{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nicholas J Begich Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":47.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6397281,"projectId":9655220,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are better able to focus, learn, and stay connected throughout the day. The headphones have made a huge difference during independent work and testing — students can now listen to audiobooks, videos, and lessons without distractions, creating a calmer and more productive environment in the library.\r\n\r\nThe chargers have been just as valuable. Many students come to school with low batteries on their Chromebooks, and having chargers available means they can still complete assignments, participate in digital lessons, and stay engaged without worrying about losing access to their work.\r\n\r\nThese simple tools have reduced daily stress, kept students on task, and supported a smoother, more equitable learning experience for everyone. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757542729977,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-and-tuned-in-for-learning/9655220/","projectTitle":"Charged Up and Tuned In for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6397281_orig.png?crop=342,342,x21,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580945860442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslape"},{"teacherId":9693989,"projectId":9497575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my American Sign Language classroom. The resources you provided have truly made a difference for my students!\r\n\r\nMy classroom is filled with 7th and 8th graders, some of whom are reading at a 3rd grade level. For many of these students, picking up a book is not something they usually choose to do. Thanks to your donation, they are now excited to open a book. Several students who already enjoy reading have even taken the chapter books home, eager to learn more. Through these stories, they are discovering the experiences of people who grew up deaf in a hearing world. This has helped them not only see a new perspective, but also begin to understand the importance of including people in their lives who communicate in different ways.\r\n\r\nBecause my students' reading levels vary, our class has mainly focused on American Sign Language as a visual language rather than the written form. With your resources, students now have the chance to explore and expand their reading skills in a way that is accessible and engaging—without any stigma attached.\r\n\r\nIn a year marked by significant budget cuts—more than we have faced in many years—there have been very limited funds to purchase primary resources. The textbooks you provided have become a guiding force for instruction, giving students both a physical resource and clear copies of signs to reference. This support has filled a critical gap, ensuring that my students have meaningful tools to strengthen their learning.\r\n\r\nIn addition, many of my students are gifted artists. The coloring books you provided have allowed them to see how art can be used to connect culture and language. These illustrations show sign language alongside individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds, which beautifully reflects the diversity of our own classroom community. This has been both valuable for my artists and inspiring for all students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has sparked joy, curiosity, and growth in my classroom. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755831393366,"projectUrl":"project/communicating-in-a-new-way/9497575/","projectTitle":"Communicating in a New Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693989_orig.jpg?crop=1581,1580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726014379016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693989"},{"teacherId":9435361,"projectId":9265360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"PBIS Rewards That Motivate and Inspire!\" Because of your generosity, our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program has been energized in ways that truly matter.\r\n\r\nWith the new rewards and resources you helped provide, our students are more motivated than ever to demonstrate positive behavior, kindness, and respect. Each reward has become more than just a prize—it's a symbol of achievement, recognition, and encouragement. We've seen students light up with pride when earning their PBIS points, and it's creating a ripple effect of positivity across our school.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just fund items—it helped build a culture where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best every day. Thank you for investing in their success and making a real difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746785708853,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-rewards-that-motivate-and-inspire/9265360/","projectTitle":"PBIS Rewards That Motivate and Inspire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9435361_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733861380086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435361"},{"teacherId":9435361,"projectId":9248052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Books to Combat Depression and Anxiety. Your kindness is making a real difference in the lives of our students by providing them with access to valuable resources that help them understand and manage their mental health challenges. \r\n\r\nThese books will offer comfort, guidance, and hope to those who need it most, creating a more compassionate and supportive classroom environment. Because of you, our students will feel less alone and better equipped to face their struggles, both inside and outside of school. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their well-being and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1744218893648,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-combat-depression-and-anxiety/9248052/","projectTitle":"Books to Combat Depression and Anxiety","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9435361_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733861380086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435361"},{"teacherId":9901563,"projectId":9123477,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to Begich Middle School's school store. \r\nYour purchase of card games, soccer balls, volleyballs, and snacks provide opportunities for our staff to show students how much we appreciate when they are safe, kind, and responsible at school. \r\n\r\nWhen student earns Begich Bucks, they are able to make purchases in our school store, and we have found it so valuable to have prizes in stock that they enjoy. Students themselves have made requests for more games and snacks. Seeing students be able to win a game they might not otherwise play is so fun. Seeing students engage with each other in a card game or playing with a new volleyball before school starts (rather than spending time on technology) is a rewarding experience for all. \r\n\r\nKeeping our school store funded with prizes can be a challenging task, but it has become a sustainable practice because of generous donors like you. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1743270285386,"projectUrl":"project/games-and-snacks-for-student-success/9123477/","projectTitle":"Games and Snacks for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901563"},{"teacherId":9435361,"projectId":9125700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Empowering Students Through Reflection: Journals for Emotional Growth and Self-Expression\". Thanks to your kindness, several students now have their own journal—a powerful tool that has already begun making a difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the journals, our students have embraced the opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, private space. Many have shared how writing has helped them process emotions, build confidence, and express themselves more clearly. We've seen increased self-awareness, improved focus, and a deeper sense of empathy among the class. For some, journaling has become a valuable outlet for managing stress and navigating challenges, both in school and at home.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but also empowered our students to grow emotionally and creatively. This experience is helping them develop lifelong skills that will benefit their academic success and personal well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' futures. Because of you, they are learning to find their voices and strengthen their emotional resilience—one page at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1741484872491,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-reflection/9125700/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Reflection: Journals for Emotional Growth and Self-Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9435361_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733861380086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435361"},{"teacherId":9435361,"projectId":9146805,"letterContent":"I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to support our project, Bridging Language Barriers: Headphones for Text-to-Speech Technology.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has already begun to make a significant impact. These headphones are essential tools that enable our participants to engage more fully with text-to-speech technology, allowing learners from diverse linguistic backgrounds to overcome communication challenges. By enhancing their ability to hear and interact with content clearly, the headphones are helping to foster better understanding, inclusivity, and empowerment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we have been able to provide a more accessible learning environment where individuals can develop language skills, build confidence, and participate more actively in educational and community programs. The ability to listen privately and clearly has been particularly transformative for those with limited exposure to spoken language or those navigating multiple languages.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for partnering with us in making a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1743827467485,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-language-barriers-headphones-f/9146805/","projectTitle":"Bridging Language Barriers: Headphones for Text-to-Speech Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9435361_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733861380086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435361"},{"teacherId":9347275,"projectId":8940405,"letterContent":"Students were very excited to receive the new equipment. They were most excited about the new nerf soccer balls as some of them were afraid of being accidentally hit with our older soccer balls as they were not as soft and definitely would sting if you got hit. \r\nThe giant volleyball has also been very popular as the beginning students love to play with that verses a real volleyball as they have more time to hit the ball as it doesn't fly as fast.\r\nThanks for everything that you did for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1743616638993,"projectUrl":"project/catch-this-essential-equipment-upgrade/8940405/","projectTitle":"Catch This: Essential Equipment Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alaniva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347275"},{"teacherId":6397281,"projectId":8922641,"letterContent":"The new books donated to our library have made a powerful impact on our students. From the moment they arrived, there was a buzz of excitement—students eagerly scanning the covers, recognizing favorite authors, and discovering brand-new stories to fall in love with.\r\n\r\nThese books have breathed new life into our shelves and into the reading habits of our students. For some, it meant finally finding a book that felt like it was written just for them. For others, it opened up new genres, diverse voices, and fresh perspectives they hadn't explored before. Circulation has gone up, students are talking about books with each other, and even our most reluctant readers are spending more time reading by choice.\r\n\r\nThanks to these donations, our library has become an even more dynamic, inclusive, and joyful place to learn and grow. The gift of a book is the gift of possibility—and our students are embracing it with open arms.","fullyFundedDate":1733188626901,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-inspire-stories-for-middle-g/8922641/","projectTitle":"Books That Inspire: Stories for Middle-Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6397281_orig.png?crop=342,342,x21,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580945860442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslape"},{"teacherId":6397281,"projectId":8330136,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating Earth Day-specific books to our library, they're helping plant the seeds of environmental awareness and responsibility in young minds. These books open up conversations about climate change, conservation, sustainability, and the beauty of our natural world—topics that are more important now than ever.\r\n\r\nWith these books, students learn that their choices matter and that they have the power to protect the planet. Whether it's a story about recycling, a nonfiction book on ecosystems, or a biography of an environmental hero, each book inspires curiosity and action.\r\n\r\nThanks to generous donors, our students gain access to stories that educate, empower, and encourage them to become thoughtful stewards of the Earth—not just on Earth Day, but every day.","fullyFundedDate":1715035124616,"projectUrl":"project/earth-day-library-books/8330136/","projectTitle":"Earth Day Library Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6397281_orig.png?crop=342,342,x21,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580945860442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslape"},{"teacherId":6397281,"projectId":9228237,"letterContent":"When donors help fill the gaps in our series section, they're doing more than just adding books to shelves—they're keeping stories alive for our students. There's nothing more disheartening for a young reader than diving into a book they love, only to find that the next part of the story isn't there. By completing series, donors are helping students stay engaged, motivated, and excited to read.\r\n\r\nThese books encourage reluctant readers to keep going, build confidence, and turn reading into a habit they actually enjoy. They also allow students to share stories with friends, build reading communities, and develop a lifelong love for books. Thanks to these donations, our library becomes a place where every reader can find the next chapter—literally and figuratively.","fullyFundedDate":1744227630778,"projectUrl":"project/complete-the-collection-filling-the-gap/9228237/","projectTitle":"Complete the Collection: Filling the Gaps in Our Series Section!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6397281_orig.png?crop=342,342,x21,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580945860442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslape"},{"teacherId":9901563,"projectId":9107744,"letterContent":"Our students at Begich Middle School earn Begich Bucks for being safe, kind, and responsible in their classes throughout the day. Creating a school store where students can spend these Begich Bucks has been a new endeavor for our school, and we have experienced the ups and downs of fundraising and keeping it stocked with items that motivate students. In fact, last year, at the end of our first year with our school store, many students complained that our school store was not being restocked with desired items. \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of this year, we surveyed students to see what items they would be interested in receiving. Decks of Cards, personal items like lotion and chapstick, and fun school supplies like these cute cartoon pens were among the items listed. A colleague shared with me about using Donor's Choose, so our team started creating small projects in the hopes of getting them funded. The fact that this project was easily and quickly funded was a blessing to our school, and we have since invested more time in using Donor's Choose. Students were so excited to see the new items in the store and because they were smaller, less expensive items, we have been able to keep them in stock so students can purchase the items as needed or desired. \r\n\r\nKnowing there are donors out there who care about things like school stores that make schools special is so encouraging in a time where educators or constantly expected to do more with less. Thank you so much for being a part of making our school community better. 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