{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Starbuck International K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3872086,"projectId":9687492,"letterContent":"We all know middle school is a hard time for all students. Worrying about deodorant, feminine products, hair brushes, chapstick etc is one thing we do not want our kids to worry about! As soon as they saw that I was able to restock the drawers they were so excited and I have not had one day with out a student thanking me for having these items available when they need them. \r\n\r\nSnacks are a must with growing teens and these snacks have saved the day on multiple occasions these last few months. When they have lunch before 11am by 1pm they need more food to help them get through the day.","fullyFundedDate":1766764528067,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-classroom-meeting-middle-sch/9687492/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Classroom: Meeting Middle Schoolers’ Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skaarnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3872086_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533874684682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3872086"},{"teacherId":7633930,"projectId":9687463,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, Jessica the bearded dragon has the right size terrarium and proper lighting for the first time. Not only is that incredibly meaningful to me, as Jessica's human, but it also helps me show the students how important it is to properly research and prepare for a pet and that all life is deserving of safety and health, even if they are scaly and eat bugs. \r\n\r\nWhen the supplies for the class pet arrived, there was so much shared excitement between the students. At that point we had talked a lot about what a bearded dragon needs to live their best life. I like to tell the kids that bearded dragons are \"solar powered\" since so much of internal systems are dependent on having the proper lighting. I cannot begin to describe how much happier and healthier our class pet is now that she has the supplies you helped purchase. \r\n\r\nAs this is a bit of an unusual classroom project to fund, I asked students to describe the impact that Jessica the bearded dragon has had on them. I think that they can best describe how this project has benefited our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265350072,"projectUrl":"project/jessica-needs-your-help/9687463/","projectTitle":"Jessica Needs Your Help","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seiberlich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7633930_orig.jpg?crop=917,918,x162,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663259736191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633930"},{"teacherId":9889269,"projectId":9310028,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom. We have already begun using the new resources during daily lessons, and they have made an immediate impact. One memorable moment was during a small-group activity where students used the materials to collaborate, problem-solve, and share their thinking with confidence. The resources have helped transform our classroom into a more engaging, supportive space where students feel encouraged to participate and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was unmistakable. Many of them were eager to explore, asking thoughtful questions and expressing pride in having tools that were \"just for them.\" It was clear that these resources helped students feel seen and valued, which has positively influenced their engagement and behavior. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to deepen their understanding of our current lessons and build important academic and social skills. Our next steps include applying what they've learned through hands-on projects, group discussions, and independent work that encourages creativity and confidence. Your contribution is not just supporting a single project—it is helping shape a classroom environment where students can grow, thrive, and believe in themselves every day. Thank you for being an essential part of our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746786249043,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish/9310028/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889269_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737657329428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889269"},{"teacherId":9889269,"projectId":9139297,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom. We have already begun using the new resources during daily lessons, and they have made an immediate impact. One memorable moment was during a small-group activity where students used the materials to collaborate, problem-solve, and share their thinking with confidence. The resources have helped transform our classroom into a more engaging, supportive space where students feel encouraged to participate and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was unmistakable. Many of them were eager to explore, asking thoughtful questions and expressing pride in having tools that were \"just for them.\" It was clear that these resources helped students feel seen and valued, which has positively influenced their engagement and behavior. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to deepen their understanding of our current lessons and build important academic and social skills. Our next steps include applying what they've learned through hands-on projects, group discussions, and independent work that encourages creativity and confidence. Your contribution is not just supporting a single project—it is helping shape a classroom environment where students can grow, thrive, and believe in themselves every day. Thank you for being an essential part of our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746785453326,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-confidence-empowering-studen/9139297/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Confidence: Empowering Students with Sensory-Friendly Kitchen Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889269_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737657329428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889269"},{"teacherId":9889269,"projectId":9125448,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom. We have already begun using the new resources during daily lessons, and they have made an immediate impact. One memorable moment was during a small-group activity where students used the materials to collaborate, problem-solve, and share their thinking with confidence. The resources have helped transform our classroom into a more engaging, supportive space where students feel encouraged to participate and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was unmistakable. Many of them were eager to explore, asking thoughtful questions and expressing pride in having tools that were \"just for them.\" It was clear that these resources helped students feel seen and valued, which has positively influenced their engagement and behavior. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to deepen their understanding of our current lessons and build important academic and social skills. Our next steps include applying what they've learned through hands-on projects, group discussions, and independent work that encourages creativity and confidence. Your contribution is not just supporting a single project—it is helping shape a classroom environment where students can grow, thrive, and believe in themselves every day. Thank you for being an essential part of our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746785602180,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-empowering-special/9125448/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Empowering Special Learners With Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889269_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737657329428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889269"},{"teacherId":1751453,"projectId":9627933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this literacy project. The materials arrived very quickly. We open the packages together as a class. My students were very excited! The thought the materials were really cool. We passed a few items around to check them out.\r\n\r\nAs of now I have been using these to practice skills in small groups. My students find the materials very engaging. The tactile cards help to remind them to segment harder words as they read. As a busy teacher I appreciate how the materials are organized and easy to get out. They are easy to use immediately with no preparation. I look forward to using them for many years.","fullyFundedDate":1758850518210,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-centers/9627933/","projectTitle":"We Love Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lichtenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1751453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490508383869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lichtenberg"},{"teacherId":1751453,"projectId":9627882,"letterContent":"I just want to thank everyone who helped bring this project to life! This is a very special project that happens every school year. I make the shirts to create a sense of pride in our classroom and school.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited with the surprise when they entered the classroom in the morning. I had a t-shirt on each of their desks. They loved that they were able to keep them. They were also excited to take the group picture together. Because I always have a group photo of the class as my computer background.\r\n\r\nNow my students have a shirt for school sprit days! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756250136570,"projectUrl":"project/school-pride-t-shirts-2025-2026/9627882/","projectTitle":"School Pride T-Shirts 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lichtenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1751453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490508383869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lichtenberg"},{"teacherId":1751453,"projectId":9319099,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. This has been a great tool for my students to have in the classroom. My students love having their own art pads. We use them the most for mindfulness. But they will also use them when they have some free time. I think it is really important to have some time in our day to reflect and take a moment for ourselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for much for supporting teachers! Are students get so excited when the new supplies arrive. The delivery of boxes make my day and my students too!","fullyFundedDate":1749822552388,"projectUrl":"project/artful-and-mindful/9319099/","projectTitle":"Artful and Mindful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lichtenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1751453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490508383869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lichtenberg"},{"teacherId":3872086,"projectId":9761721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our DonorsChoose supporters for helping us get a mini fridge for our classroom! This fridge allows us to keep bottled water cold and store fresh snacks so students can stay hydrated, energized, and ready to learn. Your generosity makes a real difference in our students' comfort and focus each day. We are incredibly grateful for your support and kindness! This will allow students to focus on their learner rather than hunger or just eating junk food all day long! We couldn't do what we do with out your support!!!","fullyFundedDate":1764697823127,"projectUrl":"project/mini-fridge-to-keep-us-chill/9761721/","projectTitle":"Mini Fridge to Keep Us Chill.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skaarnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3872086_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533874684682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3872086"},{"teacherId":10086577,"projectId":9671448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful materials that got funded. Both my students and I have really enjoyed exploring the tools we were gifted. They were so excited to see packages come in for them, and we had the best time unboxing everything as a class. \r\nWe love using our new resources for the morning, when my students come in. It gets them excited to come to school and gets their brains ready to learn! These materials have also proved useful during our cold- Wisconsin winters, as we have indoor recess at least once a week! \r\nI love watching my students work together, be creative, and build together! These materials have given my students opportunities to work together! Truly, the only time there is zero conflict is when we are using these resources. \r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you! You have made this first-year teachers dreams come true.","fullyFundedDate":1759590814206,"projectUrl":"project/morning-bins-for-my-class/9671448/","projectTitle":"Morning Bins for my Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cimbalnik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086577"},{"teacherId":1751453,"projectId":9686345,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Ozobots are an awesome beginning coding robot for a classroom.\r\n\r\nI used a resource from the Ozobot website resources that provide us a track. We then used different codes to have our Ozobot follow a path with a 30 sec timer to view different landforms we learned about in a lesson. Students used blue, red, black and green markers to make squares in certain patterns on the black track. The patterns could cause the Ozobot to speed up and slow down. There are also codes for spin and tornado.\r\n\r\nMy students were very engaged with the coding and wanted to get their Ozobot to the finish line as fast as they could!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1757978019787,"projectUrl":"project/steam-with-ozobot-evo/9686345/","projectTitle":"STEAM With Ozobot Evo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lichtenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1751453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490508383869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lichtenberg"},{"teacherId":1751453,"projectId":9686317,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. The Qball microphone is an amazing addition for our classroom! It boosts engagement a lot! We use it daily for morning meetings, the question of the day, and math inquiries. Along with other uses, too. \r\n\r\nI love that it's durable and easy for my students to hold and pass around. It also mutes when they rattle it too much, moving it. We rarely have any mic feedback noise. I appreciate that I can hear all my students, too.\r\n\r\nMy students are participating more and answering questions with ease! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757518362777,"projectUrl":"project/tap-tap-is-this-thing-on/9686317/","projectTitle":"*tap* *tap* Is This Thing On?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lichtenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1751453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490508383869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lichtenberg"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38158","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":497,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":58.3,"schoolId":38158,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Starbuck International K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Starbuck International K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/racine-unified-school-district/starbuck-middle-school/38158"}