{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Everett Meredith Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10313912,"projectId":9833288,"letterContent":"My students were excited to use new white boards, markers and erasers to jot down ideas about their future jobs in order to write a free verse poem on the opposite side of the board. They shared this poem once they finished writing it. \r\nBecause of the temporary nature of using white boards, students are more confident to write ideas. The ability to quickly erase helps them be fearless.\r\nThe new materials encourage students to take care of the materials. They truly appreciate nice, new supplies.\r\nThank you so much for the wonderful supplies and how quickly everything was delivered.","fullyFundedDate":1760794686430,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-of-excellence/9833288/","projectTitle":"Classroom of Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313912"},{"teacherId":10314243,"projectId":9834166,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom project through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has helped us bring meaningful, hands-on learning experiences to life.\r\nWith the resources provided, our students were able to conduct laboratory experiments and capture images of their results. This experience has gone far beyond a simple science lesson—it has allowed students to engage in observation, data interpretation, and meaningful discussion around real-world findings. By photographing and sharing their lab results, they've learned how to communicate scientific information effectively and responsibly in digital formats.\r\nThis project also strengthens students' literacy through digital media. As they review, read, and analyze their results, they practice interpreting visual and written information. The process of documenting findings with technology encourages them to express their ideas clearly and confidently, bridging science, communication, and media literacy in powerful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1760792615451,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-through-media/9834166/","projectTitle":"Literacy Through Media","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314243"},{"teacherId":7925117,"projectId":9406335,"letterContent":"Scientific calculators are an essential tool for student success in middle school math, supporting accuracy, efficiency, and deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. This project will restock our classroom with reliable scientific calculators so every student has access to the tools they need during daily lessons, assessments, and problem-solving activities. With consistent access, students can focus on reasoning and strategy rather than being limited by unavailable or outdated equipment.\r\n\r\nHaving individual access to calculators allows students to check work, explore patterns, and tackle more complex, real-world math problems with confidence. Calculators support learning across topics such as fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, and algebraic thinking, while also helping students build responsible tool use and mathematical independence. For many students, these tools reduce anxiety and increase engagement during challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you are ensuring equitable access to essential math resources and creating a classroom environment where all students can participate fully. This calculator restock will support daily instruction, strengthen problem-solving skills, and help students build the confidence they need to succeed in math and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1758244264095,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-calculate-success-scientific-ca/9406335/","projectTitle":"Help Us Calculate Success: Scientific Calculator Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7925117"},{"teacherId":7925117,"projectId":9832427,"letterContent":"This project will help students develop strong problem-solving skills by connecting math with literacy and logical reasoning. Through real-world math tasks, students will practice reading carefully, identifying key information, and determining the best strategies to solve meaningful problems. By engaging with math in context, students gain a deeper understanding of concepts rather than relying on memorization or guess-and-check methods.\r\n\r\nAs students work through these activities, they will build confidence in explaining their thinking using both words and numbers. Discussing strategies, justifying answers, and learning from mistakes encourages persistence and critical thinking. These experiences help students see math as something they can understand and apply, not something to fear.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this project prepares students to be thoughtful, independent learners who can approach complex problems with confidence. The skills developed—logical reasoning, comprehension, and clear communication—support success across content areas and equip students with tools they will use well beyond the math classroom.\r\n\r\nIf you want, I can also tailor this specifically to middle school, honors classes, or testing readiness, or condense it slightly if DonorsChoose flags length.","fullyFundedDate":1760718826772,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-math-building-problem-solver/9832427/","projectTitle":"Real-World Math: Building Problem Solvers Through Literacy and Logic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7925117"},{"teacherId":9789056,"projectId":9830984,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have daily access to hands-on math literacy tools that have transformed how we learn and practice math concepts. The dry erase markers, erasers, and reusable write-and-wipe pockets have allowed every student to actively participate during lessons by showing their thinking, revising answers, and explaining their reasoning in writing. These tools have been especially powerful during problem-solving discussions, where students practice math vocabulary, justify their answers, and build confidence communicating their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe real-world math games and life skills math books immediately sparked curiosity and meaningful conversations as students worked through scenarios that connect math to everyday decision-making. The flexible seating cushions have also made a noticeable difference by helping students stay focused and engaged, especially during longer lessons or independent work time. Students are more comfortable, attentive, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using these resources to deepen our work with real-world math applications, written explanations, and collaborative problem-solving. Students will continue using the games and activity books to strengthen critical thinking, while the write-and-wipe materials support ongoing practice and reflection. Your support has created a more engaging, inclusive classroom environment and has made math learning more accessible and meaningful for every student. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760699711802,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-math-literacy-supplies-needed/9830984/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Math Literacy Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Celata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9789056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768069963361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9789056"},{"teacherId":5222124,"projectId":9845211,"letterContent":"Your generous donation helped us create a literacy station for our students. The students benefit from the use of these materials by supplementing their classroom learning in a fun, game-based way. \r\n\r\nMany of our middle school students have gaps in their foundational reading knowledge due to going virtual during Covid in their K-2 school years. The goal with these materials is to help close some of those gaps to make our students successful in the classroom. \r\n Thank you for helping our students!!","fullyFundedDate":1760929745824,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-support-closet/9845211/","projectTitle":"Literacy Support Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5222124"},{"teacherId":7651763,"projectId":9828103,"letterContent":"This project significantly improved how I organize and deliver math instruction to my students. The supplies allowed me to create master binders for each unit that house our technology-based curriculum in a clear, physical format. Using binders, dividers, binder folders, sheet protectors, and mesh pouches, I was able to organize lessons, reference materials, and task cards in a way that makes instruction more efficient and intentional. This structure supports my teaching by pairing digital lessons on student iPads with consistent, well-organized visuals and materials I can model and reference during instruction. Chargers and a computer monitor ensure reliable access to online curriculum and allow me to display examples and guide students step by step.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how interactive and clear lessons have become. Dry erase markers allow students to practice problems directly on their desks, make changes quickly, and engage without the pressure of permanent mistakes. The task cards, created on card stock and organized by unit, feel more like challenges than worksheets and encourage discussion, problem-solving, and academic vocabulary. Students are more willing to participate because they can see the progression of skills and understand how each activity fits into the larger unit.\r\n\r\nThis organization has especially helped students who need structure and repeated exposure to concepts. When lessons are clearly sequenced and consistently presented, students who struggle with focus or processing are better able to follow along and stay engaged. Students who are comfortable with technology but need reinforcement benefit from seeing concepts taught digitally and then reinforced through hands-on, teacher-led activities. Overall, these supplies allowed me to deliver instruction more clearly, efficiently, and effectively, resulting in stronger engagement and deeper understanding for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760662833368,"projectUrl":"project/7th-grade-math-literacy-improvements/9828103/","projectTitle":"7th Grade Math Literacy Improvements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7651763"},{"teacherId":10315542,"projectId":9837114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to flexible seating options and high-quality literacy resources that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources daily during small-group instruction and independent practice. The flexible seating has made a noticeable difference in student engagement, especially during reading time. Since this is many students' second ELA class of the day, the change in seating helps break up the routine and keeps learning fresh and motivating. Students are more comfortable, focused, and eager to participate. One especially meaningful moment was watching students rotate through reading stations, fully engaged in decoding and fluency activities, choosing seating that helped them stay focused and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. They were immediately excited about the flexible seating and couldn't wait to try it out. Many shared how much more comfortable and focused they felt. The Lake Shore Learning decoding and fluency resources also sparked instant enthusiasm. Students were eager to explore the hands-on materials, and the interactive nature of the resources made learning feel fun and accessible rather than overwhelming.\r\n\r\nThese Lake Shore Learning decoding and fluency resources have allowed for hands-on, highly interactive learning that has been both effective and engaging. Students are actively practicing skills, building confidence, and applying strategies in a meaningful way rather than passively completing worksheets. The growth in fluency and student confidence has been truly rewarding to see.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these resources to strengthen decoding and fluency skills through targeted small-group instruction, repeated reading, and independent practice. They will track their progress, apply strategies to increasingly complex texts, and build comprehension as their confidence grows. These materials will continue to support my students throughout the school year and for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour impact is felt every single day, and these resources will continue to support my students for years to come. Thank you again for your generosity and for investing in my students learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760820813898,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rti-room-revamp-with-hands-on-le/9837114/","projectTitle":"Reading RTI Room Revamp with Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wullschleger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10315542_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760629255825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315542"},{"teacherId":9561193,"projectId":9843852,"letterContent":"This donation has already made a tremendous impact on my students. The materials in this package have already been implemented into speech and language therapy sessions to improve grammar, vocabulary, and literacy. Several of my groups have begun reading the Miles Morales graphic novel. Students use the images in this book to support comprehension and literacy skills. They have truly enjoyed reading thanks to this donation! Additionally, the students have been getting access to expanded vocabulary through the multiple meanings and can do activities, improving overall vocabulary skills and literacy. Thank you for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760906720281,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-language-literacy-project/9843852/","projectTitle":"Speech and Language Literacy Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561193"},{"teacherId":1463506,"projectId":9828090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the classroom. We were able to use the Drunk Goggles today and create PSAs on the dangers of driving under the influence. All of my students were able to try both levels of the glasses for their obstacle course. \r\n\r\nThe students absolutely loved the lesson and other students can't wait for it to be their turn. The PSAs have been printed and are hanging in the hallway and in the classroom to inform their peers. Hopefully this will be an option for next school year as well. The support for the classroom is a huge help. \r\n\r\nThanks for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760582947298,"projectUrl":"project/health-education-through-prevention/9828090/","projectTitle":"Health Education Through Prevention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Badeaux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1463506_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760439718587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbadeaux"},{"teacherId":7925117,"projectId":7421239,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Mastering Math project! The calculators you provided have already made a tremendous difference in our classroom. My students' faces lit up the first time they used them—having their own calculator has given them the confidence to tackle more complex problems, check their work, and explore multiple strategies without fear of making mistakes.\r\n\r\nThese calculators have leveled the playing field for all learners. Students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly join discussions, knowing they have the tools they need to be successful. We've used them in everything from fraction and decimal operations to real-world problem-solving challenges. Instead of focusing on tedious calculations, my students can now concentrate on understanding why their math works, deepening both their critical thinking and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly helped my students \"master math\" in a meaningful way. Thank you for investing in their success and for believing that every child deserves access to the tools that help them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1690381634649,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-math/7421239/","projectTitle":"Mastering Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7925117"},{"teacherId":9789056,"projectId":8852785,"letterContent":"Thank you for making it possible for my students to have a class set of calculators. This resource has already had a meaningful impact on our daily learning and classroom confidence.\r\n\r\nWith access to calculators, students are able to focus more deeply on understanding mathematical concepts rather than getting stuck on lengthy computations. They are checking their work, exploring patterns, and solving multi-step problems with greater independence. For many students, the calculators reduce anxiety and allow them to participate more fully in lessons and discussions.\r\n\r\nHaving a calculator for each student also promotes equity in our classroom. Every child now has the same tools to support their learning, which leads to increased engagement, collaboration, and confidence. Students are excited to use this new resource and feel empowered as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly enhanced instruction and opened doors for deeper problem-solving and critical thinking. 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