{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New River Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9788422,"projectId":10492472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our hands-on archaeology project possible! Your generosity had an extraordinary impact on my World History students and gave them an experience they will remember long after they leave our classroom. Instead of only reading about archaeologists and excavation in their textbooks, my students were able to make a real connection between what they were learning and what archaeology is actually like. They became archaeologists themselves, carefully using chisels, water, and paintbrushes to excavate and uncover fossils. The excitement on their faces as they slowly discovered what was hidden inside made history come alive in a way a textbook simply cannot.\r\n\r\nOur students even got a small taste of the challenges real archaeologists experience in the field. They worked with their hands, got a little messy, and felt the heat while carefully excavating their discoveries. Most importantly, they learned that archaeology requires patience, persistence, careful observation, and curiosity. Because of your kindness, my students did not just learn about archaeology. They experienced archaeology. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to become historians, scientists, and explorers for the day and for helping create a meaningful connection between our classroom lessons and the real world. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the lasting memories you helped create for my students.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n Mrs. Wood and her World History Students ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787257679881,"projectUrl":"project/digging-up-history-bringing-archaeology/10492472/","projectTitle":"Digging Up History: Bringing Archaeology to Life in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9788422_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754339147893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nasserwood"},{"teacherId":9774346,"projectId":10615767,"letterContent":"Your generosity has provided our students with Harry Potter LEGO sets that give them a fun, hands-on brain break after working through challenging assignments. As a teacher, I know how much concentration and perseverance middle school students need throughout the day, especially when tackling difficult science concepts. These LEGO sets give my students something exciting to look forward to while encouraging creativity, patience, problem-solving, and following detailed instructions.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the LEGO sets, their excitement was absolutely magical! As a Harry Potter-themed classroom, these sets were the perfect addition to our learning environment. My students loved seeing familiar characters and magical objects come to life in LEGO form, and they were eager to start building. It has been wonderful watching students light up when they finish a challenging assignment and realize they have earned some time to relax, build, and let their creativity shine. Even better, the building activities give students an opportunity to recharge their brains before returning to their academic work with renewed focus and energy.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through our biology and marine science units, students will keep using these LEGO sets as a positive brain break after completing demanding assignments, assessments, and interactive notebook activities. Whether we are learning about cell division, genetics, ecosystems, or the incredible adaptations of marine organisms, my students are constantly challenged to think critically and apply what they have learned. These breaks provide a fun incentive for students to persevere through difficult tasks while creating opportunities to practice patience, teamwork, and following step-by-step directions. Who knew a little LEGO magic could help make science class even more exciting?\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and recognizing that learning is about more than just completing assignments. Sometimes, students need a chance to take a breath, build something amazing, and reconnect with the joy of learning. Your generosity helps me create a classroom where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to come to school. I am so grateful for donors like you who help make our classroom a place where a little magic, creativity, and learning can happen every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a little magic, one LEGO brick at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1789592914460,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-breaking-for-magic/10615767/","projectTitle":"Building Brains & Breaking for Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9774346_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727101148818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774346"},{"teacherId":9208147,"projectId":9980837,"letterContent":"Each item contributed to student learning and classroom success in different ways:\r\nArt supplies and paint pens: The acrylic paint pens gave students opportunities to express creativity, complete hands-on projects, and develop fine-motor skills. They also allowed students to personalize projects and demonstrate learning in visual ways.\r\n\r\nPaper and classroom materials: The large supply of paper provided students with materials for assignments, drawings, projects, writing activities, and other classroom tasks. Having supplies readily available reduced interruptions and helped students stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nCleaning and disinfecting supplies: The Lysol wipes helped maintain a clean and sanitary learning environment. Students were able to work at clean tables and practice responsibility by helping keep shared classroom spaces clean.\r\n\r\nPrinter/photo paper: The Epson premium glossy paper supported high-quality student projects, presentations, artwork, displays, and printed learning materials. This helped students take pride in the appearance and presentation of their work.\r\nSnacks: The individually packaged snacks provided students with an additional source of support during the school day. Having access to snacks can help students remain comfortable and focused when they are hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1776102774413,"projectUrl":"project/mission-possible-water-cycle-and-climat/9980837/","projectTitle":"Mission Possible: Water Cycle and Climate Change-Impact Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delos Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208147"},{"teacherId":4035524,"projectId":10383331,"letterContent":"One of my favorite things to do is to get the students to do things they never imagined in a scientific way. Things like looking under a microscope at real, moving organisms, looking at virtual realities to increase their imagination and use art, such as drawings, music and creative writing, to express science in a different way. This is why this project was such a success. With this project, I was able to engage the doodlers, the students always \"dropping a beat\", and the students who love to read/write, to work together to create a final project. Turning something complex into something simple and understandable all on their own. Thank you for being a part of making that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1785176720371,"projectUrl":"project/art-day/10383331/","projectTitle":"Art Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4035524_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681927855446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reneice-robinson"},{"teacherId":9774346,"projectId":10474053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment by providing tennis balls for our chairs, Brita water filters for our classroom, and microscope slides for our biology lessons. Each resource serves a special purpose in helping us create a quieter, more comfortable, and hands-on learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see our new materials arrive! The tennis balls may seem like a small addition, but they have made a big difference in reducing the noise of chairs scraping across our tile floors, allowing students to focus more easily during lessons and discussions. Our Brita filters give students convenient access to drinking water in the classroom, helping reduce unnecessary hallway disruptions and allowing us to maximize valuable instructional time. Most excitingly, the microscope slides will give my biology students opportunities to explore the microscopic world firsthand and connect what they learn in their notebooks to real scientific observations.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring biology concepts, my students will use the microscope slides to practice their observation skills, examine specimens, and develop a deeper understanding of the structures that make up living things. These hands-on experiences encourage students to think like scientists by asking questions, making observations, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. I love seeing the moment when a student looks through a microscope and realizes there is an entire world they cannot see with the naked eye!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn. Your support goes beyond providing supplies; it helps create an environment where students can stay focused, feel comfortable, and experience the excitement of science through hands-on discovery. I am incredibly grateful for donors like you who believe in our students and make meaningful classroom experiences possible. Thank you for being part of our learning community and helping my students continue to grow as curious, confident scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1789417615581,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-science-creating-a/10474053/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Science: Creating a Better Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9774346_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727101148818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774346"},{"teacherId":5402367,"projectId":10460345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing snacks and treats for my students! Your kindness has made a tremendous impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and treats are being used as incentives to motivate students to excel academically, improve their attendance, and make positive behavior choices. Students earn rewards for maintaining good grades, arriving on time, and demonstrating positive citizenship. These incentives help create an encouraging classroom environment where students are excited to work toward their goals.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks and treats, their faces lit up with excitement! They immediately began asking how they could earn them and were eager to learn about our incentive program. The enthusiasm was contagious, and many students became even more motivated to stay focused, complete their work, and make positive choices.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping me reinforce the importance of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance while creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where success is celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1786990042287,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-one-snack-at-a-tim/10460345/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Ausitn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5402367_orig.png?crop=545,545,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701991298840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5402367"},{"teacherId":9505395,"projectId":10436830,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new board games! They immediately wanted to start playing and exploring the different games. The games have been a great way for students to have fun while also practicing important skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, patience, and teamwork. Students are using the games during class to work together, learn the rules, develop strategies, and think critically about their next moves. I especially enjoy seeing students encourage one another, learn from mistakes, and celebrate each other's successes. As we continue using the games, my students will have opportunities to try new strategies and challenge themselves with different games. These resources have created a fun and engaging way for my students to learn and connect with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom and giving my students these exciting opportunities to learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1787257679274,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-a-game-learning-through-strat/10436830/","projectTitle":"More Than a Game: Learning Through Strategy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505395_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757518641105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9505395"},{"teacherId":4035524,"projectId":10334136,"letterContent":"I am so excited and so are my students. Science is all theoretical until you do what you are seeing and that's where project STEAM comes in. It's the Science and Math concepts yes, buts it's also the technology and engineering process. For my students who could still care less, I like to add the art component so they can use their gift in a scientific way. In the pictures you will see them learning about how atoms can combine to make a chemical reaction necessary for medicine to work in our body. It's easy to copy that from a PowerPoint, but they don't usually remember that. Doing it with a AlkaSeltzer, something they have taken before actually helps them to remember it and connect our lessons to real life experiences. Thank you for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1782419755496,"projectUrl":"project/project-steam/10334136/","projectTitle":"Project STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4035524_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681927855446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reneice-robinson"},{"teacherId":4035524,"projectId":10317500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being apart of this project. The beginning of the year has become very difficult with prices increasing, while student needs remain the same. That's why I like making my classroom a safe haven for my students. I don't want any of them to feel embarrassed, left out or left behind. If they don't have it, I walk around with the supplies and walk away from a smiling child.\r\nA pencil or 2, a folder, paper, wipes, hand sanitizer, erasers, the list goes on and on and so does the need. Thank you for your generosity and support. Thank you for helping me reach them where they are.","fullyFundedDate":1781200569550,"projectUrl":"project/student-school-starter/10317500/","projectTitle":"Student School Starter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4035524_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681927855446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reneice-robinson"},{"teacherId":9779359,"projectId":10275202,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the generous supplies you shared with our classroom. The copy papers, laminating sheets, highlighters, Sharpies, chocolates for experiments and prizes, and the cleaning wipes and sanitizers have already become part of our daily rhythm in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMy students were delighted the moment they saw everything. Their faces lit up with the kind of excitement only children can show — wide eyes, bright smiles, and a burst of curious chatter. \r\n\r\nWe've already put the supplies to good use. The highlighters and Sharpies have turned their science notebooks into colorful maps of their thinking. The laminating paper helped us create reusable lab station cards that make group work smoother and more organized. The chocolates became part of a fun variables experiment — and later, a sweet reward for teamwork and accuracy. And the cleaning wipes and sanitizers helped us launch our \"CLAYGO,\" where students proudly practiced setting up a safe, real‑science workspace.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just fill our shelves. It filled our classroom with joy, curiosity, and a renewed sense of ownership in learning. Thank you for supporting my students and helping us create a space where discovery feels possible every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1780583313352,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-students-for-success-essentia/10275202/","projectTitle":"Equipping Students for Success: Essential School Supplies for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9779359"},{"teacherId":10455728,"projectId":10456844,"letterContent":"Interactive science notebooks are a valuable tool in my Marine and Life Science courses that helps students organize their learning, reflect on scientific concepts, and engage with content in meaningful ways. The notebooks combine notes, diagrams, foldables, and hands-on activities. Interactive notebooks support a variety of learning styles, including visual, kinesthetic, and written learners. In a Title I school, providing interactive notebooks for lower income students ensures all students have access to quality learning materials that promote creativity, critical thinking, and academic success. These resources help close opportunity gaps, encourage student ownership of learning, and create an engaging environment where every student can thrive in science. I had already gone through my entire supply of notebooks and glue by the time this project was posted (2 weeks into the school year). I am now ready for extra students to enter my room and maintain materials for the year.","fullyFundedDate":1788362828815,"projectUrl":"project/from-notes-to-notions-interactive-scien/10456844/","projectTitle":"From Notes to Notions: Interactive Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rauch (Marine Science and Life Science)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10455728_orig.jpg?crop=2499,2499,x423,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776951296354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrauchmarinescience"},{"teacherId":10455728,"projectId":10442019,"letterContent":"At our Title I school, creating a positive and supportive learning environment is essential for student success. Tennis balls on chair legs has reduced disruptive noise, allowing for students with different learning styles, including auditory learners, to focus more effectively. 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