{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rochester Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9391501,"letterContent":"The headphones have been amazing. When the students are doing their independent work they are much better focused now. I can incorporate more tutorials in class and they do not disturb the other students.\r\n The headphones also offer some quiet work space for some students who need to drown out the chaos that can be in the classroom. They do not even plug them in, it just makes them hear less of the noise.\r\n I think that the students really do appreciate having the better sounding and fitting headphones to use. The after school kids will appreciate the microphone option as well.","fullyFundedDate":1757423316842,"projectUrl":"project/gaming-headphones-for-a-more-immersive-e/9391501/","projectTitle":"Gaming Headphones for a More Immersive Experience During School Coding","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":10074313,"projectId":9453890,"letterContent":"Thank you again for all of your support. The Deescalation and Relaxation area is used daily by several of my students for their breaks, to calm down, and when they need a place away from everyone else. One of the students uses the area as a place to make sentences with letters on the floor. Another uses it as a place to relax between assignments. A third uses it as a place to safely use the yoga ball in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMost students were confused when they walked into my classroom and saw that a corner was sectioned off, but after a quick explanation and some student use, everyone understood the need for the space as well as how to be respectful of those using it. It was exciting for students and staff in the room as the items arrived and put in place.","fullyFundedDate":1752714061824,"projectUrl":"project/de-escalation-and-relaxation-area/9453890/","projectTitle":"De-escalation and Relaxation Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hobbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074313"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9151156,"letterContent":"These robotic arms and such are amazing addition to the class. It was awesome to see the students build them, but even more awesome when they started realizing how they moved and functioned.\r\n Some students really struggled but with time they understood they needed to pay attention and focus and things got easier.\r\n We talked about what would happen if some of the angles and attachment points changed. \r\n Having several different options for builds made the entire process more interesting. Some students built 2 or 3 different versions. So much good learning happened.","fullyFundedDate":1746786295699,"projectUrl":"project/several-robots-to-pique-interest-in-stud/9151156/","projectTitle":"Several Robots to Pique Interest in Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9328295,"letterContent":"The Sphero Robots are amazing. First off they are very easy to use. The students get to use coding experience they have already learned and use it right away on the Sphero Robot. Each robot is used by 2 students at a time. Now the entire class is able to use robots. \r\n The ease of use, the ease of storage and the ease of learning really has been a game changer. Those students who may have been hesitant before are now asking to use them.\r\n Some of the most impacted students are those who are hesitant to try new things. They noticed how awesome the robots looked and came over to try. They were able to understand how to use them. As more kids began to use them, the outlying students then got more interested. \r\n it is truly awesome that the entire class can now use robots.","fullyFundedDate":1746786479740,"projectUrl":"project/sphero-robots-that-the-kids-love-to-use/9328295/","projectTitle":"Sphero Robots That the Kids Love to Use","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9238167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous Donations. The ability to offer different engineering concepts has allowed the students to see how different things work. many have never used any tools before, have never assembled anything before or never had to work with so many small parts before .\r\n The different kinds of projects that they got to do exposed them to having to solve many different problems. from parts being broke, to making sure they used the correct size screws, to figuring out how the heck to fit things together.\r\n It was really great seeing their minds figuring out the problems. \r\nI cannot express how amazing this donation was.","fullyFundedDate":1746786423730,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-fun-to-begin-to-under/9238167/","projectTitle":"Hands-on S.T.E.M. Fun to Begin to Understand Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9277645,"letterContent":"These rollercoaster parts are really fantastic. we are not going to put them to real use until this summer, but right now we are pre assembling and testing them. \r\n The students using them said they were awesome and easy to use. They said that because of the ease of use, they could try out many ideas to do things such as slow down momentum, increase speed and to try to make the rollercoaster longer and bigger. As other classes came in the were super excited to see these test rollercoasters and were commenting on how they cant wait to try them next year. \r\n So far it has been a great addition to the STEM classroom. It allows me to have options for all students.\r\n While talking to special needs teachers and showing them what i got they were really happy to know that those students could be working on the same tasks as the general Ed students. \r\nOne of the students who was struggling when we did paper rollercoasters really liked using these magnetic rollercoasters. it was nice to hear him using scientific terms and even offered to help another student who was struggling.","fullyFundedDate":1746786214136,"projectUrl":"project/rollercoaster-building-for-all-from-spec/9277645/","projectTitle":"Rollercoaster Building for all from Special Needs to Higher Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9151191,"letterContent":"These tools are proving to be so helpful. The motorized screwdrivers have helped speed up assembly and breakdown. And as silly as it sounds it has engaged more students. \r\n\r\nThe small magnetic bits have kept many of the screws from hitting the floor, such a blessing. \r\nthe magnetic strips give the small tools a destination on the table and has helped lose less of them in the build process.\r\n\r\nIt is many small things but it really has made for a more enjoyable robotic experience. \r\nAs a minimally funded program from the school district, I am relying on donors to help me offer my students the best learning experience i can offer. Your generosity will impact hundreds of students. \r\n\r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1746786081431,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-with-robot-builds/9151191/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help with Robot Builds.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9060725,"letterContent":"These Robots are way better than I ever expected. They students are so excited to spend time using them. They learn really fast using these robots. As other students see these students using the robots in the hallway they create a buzz around the school and a desire to try them out.\r\n\r\nIt is so nice for the students to be able to use coding they have learned in previous assignments. We are able to build on these skills and to develop more desire to learn even more.\r\n\r\nI cannot be more thankful for this opportunity that I would not be able to give them on my own. I cannot wait for more students to be exposed to the fun and learning of these Robots. The more exposure the students get to different kinds of robots and such the more they are getting prepared for future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1743743589338,"projectUrl":"project/coding-robots-for-the-win-/9060725/","projectTitle":"Coding Robots for the Win ......","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9095040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much.\r\nThe Legos were a huge hit. The kids are able to build really awesome structures and learn how to collaborate and cooperate on projects.\r\n\r\nI do not have to limit them to a number of Legos now. So many more colors. So many more options. Simply awesomeness.\r\n\r\nI really try to make sure that STEM Robotics is the class every single student talks about. it is working especially with your help. i had teacher stopping by to see the kids LEGO builds. So kewl that the kids are bragging to the other teachers.\r\n\r\nI can never thank you enough for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1741317191125,"projectUrl":"project/legos-to-encourage-collaboration-and-exp/9095040/","projectTitle":"Legos to Encourage Collaboration and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9894480,"projectId":9060441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. This paper really makes the project so much easier for the students to do. the different colors lets them know exactly which things they need to build and where to put it. The colors also make the project more fun since it is not just plain white.\r\n The ability to be able to print as many copies of each is such a blessing. It allows the students to be more creative because they do not need to worry as much about mistakes. The exploration and creativity is so much greater now.\r\n These paper rollercoasters area giant hit with the students. the extra tape and dispensers you have provided as well has made it that more of the students can be active more of the time. This is leading to bigger and more creative rollercoasters\r\n THANK YOU","fullyFundedDate":1741568481566,"projectUrl":"project/wheeeeeeeeeee-paper-rollercoasters/9060441/","projectTitle":"Wheeeeeeeeeee Paper Rollercoasters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894480_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y595&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736886520154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmooresclassrom"},{"teacherId":9307652,"projectId":8754057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding sensory tools and materials for my students. It has helped me to develop fresh and exciting customized sensorimotor interventions for them. They have been excited to use these new materials and it has given them a boost in their motivation and engagement. \r\n\r\nThis past week we used the hopscotch and stepping stones to create an obstacle course in the hallway. The students appreciated having this movement opportunity in the middle of their day and I noticed an improvement in their ability to focus and put forth their best effort on academics for the remainder of the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1727362475960,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-proven-to-optimize-learnin/8754057/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools Proven to Optimize Learning and Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ness","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9307652"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44773","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":802,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":86,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":77.5,"schoolId":44773,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rochester Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rochester Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-hampshire/school-administrative-unit-54/rochester-middle-school/44773"}