{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pau-WA-Lu Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9362642,"projectId":9988706,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your support of my classroom through Donors Choose. Your generosity has already begun to make a real difference for my students.\r\n\r\nIn my Green Architecture class, students are given the opportunity to think and work like real-world designers and engineers. With the materials you provided, they are not just learning about concepts in theory—they are actively designing and building projects using sustainable materials and practices. This gives them a chance to apply math, science, and creativity in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.\r\n\r\nFor many students, this is the first time they've had access to tools and resources that allow them to bring their ideas to life in a hands-on way. As they sketch, measure, build, and revise their designs, they are also learning persistence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your support especially powerful is the confidence it builds in my students. When they see their ideas turn into real structures and models, they begin to see themselves differently—not just as learners, but as capable designers, builders, and future contributors to their communities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in opportunities that allow them to learn by doing. Your support is helping create an experience they will remember long after they leave my classroom.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nCory Currence\r\nPau Wa Lu Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1768262047614,"projectUrl":"project/renewable-resources-real-world-design/9988706/","projectTitle":"Renewable Resources, Real-World Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Currence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362642"},{"teacherId":8133916,"projectId":10015836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and gift of the telepromper. The addition of a teleprompter to our middle school green screen class has had a clear and positive impact on student learning, especially in the production of our student-led talk show. In our classroom, the teleprompter supports literacy, public speaking, and media production skills. Students write their own scripts, revise them for clarity and pacing, and then practice reading with expression and confidence. This process strengthens their writing while also helping them develop presentation skills that feel authentic, and they no longer feel the need to memorize their scripts. As a result, their presentation is more organic and natural!\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the teleprompter is how \"professional\" it makes their work feel. They immediately recognize it as something used in real studios, which they witnessed when visiting a local news station. Instead of memorizing lines or nervously looking down at paper, they can maintain eye contact with the camera and deliver smoother performances. This has significantly improved the overall quality of our talk show—segments are more fluid, transitions are cleaner, and students take greater pride in the final product.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially meaningful for students who are typically shy or hesitant to speak in front of others. With the teleprompter, these students have found a sense of security and structure that helps them succeed. For example, some students who previously avoided on-camera roles are now volunteering to host an episode because they feel supported by having their script right in front of them.","fullyFundedDate":1768678613191,"projectUrl":"project/teleprompter-tool/10015836/","projectTitle":"Teleprompter Tool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Girdner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133916"},{"teacherId":8125674,"projectId":10039941,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate—there were smiles, curiosity, and lots of \"Can we use these today?\" moments. Students quickly found the tools that worked best for them. Some chose balance boards or stools to stay focused while working, while others used lap desks to spread out comfortably. During independent work and assessments, headphones and noise-reducing earmuffs created a calm environment where students could truly concentrate.\r\n\r\nWe've already been using these resources in daily lessons. During a recent activity, students used dry-erase boards to brainstorm ideas and revise their thinking in real time, which led to more participation and deeper discussions. The art supplies have supported creative projects, allowing students to visually represent their learning, while improved access to writing tools has helped eliminate barriers so students can stay engaged from start to finish.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping build a classroom where students feel comfortable, focused, and confident in their learning. Moving forward, students will continue using these tools for collaborative projects, independent practice, and creative assignments. My goal is to keep expanding opportunities for student choice and ownership, and thanks to your support, my students are already taking those next steps with excitement and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1768770864619,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-focused-minds/10039941/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Everett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125674_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699294728167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125674"},{"teacherId":8620735,"projectId":10047916,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate so much having our new whiteboards and other supplies. They have made a positive difference and my students feel proud to use materials that are new and nice. We appreciate having matching boards instead of the mixed set that we used prior. \r\n\r\nWith these new materials we have done some really fun math problems exploring our understanding of expressions in algebra and getting the experience of building those expressions and drawing representations has deepened our understanding in a collaborative and impactful way. Thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1769188670179,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-for-group-math/10047916/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards for Group Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weideman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8620735"},{"teacherId":9605251,"projectId":9991161,"letterContent":"The leadership supplies we received through DonorsChoose have had a meaningful and lasting impact on our students. These materials have provided opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, collaborate more effectively, and build confidence in their abilities both inside and outside the classroom.\r\nWith access to these supplies, students have been able to organize group activities, lead discussions, and take ownership of projects in ways that were not previously possible. The tools have supported the development of essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, responsibility, and teamwork—skills that will benefit them well beyond their school experience.\r\nAdditionally, the presence of dedicated leadership resources has helped foster a more inclusive and engaging classroom environment. Students who may have been hesitant to participate are now stepping forward, feeling empowered by having the right tools to support their ideas and voices.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the generosity of donors who made this possible. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom resources but has also inspired our students to grow as leaders and active contributors in their community.","fullyFundedDate":1768714674124,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-engagement-fresh-content/9991161/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Engagement: Fresh Content, Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605251"},{"teacherId":8142571,"projectId":10019855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials I've been using in my math class. The hands on equation sets have been so helpful for my students. In 7th grade, algebra is a new major standard that is taught. These materials have provided my students with the ability to phyiscally manipulate equations to solve for x (the unkown). \r\nDuring lessons, students are able to use the manipulates to solve basic math equations. This makes the learning more concrete and makes the transition to more complex problems easier. \r\n\r\nThanks again for support my amazing 7th grade math students.","fullyFundedDate":1768662004092,"projectUrl":"project/math-supplies-and-manipulatives-needed/10019855/","projectTitle":"Math Supplies and Manipulatives Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jahreis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142571"},{"teacherId":8131785,"projectId":10001741,"letterContent":"My students and I are grateful for the materials to learn and be rewarded as part of our positive behavior program. \r\n\r\nStudents feel empowered when they earn points for good behavior. To often in schools we focus on the negative behaviors and students that do what they are supposed to everyday often go overlooked. Students feel seen and heard in a good way at our school and love having the ability to get needed classroom materials and reward items. \r\n\r\nEveryday students can use points to buy needed class materials like pencils and headphones and this empowers them to have ability to learn in class. Students enjoy special \"sale\" days to use their points for extra items such as sensory fidgets and other focus items. \r\n\r\nAll of this is possible thanks to Donor Choose!","fullyFundedDate":1768653679255,"projectUrl":"project/student-success/10001741/","projectTitle":"Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131785"},{"teacherId":10098993,"projectId":9511500,"letterContent":"We truly cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for taking the time to view our profile. The students absolutely adore the compression canoes and the two bed canopies, which provide a quiet, light-reducing space to take a break from classroom demands or moments of overwhelm.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to request breaks as needed and independently use the canoe or canopies as a proactive regulation strategy—often before frustration or worry escalates into bigger emotions. These tools have encouraged independence, and the students take great pride in their autonomy. They genuinely feel a stronger sense of control and confidence throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the file boxes and dividers have transformed our CLS curriculum organization. We now have a beautifully structured four-week lesson plan system that supports not only teacher organization and ease, but also team collaboration. Everyone can easily reference the schedule and locate paper-pencil or reading assignments. Once students complete their work, they independently file it for grading and to take home and share with their families. They are 100% part of that process.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, you have helped create greater autonomy, regulation, and structure in our classroom—and we are having such a great time learning and growing together.","fullyFundedDate":1764716694824,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sensory-room/9511500/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sensory Room.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bays","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098993_orig.jpg?crop=1629,1629,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754323430935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098993"},{"teacherId":10405755,"projectId":10027319,"letterContent":"Here at my middle school we have a lot of students that are below the poverty level. I have noticed as the school nurse that a lot of kids do not have proper winter gear and clothes that fit them properly. To me that is a huge disservice because if kids do not feel comfortable in class and they are embarrassed or ashamed it makes it hard to stay in school want to be in school and then learn. \r\n My donor's choice was to continue and build on a close closet of love to where kids can go shopping and try things on for free in a private area. They could receive these clothes and take them home with them and no one would ever know. \r\n With the donor's help I received tons of new sweatpants,yoga pants, long sleeve shirts,sweatshirts, underwear, regular pants, socks and underwear. I've already had multiple kids shopping and so excited because they had brand new clothes that fit them. I will continue to build on this closet and continue to offer items to children so that they can be in school learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768680632673,"projectUrl":"project/clothes-closet-of-love/10027319/","projectTitle":"Clothes Closet of Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405755"},{"teacherId":9605251,"projectId":9398253,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring these new resources to our classroom! My students and I have been loving them. The moment they saw everything, their faces lit up—they couldn't wait to start using the materials right away.\r\n\r\nWe've already put them to good use in our current projects, and the new leadership supplies have been a big hit! Students are helping design bulletin boards that celebrate teamwork, kindness, and classroom leadership. They take so much pride in seeing their ideas and achievements displayed around the room—it's really boosted our classroom community.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources to dive deeper into our unit with more hands-on activities and student-led projects. It's been so fun to see their confidence and creativity grow thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible—you've made a significant impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755701005885,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-leadership/9398253/","projectTitle":"Middle School Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605251"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61037","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":61037,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pau-WA-Lu Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pau-WA-Lu Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/douglas-county-school-district/pau-wa-lu-middle-school/61037"}