{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lou Mendive Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10402685,"projectId":10012138,"letterContent":"Your donation has helped bring so many students together during academic time, fun lunches and school culture gatherings. They come together and dance. When they get rewarded for good behavior, they win school bucks to help requests songs on Fridays. \r\nThey have something to look forward too and with your help when the students need help to calm down, they come to the room and hear good tunes to regulate themselves and finish their day.\r\nDuring events we are able to connect a microphone to speak to multiple students at a time. \r\nThe students come in my room and give me so many compliments about the pencil display. When ever they need a pencil they know exactly where to get one and say, \"this is so cool!\"\r\n The kids were excited to receive stickers for attending homework club and turning assignments in on time and to decorate their academic binders. \r\nThe students said, \r\n\"Mrs. Desiree got a speaker! \"\r\nI say, \"thanks to Donors choose!\"\r\n\r\nThank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1768400500785,"projectUrl":"project/calm-spaces-and-positive-sounds/10012138/","projectTitle":"Calm Spaces and Positive Sounds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nerey Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402685"},{"teacherId":5208137,"projectId":9997541,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources for every lab. It is nice to have clean and new materials for our students. They appreciate and take pride in it.\r\n\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nThey were releaved in a way. Their materials were getting used and warn. It was much needed and my students are very happy in not having to use old warn things for their labs.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour donors got a little peek into your classroom by contributing to your project, and we know that they'd love to learn more. What are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nThe next thing we are doing is cupcake wars. My students will be put into teams of 5 to design and make their own custom cupcakes. They will use all of these materials that were donated for this activity. They're pretty fired up about this.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for your time and donation. I can assure you it is not going to go to waste.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. Zinser","fullyFundedDate":1768149463474,"projectUrl":"project/culinary-arts-materials/9997541/","projectTitle":"Culinary Arts Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zinser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208137_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605304475893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mendivefoods"},{"teacherId":8107016,"projectId":10004676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the printer, and lab supplies. It has been a blessing to our classroom. The printer has been useful for my students projects. I am happy that they have the resources they need to be able to complete a wonderful project. The lab supplies I will be using them next month and will be really useful. I was surprised how fast the items came. Within a week of my request I was getting my items. I really appreciate it and my students too. Have a wonderful day and many blessings to the donors.","fullyFundedDate":1768532824178,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer-for-projects/10004676/","projectTitle":"Color Printer for Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107016"},{"teacherId":9367243,"projectId":10006695,"letterContent":"This project has been an amazing addition to our Leadership program!! We were able to make one of the best promo videos to help promote our yearly Family Night Event! Our event was the largest it has ever been! We look forward to using it to make more videos for events like our Unified Sports Basketball game, our 8th grade dance, and many more! \r\n\r\nThis has also given the kids more reasons to want to get video footage at our events, even though we are an off and away school. They get to take out their phones, get footage, then we use that footage to make our videos.\r\n\r\nThank you for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1768422752033,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-creation-and-editing-computer/10006695/","projectTitle":"Leadership Creation and Editing Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367243"},{"teacherId":9366925,"projectId":10001964,"letterContent":"April 14, 2026\r\n\r\nTo: Donor's Choice\r\nFrom: Mendive Middle School, Special Education, Powell class\r\n\r\n\r\nTo Donor's Choice,\r\n\r\nI and my students want to thank you for supporting our efforts to turn work in timely. Many of my students require support with executive functioning tasks, such as turning in assignments timely, even completing assignments. This may seem basic to some people, but when one has a learning disability, a simple function such as not completing a worksheet and thus not turning it in on time can be a big issue contributing to poor grades. The stand that I purchased with your support simply includes copy of assignments from all their general education classes. If they lose something (and they often do), they can get another copy from the stand and work on completing it in my directed studies class.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nPaula Powell, Resource Teacher, Mendive Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1768172159169,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-executive-functioning-in-a-sp/10001964/","projectTitle":"Supporting Executive Functioning in a Special Education Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366925"},{"teacherId":9418133,"projectId":9994336,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the Making Magic project! This project has brought fun seating options to my students, allowing them to be more comfortable while in the library. The new board games have helped students create memories and make friends here in our library, all while developing SEL skills. With the support of donors. The library has blossomed this year into a space where all students want to be. New books have brought smiles to students faces. My school serves a large Native American population, and Nevada is home to multiple Native American tribes. The Native American book set provided materials that students can relate to and learn from. One of the authors featured in the book pack is Christine Day. During reading week, two of my classes participated in an Author Live Event where Christine Day spoke about herself, her books and her life. This was a great way to bring the books to life and also connect the students with the person behind the book. This opportunity has snowballed into many students being interested specifically in Native American authors or text. I am so grateful that I had those materials to support the author live event.","fullyFundedDate":1768581430386,"projectUrl":"project/making-magic-beyond-the-book/9994336/","projectTitle":"Making Magic: Beyond the Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9418133_orig.jpg?crop=259,259,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768316524144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-redensek"},{"teacherId":8017243,"projectId":10003863,"letterContent":"On behalf of Mendive MS and my art students, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of organizational bins, a label maker, and craft mats for our student desks.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. These supplies have transformed our learning environment by helping us create an organized, welcoming space where students can focus on their work. The organizational bins keep materials accessible and tidy, the label maker helps students take ownership of their supplies, and the craft mats provide a dedicated, protected workspace for hands-on learning activities.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for partners like you who understand that small supplies create big opportunities for learning and growth. Your investment in our classroom directly supports student success, creativity, and engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1768175072743,"projectUrl":"project/bold-labels-bright-spaces-organized-c/10003863/","projectTitle":"Bold Labels & Bright Spaces: Organized Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oriel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8017243_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687648061774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mendiveart"},{"teacherId":9355180,"projectId":10005973,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Your support has provided us with essential tools that have immediately improved the daily flow of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new calculators has been a game-changer for my students. They no longer have to share or worry about dead batteries during critical lessons. I had purchased some cheap calculators at the beginning of the year, trying to avoid the higher priced small Texas Instruments ones, and it proved to be a case of \"you get what you pay for\". They immediately broke, died, didn't compute properly etc. Having a reliable set allows every student to participate simultaneously, building their confidence in math and problem-solving. These calculators can withstand falling off of desks and being handled by middle schoolers, which is incredible!\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the \"simple\" things that make a huge difference: the posters, pencils, and the electric pencil sharpener. The educational posters help the students reference skills we have already covered or things they should know from elementary school. Having them up on the wall helps them be more independent when they \"forgot\" something they know they should know. \r\n\r\nAs for the pencils and the sharpener—they are easily the most popular additions! The students know that the pencil sharpener is expensive and precious! They broke one I had purchased at the beginning of the year, so they are much more careful with this one. It is also a much nicer and quieter one than what I had before. Another classic example of \"getting what you pay for\". My original one was less expensive than the one you generously donated. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has removed daily hurdles for my students, allowing them to focus entirely on their education. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their learning matters.","fullyFundedDate":1768181524669,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-success-in-6th-grade/10005973/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Success in 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ceccarelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355180"},{"teacherId":10406479,"projectId":10028982,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful and immediate impact on my 7th- and 8th-grade math classroom at Mendive Middle School in Sparks, Nevada. My students are learning through a fully digital curriculum that emphasizes animation, interactive models, and visual demonstrations to explain mathematical concepts. Instead of relying solely on text or static examples, lessons now show students how math works in real time, allowing them to visualize ideas like proportional relationships, transformations, and problem-solving strategies. This approach has increased student engagement and improved comprehension, especially for learners who struggle with traditional instruction.\r\nHowever, the effectiveness of this curriculum depends heavily on reliable technology. Our current laptops are outdated and often cannot load animations smoothly, run simulations, or store the necessary resources for daily instruction. These technical limitations disrupt lessons and shift students' focus away from learning and toward waiting for programs to load or restart. This project directly addresses that barrier by providing the high-performance technology needed to fully implement the curriculum as designed.\r\nWith updated hardware, I am able to run animated lessons seamlessly, model mathematical concepts using interactive graphics and simulations, and demonstrate real-world applications of math without interruption. The improved performance allows me to integrate advanced digital tools that connect math to technology, engineering, and data analysis, helping students see math as relevant, practical, and meaningful. Most importantly, this project ensures that all students—especially those who rely on school technology as their primary access—receive instruction that meets the demands of modern learning. As a result, math in my classroom has become more accessible, interactive, and engaging for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1768687053987,"projectUrl":"project/a-high-performance-laptop-to-power-digit/10028982/","projectTitle":"A High-Performance Laptop to Power Digital Math Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406479"},{"teacherId":2557381,"projectId":10014248,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Positive Behavior Incentive program is already making a meaningful difference for students. The prizes you helped fund are motivating students to show kindness, stay focused, support their peers, and take ownership of their learning. Every time a student earns an incentive, they feel seen, valued, and proud of the choices they're making.\r\nYour support has strengthened our school culture in a real way. Students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited to contribute positively to our community. These small rewards create big moments—moments where students realize their effort matters and that there are people beyond our school who believe in them.\r\nThank you for investing in our kids and helping us build a safe, encouraging, and joyful learning environment. Your kindness is shaping their daily experience and opening the door for even more positive growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768441333381,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/10014248/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2557381_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528139922792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2557381"},{"teacherId":9449218,"projectId":9989129,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my gifted middle school students have been fully immersed in hands-on, creative learning experiences that bring their ideas to life. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore, build, and create. The KEVA Structures set quickly became a favorite, with students working in small teams to design towers, bridges, and original structures. I watched them naturally move through the engineering design process (including planning, testing, failing, and redesigning) while discussing strategy, balance, and structure in ways that felt authentic and student-driven.\r\n\r\nThe adjustable iPad tripod stands have allowed us to take creativity even further through LEGO stop-motion projects. Students have been planning scenes, sequencing movements, and bringing their stories to life frame by frame. One group recently created a short animation showing a structure being built and collapsing, then rebuilt stronger. This was an incredible visual representation of perseverance and problem-solving. These projects have strengthened not only their creativity, but also their communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nIn addition to these projects, students have enjoyed using the games to build collaboration and communication skills in a fun, low-pressure way. Looking ahead, we are excited to begin working with the TeacherGeek Wiggle Bots, where students will design and build moving creations while exploring motion, circuitry, and iteration. Your support has created a classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and students are empowered to think deeply and take ownership of their learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768609565281,"projectUrl":"project/big-brains-at-work/9989129/","projectTitle":"Big Brains at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449218"},{"teacherId":9367027,"projectId":10010131,"letterContent":"I wanted to let you know that my new computer that you funded for me has had a great impact on my classroom. Before I had the new computer I was using an old Chromebook book. In the previous donation I was able to get a document camera to show work and notes onto the panel. Sadly, the old Chromebook would not \"talk\" to the camera. I had IT try to fix it but it was unfixable. In the interim I was using my personal computer. Depending on the day, I was switching it throughout the class, which would ruin the flow of the lesson.\r\nThe new computer connects with my document camera. I am able to show work and notes onto the panel for the whole class to see. It is a great way to share student work! The flow of the lessons is uninterrupted which is very important when teaching to middle schoolers. Thank you so much for making my teaching more seamless and the delivery to students smoother!","fullyFundedDate":1768457064981,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-technology-upgrade/10010131/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Technology Upgrade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalleres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367027"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62386","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":964,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":35,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"24.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.4,"schoolId":62386,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lou Mendive Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lou Mendive Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/lou-mendive-middle-school/62386"}