{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Showalter Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9491352,"projectId":9800660,"letterContent":"Due to your kindness and generosity, our students at Showalter Middle School have been able to and continue to be able to use free hygiene supplies throughout the year. The students have shown so much appreciation for the supplies available and many have expressed how thankful they are to have these supplies.\r\nMany students at our schools come from families that qualify for free and reduced lunch so money and supplies can be a hard thing to come by. Having these supplies available for free is a lot more meaningful than just being convenient. Along with that, students being able to privately attend to their hygienic needs is also meaningful because of how sensitive of a topic personal hygiene can be, especially at their age.\r\nThank you all so much for your contributions to this project, your donations allowed so many students access to basic supplies that have been helping them every day!","fullyFundedDate":1760046303190,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-hygiene-essentials/9800660/","projectTitle":"Middle School Hygiene Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Summerford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491352_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710341292484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491352"},{"teacherId":10289108,"projectId":9765188,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have tools that are transforming how they learn every single day. The headphones you provided have created a more focused and supportive learning environment, allowing students to work independently, access digital resources, and receive language and math supports without distraction or stigma. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had consistent access to learning tools that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe organizational bins have brought structure and efficiency to our lab activities. Students can now easily access materials, take ownership of setup and cleanup, and collaborate more effectively. This has increased instructional time and helped students feel confident and responsible in a hands-on science environment.\r\n\r\nThe digital scales and calculators have elevated our learning by allowing students to engage in real-world, accurate data collection and problem solving. Instead of imagining results, students are now measuring, calculating, and analyzing like real scientists and mathematicians. These tools have increased engagement, improved accuracy, and built confidence—especially for students who previously struggled to see themselves as successful in STEM.\r\n\r\nYour support has removed barriers, increased equity, and made learning more accessible, meaningful, and empowering for my students. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1762141478984,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-engaged-scientists/9765188/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Engaged Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10289108_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758909790265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289108"},{"teacherId":10221885,"projectId":9669610,"letterContent":"Our students are clean, focused, and ready to learn, thank you so much for donating supplies. When students saw the supplies, they were truly happy and excited, and it created a positive and welcoming classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe Kleenex and hand sanitizer have been especially helpful during the winter months and flu season, helping keep students healthy and comfortable. The snacks have also made a big difference. After completing their i-Ready testing, we celebrated their hard work with a snack party.\r\n\r\nWe are also using the markers for our Thursday whiteboard activities, where students solve problems, learn from their mistakes, and build confidence. They are actively using all the supplies and genuinely enjoying their work.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your generosity and continued support. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our students and classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767232082022,"projectUrl":"project/clean-focused-and-ready-to-learn/9669610/","projectTitle":"Clean, Focused, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mavuleti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10221885"},{"teacherId":10225908,"projectId":9712380,"letterContent":"The supplies you generously provided have made a meaningful difference in our science classroom. With hands-on materials readily available, students are now able to explore scientific concepts through experiments rather than just reading about them. These tools have sparked curiosity and encouraged more active participation during lessons. Students feel more confident trying new ideas and collaborating with classmates because they have the resources they need. Overall, your support has helped transform science into a more engaging, interactive, and exciting experience for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1760379646078,"projectUrl":"project/empower-through-education/9712380/","projectTitle":"Empower Through Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Do","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225908"},{"teacherId":2540689,"projectId":9518018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my students. Math is about confidence first. Making mistakes and learning to recognize them. To gain confidence in doing that, students need to practice, practice, practice! These materials have given us the tools needed for so much practice. \r\n\r\nThe dry erase supplies allow students to practice with a sense of control. Unlike using a pencil, dry erase lets students make mistakes, erase and try again. When students do the same with a pencil and eraser, the smudges from repeated erasing can cause stress and frustration. \r\n\r\nThe boards were the must expensive part of your donation. The kids are calling the \"magic practice boards\"! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping support practice and helping bring a little magic to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754883446232,"projectUrl":"project/writing-for-understanding/9518018/","projectTitle":"Writing for Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2540689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471048817550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aldous"},{"teacherId":2573807,"projectId":9489663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students LOVE our new fidgets so much that I cannot keep them stocked. By the afternoon, many of our neurodiverse students are in need of a little something to help them stay focused. Sometimes, a small fidget does just the trick! And there are a couple neurodivergent students who really benefit from the wobble stool. Sometimes, a student just needs that extra \"wiggle room\" and alternative seating does just that.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters have also allowed ALL students access to a simple, yet effective tool for tracking what we are reading and highlighting important ideas and vocabulary. Unfortunately, the majority of my 6th graders are reading at a 3rd or 4th grade level (some lower) and so using strategies like highlighting the important ideas help students to understand our complicated science text.","fullyFundedDate":1754530288051,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-light-up-our-year-with-these-hig/9489663/","projectTitle":"Help Us Light Up Our Year With These Highlighters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cieslikowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-raffo"},{"teacherId":10221885,"projectId":9669617,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. With the help of calming balls and sensory toys, my students are now taking short breaks in the middle of our activities to relax and self-regulate. These tools have had a noticeably positive impact, students return to their work feeling refreshed, more focused, and ready to learn. They've been excited and happy to use these items during their break times.\r\nIn math, we've been incorporating engaging whiteboard activities to reinforce multiplication skills. Each Thursday, we display multiplication problems on the smart board, and students solve them individually on their personal whiteboards. Once they've solved the problem, they raise their boards to share their answers. It's a fun and friendly competition that keeps them motivated and energized. Students who answer the most questions correctly receive small prizes, which adds to the excitement and encourages participation.\r\nTo keep our materials organized and easily accessible, we are using small plastic bins. These bins help store multiplication tables, number lines, and class-wise quiz papers. Students take responsibility for their own materials, which not only supports organization but also encourages independence and ownership of their learning.\r\nThe students are not only enjoying these interactive and hands-on approaches, but they are also gaining confidence in solving multiplication problems. Our next steps will focus on ensuring all students master the concepts through continued practice, collaboration, and support. We're building both skill and self-assurance in a positive, structured learning environment.\r\nThank you so much for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1758828560739,"projectUrl":"project/give-to-grow/9669617/","projectTitle":"Give to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mavuleti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10221885"},{"teacherId":10225908,"projectId":9654062,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new resources every single day. The notebooks have become their go-to place for taking careful notes in science class, and the pencils are helping them write down key concepts, diagrams, and ideas as they learn. One special moment was seeing students proudly hold up their science notebooks filled with their own notes and reflections — they love having a space that feels truly theirs..\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include continuing their science unit on observations and experiments. With their notebooks, they'll be documenting their observations, recording data, and drawing conclusions. Thanks to your generosity, they now have the tools to stay organized and really dive deeper into their learning. We can't thank you enough for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757549462154,"projectUrl":"project/help-the-future-scientists-with-notebook/9654062/","projectTitle":"Help the Future Scientists With Notebooks and Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Do","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225908"},{"teacherId":9870667,"projectId":9000463,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our flash card project. The pictures show how we've organized individual practice kits for each student. During our \"Take 5!\" time, they grab a bag and use the cards to practice facts, play multiplication games and mark their progress in tracing sheets. Each week students pick out 5 problems they don't yet know, then practice and quiz each other.\r\n\r\nIt's been a fun and engaging way for students to grow confidence and strengthen essential math skills. Your support is helping them build a strong foundation for next year. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1735883681493,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-superstars/9000463/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9870667"},{"teacherId":9491352,"projectId":9108036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards my school and my students. Your donations allowed us to provide an increasingly accessible weight room for our students. Our students with varying levels of abilities are now more able to participate in the same exercises that their peers participate in, which in turn allows for an increased level of exercise and participation in our classes. \r\n\r\nOne of our main goals as a PE program is to encourage students to enjoy being physically active and a large part of that is providing the equipment and opportunities for all students, no matter their abilities, to participate equally. Having a range of equipment gives us opportunities to expose students to more modes of exercise while meeting student accessibility needs. With this project we are one step closer to accomplishing this goal!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1739852966881,"projectUrl":"project/weight-room-wishlist/9108036/","projectTitle":"Weight Room Wishlist!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Summerford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491352_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710341292484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491352"},{"teacherId":9432003,"projectId":8146136,"letterContent":"When we got your donations, we told the students who are usually late that if they make it on time tomorrow, we have some goodies for them. \r\nThe students' reaction was great because they typically hear things like you have to be on time, or you will be in lunch detention. \r\nWe started handing those snacks as an incentive for being on time. They started to show up earlier and came to the office to say with a smile, \"We are here!\" This created a good bond between staff and students and showed the students that we care about their being present and not missing classes or any education. The impact was great, and we are proud that it worked so well, indeed, because of your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1708652404255,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-incentive/8146136/","projectTitle":"Attendance Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magsoosi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9432003"},{"teacherId":9398902,"projectId":8739067,"letterContent":"Thank you, Anna Williams, for your incredibly generous donation of fidget tools for my Special Education middle school students. Your contribution is already making a significant difference in their classes. The students are not only using these tools to help them stay focused but also gaining confidence as they engage in their learning in new ways. These tools provide an outlet for students to release excess energy and reduce anxiety, allowing them to better engage with lessons. For students with attention-related challenges or sensory seeking needs, the fidget tools have been especially helpful as they allow for physical movement without being disruptive, making it easier to concentrate on academic tasks. It's truly amazing to see the positive impact these simple yet effective tools have had on their daily experiences.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting concentration, the fidget tools also contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment. This simple yet effective donation not only enhances the learning experience by also promotes emotional regulation and self-awareness, teaching students valuable coping strategies that they can carry with them outside of the classroom. Your support means so much to us, and it's clear that your generosity comes from a place of wanting to make a real difference. Our students benefit from the care and thoughtfulness that you've shown, and we are deeply appreciative of your kindness. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation is making a lasting impact in helping my students stay focused, calm, and engaged throughout their day. The tools are being put to good use, and it is amazing to see how much they help students who need that extra sensory support. We are so grateful to have you as part of our school's support system. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you're making on their learning environment. Thank you for supporting our classroom and students in such a meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1733291602890,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-and-fidget-toys-for-specia/8739067/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools and Fidget Toys for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398902"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36051","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":663,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":36051,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Showalter Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Showalter Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/tukwila-school-district-/showalter-middle-school/36051"}