. We have already had 6 students pick up their raffle prizes. Raffle winners were incredibly excited about all the different options they had to choose from. When students win, we make a short video that gets played during classroom announcements. Word spread that there were good prizes, and we hope this will encourage more students to complete acts of kindness, so they can be entered into the raffle.\r\n\r\nThank you again to all who donated or shared our project!","fullyFundedDate":1791086467144,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-middle-schoolers-doing-random/10646643/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Middle Schoolers Doing Random Acts of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10667995"},{"teacherId":10475554,"projectId":10241606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your contributions, our new lab supplies - brand-new hot plates, precision scales, stopwatches, and safety goggles - have officially arrived, and my students couldn't be more thrilled.\r\n\r\nOur school serves a bright, curious community of middle schoolers, but like many under-resourced schools, our budget rarely stretches to cover hands-on lab equipment. Without your kindness, my students simply would not have had access to these tools. Before your gift, learning science meant reading about concepts in textbooks or watching demonstrations from afar.\r\n\r\nNow, every single student can put on a pair of safety goggles and step into the shoes of a real scientist. The precision scales allow us to measure chemical changes accurately, the new hot plates mean we can conduct experiments right at our lab benches, and the stopwatches even allow us to take our experiments outside! You haven't just provided equipment; you've leveled the playing field for these kids, showing them that their education matters and that a whole community believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the authentic, hands-on science experience they truly deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1785527759156,"projectUrl":"project/real-science-with-real-lab-equipment-for/10241606/","projectTitle":"Real Science with Real Lab Equipment for Real Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10475554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777527032595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10475554"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10669668,"letterContent":"Receiving these plastic water bottles will make a meaningful difference for my middle school students, many of whom are English learners and come from low-income families. Having their own water bottles will help students stay hydrated throughout the school day, during physical activities, and especially during our boys' and girls' extracurricular soccer games.\r\n\r\nThese bottles will provide our student-athletes with convenient access to water during practices and games, helping them stay hydrated, active, and ready to play. Students will also be able to use their bottles in the classroom and refill them throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will support our students' physical wellness and help ensure they have the supplies they need to participate in school activities. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them feel supported both in and out of the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1792010174182,"projectUrl":"project/hydrated-and-focused-water-bottles-for/10669668/","projectTitle":"Hydrated and Focused: Water Bottles for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10323099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school students with new sports equipment! Your generosity gives our students opportunities to be active, work together, and build confidence.\r\nMany of my students are from low-income families and are English learners. Having access to sports equipment at school allows them to participate, have fun, and feel included, no matter their background or language level.\r\nOur students are excited to use the equipment during physical activities, games, and extracurricular sports. They are learning important lessons about teamwork, respect, communication, and perseverance.\r\nYour support means so much to our students. Thank you for helping create positive experiences and giving our students the chance to stay active, learn new skills, and be part of a team!","fullyFundedDate":1789393374977,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-fun-with-bocce-ball/10323099/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Fun With Bocce Ball!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10321078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school students with new sports equipment! Your generosity gives our students opportunities to be active, work together, and build confidence.\r\nMany of my students are from low-income families and are English learners. Having access to sports equipment at school allows them to participate, have fun, and feel included, no matter their background or language level.\r\nOur students are excited to use the equipment during physical activities, games, and extracurricular sports. They are learning important lessons about teamwork, respect, communication, and perseverance.\r\nYour support means so much to our students. Thank you for helping create positive experiences and giving our students the chance to stay active, learn new skills, and be part of a team!","fullyFundedDate":1789393095674,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-football-fun-at-field-day/10321078/","projectTitle":"Ready for Football Fun at Field Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10319905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating soccer balls to our students! Your generous support has given our students new opportunities to be active, work together, and enjoy playing a sport they love.\r\nWhen the soccer balls arrived, the students were very excited to use them. They immediately wanted to get outside and start playing. The new soccer balls have been used during physical education, recess, and other school activities. Students are learning important skills such as teamwork, communication, cooperation, and good sportsmanship.\r\nFor many of our students, having new equipment makes a big difference. Your donation has helped create fun and positive experiences while encouraging students to stay active and build friendships.","fullyFundedDate":1785415495349,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fitness-through-soccer/10319905/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fitness Through Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10321141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating yoga mats to our classroom! Your generous support has given our students a new way to relax, stretch, and take care of their minds and bodies.\r\nOur students were very excited when they saw the new yoga mats. We use them during calming activities, stretching, breathing exercises, and quiet moments when students need a chance to reset and refocus. The mats have helped create a peaceful space where students can slow down, feel comfortable, and get ready to learn.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a happier and more positive place. Your kindness makes a difference in the lives of our students, and we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785415495988,"projectUrl":"project/stretch-relax-and-grow-with-yoga-mats/10321141/","projectTitle":"Stretch, Relax, and Grow With Yoga Mats!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":10344230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Lighting Up STEM: Circuit Playground for Future Innovators\" project! Your generosity has given our students an exciting new way to explore coding, electronics, and physical computing through hands-on experimentation. The Circuit Playground Express boards combine programmable lights, buttons, and sensors into a beginner-friendly platform, allowing students to see their code come to life and understand how software can interact with the physical world. Students can program colorful lights, respond to motion and sound, and build interactive projects while developing computational thinking and engineering skills.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is the immediate feedback they get from their creations. Instead of writing code and only seeing the results on a screen, students can press a button, move a sensor, or change their program and instantly see the Circuit Playground respond. This has been especially engaging for students who thrive on hands-on learning and for those who may not initially see themselves as \"computer science students.\" The boards give them an accessible way to experiment, make mistakes, troubleshoot, and try again while building confidence as programmers and creators. Thank you for helping our students discover that STEM is not just something they study—it is something they can actively create!","fullyFundedDate":1782415408873,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-stem-circuit-playground-for/10344230/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up STEM: Circuit Playground for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":10293703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Stick With Creativity: A Sticker Maker for Students\" project! Your generosity has given our students another exciting way to transform their digital artwork and creative ideas into something real that they can share and display. The sticker maker allows students to experience the full creative process—from designing an image to producing a finished product—while building skills in digital design, visual communication, and creative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited to see their own designs become actual stickers they can hold in their hands. For many of our students, there is something incredibly motivating about creating a finished product that can be shared with friends, displayed on a notebook, or used to represent a club, team, or personal interest. Students who may not always connect with traditional academic activities have found new opportunities to shine when they can express themselves through design and hands-on making. Thank you for helping us expand our makerspace and giving our students another way to see themselves as creative designers and capable creators!","fullyFundedDate":1782415409615,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-creativity-a-sticker-maker-f/10293703/","projectTitle":"Stick With Creativity: A Sticker Maker for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":10293689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Make It, Wear It, Share It: Button Makers for Students\" project! Your generosity has added an exciting new creative tool to our makerspace, giving students the chance to turn their artwork, logos, and original designs into real buttons they can wear, display, and share. The button makers provide an immediate and satisfying connection between digital creativity and physical production, helping students experience the process of designing, making, and sharing a finished product.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited by the ability to create something that is truly their own. Whether they are designing buttons to express their personality, promote a team or club, or simply celebrate an idea they care about, the process gives them a meaningful audience for their creativity. Students who enjoy art and design have embraced the opportunity to see their work transformed into something tangible, while others have discovered a new interest in the creative possibilities of our makerspace. Thank you for helping our students build confidence, explore their creativity, and discover the pride that comes from making something themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1782415409150,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-wear-it-share-it-button-maker/10293689/","projectTitle":"Make It, Wear It, Share It: Button Makers for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":10293684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Fueling Creativity: Filament for Student 3D Printing Projects\" project! Your generosity has helped keep our classroom 3D printers running and ensured that students have the materials they need to turn digital designs into real, tangible creations. With a reliable supply of PLA filament, students can move through the complete design process—creating a digital model, printing a prototype, evaluating the results, and revising their designs based on what they learn.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is watching something they designed on a computer slowly become a physical object they can hold in their hands. Students who enjoy art, engineering, technology, and hands-on experimentation have especially embraced 3D printing as a way to combine their interests and solve creative challenges. The filament also allows students to learn from failed prints and try again, reinforcing the idea that iteration and persistence are essential parts of the engineering process. 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