{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doolen Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9465815,"projectId":9966557,"letterContent":"Donations of school materials can have a powerful impact on student learning by helping ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to participate fully in the classroom. In many schools and communities, families may struggle to afford basic supplies such as notebooks, pencils, folders, calculators, art materials, or technology. When students do not have these resources, it can create barriers that affect their confidence, participation, and academic performance. Donations help remove these barriers by providing equal access to materials that support learning activities. When students have their own supplies, they can take notes, complete assignments, and engage in creative or collaborative work without feeling left out or embarrassed. This creates a more inclusive classroom environment where all students can focus on learning instead of worrying about what they do not have. Teachers also benefit because they can plan lessons that require materials without having to constantly modify activities due to a lack of supplies.\r\n\r\nAccess to donated materials can also improve the quality of instruction and learning experiences in the classroom. Many learning activities depend on hands-on materials such as science experiment kits, art supplies, books, or digital devices. Donations can provide resources that schools may not otherwise be able to afford due to limited budgets. For example, donated books can expand classroom libraries and allow students to explore a wider variety of topics, cultures, and perspectives. Technology donations such as tablets, computers, or headphones can support digital learning, research, and interactive lessons that strengthen critical thinking skills. When classrooms have the materials needed for projects, experiments, and group work, students become more engaged in the learning process. Engagement is an important factor in education because students are more likely to understand and remember information when they actively participate. Donations therefore help teachers create richer learning environments where students can explore ideas, ask questions, and practice important academic skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic benefits, donations of school materials can also support students' emotional well-being and motivation. When students receive new supplies, it can make them feel valued and supported by their community. This sense of support can increase confidence and encourage students to take pride in their work. For some students, receiving materials may be the first time they have had brand-new school supplies, which can create excitement about learning and school attendance. Donations can also strengthen the connection between schools and the wider community, showing students that people care about their education and future success. Community involvement sends a powerful message that education is important and that students are not alone in their efforts to learn and grow. When students feel supported both inside and outside the classroom, they are more likely to develop positive attitudes toward school, build stronger study habits, and stay engaged in their education. In this way, donations of school materials do more than simply provide supplies—they help create equitable opportunities, strengthen learning environments, and inspire students to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1769178230447,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-materials/9966557/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9465815_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716136804345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9465815"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10133557,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations that were given to help support the students at Doolen Middle School and the projects that was made. The students often go without their needs due to not being able to access them or living in a lower income area like we live in. Due to this they do not always have the supplies needed, our goal is to make sure the supplies are used for them, and there for them whenever they need. They are stored in a place that teachers can help access and let known what is needed for a student","fullyFundedDate":1772992051157,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products/10133557/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10133562,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations that were given to help support the students at Doolen Middle School and the projects that was made. The students often go without their needs due to not being able to access them or living in a lower income area like we live in. Due to this they do not always have the supplies needed, our goal is to make sure the supplies are used for them, and there for them whenever they need. They are stored in a place that teachers can help access and let known what is needed for a student","fullyFundedDate":1772986810276,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products/10133562/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10133568,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations that were given to help support the students at Doolen Middle School and the projects that was made. The students often go without their needs due to not being able to access them or living in a lower income area like we live in. Due to this they do not always have the supplies needed, our goal is to make sure the supplies are used for them, and there for them whenever they need. They are stored in a place that teachers can help access and let known what is needed for a student","fullyFundedDate":1772987497138,"projectUrl":"project/feminine-hygiene/10133568/","projectTitle":"Feminine Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10066393,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to our school. Working at a low income school we often find that some basic needs have not been met, so we look for donors on donor choose to help us with projects. This being filled will help the school a lot in helping the students. Thank you for taking time to find and help the school and give to the projects we have had posted. Some of our students do not have means for basic needs or supplies so having donations come for them in so many ways will help them to have a better chance.","fullyFundedDate":1772933575732,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-end-of-the-year-party-snacks/10066393/","projectTitle":"8th Grade End Of The Year Party Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10095767,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to our school. Working at a low income school we often find that some basic needs have not been met, so we look for donors on donor choose to help us with projects. This being filled will help the school a lot in helping the students. Thank you for taking time to find and help the school and give to the projects we have had posted. Some of our students do not have means for basic needs or supplies so having donations come for them in so many ways will help them to have a better chance.","fullyFundedDate":1772934662879,"projectUrl":"project/weekly-drawing-prizes-for-low-income-sch/10095767/","projectTitle":"Weekly Drawing Prizes for Low Income School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10097972,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to our school. Working at a low income school we often find that some basic needs have not been met, so we look for donors on donor choose to help us with projects. This being filled will help the school a lot in helping the students. Thank you for taking time to find and help the school and give to the projects we have had posted. Some of our students do not have means for basic needs or supplies so having donations come for them in so many ways will help them to have a better chance.","fullyFundedDate":1772933502027,"projectUrl":"project/behavioral-classroom-supplies/10097972/","projectTitle":"Behavioral Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":10132534,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to our school. Working at a low income school we often find that some basic needs have not been met, so we look for donors on donor choose to help us with projects. This being filled will help the school a lot in helping the students. Thank you for taking time to find and help the school and give to the projects we have had posted. Some of our students do not have means for basic needs or supplies so having donations come for them in so many ways will help them to have a better chance.","fullyFundedDate":1772932269361,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products/10132534/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"},{"teacherId":9334445,"projectId":9944357,"letterContent":"The transformation project on congruence had a strong impact on my students' understanding of geometry. Through this activity, my students learned how figures can be translated, reflected, and rotated while still keeping the same size and shape. It helped them clearly see that congruent figures remain identical even when they are moved or flipped in different positions. By exploring these transformations, my students developed a deeper understanding of how shapes behave on a coordinate plane and how mathematical rules allow figures to change location without changing their measurements.\r\n\r\nThis project also helped my students connect mathematics to real-world applications. They began to understand how engineers and architects use transformations to maintain the size and shape of buildings, rooms, and structural designs while positioning them in different places. \r\n\r\nLastly, the materials provided for the project were very helpful, and my students were excited to see the different options they could use. Having more choices allowed them to try different ideas and designs, which helped them be more creative while still applying the concept of congruence correctly.","fullyFundedDate":1766096683683,"projectUrl":"project/congruent-creations-art-through-transfo/9944357/","projectTitle":"Congruent Creations: Art Through Transformations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Escuro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9334445_orig.jpg?crop=1438,1438,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716308705802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334445"},{"teacherId":9110246,"projectId":9865307,"letterContent":"First, I would like to say thank you for the generous donation and for supporting our young minds in science. We received a class set of headphones, a headphones organizer, and noise-canceling headphones. We have been using these materials in both our Science 8 and Core Enrichment classes. \r\n\r\nIn Core Enrichment, students use the headphones while working on iReady and IXL so they can hear questions clearly. Our English Language Learners also use the text-to-speech feature, which helps them better understand the lessons.\r\n\r\nIn our Science 8 class, the headphones have opened up many new ways for students to learn. When we watch video lessons, students can listen closely and stay focused, making our classroom more calm and productive. We also use them to listen to scientific articles, practice test-taking strategies, and answer comprehension questions. As we prepare for state testing, students use the headphones to access text-to-speech and translation tools. This helps them feel more confident and supported. For example, during a lesson on thermal conductivity, students watched a video on YouTube and used their headphones to listen and take notes. Many shared that having their own headphones helped them stay on task and learn better. The headphones organizer helps us keep everything organized and safe so the headphones will last a long time. The noise-canceling headphones have also been very helpful for students who feel overwhelmed by loud sounds, especially during brain breaks or gamified lessons. These students are able to stay calm, focused, and comfortable in class. \r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have made a big difference in how our students learn, grow, and succeed. We are truly thankful for your kindness and for helping create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762404787270,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-the-words-growing-the-minds/9865307/","projectTitle":"Hearing the Words, Growing the Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sible","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9110246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691120333503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rsible"},{"teacherId":9110246,"projectId":9811929,"letterContent":"In my Science 8 and Core Enrichment 7/8 classes, we use our new whiteboards and markers every day for learning and fun. Students use them to practice science vocabulary, work with partners, and share their thinking through \"notice and wonder\" activities. Instead of calling out answers, they write on their boards, which helps everyone stay focused and involved. We also use them for quick checks for understanding and whole-class activities. A big part of our lessons is connecting science concepts to real-life examples. We often do this through gamified activities where students use their whiteboards, markers, and erasers to show their thinking in fun and active ways. For brain breaks, students enjoy silent partner games where they take turns drawing shapes without talking. We also use them for games like trivia triangles, which makes learning exciting.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so happy. They were excited to throw away the old whiteboards and use the clean, new ones. Having enough markers and erasers for everyone made a big difference. Now, every student can take part without waiting or sharing. One of our favorite moments was during a lesson on physical and chemical properties of matter. I showed real-life examples, and students wrote their answers on their boards. Even shy students joined in with confidence. These tools have helped me be more flexible in my teaching and have made our classroom more active, fun, and full of learning. We are very thankful to you for helping our classroom become more engaged and for supporting our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1760798445250,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-and-wonder-boosting-classr/9811929/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, and Wonder: Boosting Classroom Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sible","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9110246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691120333503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rsible"},{"teacherId":8837834,"projectId":9981380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the support for our 8th graders. As we get to the end of the year it is exciting to see that so many projects are being funded to help give them so many fun memories. \r\nI look forward to seeing all the fun we have planned for these kids who may not have had a chance to have this kind of fun. It is going to be a fun last few weeks of school for them. They will be sent off to high school in a great way. \r\nThank you for your donations to this project it was really exciting to tell the 8th graders team.","fullyFundedDate":1772155687093,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-promotion-fun/9981380/","projectTitle":"8th Grade Promotion Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8837834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694896003082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837834"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62970","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":481,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.3,"schoolId":62970,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Doolen Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Doolen Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/tucson-unified-school-district/doolen-middle-school/62970"}