{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cold Springs Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7478604,"projectId":9996233,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding new books to our library and providing a charging station for our iPads.\r\nStudents love seeing new books on the new arrivals shelf and they are looking forward to watching book trailers and author interviews on the iPads after state testing. \r\nAnything that makes reading exciting and encourages students to come to the library voluntarily is a wonderful investment in our schools and education system as a whole. \r\n\r\nProviding a diverse collection is especially important for middle school students who are learning what they value as individuals and how to think beyond their pre-conceived notions.","fullyFundedDate":1768148564219,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-our-library-into-the-21st-cen/9996233/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Our Library Into the 21st Century","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7478604_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x115,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756684297764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/csmslibrary"},{"teacherId":9348544,"projectId":10016746,"letterContent":"The funding you provided has made a meaningful difference in the daily operations and effectiveness of our school clinic. With this support, we were able to purchase essential equipment, including a new ice maker, a shredder for the secure disposal of confidential health documents, and a scanner to ensure student records are updated accurately and in a timely manner. These improvements have strengthened both the efficiency of our clinic and our ability to maintain high standards of safety and privacy.\r\n\r\nOne of the most immediate and noticeable impacts has been on student care and recovery time. The addition of the ice maker allows us to quickly prepare ready-made ice packs for students who experience minor injuries during the school day. This has significantly reduced wait times and enables students to receive prompt treatment, helping them return to class more quickly and with minimal disruption to their learning. Having these resources readily available ensures that students feel cared for while also supporting their academic continuity.\r\n\r\nOverall, this funding has enhanced our capacity to provide responsive, organized, and student-centered care. The upgraded equipment not only improves efficiency behind the scenes but also directly benefits students by reducing time spent in the clinic and increasing the quality of care they receive. We are grateful for this investment, which continues to have a positive and lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1768516530573,"projectUrl":"project/student-confidentiality-and-tools-to-sta/10016746/","projectTitle":"Student Confidentiality and Tools to Stay in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348544"},{"teacherId":367646,"projectId":10000825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project. I have been able to use the alphabet items for matching activities with my students. The touch talking buttons I can record to ho with whatever activities I am doing in class. I recently used them for math and recorded hello and good bye so students can acknowledge one another in the morning and before going home by touching rhem to say hello and goodbye. The storage bench has been useful to keep activities in that the kids can reach and access independently. They also sit on the bench for circle time and when in the class library. \r\nThank you again for supporting my special education pre k classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768169167839,"projectUrl":"project/accessibility-sensory-and-sustainabili/10000825/","projectTitle":"Accessibility, Sensory, and Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp367646_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637243165605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/367646"},{"teacherId":9468226,"projectId":10028569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our learning-through-play project. Because of your support, my students have been able to engage with hands-on materials that bring learning to life in a meaningful and exciting way. We've been using the new resources during our math and literacy centers, where students explore concepts through play-based activities like building, sorting, role-playing, and problem-solving. One especially memorable moment was during a \"grocery store\" activity, where students used play money and real-world ads to practice counting. Watching them collaborate, make decisions, and excitedly explain their thinking to one another showed just how powerful learning through play can be.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to explore everything. What stood out most was how naturally they dove into learning, without hesitation, they began asking questions, experimenting, and working together. Even students who are typically more reserved or struggle with traditional instruction became fully engaged and confident participants. It was clear right away that these resources created an inclusive and motivating learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we plan to build on this momentum by incorporating the materials into more structured, student-led projects. For example, students will soon be designing their own mini \"stores,\" where they'll apply math, communication, and problem-solving skills in a real-world context. We are also working on developing collaborative challenges that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Your support has opened the door to deeper, more meaningful learning experiences, and we are so grateful for the lasting impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768687951293,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-play/10028569/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468226"},{"teacherId":7456809,"projectId":10020831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring my class and giving me some much needed new supplies. It has been a game changer. We went from having griddles that took forever to heat up, to having griddles that cook food in half the time. This is very important when only having 43 minute classes. We have been able to cook cinnamon roll pancakes and French toast. \r\n\r\nAlong with our new griddles, we also have new liquid measuring cups. This is so much better than using our old ones which were broken and damaged. It's great to see the proud look on my students faces. They feel like real chefs, now that they have new equipment. \r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768604071892,"projectUrl":"project/hey-good-lookin-what-you-got-cookin/10020831/","projectTitle":"Hey Good Lookin, What You Got Cookin?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gabbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7456809"},{"teacherId":8174269,"projectId":9989104,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to dive hands‑on into the world of motion, engineering, and scientific exploration in a way that simply wasn't possible before. The new marble run sets, LEGO bricks, and science snacks have transformed our classroom into a buzzing makerspace where curiosity drives learning.\r\nOne of the first projects students tackled with our new materials was a \"Chain Reaction Challenge.\" After learning the basics of force, speed, and energy transfer, students used marble runs and LEGOs to build connected systems where one action triggered the next. The room was alive with testing, adjusting, cheering, and even groaning as they worked to make their designs successful.\r\nMy favorite moment happened when a group of students finally got their three‑stage chain reaction to work. A marble zipped down a track, hit a LEGO lever, and sent a second marble spiraling into a cup. They erupted with joy—jumping, laughing, and immediately explaining how they wanted to make it even better. That genuine excitement about learning is something your support made possible.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials unpacked, they were completely wide‑eyed. Several asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Others immediately began making predictions about what they could build and test. For many of my gifted learners, having high‑level, hands‑on materials validates their creativity and challenges them to think more deeply.\r\nAs for next steps, students are now applying their understanding of motion to design their own \"Energy Transfer Exhibits.\" They will create a demonstration using the marble runs, LEGOs, and snack‑based models (like marshmallow molecules and pretzel bridges) to teach others how motion and force interact. They're already sketching blueprints, collecting data, and preparing to present their creations to younger students in our school.\r\nYour contribution didn't just add supplies to our shelves. It added energy, wonder, and opportunity to our classroom. You gave my students the tools to explore, to take risks, to problem‑solve, and to see themselves as engineers and thinkers.\r\nFrom all of us, thank you for believing in our kids and supporting their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768087196512,"projectUrl":"project/building-motion-marble-runs-legos-and/9989104/","projectTitle":"Building Motion: Marble Runs, LEGOs, and Snacks for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Natalia Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715191759123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8174269"},{"teacherId":2366912,"projectId":9995485,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom has changed color in the very best way.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the new boxes markers, colored pencils, and crayons, the room filled with that quiet kind of excitement teachers recognize instant and I knew they wanted to dive in immediately. For many of my students, having access to a full range of colors meant more than just making things \"pretty.\" It meant being able to show their thinking, their feelings, and their creativity in ways they couldn't before.\r\n\r\nI've watched students slow down and become more intentional as they choose colors. Their work has become richer, more expressive, and more confident. Color has given them a voice.\r\n\r\nAlongside the art supplies, the tangram puzzles have sparked a different kind of magic. As students rotate, flip, and rearrange the pieces, I see curiosity turn into concentration. They test ideas, revise their thinking, and persevere when a solution doesn't come right away. These puzzles have become powerful tools for developing logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills, all while feeling like play.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are creating, questioning, experimenting, and thinking deeply every day. These supplies provide opportunities for growth, confidence, and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their creativity and curiosity. Your kindness is felt every single day in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1768122762158,"projectUrl":"project/filling-our-classroom-with-color-and-cur/9995485/","projectTitle":"Filling Our Classroom With Color and Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alfaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2366912_orig.png?crop=414,414,x92,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633215430298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2366912"},{"teacherId":4393700,"projectId":7306659,"letterContent":"All of the Spanish-English posters have been such a help to all students. Working on verb conjugations has been made easier with these posters. \r\n\r\nStudents have really locked in on colors, days of the week, and animals with the help of these posters. \r\n\r\nTeaching middle school students a second language is so rewarding. They are interested and locked in and they really put forth their best effort. \r\n\r\nAlso, the classroom supplies, like Kleenex help us stay healthy and clean in the classroom. This is always well appreciated","fullyFundedDate":1687273950910,"projectUrl":"project/bienvenidos-al-salon-de-sra-kolstrup/7306659/","projectTitle":"Bienvenidos Al Salon De Sra. Kolstrup","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kolstrup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4393700_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102701391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kolstrup"},{"teacherId":7478604,"projectId":9545696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the color cartridges for students to complete their assignments and other projects. Although I cannot include photos of students for privacy reasons, I have included photos of one of the projects made possible by your donation. \r\n\r\nStudents were asked to research books which were similar to the ones they have previously read and enjoyed. This project was called a Read-A-Like. Students researched their favorite books and then reccomended similar titles to their peers in a flyer-type handout. \r\n\r\nA booklet was then created for students to reference when they are in the library showing the covers of the books that are similar to the ones they are interested in. Examples include someone reccomending the series Matched, after reading the Divergent series. \r\n\r\nAlso made possible is the ability to print color photos for a class that teaches about traditions and cultures.","fullyFundedDate":1760735799900,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-students-with-the-tools-to/9545696/","projectTitle":"Help Provide Students with the Tools to Complete Schoolwork","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7478604_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x115,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756684297764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/csmslibrary"},{"teacherId":4393700,"projectId":8252516,"letterContent":"Maybe you don't know this, but middle school students are definitely food motivated! They also love bright fidgets, fun stickers, and cool pens and pencils.\r\n\r\nBy having an i-Ready \"store\" in my classroom to reward students for their hard work, I have definitely seen an increase in students' engagement and growth.\r\n\r\nPlus, having snacks in the classroom allows me to support those students that may need a listening ear, or just get the grumbly tummies during the day.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped me to be a source of support for my students, and for that, I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1709479743373,"projectUrl":"project/snack-it-like-its-hot/8252516/","projectTitle":"Snack It Like It's Hot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kolstrup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4393700_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102701391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kolstrup"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32445","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":612,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.5,"schoolId":32445,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cold Springs Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cold Springs Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/cold-springs-middle-school/32445"}