{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clark Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Thank you for helping our students experience the excitement of 3D design and discover that they have the creativity and skills to bring their ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1782415410076,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-filament-for-student/10293684/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity: Filament for Student 3D Printing Projects","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":10293665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cut, Build, Create: ChompSaws for the Makerspace\" project! Your generosity has expanded the tools available in our makerspace and given students new opportunities to safely cut, shape, and build as they bring their engineering ideas to life. These tools help students move beyond simply planning or assembling projects and into the hands-on process of actually fabricating and constructing their own designs.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is having the opportunity to work with real tools and see their ideas take shape. Students who enjoy tinkering, building, and figuring out how things work have especially embraced the chance to create more complex projects while learning that successful designs often require testing, adjusting, and trying again. With these resources, I can provide more authentic engineering challenges that develop creativity, problem-solving, precision, and perseverance. Thank you for helping our students become confident makers and giving them the opportunity to experience the satisfaction of turning an idea into something real!","fullyFundedDate":1782415410221,"projectUrl":"project/cut-build-create-chompsaws-for-the-ma/10293665/","projectTitle":"Cut, Build, Create: ChompSaws for the Makerspace","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":10293664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Drawing in 3D: Pens for Hands-On Design Learning\" project! Your generosity has given students a new way to explore 3D design by allowing them to move beyond the computer screen and physically draw, build, and prototype in three dimensions. Paired with our classroom 3D printers, these pens give students another tool for bringing their ideas to life and help them develop spatial reasoning, creativity, and engineering design skills through hands-on experimentation.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is the immediate feedback they get when they see their ideas take shape right in front of them. Instead of waiting for a printer to finish, students can quickly sketch a concept, build a prototype, and make changes as they work. Students who love to tinker and experiment have especially embraced these tools, while others have discovered that they are capable designers and creators in ways they may not have realized before. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where students can take risks, learn from mistakes, and turn their imagination into something they can actually hold in their hands!","fullyFundedDate":1782415409780,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-in-3d-pens-for-hands-on-design/10293664/","projectTitle":"Drawing in 3D: Pens for Hands-On Design Learning","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":10293660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Manufacturing T-Shirt/Bag Project! Your generosity has given students the opportunity to experience the complete creative and manufacturing process—from researching how products are designed and produced to creating their own original designs and turning those designs into tangible products. Using our sublimation printer and supplies, students can see their ideas move from the computer screen into the real world, creating custom shirts and bags they can proudly use and share.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is watching their own designs come to life on a real product. This project has helped students understand that manufacturing is more than an assembly line—it can involve creativity, digital design, technology, and even coding. Students who enjoy art, technology, and hands-on projects have especially embraced the opportunity to combine these interests while developing valuable skills in design thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. Your support has helped create an authentic learning experience where students can take pride in something they designed and produced themselves. Thank you for helping our students discover that their ideas have the power to become something real!","fullyFundedDate":1782415409443,"projectUrl":"project/manufacturing-t-shirtbag-project/10293660/","projectTitle":"Manufacturing T-shirt/Bag Project","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":10291924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our Arduino WiFi boards project to life! These powerful microcontrollers are giving my students the opportunity to move beyond simply using technology and instead become creators who design, build, and program their own interactive projects. During our physical computing unit, students are learning how computer code can control real-world electronics by connecting sensors, lights, motors, and other components. The WiFi capabilities add an exciting new dimension, allowing students to explore how devices can communicate and connect to the internet—an important introduction to the world of IoT (Internet of Things).\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing their code actually do something in the physical world. There is nothing quite like the excitement of watching a circuit respond exactly as they programmed it or troubleshooting a project until it finally works. These boards have been especially engaging for students who thrive with hands-on learning and for those who may not always feel successful in traditional academic settings. Students who are curious, creative, and willing to experiment have found that physical computing gives them a new way to demonstrate their talents and solve problems.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create opportunities for students to develop computational thinking, persistence, creativity, and engineering skills while working collaboratively with their peers. Most importantly, these Arduino boards are helping students see themselves as capable programmers, engineers, and innovators. Thank you for investing in our classroom and giving our students the opportunity to explore, tinker, and discover what they can create!","fullyFundedDate":1782415409931,"projectUrl":"project/building-smart-devices-arduino-wifi-boa/10291924/","projectTitle":"Building Smart Devices: Arduino WiFi Boards for Young Engineers","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":10475554,"projectId":10219191,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing \"Teaching on the Move and Supporting Every Learner\" to life! When the boxes arrived, my middle schoolers were so curious and excited to see the new rolling podium, Bluetooth keyboard, and mouse. I told them right away: \"This is so I can spend more time helping right next to you instead of up at my desk.\" They loved hearing that the materials were bought specifically to help me support them better.\r\n\r\nThis setup has completely transformed the rhythm of our science classroom. Instead of being anchored to the front of the room to advance slides, type notes, and demonstrate online simulations, I am now fully mobile. During a recent lab activity, I was able to stand right next to a group of students who needed heavy accommodations, guiding them through the steps and keeping them focused, all while continuing to demonstrate simulations from my mobile keyboard. I no longer have to choose between managing the technology and managing the room; I can finally provide the consistent proximity and real-time support my students deserve.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to fully integrate this mobile station into the upcoming school year. I am excited to tweak and tailor my current curriculum to help students dive into more complex, hands-on science experiments. I also would love for my students to be able to use this station to help bolster their own learning and truly be a part of the lesson. Moving fluidly around the lab while maintaining total visual contact will ensure a safer, more focused, and highly equitable learning environment for every single learner.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom, honoring my students' learning needs, and giving me the tools I need to be the teacher they truly deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1778093339726,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-on-the-move-and-supporting-ever/10219191/","projectTitle":"Teaching on the Move and Supporting Every Learner","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":8174406,"projectId":10291938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping complete my classroom set of Sphero BOLT robots! Your generosity has made sure that every student can actively participate in our robotics and computer science lessons instead of waiting for a turn or sharing limited equipment. These robots have transformed coding from something students only see on a screen into something they can watch move, react, and solve challenges in the real world. As students program the robots to navigate obstacle courses, complete engineering tasks, and respond to sensors, they develop computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and perseverance through hands-on experimentation.\r\n\r\nThe feature that excites my students the most is seeing their own code come to life. There is a genuine sense of accomplishment when a robot successfully completes a challenge after several rounds of testing and debugging. Students quickly realize that mistakes are not failures but opportunities to improve their programs, making the learning process both engaging and authentic. The interactive nature of the Sphero BOLTs has also increased collaboration as teams work together to refine strategies and celebrate each other's successes.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have embraced this technology the most are those who don't always shine during traditional classroom activities. The visual and hands-on nature of robotics gives many of my English learners and kinesthetic learners an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving abilities in new ways. By completing my classroom set, you have helped create an environment where every student can participate fully, build confidence, and discover that they have the potential to become programmers, engineers, and innovators. Thank you for making these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1780682356520,"projectUrl":"project/completing-the-code-two-more-sphero-rob/10291938/","projectTitle":"Completing the Code: Two More Sphero Robots Needed!","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":1060560,"projectId":10174673,"letterContent":"Our skate club students have been using the new equipment every week to build confidence, learn new skills, and stay active in a positive after-school environment. The skateboards, safety gear, and practice equipment have allowed students of all skill levels to participate safely and successfully. One of the most exciting moments was watching students who were once too nervous to step on a skateboard begin practicing balance drills and cheering each other on as they learned their first tricks. The new resources have also helped us create structured skill stations where students work together on teamwork, perseverance, and goal setting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new equipment, they were beyond excited. Many could not believe they finally had access to quality skate gear and safety equipment they could use regularly. Students immediately began asking questions, trying on helmets and pads, and encouraging their friends to join the club. The excitement and sense of pride they felt created an instant boost in participation and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue developing students' skating skills while also focusing on leadership and community building. Students are currently working toward mastering beginner and intermediate techniques, and we hope to organize small demonstrations and peer mentoring opportunities where experienced skaters help newer members. The equipment has opened the door for students to stay engaged, active, and connected through a fun and supportive activity, and we are incredibly grateful to our donors for making these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778953807311,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-toward-confidence-skate-club-eq/10174673/","projectTitle":"Rolling Toward Confidence: Skate Club Equipment for Our Students","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":9991282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Print It Forward: Every Team Gets a 3D Printer!\" Your generosity has already had an incredible impact on our students and classroom. With additional 3D printers available, every student team now has greater access to hands-on design and engineering experiences without long wait times between prints. Students immediately began brainstorming ideas and testing designs, and one of our very first classroom projects was printing custom Drone Pilot keychains connected to our Drone Technology Unit. Watching students see their digital creations become real, physical objects was an exciting and powerful learning moment.\r\n\r\nWhen the printers first arrived, students were amazed. Many gathered around as the first prints began, asking questions about how the machines worked and eagerly waiting to see the final products come off the print beds. The excitement in the classroom was contagious, and students quickly realized that these printers would allow them to create prototypes, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life in ways that simply weren't possible before. Having more printers also created a more collaborative environment where teams could work simultaneously and stay actively engaged throughout the design process.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these printers will continue to support a wide range of STEM and engineering projects. Students are preparing to move into more advanced 3D modeling challenges where they will design functional objects, engineering prototypes, and custom parts connected to robotics and physical computing projects. Because of your support, our classroom is becoming a true makerspace where creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning thrive every day. Thank you for helping empower our students to think like designers, engineers, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1776094860588,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-forward-every-team-gets-a-3d-p/9991282/","projectTitle":"Print It Forward: Every Team Gets a 3D Printer!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66442","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":649,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":66442,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clark Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clark Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/clark-middle-school/66442"}