{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schofield Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":10031864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring our reading center to life. Because of you, this space has truly become a place where students want to be. When everything was set up, my students immediately noticed the difference. They walked in, looked around, and you could hear the excitement. Several students asked right away if they could sit in the new area and read. Others started browsing the shelves, taking their time picking books that caught their interest.\r\n\r\nWe use the reading center every day during independent reading time. Students choose a spot that works for them, whether that is on the floor cushions or near the shelves, and settle in with a book. The organization has made a big difference. Students can easily find books, return them, and try something new without feeling overwhelmed. One moment that stood out to me was watching a student who usually struggles to stay focused sit down, get comfortable, and read for the entire block without needing reminders. That moment showed me just how much the environment matters.\r\n\r\nThis space has also helped strengthen important reading skills. Students are building stamina, practicing comprehension, and having more meaningful conversations about what they read. They are recommending books to each other, asking questions, and making connections in ways that feel natural. Reading is starting to feel less like an assignment and more like something they enjoy.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using this reading center to support our current lessons and projects. Students are selecting texts to help them gather ideas, build background knowledge, and prepare for writing tasks. As we continue working on reading comprehension and written responses, this space will play a big role in helping them stay engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nThank you for creating a space where my students feel comfortable, focused, and excited to read. Your support has made a real and lasting impact on their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776702122757,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-reading-center-where-stu/10031864/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Reading Center Where Students Want to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":9971441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of you, my students now have a space that feels inviting, comfortable, and truly theirs. When they first saw the reading area set up with the carpet and new books, their reactions said everything. They were excited, curious, and ready to read. Some of them went straight to the books, while others found a spot on the carpet and just took it all in. It was one of those moments that reminded me why this work matters.\r\n\r\nThe new books have made a big difference in how my students approach reading. Many of them are drawn to graphic novels and stories that reflect their own lives, so having those options has helped them stay engaged and build confidence. During reading time, students are practicing important skills like understanding the text, making connections, and discussing ideas with each other. What I love most is hearing them talk about what they are reading and recommend books to their classmates. That kind of excitement cannot be forced, and your support helped make it possible.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks more relaxed and meaningful. Students are comfortable, focused, and actually enjoying the experience. I have seen students who used to struggle with staying on task now choosing to read without being reminded. A few of them even ask for more time to finish their books. This space has helped turn reading into something positive instead of something they have to do.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create an environment where my students feel supported and motivated. You have made a lasting impact on their learning and their love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1769177062437,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-center-for-engaged-middle-s/9971441/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Center for Engaged Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":10031830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Flexible Floor Seating for Focused and Comfortable Readers.\" Because of your generosity, my classroom has become a more comfortable, student-centered space where students are able to focus, engage, and truly enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nWhen the floor seats arrived, my students were immediately excited. They could not wait to try them out, and many of them were asking right away if they could use them during independent reading time. What stood out most was how quickly they settled into their reading once they were comfortable. Students who would normally shift around in their chairs or lose focus were able to stay engaged for longer periods of time. It was a simple change, but it made a noticeable difference.\r\n\r\nWe began using the seating during independent reading and small group instruction. One moment that stood out was during a reading block when students were spread out across the room using the floor seats. The classroom felt calm, focused, and productive. Students were reading quietly, discussing their books with peers, and staying on task without constant redirection. For many of my students, especially those who benefit from movement or flexible seating, having the option to sit comfortably on the floor helped them regulate and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThese seats have also supported students who may struggle in traditional seating arrangements. Being able to choose where and how they sit has helped build independence and confidence. Students are making better choices about their learning and taking more ownership of their environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use the floor seating during reading time, collaborative activities, and small group instruction. As we build reading stamina and work through new texts, students will have a comfortable space that supports their focus and participation.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created more than just a seating option. It has helped create a classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you for making a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience","fullyFundedDate":1774220070091,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-floor-seating-for-focused-and-c/10031830/","projectTitle":"Flexible Floor Seating for Focused and Comfortable Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":10063253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Publishing Student Writing in Our Classroom.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to see their writing come to life in a way that feels real, meaningful, and worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nWe recently received the printer, and we hooked it up right away so students could begin using it immediately. From the moment it was set up, students were excited to print their work and see it in a polished, final form. This technology has already started to change how my students approach writing. Instead of writing just to complete an assignment, they are writing with purpose, knowing their work will be published and shared.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing students' reactions when they hold their printed work. There is a sense of pride and ownership that comes with seeing their ideas brought to life. Students are taking more time to revise and improve their writing because they want their final product to reflect their best effort. Even students who were previously hesitant about writing are becoming more engaged and willing to participate.\r\n\r\nI have already noticed students asking to print additional drafts, make edits, and improve their work before publishing. This shows a shift in mindset from simply completing assignments to truly developing as writers. One student who often struggled with motivation was eager to revise their work multiple times just to see it printed again, which was a huge step forward.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the printer to publish narrative, argumentative, and informational pieces. Students will share their work with peers, build confidence, and grow as writers throughout the year. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. Thank you for helping my students see themselves as authors.","fullyFundedDate":1776702122402,"projectUrl":"project/publishing-student-writing-in-our-classr/10063253/","projectTitle":"Publishing Student Writing in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":10083407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Visual Learning Spaces for Diverse Learners.\" Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a space where students feel engaged, supported, and excited to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were immediately drawn to the visuals around the room. They began asking questions, making connections, and pointing out details to one another. What stood out most to me was how naturally students started interacting with the learning environment. Instead of passively sitting, they were up, engaged, and talking about what they were seeing and learning.\r\n\r\nOne of our first projects using these materials was a bulletin board focused on the history of our school and Martha Scofield. Students were able to visually explore important information, discuss what they learned, and connect it to their own experiences as members of the school community. This project allowed students to take ownership of their learning while also building a sense of pride in where they go to school. Many of my students shared that they had never known the history behind our school's name, and it sparked meaningful conversations in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese visual learning spaces have been especially impactful for my students who benefit from additional support, including those with learning differences. Having information displayed in clear, engaging ways helps them better understand concepts, stay focused, and feel more confident participating in class. I have noticed an increase in student engagement, collaboration, and willingness to contribute during lessons.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these materials to create interactive bulletin boards, anchor charts, and student-centered displays that support our current lessons and projects. Students will also have more opportunities to contribute to the classroom environment by helping design and create visual resources that reflect their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom where students are not only learning, but actively engaging with the content in meaningful ways. Thank you for making a lasting impact on my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1776702122383,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning-spaces-for-diverse-learn/10083407/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning Spaces for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":1749376,"projectId":9572583,"letterContent":"We just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your donation of new sports equipment for our physical education class. We were able to use the new equipment in class and get rid of our old and worn out equipment that was used previously. The kids were now able to participate with smaller groups to ensure more time and practice during class.\r\nThe students were so excited to use the new basketballs especially! They were especially happy to have more basketballs to play smaller games and have more time to play.\r\nYour donation was greatly appreciated and is being utilized within our program with excitement and enthusiasm!","fullyFundedDate":1765907089576,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-help-us-rebound-with-new-sports/9572583/","projectTitle":"Game On! Help Us Rebound with New Sports Gear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1749376"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":9107020,"letterContent":"This project has had a powerful impact on student engagement and creativity by giving students the opportunity to run a hands-on, student-led business. Through the hat bar, students applied design thinking, decision-making, and collaboration skills as they created products that reflected their personalities and interests. They learned to plan, problem-solve, and take pride in their work in a real-world context.\r\n\r\nThe project also boosted student confidence and ownership, especially for students who thrive in creative and hands-on learning environments. Our classroom became a space where creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship were valued, helping students see how their ideas can turn into something meaningful and tangible.","fullyFundedDate":1741989408300,"projectUrl":"project/hats-off-to-creativity-a-student-run-ha/9107020/","projectTitle":"Hats Off to Creativity: A Student-Run Hat Bar!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":9207626,"letterContent":"This project has given students meaningful opportunities to think, create, and problem-solve like designers. By working through hands-on design tasks, students became more engaged and invested in their learning, taking ownership of their ideas from start to finish. They collaborated more naturally, shared feedback, and learned to revise their work based on reflection and peer input.\r\n\r\nThe project also helped students build confidence as they saw their designs come to life. Learning became more active and student-driven, and the classroom environment shifted toward creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Overall, this project strengthened students' design thinking skills and encouraged them to see themselves as capable creators.","fullyFundedDate":1746452510119,"projectUrl":"project/student-designers-at-work/9207626/","projectTitle":"Student Designers at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":9207991,"letterContent":"This project has transformed how students approach STEM learning by allowing them to combine creativity with design and problem-solving. Students are more engaged because they are applying STEM concepts in hands-on, real-world ways that connect to their interests and personal style. The materials encouraged collaboration, experimentation, and critical thinking as students designed, tested, and refined their ideas.\r\n\r\nStudents who were previously hesitant in STEM activities became more confident as they saw their designs take shape and improve through iteration. The project has helped create a classroom culture where creativity and innovation are valued, and students feel empowered to explore STEM through meaningful, student-driven design experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1746452509794,"projectUrl":"project/future-designers-where-stem-meets-styl/9207991/","projectTitle":"Future Designers: Where STEM Meets Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":9278287,"letterContent":"This project has significantly expanded how students express their ideas and share their learning. By giving students tools to create, record, and design, they now have multiple ways to demonstrate understanding beyond traditional written assignments. Students are more engaged during lessons and projects because they can use their voices, creativity, and personal perspectives to communicate their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe materials have been especially impactful during ELA projects, where students record reflections, design visual components, and collaborate on creative products. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now more confident sharing their ideas, and overall classroom engagement has increased. This project has helped create a learning environment where student voice is valued and creativity is an essential part of the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1746452510442,"projectUrl":"project/the-rams-factory-business-meets-design/9278287/","projectTitle":"The RAMS Factory: Business Meets Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":9297029,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on how students collaborate and engage during learning activities. The high-top tables have created flexible spaces where students naturally gather to work together, discuss ideas, and support one another during small-group instruction. Students are more willing to participate, share their thinking, and stay focused because the seating feels purposeful and different from traditional desks.\r\n\r\nThe tables have been especially effective during group discussions, project work, and writing conferences, allowing students to move, collaborate, and problem-solve more comfortably. Overall, this project has helped create a more interactive and student-centered classroom environment where collaboration feels natural and learning feels active.","fullyFundedDate":1746553346142,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-at-new-heights-high-top-t/9297029/","projectTitle":"Collaboration at New Heights: High-Top Tables for Small Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":10264864,"projectId":9719137,"letterContent":"Reading HiLo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick has had a powerful impact on our students. Many of the boys in our book club have limited access to books at home and mixed feelings about reading, so a high-interest, low-reading-level graphic novel like HiLo is especially effective. The combination of accessible text and engaging visuals helps students build confidence while strengthening essential literacy skills such as comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary development, and making inferences from both text and illustrations. The fast-paced plot and humor lower barriers to participation and motivate students to stay engaged through the entire book.\r\nIn our book club, reading is active, social, and student-centered. Students read independently, read aloud with peers, and pause frequently to discuss characters, predict outcomes, and connect events in the story to their own experiences. Graphic novels allow students to closely analyze images, dialogue, and action, supporting learners who benefit from visual cues while still promoting higher-order thinking. The themes of friendship, identity, bravery, and problem-solving resonate strongly with our students and create natural opportunities for discussion and reflection.\r\nSeveral boys who previously avoided reading are now some of the most enthusiastic participants. Students who rarely finished a book are proudly completing HiLo, asking for the next book in the series, and recommending it to friends. For many of these boys, this was one of the first times they saw themselves as successful readers. 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