{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Denny International Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7972832,"projectId":9964934,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support the purchase of book sets for our annual Global Reading Challenge. Your contributions make it possible for students to fully participate in this exciting, schoolwide reading experience. Every year, participation in this reading program has grown and you have helped ensure that this year, that will continue to be the case. \r\n\r\nThe Global Reading Challenge encourages students to read closely, think critically, and collaborate with their peers as they explore a shared set of texts. Having multiple copies of these books ensures that all students have equal access and can engage deeply in discussion, teamwork, and friendly competition.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support of this meaningful program and for your commitment to fostering a love of reading and learning in our school community. Your generosity helps make the Global Reading Challenge a success each year.","fullyFundedDate":1766944700563,"projectUrl":"project/book-sets-for-global-reading-challenge/9964934/","projectTitle":"Book Sets for Global Reading Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7972832_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705079770124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dennylibrary"},{"teacherId":7972832,"projectId":9848494,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support the purchase of new manga for our school library. Your contributions have allowed us to expand a highly popular part of our collection and better meet student interest and demand.\r\n\r\nManga plays an important role in encouraging reading engagement, especially for reluctant readers and visual learners. These new titles invite students into reading, help build stamina, and foster a genuine love of books and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for recognizing the importance of providing materials that motivate and excite our students. Your generosity helps make our library a vibrant and welcoming space for all.","fullyFundedDate":1764108113217,"projectUrl":"project/manga-for-the-library/9848494/","projectTitle":"Manga for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7972832_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705079770124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dennylibrary"},{"teacherId":7972832,"projectId":9754078,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school library. Your contributions have allowed us to thoughtfully fill gaps in our collection, ensuring that our resources better reflect the needs, interests, and learning levels of all our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to add materials that support curriculum goals, represent diverse perspectives, and provide students with books and resources they may not otherwise have access to. These additions help create a more inclusive, balanced, and engaging library where every student can find something that connects to their learning and interests.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting our students and our library. Your investment has a lasting impact on our school community, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762389269681,"projectUrl":"project/filling-the-gaps-and-replenishing-the-sh/9754078/","projectTitle":"Filling the Gaps and Replenishing the Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7972832_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705079770124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dennylibrary"},{"teacherId":7972832,"projectId":9708979,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of book sets for students who are new to the United States. Your kindness has helped us provide welcoming, accessible resources that support our students as they begin their educational journey in a new country.\r\n\r\nThese books play an important role in helping students build language skills, see themselves reflected in stories, and feel a sense of belonging in our school community. Having access to these materials in our library gives students confidence and encouragement as they learn, grow, and adjust to a new environment.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and your commitment to helping all students feel included and supported. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1761572723362,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-book-club-sets-for-new/9708979/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges: Book Club Sets for Newcomers to the U.S.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7972832_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705079770124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dennylibrary"},{"teacherId":7972832,"projectId":9721275,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school library. Because of your contributions, we were able to purchase hands-on, collaborative activities that are already making a meaningful impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThese resources encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, transforming the library into an active learning space where students can explore ideas together and engage more deeply with their learning. Your generosity helps ensure that our library is not just a place for reading, but a hub for curiosity, collaboration, and discovery.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to enriching our students' educational experiences. Your support makes a lasting difference, and we thank you for investing in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1759251504602,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-activities-for-lunch/9721275/","projectTitle":"Hands on Activities for Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7972832_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705079770124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dennylibrary"},{"teacherId":1509629,"projectId":9865628,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class in reading the book El Libro de los Americanos Desconocidos. It has been an engaging book for us to read. We are reading it in chapters, which focus on each character and their experiences. Students have reflections that they are drawing and/or writing related to the book. \r\n\r\nThis book allows us to have conversations about the experiences of the different characters in class. These experiences may relate to the experiences of students themselves and/or their families. The book gives us a channel to discuss these experiences in a way that each student has the choice to make a personal connection or a textual one.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving us the opportunity to use this book to teach about a wide variety of experiences in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1763331102338,"projectUrl":"project/novel-in-spanish-for-8th-grade-dual-lang/9865628/","projectTitle":"Novel in Spanish for 8th Grade Dual Language Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1509629_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536550305510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-olsen"},{"teacherId":1509629,"projectId":9521320,"letterContent":"My hygiene cart is one of the best ways I have to show students that they matter as whole people. By having it stocked up, I am able to provide them with necessities so they can return to class ready to go. \r\n\r\n When I introduce the hygiene cart, my students are surprised by all the different items I have for them. From toothbrushes to combs to chapstick to tampons, they can come and get what they need. This helps students to feel confident in their bodies, which then lets them focus on learning. \r\n\r\n Thank you very much for seeing the importance of having a hygiene cart available for students. They use it every day!","fullyFundedDate":1755710228277,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-hygiene-cart-needs-repleni/9521320/","projectTitle":"Middle School Hygiene Cart Needs Replenishing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1509629_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536550305510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-olsen"},{"teacherId":1509629,"projectId":9513464,"letterContent":"I try hard to get photos of the items in the projects to share with you... but I have almost completely run out of snacks and did not take photos! I am so very sorry. I have some photos from a previous snack project that I am including here. That being said, my students love having snacks and I love having healthier snack options for them. \r\n\r\n My students come from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds and most qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. This means that they may come to school hungry. I like having healthy options for them to eat during class so that they can focus on learning. \r\n\r\nThank you very much for helping my classroom be a place where students can have their basic needs met so they can focus on their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755718963376,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-middle-schoolers-motivating/9513464/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Middle Schoolers - Motivating and Delicious","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1509629_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536550305510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-olsen"},{"teacherId":1509629,"projectId":9453254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our book collection! My students were so excited to have new books in the library to check out and read. I have used these texts to teach lessons around finding the theme, main idea and how characters are developed. Students have used their independent reading books to practice these skills and find examples. \r\n\r\n In my classroom, reading is often a collective activity. My students practice reading out loud with each other. They share what they are reading with their reading partners and with the whole class. \r\n\r\n Students have been enjoying these books during our independent reading times as well. Students read them on their own and then write or draw relating to what they have read. \r\n\r\n It has been great to have these new books in our collection. Thank you so much for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1755713005176,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-in-spanish-for-middle-sch/9453254/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books in Spanish for Middle School Dual Language Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1509629_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536550305510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-l-olsen"},{"teacherId":7972832,"projectId":9399238,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school library through your early donations to purchase books before the school year began. Because of your thoughtfulness, we were able to start the year with new, engaging materials already on our shelves and ready for students.\r\n\r\nHaving these books available from the very first days of school helped spark excitement for reading, supported classroom learning, and ensured that students had immediate access to high-quality resources. Your early investment set a positive tone for the year and made a meaningful difference in how our library was able to serve students and teachers right away.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting our students and our school community. Thank you for helping us begin the year strong.","fullyFundedDate":1751047743195,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-a-love-of-reading-from-day-one/9399238/","projectTitle":"Igniting a Love of Reading From Day One","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Risi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7972832_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705079770124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dennylibrary"},{"teacherId":186074,"projectId":9465510,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share how your generous donation has already made a positive impact in our classroom. We've been using the new resources to create fun, engaging games for our middle school advisory lessons, which are designed to help students build connections and strengthen relationships within the group. These activities have been a great way for students to learn more about one another while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to dive into the games, and it quickly became clear how much they valued the opportunity to bond with their classmates in a relaxed, interactive setting. It's been amazing to watch them open up and engage with one another in ways they hadn't before.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps in our advisory program will focus on continuing these connections through more collaborative activities, including group discussions and creative challenges. The students are really starting to embrace the importance of teamwork and empathy, and we're excited to see how these experiences will shape their relationships moving forward. Thank you again for helping make all of this possible; your support is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1759547753008,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-have-a-successful-advisory/9465510/","projectTitle":"Help Us Have a Successful Advisory!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wickstead","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp186074_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x583,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752615260136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/186074"},{"teacherId":6434285,"projectId":9888042,"letterContent":"My students are going to love these extra materials for our new building thinking classroom! Student engagement is way up, and with your generous donation we have the materials to be successful in working at vertical whiteboards more. \r\nResearch shows that students will take learning risks more when they are writing on a non permanent surface. When students wipes the boards with their hands, the natural oils in their hands can damage the boards, so the mini erasures are so needed. \r\nThank you again we are having a blast with learning with vertical white boards!","fullyFundedDate":1763591184562,"projectUrl":"project/extra-materials-for-a-building-thinking/9888042/","projectTitle":"Extra Materials for a Building Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ostroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6434285"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35996","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":724,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":35996,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Denny International Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Denny International Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/district-one-seattle-public-schools/denny-middle-school/35996"}