{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Landrum Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9804963,"projectId":9699867,"letterContent":"Most of the items in this project are designed to help my students gain a better understanding of heat transfer. This builds the foundation for many other topics we cover, including weather. These items make these abstract concepts concrete for my students.\r\n\r\nFor example, the hand boilers are an almost instant example of conduction. Students can see the change in the alcohol they contain. If they are not touching it, then conduction does not occur. The conductometers will allow my students to see that different materials transfer heat differently. Lastly, the ball and ring apparatus will show my students that things expand when heated, and this builds a foundation for convection. Convection is a key concept in wind and weather patterns.\r\n\r\nWith these simple tools, I will be better able to equip my students to master the concepts in almost half of my science standards. Building these foundations at the beginning of the year sets my students up for success. I can't thank you enough for providing these items for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757720948235,"projectUrl":"project/share-the-heat/9699867/","projectTitle":"Share the Heat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804963_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757358031279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804963"},{"teacherId":10142926,"projectId":9546613,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible contribution to our arts department and Yearbook classrooms! My students were thrilled to learn of the new space we equipped just for them with your help! As they unboxed the materials the sounds of excitement filled the room and glowed on their faces. They were astounded at your generosity and commitment to making their semester and year a much more professional experience! My favorite student response was \"Wow! Our room will be like a real photography studio!\"\r\n\r\nSince receiving your contributions we have used the equipment to record marketing promo videos for the purchase of our yearbook and used the backdrops to take professional portraits of our students for various pages. Next month, my students in Art Appreciation will learn about dramatic tones and lighting to create portraits of themselves that they will draw using chiaroscuro. All because you helped us purchase lighting equipment! The possibilities are endless!\r\n\r\nOn a practical note, our students absolutely love having a space dedicated just for our Yearbook staff. The climate of our team has changed and grown so much already this year! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! Our Yearbook staff and arts programs are innovating because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1754928157680,"projectUrl":"project/picture-it-now-a-portrait-of-success/9546613/","projectTitle":"Picture it Now: A Portrait of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shetley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10142926_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008355312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10142926"},{"teacherId":10142926,"projectId":9579667,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible contribution to our arts department and Yearbook classrooms! My students were thrilled to learn of the new space we equipped just for them with your help! As they unboxed the materials and gathered on our new carpeted spaces, the sounds of excitement filled the room and glowed on their faces. They were astounded at your generosity and commitment to making their semester and year a much more professional experience! My favorite student response was \"Wow! Our room will be like a real photography studio!\"\r\n\r\nSince receiving your contributions we have used the equipment to record marketing promo videos for the purchase of our yearbook and used the backdrops to take professional portraits of our students for various pages. Next month, my students in Art Appreciation will learn about dramatic tones and lighting to create portraits of themselves that they will draw using chiaroscuro. All because you helped us purchase lighting equipment! The possibilities are endless!\r\n\r\nOn a practical note, our students absolutely love having a space dedicated just for our Yearbook staff. The space is safter, more comfortable, and resembles a dedicated photography studio that our students buzzing around in while working absolutely warms my heart. It's a home for them! They collect here and collaborate. They communicate and strategize. They create and share! It's a beautiful sight to witness. The climate of our team has changed and grown so much already this year! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! Our Yearbook staff and arts programs are innovating because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1755725307953,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-create-a-safe-studio-for-st/9579667/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Create: A Safe Studio for Storytelling and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shetley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10142926_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008355312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10142926"},{"teacherId":3629504,"projectId":9772157,"letterContent":"Your support to our classroom project, \"Fitness and Focus\" means more than you know. We do our best to work movement into our day whenever possible and you made it not only more possible, but fun!\r\n\r\nWhen I think of the businesses and parents, especially former parents, that support us, it overwhelms me. It takes such a village to teach our children and I am so thankful for mine. If I teach your child, just know I love them with my whole heart, and if I taught your child in the past and you are still supporting us... clearly you realize how much I still love my students even years after they move on from our school. \r\nI pray I make a difference in the lives of my students, past and present, like they do in mine, and I want you to know your support makes a difference as well.","fullyFundedDate":1759285894999,"projectUrl":"project/fitness-focus/9772157/","projectTitle":"Fitness & Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Hudson Suddeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3629504_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757525344648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3629504"},{"teacherId":3629504,"projectId":9704244,"letterContent":"Oh what fun it has been for my students to see what is inside all the packages that arrived so quickly! We are all so thankful for Donors Choose and donors like you that support us and public education.\r\n\r\nI fully believe students have enough going on without worrying about where their school supplies will come from. I am always the first to supply a pencil for any of my students and they don't have to return it, if they need it for the next class. This surplus of pencils has really helped with this. \r\n\r\nWe work hard! There has to be a little time for an incentive, such as a tasty treat, a quick snack, or some downtime. We are excited about the refill to our treat basket, the Cheezits, and especially the board games that keep us collaborating and working together in a fun environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758797026713,"projectUrl":"project/supplemental-supplies-for-spectacular-st/9704244/","projectTitle":"Supplemental Supplies for Spectacular Students","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Hudson Suddeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3629504_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757525344648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3629504"},{"teacherId":6478226,"projectId":9630514,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous support! Thanks to you, our 6th-grade students now have a fully stocked set of playground balls, footballs, jump ropes, hula hoops, and a rolling cart to keep everything organized and accessible. The excitement in the air was palpable the moment we rolled out the cart for the first time!\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw all the new equipment, their eyes lit up with joy—and they immediately began organizing games and activities. One group set up a four-square tournament, while others practiced jump rope routines they'd seen online. A few even took turns teaching each other hula hoop tricks, cheering each other on the whole time. It turned our recess into a space for teamwork, creativity, and physical activity in a way we hadn't seen before.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart has also been a huge help in keeping everything in one place and easy to transport, which means more time playing and less time setting up. The students have even taken responsibility for checking equipment in and out, giving them a sense of ownership and pride in taking care of their things.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our school day brighter, healthier, and a lot more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1755897368167,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-recess/9630514/","projectTitle":"Ready for Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478226_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707843377294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478226"},{"teacherId":5339063,"projectId":8896261,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our lab activities involving magnets. Your contributions have enabled our students to engage in six short investigations that explore the properties of magnets and their engineering applications.\r\n\r\nThrough these activities, students learn about how magnets work, their two poles, and their uses in everyday devices like credit cards and motors. They also gain insights into how engineers apply their understanding of magnetic fields in technologies such as MRI machines and satellites.\r\n\r\nThese activities align with our new Science Standards, fostering a deeper understanding of science and engineering in our classroom. We are excited to continue this exploration, and your contributions have made it all possible.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1730122902673,"projectUrl":"project/attracting-attention-a-magnetic-experie/8896261/","projectTitle":"Attracting Attention: A Magnetic Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5339063_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724675899994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5339063"},{"teacherId":6478226,"projectId":9079461,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share with you how much your generous contributions have impacted our students. Many of you, like us, have a deep love for books, but might not realize just how transformative these new texts are in the classroom. The skills and lessons these books introduce go far beyond simple reading—they foster critical thinking, spark creativity, and build empathy.\r\n\r\nThe new texts are much more than just stories on a page. They encourage our students to analyze characters' motivations, explore different perspectives, and make connections between their own lives and the world around them.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, these books expose our students to diverse voices and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of different cultures, backgrounds, and social issues. It's not just about comprehension—it's about broadening their worldviews and encouraging them to ask questions and seek answers.","fullyFundedDate":1738257680052,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-history-to-life/9079461/","projectTitle":"Bringing History to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478226_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707843377294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478226"},{"teacherId":9077609,"projectId":8884743,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for you! You have blessed us with this amazing kidney table and pencils! When only a few students are struggling, I am able to have them come to my desk and we can work together to understand the concept. This allows the other students to keep working while I work with a small group. I have loved having it and it has only been a week. The students ask to come at the teacher to receive extra help where they used to just sit at their desk confused and frustrated. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1731563391766,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-small-groups/8884743/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722681016412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077609"},{"teacherId":9077609,"projectId":8485422,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your generosity! My students have been able to focus on the most advanced mathematics than being frustrating on the simple elements of adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying. The students are assigned a calculator and they have to take care of it everyday while they use it. No calculator has been damaged within months of using them. This is a new change. Quality calculators have saved a bunch of frustrated on my part and the students. I could not have afforded it on my own and I am so glad that you helped me.","fullyFundedDate":1726588332968,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-beautiful/8485422/","projectTitle":"Math Is Beautiful!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722681016412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077609"},{"teacherId":6478226,"projectId":8912912,"letterContent":"I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books for our book clubs! Your support means the world to our students, and it will open up new worlds for them as they dive into the pages of these incredible books.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students will have the opportunity to explore a range of ideas, perspectives, and stories that will ignite their curiosity, foster a love of reading, and expand their horizons. We are so grateful for your contribution to their intellectual growth and for helping to nurture their passion for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference, and we truly appreciate your belief in the value of education and the power of books.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being such an important part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1733065425654,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-books/8912912/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478226_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707843377294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6478226"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27748","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":218,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":88,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":75.2,"schoolId":27748,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Landrum Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Landrum Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/spartanburg-school-district-1/landrum-middle-school/27748"}