{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert Clemente Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":46.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2545997,"projectId":7066194,"letterContent":"Our new mouthpieces are immediately elevating our sound. The students, who commit long hours to rehearsals, were thrilled to receive professional-grade equipment that finally matches their dedication. Their reaction was one of immense pride and ownership.\r\n\r\nWe now use this stable, centered tone to tackle complex brass passages that demand precise intonation, freeing them to focus solely on artistry rather than faulty equipment. Next, we will integrate this enhanced quality to refine the ensemble's overall blend and balance, pushing our musical phrasing and dynamics to the highest level for our upcoming concert.","fullyFundedDate":1671120874367,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-with-questions/7066194/","projectTitle":"Buzzing With Questions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ickes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2545997_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472315382647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msickes"},{"teacherId":2545997,"projectId":7183066,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your contribution to our orchestra program. The new polos have already made a profound and tangible difference in our students' approach to their work, transforming our rehearsal space into a more focused and professional environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe polos serve as our new performance attire, and we use them strategically during our final preparation stages for major concerts. Our current project involves mastering the challenging repertoire for our upcoming district performance.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate and heartwarming. When the students saw the quality and fit of the new shirts, there was an audible wave of approval. The reaction was less about having a new piece of clothing and more about finally having a shared identity.\r\n\r\nThey stood taller, adjusted their posture, and started complimenting each other. Several students noted that they finally \"look like a real orchestra.\" The polos instill a powerful sense of collective pride and personal responsibility. When they look polished, they instinctively play with more precision and seriousness, which is the greatest gift a uniform can give an ensemble.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur current lesson is focused on ensemble blend and balance, which is the final polish needed before a performance. The new polos will play a direct role in this.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our orchestra program!","fullyFundedDate":1676486004373,"projectUrl":"project/looking-sharp/7183066/","projectTitle":"Looking Sharp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ickes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2545997_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472315382647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msickes"},{"teacherId":10159080,"projectId":9547567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. The mini white boards, colored pens and markers, pencils, and paper have already made a difference in our daily learning environment. \r\n\r\nThe white boards have become a favorite tool for more engaging lessons, allowing students to actively participate and show their thinking in real time. The colored pens and markers allow each student to have their own coloring supplies, and the pencils and paper helps ensure that I always have the necessary supplies for every student. \r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to give my students fun and engaging lessons. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755521899324,"projectUrl":"project/group-work-for-more-engagement/9547567/","projectTitle":"Group Work for More Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutphin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159080"},{"teacherId":8930385,"projectId":9043991,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the collection of science materials arrive in our classroom, their eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't believe they were going to be able to use \"real\" lab equipment—beakers, test tubes, microplates, magnets, and even LEGO bricks to model ideas. It felt like the science lab they had always imagined, and the sense of ownership and curiosity in the room was immediate. One student even said, \"This feels like a real science show!\" as they passed around the new beakers.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work in hands-on experiments. For example, during a recent lesson on chemical reactions, students used vinegar, baking soda, and Kool-Aid to explore how acids and bases react. The addition of microplates and litmus paper allowed them to test multiple solutions side by side, compare results, and record their findings like true scientists. Another group used the magnets, copper wire, and iron filings to investigate magnetic fields, making an abstract concept much more concrete and memorable. These moments of discovery have built confidence, encouraged collaboration, and sparked deep discussions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are preparing for a project-based unit where they will design and test their own \"mystery powders\" lab, combining common substances like flour, sand, salt, and sugar. The new containers, scoopulas, and test stoppers make it possible for them to conduct their work safely and with greater independence. These opportunities not only build scientific skills but also nurture critical thinking and problem-solving. Thanks to your generosity, my students feel empowered and excited to learn—an impact that will continue far beyond a single lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1739889631504,"projectUrl":"project/stem-exploration-of-elements-compounds/9043991/","projectTitle":"STEM Exploration of Elements, Compounds & Mixtures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8930385_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756600823922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8930385"},{"teacherId":9647978,"projectId":9072392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with translator pens. 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I have seen such growth in my students speaking and comprehension skills over the last few weeks and and I super grateful for the support!\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1739889626938,"projectUrl":"project/read-translate-succeed/9072392/","projectTitle":"Read, Translate, Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louidor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647978_orig.jpg?crop=2617,2617,x224,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723405255957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chloelouidor"},{"teacherId":9647978,"projectId":8940682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom charger and extension cord project. Since introducing the new chargers, students have been more productive because I can now supply chargers to more students when their Chromebooks are low or dead. I was able to make a better functioning student station in the classroom using a pink storage container I already had to truly make a place where my students feel like they have all the supplies they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThe kids are much happier now that they can easily access chargers to complete their work. They also appreciate the new extension cords, noting how convenient it is to charge their devices without needing to ask for assistance and the convenience of having multiple types of chargers available to them.","fullyFundedDate":1739889622179,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-classroom-chargers-to-power-up/8940682/","projectTitle":"Power Up! Classroom Chargers to Power Up Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louidor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647978_orig.jpg?crop=2617,2617,x224,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723405255957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chloelouidor"},{"teacherId":9647978,"projectId":8767938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom by donating to my project to get new headphones for the class. This has allowed more students the opportunity to engage in the content in class so that they are able to listen to the texts and better understand them so that they can interact with the questions I ask and comprehend the text on a level that their peers are able to.\r\n\r\nNew headphones has not only helped my students who need the most assistance to learn, but also my highest achieving student. It has allowed me to have more self paced video assignments where students listen to the text and answer questions on their own pace instead of keeping in time with the entire class. This gives students who need enrichment time to have it in my class. \r\n\r\nOverall, thank you so much for your donation. I have seen so much improvement in my students skills in such a short time. 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