{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Evergreen Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":10.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6017014,"projectId":9330080,"letterContent":"We're thrilled to share the exciting impact your generosity is making! Thanks to your support, we're launching a brand-new LEGO Elective during the school day and expanding our after-school LEGO Club—creating more opportunities than ever for students to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nLEGO is more than just play—it's a powerful tool for exploration, problem-solving, and creativity. Through building challenges, design projects, robotics, and even stop-motion animation, students are learning to collaborate, think critically, and bring their ideas to life in ways that are both exciting and inclusive. Many of our learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile experiences, are thriving in this environment where they can build, experiment, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nYour donations have made it possible to provide essential supplies—like LEGO baseplates and trays—that keep materials organized and accessible. These foundational tools help us manage resources efficiently and give students the freedom to imagine, invent, and innovate—brick by brick.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have a space where creativity flourishes, collaboration grows, and every learner can shine. Thank you for believing in our vision and helping us make learning meaningful, inclusive, and fun for all.","fullyFundedDate":1749143758369,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-futuresone-brick-at-a/9330080/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Futures—One Brick at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017014"},{"teacherId":4443221,"projectId":9332818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The organizational materials and calculators have had a meaningful impact on our students' learning and daily routines. The organizational tools help students keep their materials neat, accessible, and ready to use, which has increased responsibility and independence in the classroom. Students are more focused and prepared for learning because they no longer lose valuable time searching for supplies.\r\n\r\nThe calculators have also been a game-changer in math. They give students the opportunity to check their work, explore more complex problems, and build confidence as they strengthen their math skills. For many students, having access to these tools has reduced frustration and allowed them to engage more fully with the curriculum. \r\n\r\nYour support has created a more structured, efficient, and engaging learning environment. We are so thankful for your generosity and for the lasting difference it makes in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1752174729465,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success-supporting-math-g/9332818/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success: Supporting Math Growth for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4443221"},{"teacherId":4443221,"projectId":9281340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. The headphones have made a tremendous difference for our students by helping them better access learning in meaningful ways. With your generosity, students are able to use our reading program with confidence and independence. The headphones also allow them to fully engage with text-to-speech applications on daily assignments and assessments, which provides crucial support for developing readers and students who benefit from auditory learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the headphones help create a quieter, more focused environment in the classroom. Students can work at their own pace without distraction, and they feel more empowered to tackle challenging tasks knowing they have the tools they need to succeed. These resources have truly leveled the playing field, giving every student the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support, it is having a lasting impact on both student confidence and academic growth. And as a teacher, I am grateful that reliable technology can be provided to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746539458151,"projectUrl":"project/reading-accessibility/9281340/","projectTitle":"Reading Accessibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4443221"},{"teacherId":6017014,"projectId":9330015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! Your support has brought the simple, powerful magic of LEGO into our club, transforming playtime into a hands-on laboratory for future engineers and architects.\r\n\r\nAs noted in the project description, children are natural-born engineers. They are constantly asking \"how?\" and \"what if?\" LEGO bricks are the perfect medium to harness that curiosity. Because the bricks are durable, reusable, and familiar, we were able to skip right past teaching kids how to use complex equipment and jump straight into challenging them to solve real-world problems.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a concrete difference in how our students learn:\r\n\r\nHands-on Engineering: Our primary goal is to engage children in basic engineering and architectural challenges. We are using the bricks to explore concepts like structural stability, balance, and spatial planning—concepts that are often difficult to teach in a traditional classroom setting.\r\n\r\nDeveloping Essential Skills: Beyond the technical knowledge, students are building critical life skills every week. They are practicing teamwork as they collaborate on large-scale builds, developing fine motor skills and spatial awareness as they manipulate the small bricks, and learning patience and communication as they iterate and redesign their creations.\r\n\r\nA \"Translatable\" Experience: The success of this club comes from the fact that LEGO is a shared language. The activities we do here are easily translatable to their home life, meaning the inspiration and skills they gain extend far beyond the club walls. Our students are going home inspired to continue building, reinforcing their learning in a fun, natural way.\r\n\r\nWe see their confidence grow with every successful challenge they complete. You aren't just funding plastic bricks; you are fueling a love of learning, problem-solving, and creative innovation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the future builders and thinkers of our community. We couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1749474788601,"projectUrl":"project/lego-club-at-our-middle-school/9330015/","projectTitle":"Lego Club at Our Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017014"},{"teacherId":6017014,"projectId":9261132,"letterContent":"Thanks to the support of donors like you and partners like Ripple for your incredibly generous donation to our middle school LEGO Club! Your support for the \"Help Our Middle School LEGO Club Build Big Dreams!\" project is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to let you know that your donation helped us purchase a collection of \"Build It!\" books, including titles like Build It! Race Cars, Build It! Monsters, and Build It! World Landmarks. These books are more than just a collection of instructions; they're a springboard for creativity and a way for our students to learn new building techniques. With your help, our students will be inspired to create more imaginative and complex builds, which will help them hone their problem-solving and collaboration skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our LEGO Club will be a stronger space for building and learning. You've given our students the tools to bring their big ideas to life, and for that, we're incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746478265574,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-middle-school-lego-club-build-b/9261132/","projectTitle":"Help Our Middle School LEGO Club Build Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017014"},{"teacherId":6017014,"projectId":9269377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our LEGO STEAM Explorers elective! Your generous contributions have made a real and lasting difference for my students—and I'm thrilled to share the impact your gift has already had in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the LEGO sets arrived, the students were absolutely beaming. One student couldn't stop saying, \"This is the coolest class ever!\" From the moment the boxes were opened, their excitement turned into focused energy and purposeful exploration.\r\n\r\nWe're now using these materials daily in a wide range of interdisciplinary projects. In one recent challenge, students were tasked with designing earthquake-resistant towers. Using the Engineering Design Process—ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve—they worked in teams to build and test structures on a shake table. They analyzed why certain towers collapsed and modified their designs using math and science concepts. This project didn't just teach academic content—it built confidence, creativity, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who are visual or kinesthetic learners, LEGO bricks provide a powerful and engaging way to connect with abstract STEAM concepts. Math becomes the tool for calculating load-bearing weights; science explains structural failure; art informs design choices for clarity and impact.\r\n\r\nThe collaboration that's happening is also incredible. Students are learning to communicate their ideas clearly, listen actively, and build on each other's strengths. Watching them grow from hesitant individuals into passionate, capable teammates has been nothing short of inspiring.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve a sustainable city design unit, where students will apply what they've learned to design communities that balance functionality, environmental responsibility, and aesthetic appeal. The creativity and problem-solving skills they've gained through this project have laid the perfect foundation for what's to come.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to learning that feels meaningful, empowering, and fun. Thank you for believing in our classroom, our work, and most of all—our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746565124323,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-an-inclusive-stea/9269377/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: An Inclusive Steam Lego Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017014"},{"teacherId":6017014,"projectId":9130946,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the LEGO kits arrive, their eyes lit up with pure excitement. Many of them eagerly started imagining what they could build before the boxes were even opened. Thanks to your generous support, we launched the LEGO STEAM Explorers course at Evergreen Middle School—where creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration come to life through the click of a brick. Students are now actively engaged in hands-on learning that weaves together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Whether designing earthquake-resistant towers, coding LEGO robots, or recreating real-world systems, each project transforms abstract concepts into concrete, meaningful experiences.\r\n\r\nThe new elective and enhanced after-school LEGO Club are already making a big impact. Students who may not typically engage in traditional academic settings are thriving in this inclusive and collaborative environment. One student proudly shared, \"I didn't know learning could be this fun.\" Our culturally and linguistically diverse learners are especially benefiting from the visual and tactile nature of LEGO-based activities, which support language development and allow them to demonstrate their understanding in creative ways. Through group challenges and open-ended projects, students are developing not only academic skills, but also resilience, self-regulation, and confidence in problem-solving.\r\n\r\nNext, students will begin exploring real-world design challenges—like building sustainable communities or prototyping assistive devices—that encourage innovation and empathy. These experiences are laying a foundation for future success in high school College and Career Pathway programs and STEAM-related fields. Thank you for helping make this vision a reality—your support is shaping the next generation of creative thinkers and changemakers.","fullyFundedDate":1740797016038,"projectUrl":"project/lego-steam-explorers/9130946/","projectTitle":"Lego STEAM Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017014"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48825","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":728,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":90.0,"schoolId":48825,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Evergreen Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Evergreen Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/hillsboro-school-district-1j/evergreen-middle-school/48825"}