{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nellie Coffman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8930696,"projectId":7852776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund these supplies for our students. I am truly grateful to you whom have generously donated your time, money and effort to support this cause, our students and our overall campus and community. Students are all able to have essential tools such as pencils in order to \"have something to write with\". Students are also able to have a snack if they didn't eat breakfast or missed lunch or were unable to eat anything at home before coming to school. Students are also able to use the sanitizing wipes to keep their desks clean free from germs and bacteria. \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1697000937955,"projectUrl":"project/needed-nourishment/7852776/","projectTitle":"Needed Nourishment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8930696"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":10085409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supproting my classroom with the donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! This will be so helpful in my classroom - my students require adapted materials, visual supports, and differentiated lessons, and this gift card helps me provide tools that make learning more accessible and engaging for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I am able to find activities and materials that build communication, independence, and confidence for my students. These resources help me tailor instruction so that every student can participate and experience success in the classroom. Your kindness directly impacts my students each day, and we are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create meaningful learning opportunities for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772037689313,"projectUrl":"project/resources-that-reach-every-learner/10085409/","projectTitle":"Resources That Reach Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":10163753,"projectId":9802490,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our counseling office, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your donations, we were able to provide resources and supplies that have made a real difference in our students' daily experiences. The moment the new materials arrived, our students' faces lit up with excitement—they were thrilled to see tools that make their time in the counseling office more engaging, supportive, and meaningful. From social-emotional learning activities to stress-relief tools, creative supplies, and organization resources, every item has helped us create a welcoming and empowering space where students can explore, reflect, and grow. Seeing students eager to use the materials, try new coping strategies, and engage with peers has been an amazing reminder of the positive impact your generosity has had.\r\nBeyond the excitement, your support has sent a powerful message to our students: that their growth, well-being, and success matter. Many students face challenges that can make school overwhelming, and the resources you provided have given them tools to manage stress, build confidence, and feel valued. Your donations have allowed us to create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Each day, we see the joy, pride, and motivation that these supplies bring, and it is all thanks to your generosity. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' futures and helping make our counseling office a place of encouragement, growth, and hope.","fullyFundedDate":1769177909164,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-calm-with-fidgets/9802490/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Calm With Fidgets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163753"},{"teacherId":9720469,"projectId":9675215,"letterContent":"Having tuners at every music stand improves individual pitch awareness by giving students immediate feedback on intonation. This helps them recognize when they are sharp or flat and make real-time adjustments, building independence and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own sound rather than relying solely on the teacher.\r\n\r\nAt the ensemble level, consistent tuner use leads to better overall intonation, blend, and balance. Rehearsals become more efficient because pitch issues are addressed quickly, allowing more time to focus on musical expression and ensemble performance quality.","fullyFundedDate":1767201713712,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-band-stay-in-tune/9675215/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Band Stay in Tune!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720469"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9880121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project! My students absolutely LOVE the new additions to our quiet corner. We received a special tray for our light table along with a variety of sensory items. The students enjoy exploring the materials and watching how the light shines through them. It is very calming and soothing, and it has made our quiet corner even more inviting and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide my students with the sensory experiences they need to help regulate their bodies. My students have significant disabilities, and middle school can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom. We are so grateful—thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1769177905506,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-sensory-explorati/9880121/","projectTitle":"Lighting up Learning - Sensory Exploration for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":8430709,"projectId":9917488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When my students first saw their new colorful erasable pens, they screamed with excitement! They absolutely love using them and feel so proud choosing their colors.\r\n\r\nStudents keep asking when they will be the next \"Secret Student,\" and they are working hard to show P.R.I.D.E.—being prepared, respectful, showing integrity, determination, and empathy. Your donation has truly boosted both their motivation and confidence.\r\n\r\nRight now, they are eagerly using their new pens to write opinion paragraphs on the question, \"Can we live without social media?\" Their engagement and excitement have been incredible to see.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769177905079,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-success-with-simple-rewards/9917488/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Success With Simple Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ledesma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430709"},{"teacherId":10163753,"projectId":9803218,"letterContent":"Thanks to this technology, we are able to provide color-printed materials that make learning more engaging and accessible for our students. Color printing helps students better understand visuals, directions, and examples during projects and activities, especially for visual learners. Having these resources available allows lessons to run smoothly and keeps students focused and motivated.\r\n\r\nStudents were most excited about the slime, which quickly became a favorite item across the counseling offices and brought so much joy to our activities. The markers were also a big hit, allowing students to be creative and express themselves through colorful work. Hands-on learners and students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged really warmed up to these materials, becoming more confident and eager to participate. These resources have helped create a positive, exciting learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1765905882373,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-and-comfortable-counseli/9803218/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm and Comfortable Counseling Office for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163753"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9750175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of fun incentives for our classroom store. Your kindness and support mean so much to me and to my students! \r\nMy students have special needs, and our classroom store is an important part of our daily routine—it helps motivate positive behavior, encourages responsibility, and gives students the opportunity to practice skills such as decision-making, patience, and goal setting. Because of your donation, my students now have fun, new rewards to work toward, and they are thrilled! \r\nThank you again for thinking of our classroom and for investing in our students. We are very grateful for your support. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1761758396384,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-that-inspire-middle-school-c/9750175/","projectTitle":"Incentives That Inspire: Middle School Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":383767,"projectId":9297187,"letterContent":"The books in this project are all novel-in-verse books that my students were able to read with a partner. Having a book to read with a friend is the BEST way to read a book! This set of titles will be used year after year and please know that many students will benefit from your gift. These are great titles, too! The students had a hard time deciding which title to pick for their partner read.\r\n\r\nKnowing that the titles came from you made it even more special. It meant a lot to my students that someone cared enough to donate books for them to read. \r\n\r\nThank you, again.","fullyFundedDate":1746826374396,"projectUrl":"project/partner-books-for-joyful-reading/9297187/","projectTitle":"Partner Books for Joyful Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leslie Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp383767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507869000972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leslie-snyder"},{"teacherId":383767,"projectId":9396111,"letterContent":"It means so much to our students that they have the materials from this project. There are several items in here that are important. First of all, and most basic, is the pencils. Believe it or not, most of our students don't come to school with pencils and that should not be a barrier to their education. Because of you, I am able to help out students with the Ticonderoga pencils that are the best on the market. They sharpen easily and don't break. For that, we thank you!\r\nThis project also had some bright heavy stock paper and organizing materials that will help out our AVID class. My students are most appreciative and are grateful for your belief in them and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1751758174729,"projectUrl":"project/now-i-can-find-my-materials/9396111/","projectTitle":"Now I Can Find My Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leslie Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp383767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507869000972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leslie-snyder"},{"teacherId":5023457,"projectId":9501431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my 6th graders now have wobble stools and small fidget tools that are already transforming the energy in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources are making a meaningful difference. The wobble stools give students who need movement a comfortable and appropriate way to stay engaged, and the fidgets help students manage their focus during lessons without distraction. I've already seen students choose these tools with pride, not embarrassment, and it's clear they feel more empowered and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a calmer, more productive learning environment—and my students notice. They are excited, grateful, and genuinely motivated by the fact that someone they've never met believes in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and for investing in the well-being and growth of my students. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1756319445440,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-welcome-flexible-seating-and-fi/9501431/","projectTitle":"Wiggles Welcome: Flexible Seating and Fidgets for Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Axsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5023457_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512529519491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annieaxsom"},{"teacherId":9808592,"projectId":8894275,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation of basketballs and training equipment. My athletes have been using the equipment to practice their shooting as well as improving their agility via the agility ladders. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see the new equipment. It inspired them to work hard to achieve our goal of winning the middle school championship. Although we fell short of our mission. We managed to have a winning record of of 6-2 compared to our record the year prior of 2-6. We even made it to the semifinals of basketball tournament this year. \r\n\r\nWith another year of basketball coming up, I look forward to using the equipment we have gained from the kind donations to improve even more.","fullyFundedDate":1730265662969,"projectUrl":"project/hoops-and-dreams-revamping-our-basketba/8894275/","projectTitle":"Hoops and Dreams: Revamping Our Basketball Program","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808592_orig.jpg?crop=2573,2573,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729272860135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808592"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32668","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":928,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.2,"schoolId":32668,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nellie Coffman Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nellie Coffman Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/palm-springs-unified-school-district/nellie-coffman-middle-school/32668"}