{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McLoughlin Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10175202,"projectId":9589864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Help Us Regulate! Fidgets and Foods to Keep Us Learning. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students were immediately drawn to the new fidgets and regulation tools, and their excitement was contagious. Students who typically struggle to stay focused were able to fully participate because they were using the tactile fidgets you helped provide. The snack support has also been essential; students who come to class hungry are now able to start learning with the energy they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been noticeable across the entire learning environment. Students now choose tools that help them regulate their emotions, stay engaged, and ease anxiety during challenging lessons. These small supports are helping build confidence, stamina, and resilience—skills that are just as important as academics. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have resources that help them feel grounded, cared for, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in their well-being and for giving them exactly what they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755816854087,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-regulate-fidgets-and-foods-to-k/9589864/","projectTitle":"Help Us Regulate! Fidgets and Foods to Keep Us Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175202_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x384,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755282451236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sgrace-psd1"},{"teacherId":10193467,"projectId":9629833,"letterContent":"The addition of 3D printing and CAD technology completely transformed how my students learn about forces and motion. Instead of only reading about Newton's Laws, students were able to apply them directly by designing, printing, and testing their own lunar transport cars. They explored how mass, acceleration, and net force determine motion, collecting data to see Newton's second law in action. Concepts like inertia and momentum became tangible as their vehicles rolled—or sometimes failed—across our simulated lunar surface.\r\n\r\nWhat excited students most was the ability to see science come to life through their own designs. They learned to use engineering tools to adjust frictional forces, test prototypes, and make data-driven improvements. Many realized that even small changes, such as smoothing tire treads or reducing vehicle mass, dramatically altered performance. This iterative process helped them understand that failure isn't the end of an experiment—it's part of real scientific and engineering work.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who often struggle with traditional assessments became deeply engaged with this technology. One multilingual learner proudly explained how adjusting his rover's tires reduced drag and increased speed, connecting it to Newton's third law. Another student, usually quiet in class, became the go-to expert for calibrating the 3D printer and helping peers troubleshoot CAD files. Watching students take ownership of their learning—collaborating, testing, and applying physics principles to refine their designs—showed just how powerful hands-on, technology-based STEM learning can be.","fullyFundedDate":1755731051229,"projectUrl":"project/prototyping-the-future-3d-printing-stem/9629833/","projectTitle":"Prototyping the Future: 3D Printing STEM Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10193467"},{"teacherId":7060258,"projectId":9487449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. Grief group is such a meaningful, impactful group for my students. Students take such care in creating their grief boxes and completing all activities. The feedback from students and parents is incredible. The journey through grief is challenging and students are supporting each other through it in this group. The group feedback has been so positive, I have created an alumni group so that group members can continue to benefit for as long as they feel necessary. Your support has allowed this group to have hands on, engaging and meaningful projects that celebrate the bond between students and their loved one.","fullyFundedDate":1754077929427,"projectUrl":"project/good-grief/9487449/","projectTitle":"Good Grief","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060258_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694817739643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-french"},{"teacherId":4199476,"projectId":9010597,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support! Thanks to your donations, our classroom now has a variety of stress-relief tools—like sensory figures, a punching bag, and other calming items—that help students manage big emotions in a healthy way.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a difference. Students are using them to release frustration, regain focus, and return to learning ready to participate and succeed. For many, having a safe, positive outlet for stress means fewer disruptions and more confidence in handling challenging moments.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more supportive and balanced environment for every student in our class. Thank you for believing in our kids and for helping them build the skills they need to thrive both in and out of school.","fullyFundedDate":1734563755624,"projectUrl":"project/new-calming-corner/9010597/","projectTitle":"New Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4199476_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674589840308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4199476"},{"teacherId":7060258,"projectId":9284468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Panther Pantry Basics project! The backpacks were a huge success and went quickly at Back to School Night—students were so excited to pick one out and start the year prepared.\r\n\r\n The Panther Pantry continues to be a welcoming spot for families and students to get the basics they need. I am especially excited about our new shoe sizer, which makes it easy for students to find the right size, get a pair that fits, and head confidently to class. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1751047384832,"projectUrl":"project/panther-pantry-basics/9284468/","projectTitle":"Panther Pantry Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060258_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694817739643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-french"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":9210612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations! We are truly so thankful for the support you have given our classroom. We are always in need of a wide variety of books to support my students' interests and reading levels. With this wide variety of novels, my students at all levels will be able to find a book they are interested in! Some of these books are ones my students have specifically requested, and some are books I know they will enjoy. These novels will be loved for years to come! \r\nThank you for giving us the gift of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1753397206226,"projectUrl":"project/novels-the-key-to-a-lifelong-learner/9210612/","projectTitle":"Novels: The Key to a Lifelong Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":9067643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations! I truly am so thankful for your incredible support. \r\nWe are always in need of pencils, so starting the year off with four boxes is a huge gift for us! We are writing every single day, so these are like gold! \r\nWe also use copy paper for projects, writing assignments, or whenever we need to print data, pictures, or assignments. \r\nThe index cards are used for vocab words or different reading projects. We are always needing index cards! \r\nThank you again for your incredible support! We truly appreciate what you have done for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1747354995872,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-supplies-needed/9067643/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":8662329,"projectId":7148982,"letterContent":"Sticky notes are simple yet powerful tools for learning and organization. They help learners quickly capture ideas, reminders, and key information, making it easier to manage tasks and retain knowledge. By visually displaying important points, sticky notes reinforce memory through repetition and placement, and they allow for flexibility—students can move them around, categorize ideas, or highlight priorities. For learners who benefit from visual cues, sticky notes support comprehension, planning, and task completion.\r\n\r\nTelevision, on the other hand, has a more complex influence. Educational TV programs can expand knowledge, introduce new concepts, and spark curiosity. However, excessive or passive TV viewing may reduce attention span, limit active engagement, and interfere with focused learning. The impact largely depends on content type, duration, and the context in which TV is used. For learners, balancing screen time with active, hands-on activities ensures that TV serves as a supplement rather than a distraction.\r\n\r\nTogether, sticky notes and TV illustrate how tools and media shape learning: sticky notes enhance organization and memory, while TV can broaden exposure but may challenge focus if overused. Both have potential benefits when used intentionally.","fullyFundedDate":1674579639333,"projectUrl":"project/creating-memories/7148982/","projectTitle":"Creating Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8662329"},{"teacherId":7060258,"projectId":9295645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project, \"Great Groups are Engaging\"! This project is so much fun, middle schoolers are at such a great age to run small groups. With the supplies from this project, I ran groups on the Zones of Regulation, Test Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and Emotional Regulation. When groups are hands on, middle schoolers are so willing to jump in and participate. With the promise of a jolly rancher, they will work hard! These groups provide meaningful coping skills to middle schoolers on tough topics, addressing mental health and social-emotional learning. These directly impact student learning in the classroom as well.\r\n\r\nThanks for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786996199,"projectUrl":"project/great-groups-are-engaging/9295645/","projectTitle":"Great Groups Are Engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060258_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694817739643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-french"},{"teacherId":7060258,"projectId":9239769,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my \"Overcoming Anxiety\" project! These books on anxiety have helped shaped small groups on coping skills to handle anxiety. I ran small groups on test anxiety right before state testing that were really fun and engaging! Students love the textured stickers and teachers appreciate when students have fidgets that don't cause a distraction in class. It's amazing how willing middle schoolers are to try a new skill or answer a question for a jolly rancher! Students learn best when they practice a new skill, so practicing one on one and in small groups has shown a lot of success.\r\nThank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1744396348743,"projectUrl":"project/overcoming-anxiety/9239769/","projectTitle":"Overcoming Anxiety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060258_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694817739643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-french"},{"teacherId":7060258,"projectId":9185133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project of backpacks and deodorant. As the school year winds down, so many backpacks start to fall apart, and many students have been using the same backpack for multiple years and there just aren't the funds to get a new one. We are proud to be able to assist our students and their families with this basic need. We also have many students in our Newcomers program who join our school throughout the school year, and we help to provide basic school supplies. This project allows us to be able to do this.\r\n\r\nMiddle school and deodorant...oh boy! Whether a student forgot to put it on that morning, or they needed one each week because of finances, our teachers are very happy that we are able to hand out so much deodorant! Especially this last year, as our HVAC system was not working and many classes were incredibly warm.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742823884642,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-and-deodorant/9185133/","projectTitle":"Backpacks and Deodorant","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060258_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694817739643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-french"},{"teacherId":7060258,"projectId":9170375,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project for essential period products. Middle school is a challenging age and periods are as unpredictable as a young teen's mood! I have created a welcoming and inclusive environment in our Panther Pantry for students to come in and get products at any time. \r\n\r\nSome students needs products to take home. Some need emergency supplies to make it through the day. We always want to minimize the learning time lost being out of class, and by having new underwear and pads, we can get students right back to class who have had an unexpected period.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1742169992279,"projectUrl":"project/essential-period-products/9170375/","projectTitle":"Essential Period Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060258_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694817739643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-french"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35633","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1175,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":35633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McLoughlin Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McLoughlin Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/pasco-school-district-1/mcloughlin-middle-school/35633"}