{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Bridger Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4791148,"projectId":9991461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing the supplies to kickstart our hydroponic garden and support the animals in our Magnet Vet Tech Program. The arrival of these resources has transformed our classroom into a living laboratory. Seeing the students' eyes light up as they set up the hydroponic systems and interact with the animals with professional-grade supplies has been a highlight of our school year. These materials are not just tools; they are the catalysts for hands-on discovery and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.\r\n\r\nThe hydroponic garden is already teaching our students vital lessons about sustainability, resource management, and the science of plant growth without soil. Meanwhile, the specialized animal supplies are essential for our Vet Tech students, allowing them to practice real-world care and husbandry techniques that are core to our magnet curriculum. By integrating these two projects, we are able to show our students the \"full circle\" of an ecosystem—how plant life and animal care intersect to create a healthy, thriving environment. This holistic approach to science is giving them a competitive edge and fostering a sense of responsibility that will serve them long after they leave Bridger Middle School.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just fill our shelves; it validates the hard work our students put in every day and shows them that their community is invested in their future. Because of you, our classroom is a place where students don't just read about biology and veterinary science—they live it. We are so grateful for your commitment to our \"Full Circle\" vision and for helping us grow the next generation of scientists, farmers, and veterinary professionals.","fullyFundedDate":1768184317695,"projectUrl":"project/full-circle-in-our-own-ecosystem/9991461/","projectTitle":"Full Circle in our own ecosystem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4791148_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767857950118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4791148"},{"teacherId":9577773,"projectId":10005948,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for making Eco Balance a reality in my classroom. Because of you, my students are not just learning about ecosystems, they are building them, modeling them, and explaining how changes in one part affect everything else. Using the poster boards, yarn, and hands on materials, they are creating large visual food webs that show energy flow, population changes, and human impact right here in Southern Nevada. It has taken their understanding to a whole new level because they can actually see the cause and effect connections.\r\n\r\nThe recording equipment has been such a game changer. My students are writing and producing their own public service announcements about protecting local species. For many of them, this is their first time using microphones and cameras for something academic, and they take it so seriously. The best part is watching students who are usually quiet absolutely shine when they get behind the mic or explain their model on video. They feel proud. They feel heard. They know their work matters beyond a grade.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than fund supplies. You gave my students a voice and the confidence to use science to make a difference in their own community. I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768192085095,"projectUrl":"project/eco-balance-giving-students-a-voice-for/10005948/","projectTitle":"Eco Balance: Giving Students a Voice for Our Local Ecosystems","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577773_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729952281092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577773"},{"teacherId":4791148,"projectId":9928814,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our \"Unified Sports\" project. When the new equipment arrived, the excitement in the room was palpable; seeing the students' faces light up as they realized they had brand-new resources dedicated specifically to their team was a moment I won't soon forget. We have already hit the ground running, using these materials to practice our skills and build the teamwork necessary for a successful season. These resources aren't just tools for a game; they are the foundation for a more inclusive environment where every student feels they truly belong.\r\n\r\nAt Bridger Middle School, we believe that the playing field should be a place where barriers are broken down. Unified Sports is a vital part of our school culture because it brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team, fostering friendships that extend far beyond the gym floor. This program teaches our students empathy, patience, and the value of diverse perspectives. By providing us with this equipment, you are helping us ensure that every student, regardless of their ability level, has the opportunity to experience the joy of competition and the pride of wearing a school jersey.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve preparing for our first multi-school meet of the year, this Wednesday, March 4th. My students are currently working on a \"buddy system\" project where they set personal and team goals for the season, focusing on both athletic improvement and social connection. Your support has given them the confidence to step out of their comfort zones and lead with kindness. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community, helping us prove that we are always stronger when we play together.","fullyFundedDate":1764700516743,"projectUrl":"project/unified-sports/9928814/","projectTitle":"Unified Sports!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4791148_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767857950118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4791148"},{"teacherId":8135165,"projectId":9994824,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom reading space has completely transformed. When the bean bag chairs arrived, my 6–8 grade Autism students could hardly contain their excitement. They eagerly helped unpack each chair, commenting on the bright colors and deciding where each one should go. For many of my students, flexible seating is not just comfortable, it supports regulation and focus. Almost immediately, students curled up with their Bookshare texts and library books, proudly settling into what they now call our \"reading corner.\"\r\n\r\nWe are using the chairs daily during independent reading and small-group instruction. One of my favorite moments happened during a Bookshare session when a student who typically struggles to sustain attention remained engaged for the entire reading block while seated in a bean bag. After reading, students use dry-erase markers at their tables to draw scenes, characters, or key events from their books. This has been especially powerful for my visual learners and emerging writers. Drawing first helps them organize their thoughts before verbally sharing or writing about what they read. I've seen increased participation, longer reading stamina, and more confident comprehension discussions.\r\n\r\nNext, we are building this into a structured reading response project. Students will choose a book, illustrate major story elements, and create a simple presentation to share with peers, practicing sequencing, vocabulary, and expressive language skills. We are also working on expanding written responses from single sentences to short, organized paragraphs using sentence frames and visual supports. Your support has created more than a cozy space, it has created a safe, engaging environment where my students feel motivated to read, imagine, and express themselves. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where learning feels inviting and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1768143058676,"projectUrl":"project/reading-corner/9994824/","projectTitle":"Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Welch-Doubek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8135165_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y534&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714689482954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135165"},{"teacherId":10161594,"projectId":10023943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D Math project. Because of your generosity, my classroom now has a 3D printer that is already making a meaningful difference. \r\n\r\nThis printer is helping transform math from something abstract into something students can see, touch, and build. These hands-on experiences help students develop deeper understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills while connecting math to real-world applications like engineering and design.\r\n\r\nI am most excited about the creativity and ownership this will bring into our classroom. Your support is giving them access to tools that inspire and make math come alive in a new way. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity is already making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768666021566,"projectUrl":"project/3d-math/10023943/","projectTitle":"3D Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaiser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161594_orig.jpg?crop=990,990,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754614777345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161594"},{"teacherId":8845943,"projectId":10010793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students and I have been able to use these new resources in meaningful, hands-on ways that truly bring our learning to life.\r\nOne of our favorite moments so far has been using the materials during a recent classroom project. Students worked together to explore new concepts, ask thoughtful questions, and apply what they were learning in creative ways. I saw students collaborating, problem-solving, and confidently sharing their ideas—something that would not have been possible without these resources.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to see what was inside and couldn't wait to start using them. Their enthusiasm and curiosity were contagious, and it set a positive tone for our lessons moving forward. It was wonderful to watch their engagement grow as they realized these tools were just for them.\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, the next steps include building deeper understanding and extending our learning through projects, discussions, and independent work using these materials. Your generosity is helping students strengthen their skills, stay motivated, and feel supported in their learning every day.\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity and for investing in their education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768286346583,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/10010793/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8845943_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698890472241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845943"},{"teacherId":9348777,"projectId":10023830,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to pencils and compasses and whiteboard erasers, and the energy in our room has completely shifted.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have been there when the boxes arrived. When my students first saw the materials, there were cheering. One student even asked, \"Is this really just for us?\" It was a powerful moment that reminded them that there is a whole community rooting for their success.\r\n\r\nWe've wasted no time putting these tools to work. Currently, we are using them to draw circles for our double accelerated math 6 class.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in my students. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"—you've provided opportunity and inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1768657836161,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-supplies/10023830/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348777"},{"teacherId":10354252,"projectId":9905449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and making a difference for Bridger Middle School students. I have seen the students who attend the group sessions blossom through out the school year. They enjoyed expressing themselves with the craft materials and were thankful for the fidget toys to help them stay calm and focused in class. The friendship bracelets were a big hit! While using the materials they relaxed and felt safe discussing social/emotional issues. Your donations are greatly appreciated! You really made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1767887117440,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-place-to-share-thoughts-and-feeli/9905449/","projectTitle":"A Safe Place to Share Thoughts and Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swadkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354252"},{"teacherId":8661855,"projectId":9879603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom. It is a sad fact that science illiteracy has become so much more mainstream in recent years and it is something that I refuse to let happen in my classroom. These books will allow my students to have access to modern scientific ideas in a fun and easily digestible manner. From the bottom of my heart and from my the inquisitive minds of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for giving my classroom access to these materials and for contributing to their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764096696182,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-combat-science-illiteracy/9879603/","projectTitle":"Help to Combat Science Illiteracy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661855"},{"teacherId":5612749,"projectId":9835402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our class the basic needs of techknolgy update in the classroom. My students are happy to have new charging stations around the room. This allows them to spread out in the classroom more when they need to charge and still work with their teams. \r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed having class sets of mouses and have a stroage area for them in the room. They are able to check them out and use them during the class period. Then they can turn it back in at the end of the period. \r\n\r\nThese supplies are helping over 200 students who enter my room. We apperacate the supplies and thank you so much to make kids happy to be successful in the classroom when they are creating their games and powering their chromebooks to be able to keep creating!","fullyFundedDate":1762267625198,"projectUrl":"project/update-our-stem-class-basic-needs/9835402/","projectTitle":"Update our STEM Class Basic needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5612749"},{"teacherId":9577773,"projectId":9849774,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to experience the rock cycle in a hands on and meaningful way. Using the Starburst candy, silicone mats, paper plates, and heat resistant gloves, students modeled weathering, compaction, melting, and cooling right at their lab tables. One of the most rewarding moments was listening to students explain how their \"rocks\" changed as they applied different processes, using evidence from their models instead of memorized definitions. Being able to see and physically model each stage helped abstract Earth science concepts finally click for many students.\r\n\r\nThis experience is now serving as a foundation for our next major project, the Eco Balance PBL. In this project, students will investigate local ecosystems, analyze how Earth processes and human activity impact the environment, and design solutions to protect and sustain those systems. They will apply what they learned from the rock cycle lab to explain cause and effect, build models, and communicate their ideas through presentations and public service announcements. Thanks to your support, my students are gaining the skills and confidence to think critically, collaborate, and use science to understand and care for the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1762266387924,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-science-20-exploring-the-rock-cy/9849774/","projectTitle":"Sweet Science 2.0: Exploring the Rock Cycle With Starburst Candy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577773_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729952281092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577773"},{"teacherId":8661855,"projectId":9757022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being so generous with my students. I am truly humbled by your giving. Upon seeing the setup of my classroom with these new items, my students' jaws hit the floor. They love the new way that everything looks and even gave a nickname to the lamp that was donated.\r\nThe designs help to reinforce what was already learned and the posters help to show that anyone in this classroom could have a future career in the science field. From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my students, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760624612176,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-design-my-science-classroom/9757022/","projectTitle":"Help Me Design my Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661855"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82950","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1072,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.9,"schoolId":82950,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jim Bridger Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jim Bridger Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/jim-bridger-middle-school/82950"}