{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ralph Cadwallader Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9356634,"projectId":10041110,"letterContent":"The donated classroom supplies (pencil sharpeners, pencils, calculators, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, tissues, and Lysol spray) have made a meaningful difference in our math classroom! Having reliable pencils and a working pencil sharpener readily available ensures that students can start their work right away without worrying about not having the basic tools they need. The kids actually celebrated when the sharpener ACTUALLY sharpened their pencils! The calculators have also been especially helpful during recent lessons on area and volume of shapes.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting academic learning, the donated hygiene items have helped maintain a healthier and more comfortable classroom environment. Hand sanitizer, tissues, and Lysol spray allow us to quickly clean shared surfaces and encourage good hygiene habits among students. This helps reduce the spread of germs (and there are a lot of them right now!) and keeps students feeling better and more present in class. \r\n\r\nTogether, these donations have supported both student learning and classroom well-being, making our math class a more productive and positive place to learn. \r\nThank you again for your contributions and help in our math classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768784496736,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-and-healthy-students-successf/10041110/","projectTitle":"Equipped and Healthy Students = Successful Math Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356634"},{"teacherId":9348146,"projectId":10012289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the contribution to my counseling office. The organizer helps me to know exactly where to look for specific items that students are in need of. I have had many students come in needing a break and were able to sit at the organizer and utilize some of the fidgets and stress balls. My office is so much more welcoming with items that students feel comfortable using and are interested in.\r\nThe mobile desk in the hallway is so helpful. Not only do we help students with their emotions, but we help teachers with student behaviors as well. This allows us to have students in our area work on homework and assignments easily if they can't be in class.","fullyFundedDate":1768420430784,"projectUrl":"project/counselors-corner/10012289/","projectTitle":"Counselor’s Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348146"},{"teacherId":9360798,"projectId":10028657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of earbuds, calculators, pencils, and paper to our classroom. Your support has had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' success in math—especially within our flipped classroom model.\r\n\r\nIn a flipped classroom, students engage with instructional videos and digital lessons independently, often during class time, while we use our in-person time for guided practice, discussion, and problem-solving. The earbuds you donated have made this model truly accessible. Every student can now listen to lessons at their own pace, pause and replay explanations, and focus without distractions. This has empowered them to take ownership of their learning and build confidence in their mathematical understanding.\r\n\r\nThe calculators have also been transformative. Many of my students previously shared limited resources or went without, which slowed their progress and created unnecessary frustration. With reliable access to calculators, students can now concentrate on mastering concepts such as multi-step problem solving, data analysis, and higher-level reasoning rather than struggling with computation barriers. Their accuracy and efficiency have noticeably improved.\r\n\r\nYour donation of pencils and paper may seem simple, but they are essential tools for learning math well. Having consistent access to these supplies ensures that students can show their work, practice daily skills, organize their thinking, and fully participate in collaborative activities. No student has to feel unprepared or left out due to a lack of basic materials.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these supplies, I have seen measurable growth in both achievement and confidence. Students are more engaged, more independent, and more willing to tackle challenging problems. They are asking deeper questions, supporting one another during group work, and demonstrating stronger mastery of key math standards.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped create an equitable learning environment where every student has what they need to succeed. That sense of readiness and dignity makes a profound difference in how students approach their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students. Your kindness has directly contributed to their academic growth and belief in their own abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1768685182601,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-learn/10028657/","projectTitle":"Learning to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miyamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360798"},{"teacherId":7867780,"projectId":9993065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Project School Spirit initiative. Because of your generosity, I was able to provide not only our dance team and cheerleaders with a welcoming space for food and drinks, but also extend that same support to the students I tutor. Your contribution helped create an environment where students feel encouraged, valued, and motivated to participate and grow.\r\nIn addition to refreshments, your support allowed me to supply essential items such as Post-it notes, pencils, and glue sticks—simple but meaningful tools that help students stay organized and successful throughout the school year. Your investment truly makes a difference in their daily experience, and I am incredibly grateful for your partnership in helping our students thrive.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMegan Moon","fullyFundedDate":1768097189361,"projectUrl":"project/school-spirit/9993065/","projectTitle":"School Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7867780"},{"teacherId":8183274,"projectId":10017668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project and putting dial calipers into the hands of my students! Because of your generosity, my classroom is now equipped with tools that will truly transform the way students experience measurement in math, science, and STEM activities.\r\n\r\nWith these dial calipers, students will be able to accurately measure width, height, diameter, and depth with the same type of equipment used by engineers, scientists, and technicians in real-world settings. What was once an abstract concept in a textbook will now become a meaningful, hands-on learning experience. Instead of estimating or imagining precision, students will practice it.\r\n\r\nYour support allows my students to strengthen critical thinking, careful data collection, and problem-solving skills. They will learn the importance of attention to detail and experience the confidence that comes from using professional-grade tools successfully. Most importantly, they will begin to see themselves as capable scientists and engineers.\r\nThank you for investing in their curiosity, their confidence, and their future. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768524379862,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-accuracy-in-action/10017668/","projectTitle":"Engineering Accuracy in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183274"},{"teacherId":9347415,"projectId":9992551,"letterContent":"My students are so thankful that you helped them get anew camera to help capture meaning photos for our middle school yearbook. The camera we have currently are pretty old, and some are breaking. We now have a new reliable camera that students can use for school wide events, sports events after school or on the weekends, and just capturing everyday memories of middle school. \r\nThis camera is similar to ones they have that need replacing so the ease of use was welcomed. My students that are in the 7th grade and plan to continue with publications class are especially grateful to start the year with this new camera!","fullyFundedDate":1768101827478,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-new-camera-for-yearbook/9992551/","projectTitle":"We Need a New Camera for Yearbook!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347415_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699224532604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347415"},{"teacherId":10399695,"projectId":9995865,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all the supplies you have donated to my classroom. Since receiving these items, my students and I have been able to complete many more hands-on projects using the rulers, scissors, pens, and other materials.\r\n\r\nThe spinning wheel has been a huge hit! I've turned many of our activities into games and friendly competitions, and the students absolutely love it. The vacuum has also been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom neat and tidy, especially while our janitor is currently on intermittent leave.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and prize items have been wonderful incentives for students. Being able to earn rewards has encouraged them to stay focused, engaged, and motivated in their learning.\r\n\r\nPlease know that every item has been put to good use and is greatly appreciated by both myself and my students. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768146465848,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-english/9995865/","projectTitle":"All About English","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399695"},{"teacherId":9578949,"projectId":10024984,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my Life Skills classroom has become more organized, engaging, and supportive of students learning. The new storage carts have helped us keep materials clearly labeled and accessible, which has made daily routines smoother and reduced transition time. Students are now able to independently access materials and clean up with more confidence.\r\nThe hands-on learning materials, including puzzles, community helpers activities, and pretend play food, have greatly increased student engagement. These items support functional life skills such as communication, fine motor development, social interaction, and daily living routines. Students are more motivated to participate, and I have seen increased focus and independence during instruction.\r\nThe laminating supplies have allowed me to create durable visual supports and task cards that students can use daily. These visuals help students understand expectations, follow routines, and remain engaged throughout the school day. Overall, these materials have created a more structured and positive learning environment where my students can practice important skills and experience success. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768671673193,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner-sensory-tools/10024984/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner + Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bonnie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9578949"},{"teacherId":10400654,"projectId":10002724,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies. When the boxes arrived and we began unpacking the pencil sharpener, colored pencils, pens, glue sticks, storage bins, and recycling containers, the atmosphere in our room shifted instantly to one of excitement and renewed focus.\r\n\r\nThe high-quality pencil sharpener has already become the most popular station in the room. It sounds like a small detail, but having a reliable way to keep our tools ready for work saves us valuable instructional minutes every single day. Similarly, the pens and colored pencils have breathed new life into our notebooks. My students are currently working on propaganda posters, and seeing them use vibrant colors to diagram their thoughts has significantly increased their engagement with the material.","fullyFundedDate":1768617770570,"projectUrl":"project/random-class-supplies/10002724/","projectTitle":"Random Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rullis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400654"},{"teacherId":10410441,"projectId":10036852,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our Calm Space project. Because of you, our classroom now has a dedicated area where students can pause, breathe, and reset when emotions feel overwhelming. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences at school.\r\n\r\nThe Calm Space you helped create is more than just a corner of the room—it is a safe and supportive environment where students can practice emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-awareness. With the materials you provided, students now have access to calming tools that help them recognize their feelings and respond in healthy ways. Whether it's taking a few deep breaths, using sensory items to ground themselves, or sitting quietly to regain focus, students are learning that it's okay to take a moment when they need it.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful impacts has been seeing students independently choose to use the Calm Space before emotions escalate. Students who once struggled to express frustration or anxiety are now developing the language and confidence to advocate for their needs. Instead of disruptions or shutdowns, we are seeing smoother transitions back to learning and stronger emotional resilience. This has helped create a classroom culture rooted in empathy, patience, and mutual respect.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also supported social-emotional learning in a way that benefits every student. When one child feels supported, the entire classroom thrives. Instructional time has increased, peer relationships have strengthened, and students feel more secure knowing they have a place where their emotions are acknowledged and valued. These are skills that extend far beyond the classroom and will serve students throughout their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768933534599,"projectUrl":"project/calm-space/10036852/","projectTitle":"Calm Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vidato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410441"},{"teacherId":5271323,"projectId":9993810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! We've only had the supplies for a short time, but they have been used daily. The extra table has been a great place to help my students do small group and make up work. Everyone wants to sit at the table now! In addition to a 'help desk' I did have a small group that earned a game incentive after finishing their work and this was a great place for them!\r\n The power cord and cover has been a useful and safe addition to the classroom. The favorite part- the new light- is a crowd favorite to our already visually stimulating and exciting art room.\r\n Thank you for allowing me to make my learning environment even more exciting and effective.","fullyFundedDate":1768116850865,"projectUrl":"project/help-station-in-the-art-room/9993810/","projectTitle":"Help Station in the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5271323_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523035820471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5271323"},{"teacherId":6685960,"projectId":10004493,"letterContent":"As a middle school counselor, I use these new resources daily to support students' organization, emotional regulation, and goal-setting skills. One meaningful moment was watching three students work together to build new furniture for the counseling space. They took pride in following directions, problem-solving, and collaborating as a team, and the finished space now feels more welcoming and student-centered. Projects like this help students feel a sense of ownership and belonging within the school environment.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and enthusiastic. They were excited by the sensory items, incentives, and supplies, which made the space feel calm, supportive, and engaging. These same items were also used during CCSD Peace Week lunch activities, where students from all grade levels participated in hands-on activities focused on kindness, empathy, and positive choices. The supplies helped create an inviting atmosphere that encouraged students to stop, participate, and connect with peers they might not normally interact with.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to be used during individual student support, schoolwide activities, and future Peace Week events. Students are currently applying the lessons learned by practicing self-regulation strategies, setting goals, and contributing to a more positive school climate. Thanks to our donors, students now have tools and a space that support both their social-emotional growth and their sense of community at school.","fullyFundedDate":1768177338283,"projectUrl":"project/calm-counselor-center/10004493/","projectTitle":"Calm Counselor Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Twasta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6685960_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652984068711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6685960"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73675","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1519,"numTeachers":66,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":73675,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ralph Cadwallader Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ralph Cadwallader Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ralph-cadwallader-middle-school/73675"}