{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manchester Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9073340,"projectId":10126292,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible support! Thanks to your generosity, our classroom \"Spire of Science\" trading card system has officially leveled up from simple black-and-white printouts to a vibrant, student-led digital design studio.\r\n\r\nHow Technology is Driving Learning:\r\nWhile many people think of classroom printers as tools just for teachers, the Epson EcoTank ET-8550 has become an active part of our students' daily learning process. Our students aren't just receiving rewards anymore—they are using technology to digitally design, manipulate, and manufacture their own cards. To create a card, students must incorporate essential digital design skills, embed precise science vocabulary, and use algorithmic thinking to engineer \"combo synergy\" mechanics. They are learning how different scientific concepts—like potential energy and kinetic energy—interact not just in theory, but in game logic.\r\n\r\nWhat Excites Students Most:\r\nHands down, the most exciting part for my students has been the dramatic upgrade in quality and being part of the creation process itself. Moving from flimsy, gray photocopies to vibrant, heavy-duty 110lb cardstock completely changed their mindsets. What used to feel like \"just another paper worksheet\" now feels like a tangible trophy. They take immense pride in showing off the professional finish to their peers. Having this equipment turned a simple classroom reward into a hands-on production process they take full ownership of.\r\n\r\nStudents Who Have Warmed to the Technology:\r\nThis new system has especially resonated with my hands-on learners and students who normally struggle with traditional science lectures. One student in particular, who often hesitated to participate in class discussions, completely blossomed when tasked with designing \"synergy\" cards. Because the cards required connecting concepts through game mechanics, this student spent hours refining vocabulary and logic just to make sure their card was game-ready. Seeing their own digital creation printed in rich color and used by classmates gave them a massive boost in confidence and academic pride.\r\n\r\nYour investment did so much more than buy a printer and cardstock—it transformed our curriculum into a creative, tech-driven journey. Thank you for empowering my student \"Technomancers\" to take charge of their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778858346455,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-middle-school-science-with-a/10126292/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Middle School Science With A Custom Trading Game","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073340_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686667114980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073340"},{"teacherId":9073340,"projectId":9615755,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a thank you for your support for the Legends of Learning subscription. Getting unlimited access has been absolutely game-changing.\r\n\r\nRemember how I said this platform was a powerful way to bring concepts to life? It seems to be delivering on that promise. The difference the full subscription made, compared to the limited free version, was night and day. Students aren't just doing science; students who are not engaged with traditional learning activities are actually wanting to do these assignments.\r\n\r\nThe interactive nature means students are jumping in and spending way more time practicing. This high engagement is the key—it means they are tackling those tricky concepts. They keep trying because it feels like a game, not just a worksheet.\r\n\r\nWith more practice and higher motivation, I've started seeing a really encouraging trend: our test scores are slightly but steadily climbing! Even a small increase across an entire class shows that this differentiated practice is working in some manner.\r\n\r\nYour funding truly ensures that all my sixth-grade students have access to engaging, equitable learning that closes gaps and continues to inspire their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for believing in this resource and supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757729925220,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-math-and-science-instructio/9615755/","projectTitle":"Transforming Math and Science Instruction with Legends of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073340_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686667114980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073340"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_85860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":291,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.2,"schoolId":85860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Manchester Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Manchester Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/manchester-local-school-dist-summit/manchester-middle-school/85860"}