{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8560317,"projectId":10083924,"letterContent":"The \"Calm Hands, Focused Minds\" project has made a positive difference in our classroom. Students were excited to receive the fidget toys, especially the squishies. \r\n\r\nWe discussed how these are learning tools that can help them manage their energy and stay focused. Students now use them quietly during lessons and independent work. I have seen students stay more engaged while listening and solving math problems. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support focus, perseverance, and responsible learning. Thank you for helping our students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778068703131,"projectUrl":"project/calm-hands-focused-minds/10083924/","projectTitle":"Calm Hands, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abellana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560317_orig.jpg?crop=916,916,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699119929215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560317"},{"teacherId":9367341,"projectId":9993527,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"Lexia PowerUp Challenge: Headphones for Focused Reading Growth\" project. Thanks to you, my students now have access to high-quality headphones that have transformed how they engage with reading instruction in our classroom, and I want to take a moment to share exactly what that has meant for them.\r\n\r\nMany of you use technology every day at home, but you may not realize how central it has become to how students actually learn to read in today's classrooms. Programs like Lexia PowerUp rely on focused, individualized audio instruction; students listen to phonics patterns, vocabulary definitions, and comprehension passages through their headphones while working at their own pace. Before we had a full set of working headphones, this was a constant struggle. Students would share earbuds that barely worked, sound would bleed across the room and distract their neighbors, and some students simply could not hear the instruction clearly enough to benefit from it. Your donation solved that problem overnight. Now every student can put on a pair of headphones, block out the noise of a busy classroom, and hear their lesson clearly from start to finish. It sounds like a small thing, but for a student who struggles to filter out distractions, it is the difference between a lesson that sinks in and one that passes them by.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting to my students is simply how much more independent they feel. With reliable headphones, they are not constantly raising their hands to ask me to repeat something they missed, or leaning over to a classmate to ask what was just said. They can rewind a passage, replay a tricky word, and work through the program at their own pace without feeling embarrassed or falling behind. I have noticed students sitting up a little straighter, focusing a little longer, and taking real ownership of their own reading growth. For many of them, this is one of the first times they have had a piece of technology entirely their own to use well, and they take that responsibility seriously.\r\n\r\nI want to tell you about a few students in particular who have especially warmed to this new technology. One of my students, whom I will call J. for privacy, has always struggled with reading comprehension and often becomes frustrated and shuts down during independent work time. Since receiving the headphones, J. has become one of the most engaged students during our Lexia PowerUp sessions. The ability to hear instructions clearly, without the distraction of classroom noise, has given J. the confidence to work through passages that would have previously led to frustration and giving up. J. now asks to use the program during free time, something I never would have predicted a few months ago.\r\n\r\nAnother student, a quieter girl in my class who rarely spoke up even to ask for help, has blossomed with the privacy that headphones provide. She can now work through difficult vocabulary and pronunciation practice without feeling like the whole class is listening in on her mistakes. Her confidence in reading aloud during small-group instruction has visibly grown, and I credit much of that shift to the safe, focused space her headphones provide during independent practice.\r\n\r\nBeyond these individual stories, the overall energy in my classroom during reading time has shifted. There is less shuffling for shared equipment, less frustration over broken or tangled cords, and more genuine focus. My students are reading more, listening more carefully, and building the kind of steady, quiet confidence that comes from mastering something a little bit at a time.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your generosity. You did not just fund a piece of equipment; you gave my students the tools to become more independent, more confident readers. On behalf of my entire class, thank you for believing in them and investing in their growth. Your kindness has made a real and lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778512548604,"projectUrl":"project/lexia-powerup-challenge-headphones-for/9993527/","projectTitle":"Lexia PowerUp Challenge: Headphones for Focused Reading Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367341_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768249067379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367341"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":10244560,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a massive thank you for supporting our 7th-grade science class! Because of your help, we get to ditch the textbooks for a bit and actually get our hands dirty with real experiments. You've helped turn our normal classroom into an awesome, active lab.\r\n\r\nThe difference these hands-on activities make is just incredible to watch. Middle school science can get pretty abstract, but having physical materials to build, mix, and test makes the concepts really click for them. I'm seeing my quieter students step up to lead their lab groups, and the teamwork happening in the room is so great to hear. You didn't just buy us supplies, you gave these kids the chance to actually feel like real scientists.\r\n\r\nBeyond all the cool science stuff they're learning, your donation shows my students that people out there really care about them and their education. You've sparked a genuine excitement for learning that I know will stick around as they head into high school. Thanks so much for having our backs and for making science so memorable for my 7th graders!","fullyFundedDate":1779127949403,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-earth-hands-on-life/10244560/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Earth, Hands-On Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":9363552,"projectId":9990505,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to engaging resources that have already made a meaningful impact in the classroom. From the moment the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to explore them. Their faces lit up with curiosity, and many immediately began asking questions and sharing ideas with their classmates. The new resources have helped create a more interactive and student-centered learning environment where every child feels encouraged to participate.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these materials during small-group instruction, hands-on learning activities, and collaborative classroom projects. One especially memorable moment was watching students work together to solve problems and explain their thinking with confidence. Students who are sometimes hesitant to participate became more engaged because the resources allowed them to learn in a way that felt fun, accessible, and meaningful. Seeing their excitement and increased confidence has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThese resources are also helping us build stronger connections between creativity, critical thinking, and real-world learning. As we continue our current lessons and projects, students will use the materials to deepen their understanding, strengthen teamwork skills, and take greater ownership of their learning. We are excited to continue incorporating these tools into future activities and projects that encourage exploration, discussion, and growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a direct difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping provide opportunities that inspire learning, confidence, and excitement every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768076549008,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-back-to-the-classrooms/9990505/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science Back to the Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363552_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724242408452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363552"},{"teacherId":9250294,"projectId":10035190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Clean Space for Big Ideas.\" When the new organizing and cleaning resources arrived, my students were incredibly excited to unpack everything. They couldn't wait to help organize our shared materials and tidy up our workspace.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources has completely transformed our daily routine. With a dedicated, clean, and organized environment, the kids can now transition into their lessons without the distraction of clutter. A recent highlight was watching them proudly take ownership of keeping their own workstations spotless during a big group project. Our next step is to use this beautifully organized space to dive into our upcoming STEM design challenges! Thank you for investing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778068746480,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-space-for-big-ideas/10035190/","projectTitle":"A Clean Space for Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Librando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9250294_orig.jpg?crop=1737,1737,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699107277022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslibrando"},{"teacherId":9997286,"projectId":9992298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Metamorphosis Magic\" to our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students will have the incredible opportunity to witness the miracle of life cycles firsthand.\r\n\r\nIt is one thing to read about metamorphosis in a textbook, but it is another thing entirely for a student to see a tiny caterpillar transform into a chrysalis and finally emerge as a butterfly. Your support has provided the habitats and organisms necessary to turn our classroom into a living laboratory.\r\n\r\nThese \"magic\" moments foster a deep sense of wonder and responsibility in my students as they care for these living creatures. You aren't just providing science materials; you are providing memories that will stay with these children for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1772852839185,"projectUrl":"project/metamorphosis-magic-watching-our-learni/9992298/","projectTitle":"Metamorphosis Magic: Watching Our Learning Take Flight!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997286_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753231457268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynn"},{"teacherId":1529322,"projectId":10130853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations for the fans. As you may or may not know the Clark County School District has a hard time keeping their HVAC system fully functional. \r\n\r\nThe fans arrived quickly and was put to immediate use. It wasn't until recently that we had gotten the system fixed to the point that the fans weren't being used everyday. \r\n\r\nI know my students and I are looking forward to using the fans as we wind down the year, and the temperature increases. \r\n\r\nFor the purpose of this project, I am including things that we do in my classroom as pictures because it would be weird to include the fans.","fullyFundedDate":1772904566109,"projectUrl":"project/cooling-the-classroom-for-better-learnin/10130853/","projectTitle":"Cooling the Classroom for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fromoltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1529322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531531453079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rfromoltz"},{"teacherId":1529322,"projectId":9989483,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to this project. It is tough times to be in education, and any supplies that I do not have to pay out of pocket is always a good thing. \r\n\r\nThe supplies for this project are used to replenished supplies that we used for yearbook and media classes. To help run the business that we have for both of our programs without having to go into the little profits we have. As the yearbook season is winding down as I right this, all the supplies are being put to great use. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768527540542,"projectUrl":"project/replenishing-of-supplies-and-planning-fo/9989483/","projectTitle":"Replenishing of Supplies and Planning for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fromoltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1529322_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531531453079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rfromoltz"},{"teacherId":9352429,"projectId":9989520,"letterContent":"Our classroom has truly come alive with these new resources. One moment that stands out happened during a recent hands-on project where students used the materials to design and test their own solutions to a real-world problem. Instead of just reading about the concept, they were able to build, experiment, and revise their ideas. I watched students who are usually quiet step into leadership roles, explaining their thinking and collaborating with their peers in ways I hadn't seen before.\r\nYour support has made it possible for these meaningful experiences to happen every day. Thank you for helping create a space where curiosity, creativity, and confidence can grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768060324512,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-essential-school-sup/9989520/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning: Essential School Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352429"},{"teacherId":10402712,"projectId":10015089,"letterContent":"My class has directly benefited from Donors Choose supplies in ways that improved both learning outcomes and student engagement.\r\n\r\nFirst, the materials helped create a more equitable learning environment. Many students do not always have access to quality equipment or resources outside of school. By receiving supplies through Donors Choose, every student was able to participate fully, regardless of their background. This ensured that all students had the same opportunity to practice skills, stay active, and feel included.\r\n\r\nSecond, the new equipment increased student engagement and motivation. When students are provided with updated, high-quality materials such as sports equipment, fitness tools, or instructional resources they are more excited to participate. In a 6th grade PE setting, this often translates to higher levels of physical activity, better focus during lessons, and more enthusiasm for learning new skills.\r\n\r\nThird, the supplies allowed for more effective instruction. With adequate equipment, you were able to reduce wait times, organize small-group activities, and differentiate instruction based on student ability levels. This led to more meaningful practice opportunities and improved skill development across the class.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the materials supported a wider variety of activities and assessments. Instead of relying on limited or worn-out equipment, you could introduce new games, fitness stations, and skill-based challenges. This variety helps address different learning styles and keeps students engaged over time.\r\n\r\nFinally, the impact extends beyond physical skills. Students also developed teamwork, communication, and confidence. Having the proper resources allowed them to collaborate more effectively, take ownership of their learning, and experience success in a supportive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768497472451,"projectUrl":"project/wileys-class/10015089/","projectTitle":"Wiley's Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402712"},{"teacherId":10405448,"projectId":10026655,"letterContent":"Heartfelt Thanks for Your Support \r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our science classroom. Your contributions have enabled us to install TV mounts that display instructional content clearly for all students. This improvement has significantly enhanced student engagement, as they can easily view demonstrations, videos, and visual models that bring science concepts to life.\r\n\r\nStudents are particularly excited about how interactive and accessible learning has become. Many, especially visual learners, are now more engaged, asking questions, and participating with greater confidence. Your support has fostered a more inclusive and effective learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768708522685,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-classroom-instruction/10026655/","projectTitle":"Supporting Classroom Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mekonnen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405448"},{"teacherId":10068966,"projectId":10011059,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic when they heard their items arrived! More students were taking their instruments home to practice once the new cases came in!! Our trumpet players are grateful for the tuners to make sure they are in tune and not have to depend on their phone for it. Having that tuner helps them focus and have a more productive practice. Having our violin holders helps our violinists be able to be able to have a free hand when they go up and sing. We are beyond grateful for everything!!","fullyFundedDate":1768333955270,"projectUrl":"project/broadening-the-success/10011059/","projectTitle":"Broadening the Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068966"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72351","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1228,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.4,"schoolId":72351,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kathleen & Tim Harney Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kathleen-tim-harney-ms/72351"}