{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mann Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9777682,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for bringing joy and resources to our classrooms. T\r\n\r\nI received the resources last week and have used all of them within one week, except for the Air Racer Kit Pack. We are currently working on Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate, and these resources are keeping the students engaged with a large class thermometer (as shown in the images) and our very own weather station. Weather consists of several elements, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation (like rain or snow). Using the weather station makes it easy to discuss and observe these elements with students. It has become a routine to check the weather clock almost daily.\r\n\r\nI'm sure we will be using this again later with the Weather Unit and Earth's Climate Changing Unit.\r\n\r\nMoreover, the chromosome and DNA model has been useful in 8th-grade classes, first for identifying these structures and for comparing the two.\r\n\r\nThese tasks may seem simple, but they help create a mental picture for my English learners and make learning more engaging through the use of manipulatives.\r\n\r\nA simple thank you doesn't truly convey my appreciation for your kindness and the difference you are making in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1762363665213,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-experiences-through-ex/9777682/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Experiences Through Experimentation and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9717588,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation to my classroom. Students look forward to Fun Friday Challenges in my classroom. Not only does it give them an opportunity to experience simple engineering projects, but also to learn how to behave as a member of a team.\r\n\r\nToday, teams were competing to create a heart-shaped structure with pipe connectors, as shown in the pictures. The classroom fills with positive energy during Fun Friday, and gives me a chance to build strong learning alliances with them.\r\n\r\nWe will use parachutes during our bottle rocket launches in the second semester. I can't wait to see the joy it will bring to my student's face.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1758309243157,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-having-hands-on-stem-fridays/9717588/","projectTitle":"We Love Having Hands-On STEM Fridays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9629274,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your donation, which enabled us to give a sweet treat not only to make the class lively with participation but also to reward winners in various challenges and activities. Students love to participate in Kahoots and STEM Friday challenges as they want to win them to earn a sweet reward.\r\n\r\nYour donation is being used almost every day to encourage students to participate, especially in advanced classes where they are reluctant to share their responses. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, it has relieved me of the burden of buying treats for them every week out of my own pocket, while still allowing me to bring a smile to my students' faces.\r\n\r\nA simple thank you doesn't truly convey my appreciation for your kindness and the difference you are making in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1758900517670,"projectUrl":"project/sugar-and-science-and-everyone-particip/9629274/","projectTitle":"Sugar and Science, and Everyone Participates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9262806,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your donation that enabled us to get a BrainPOP subscription. Students and educators like me truly enjoy BrainPOP videos. This platform provides teachers with a visual scaffold to support all learners in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis year, I have many English learners and students with IEPs who are especially benefiting from this program, including all my learners. So far, we have watched numerous BrainPOP videos on topics such as heat transfer, temperature, kinetic energy, potential energy, and heat. These videos are essential for English language development because they focus on vocabulary that is frequently used in our science units.","fullyFundedDate":1755225335987,"projectUrl":"project/continue-using-the-brain-pop-animated-vi/9262806/","projectTitle":"Continue Using the Brain Pop Animated Videos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9158928,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for bringing joy and resources to our classrooms. The 3D printer filament you provided has been instrumental in continuing our journey in 3D modeling and printing.\r\n\r\nThe students are thrilled to create and are eager to print their projects using the 3D printer, particularly the sixth-grade classes. As we complete the third week of school, both the sixth and eighth graders have successfully finished their first project on Tinkercad, and they are eagerly awaiting the teacher to print their models, which are name tags as shown in the pictures.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous contributions, I feel fully prepared to kick off this school year. A simple thank you does not fully capture the significant impact these materials have on our students as they learn new skills and enjoy every moment of the creative process.","fullyFundedDate":1744743516795,"projectUrl":"project/creating-3d-models-in-science-classes/9158928/","projectTitle":"Creating 3D Models in Science Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9430092,"projectId":8828843,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the amazing materials! \r\n\r\nThe TimeTimer has been such an asset for my neurodivergent students who rely on visual supports to provide structure to their day/session. I've been able to use the Velcro and lamination sheets to make adapted CORE books and to attach TalkingBrix around our ESN classrooms to help with modeling requesting, commenting and making choices. I've also been able to laminate cards and images for students to build their language comprehension and expression. The tongue depressors have provided great multisensory feedback for students' speech sound production. Furthermore, the Toobaloos have been a great tool for supporting my students with their speech sound awareness and production; they love using them! \r\n\r\nI couldn't have provided all of these essential tools to my amazing students without your help. These supplies have made a BIG impact on the time I spend with my students which follows them throughout their day. Thank you, thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1727975069245,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-confident-communicators/8828843/","projectTitle":"Tools for Confident Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430092_orig.png?crop=490,490,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727322333989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430092"},{"teacherId":7776731,"projectId":8746558,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, we now have a set of new balls that are making a tremendous impact in our PE class. These new resources have been essential in improving students' physical health, teamwork skills, and overall enjoyment of physical education.\r\nThe new balls have been an exciting addition to our PE lessons! We've been using them for a variety of activities, from classic games like soccer, volleyball and football to skill-building exercises. For instance, during a recent lesson students practiced diverse volleyball skills in small groups. It was wonderful to see them apply what they've been learning in a fun and interactive way. The balls have allowed us to do more team-based activities, which really encourages collaboration and communication among students.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new balls, their excitement was contagious! They immediately ran over to touch and inspect them, eager to start playing. The look on their faces when they saw the vibrant new soccer balls, volleyball and footballs was priceless. It's clear that these new resources have helped them feel more engaged and motivated to participate in physical activity.\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to build on these experiences. The next step for my students is to learn advanced skills in a sport or working on teamwork and strategy in group games. The new balls will allow us to practice and refine these skills in a more focused and effective way. These activities will continue to challenge my students, encouraging them to set personal goals, work together, and stay active.\r\nThank you again for your generous contribution to this project. Your donation has made a real difference in my students' physical education experience. The balls have not only enhanced their enjoyment of PE but have also given them the tools to improve their skills and learn valuable life lessons like teamwork, perseverance, and healthy competition. We look forward to continuing to grow and learn with the resources you've helped provide!","fullyFundedDate":1730397180101,"projectUrl":"project/ball-power-elevating-exercise-through-p/8746558/","projectTitle":"Ball Power: Elevating Exercise Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7776731_orig.png?crop=233,233,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759293007326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7776731"},{"teacherId":9411360,"projectId":8899377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom project! The addition of science textbooks filled with engaging articles and lessons has made a tremendous impact on my students. These books have provided a valuable resource that allows my students to explore scientific concepts in greater depth. Having these books in hand has empowered my students to take ownership of their learning and engage in meaningful discussions about the world around them.\r\n\r\nOne of our recent lessons focused on natural selection and evolution, and the articles in the textbooks helped students make real-world connections. The rich content in these books sparked curiosity and critical thinking, leading to insightful conversations about environmental responsibility. As we move forward, we'll be using these resources to dive into our next unit on light waves, where students will explore the electromagnetic spectrum together. Your support has truly has a great impact on our classroom, and I am so grateful for it.","fullyFundedDate":1730563684975,"projectUrl":"project/integrating-literacy-in-science/8899377/","projectTitle":"Integrating Literacy in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manoury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9411360_orig.jpg?crop=3581,3581,x2824,y728&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707721693490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9411360"},{"teacherId":9492304,"projectId":8828536,"letterContent":"I'm so very grateful for the books you have funded to use in my classroom. Mann Middle is a highly diverse school. 100% of our students qualify for free lunch. We also have a high population of English learners and students who receive special education services. \r\n\r\nThe books have already been put to good use. Students read books independently in class and for homework. To improve their reading comprehension, students respond to comprehension questions daily about their book. They even write book reports. Students who struggle to read and reluctant readers are especially enjoying these books as some are graphic novels with images to help support their comprehension. Other books are on topics that students are interested in. \r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1728677099970,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/8828536/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9492304"},{"teacherId":9492304,"projectId":8674058,"letterContent":"I'm extremely grateful for the novels you have funded to use in my classroom library. Mann Middle is a highly diverse school. 100% of our students qualify for free lunch. We also have a high population of English learners and students who receive special education services. These books will help close the achievement gap by providing high-interest books to students who normally would not be able to purchase them on their own. \r\n\r\nThe novels have already been put to good use. Students check the books out and read them during independent reading in class, but also read the books for homework. Some students have even completed book reports on the books that were donated. \r\n\r\nThese books will be read by our students for years to come, making a huge impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1727219341664,"projectUrl":"project/interesting-novels/8674058/","projectTitle":"Interesting Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9492304"},{"teacherId":9492304,"projectId":8741904,"letterContent":"I'm so very grateful for the supplies you have funded to use in my classroom. Mann Middle is a highly diverse school. 100% of our students qualify for free lunch. We also have a high population of English learners and students who receive special education services. \r\n\r\nThe supplies, such as the highlighters, have already been put to good use. We use the highlighters to help students access grade-level texts. They annotate the text as we read and highlight important information. Students also use the highlighters in their writing. For example, when writing CER paragraphs, students highlight in different colors the claim, evidence, reasoning, and closing sentences. This helps students ensure that they have written a complete explanatory or argumentative paragraph. \r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you so much for your generosity. These supplies have been used by 120 students and will continue to be used the following school year.","fullyFundedDate":1725887900838,"projectUrl":"project/needed-supplies/8741904/","projectTitle":"Needed Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9492304"},{"teacherId":9399261,"projectId":8657919,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our \"Build a Toy\" Project! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Your contributions have made a significant difference in our students' experiences and have played a crucial role in fostering their creativity and collaboration skills. Throughout this project, our students have had an incredible time engaging with a variety of unique resources, which allowed them to design and create an array of imaginative toys.\r\nFrom the very beginning, the students were excited to see a diverse range of supplies. They were encouraged to think outside the box and come up with innovative concepts for their projects. The variety of materials allowed for experimentation, and students surprised themselves with what they could create when given the freedom to explore their imagination.\r\nThis process not only helped them to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also taught them the importance of teamwork. Students collaborated with their peers, sharing ideas and resources, which fostered a sense of community and mutual support. The students designed board games, cars with tracks, drums, maracas, tea pots, and accuracy games.\r\nA significant aspect of the \"Build a Toy\" project was the emphasis on mindfulness regarding supplies. Students were encouraged to be thoughtful about their resource choices, picking only what they needed for their projects. \r\nMoreover, this initiative has had a lasting impact on our students. They have developed a greater appreciation for the creative process and have learned that making mistakes is a part of learning. The project encouraged them to embrace challenges and think critically about how to overcome obstacles in their designs. This experience has not only enriched their understanding of design but has also instilled a sense of resilience that they will carry with them into the future.\r\nThank you once again for your support! We look forward to more exciting projects in the future and hope to continue fostering the creativity and innovation of our students. 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