{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Target Range School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9707304,"projectId":9753657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students are now using Legos and a Lego table during our morning \"soft start,\" giving them a positive and creative way to begin each day.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately excited when they saw the new materials. Their enthusiasm was clear, and it has brought a joyful, calm energy to our mornings as they build, create, and collaborate with one another.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily to help students ease into learning while also strengthening important skills like problem-solving, communication, and creativity. As we move forward, students will begin connecting their builds to classroom learning by incorporating storytelling, design challenges, and simple math concepts into their creations.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support is helping my students start each day feeling engaged, confident, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1766536232694,"projectUrl":"project/from-bricks-to-brilliance-creative-morn/9753657/","projectTitle":"From Bricks to Brilliance: Creative Morning Starts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9707304"},{"teacherId":10300195,"projectId":9790074,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding STEM supplies for our middle school classroom through the DonorsChoose program. Your contributions have made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students and their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students now have access to hands-on materials that bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life. These resources have transformed our classroom into an engaging, interactive environment where students are not just learning concepts—they are actively exploring, building, testing, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWith these STEM supplies, students have been able to:\r\n\r\nDesign and build prototypes, strengthening their creativity and engineering skills\r\nEngage in real-world problem solving that promotes critical thinking\r\nCollaborate with peers, developing communication and teamwork skills\r\nBuild confidence as they test ideas, learn from mistakes, and try again\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, these materials have sparked curiosity and excitement. Students who may have once been hesitant to participate are now eager to dive into projects and take ownership of their learning. The hands-on experiences you've made possible are helping students see themselves as capable thinkers, innovators, and future problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only enhanced our curriculum but has also opened doors for students to explore potential future interests and careers in STEM fields. The impact of your generosity will continue far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures. Your kindness and commitment to education truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1766536232409,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-supplies/9790074/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paulson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10300195"},{"teacherId":4525142,"projectId":9844549,"letterContent":"My heart is filled with so much gratitude for your generosity for my classroom. My students are engaged, excited, and eager to learn each day. Each day they come to school, they start the day off with exploration. The items you provided allow them to have more options to explore and more conversations to work as a team on how to use these items.\r\n\r\nAdditionally to the great STEM items, you also provided extra school supplies. This helped relieve some of the pressure off of families to buy items for our classroom that are needed for learning. Anything helps in a classroom, and with your donations, the impact is wonderful.","fullyFundedDate":1766536232319,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-stems-from-the-hands/9844549/","projectTitle":"Creativity STEMS from the Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4525142_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501628728087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4525142"},{"teacherId":9702849,"projectId":9768602,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us unlock literacy for our older striving readers. Having high-interest decodable books at the \"right\" level has made an incredible difference in our fourth and fifth-grade resource room. At this age, students are very aware that reading feels difficult for them, and they are often resistant to materials they perceive as \"baby-ish.\" These new texts respect their age while still supporting their decoding needs—and that has been powerful.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we read every single day. Reading time includes explicit phonics instruction, guided practice, and partner reading. With these new books, students are able to practice breaking the reading code while also engaging in meaningful comprehension work. We can now teach and discuss character traits, conflict, theme, and story structure using books they can actually decode independently. Working on comprehension skills while strengthening foundational reading skills is incredibly challenging, but having appropriate materials helps us do both. Students are building fluency, confidence, and a deeper understanding at the same time.\r\n\r\nThe shift in student confidence has been noticeable. Some of my most hesitant readers now volunteer to read aloud. Others who used to avoid independent reading are staying engaged because they can successfully read the text on their own. They feel capable—and that independence matters. These books are not just improving reading skills; they are helping students see themselves as readers. Your generosity has provided tools that meet students where they are and support them as they grow into stronger, more confident learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759611882717,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-high-interest-decoda/9768602/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: High-Interest Decodables for Older Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swentik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702849"},{"teacherId":9702849,"projectId":9591458,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. The cardboard construction tools you helped provide have quickly become one of the most loved and frequently used resources in our room.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first day we introduced the materials, the excitement was contagious. Students' eyes lit up as they realized they could design and build almost anything they could imagine. What started as careful exploration quickly turned into full-scale projects, teamwork, and joyful experimentation. They weren't just playing—they were planning, testing, revising, and celebrating their ideas.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects so far has been building a housing unit for our class pet bearded dragon. Students worked together to design a structure that considered space, safety, and comfort. They measured, sketched plans, adjusted their designs, and proudly presented their final build. We've also used the materials in science to explore earthquake-safe construction. Students designed and tested structures to see which designs could withstand simulated \"earthquakes.\" The conversations about stability, foundations, and design improvements were thoughtful and impressive.\r\n\r\nBeyond individual projects, these tools have provided an outlet for creativity and ingenuity. Students who may not always shine during traditional lessons have found a new way to express their thinking. They are building, revising, collaborating, and frankly just having fun while doing meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nNext, we are expanding our earthquake engineering project. Students will refine their designs based on what they learned during testing and create improved prototypes. They'll reflect on what worked, what didn't, and why—strengthening both their scientific reasoning and their growth mindset. We also plan to integrate the cardboard tools into upcoming STEM challenges that connect to our science and math standards.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide materials. It opened doors for hands-on learning, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to imagine, design, and build with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1757803258548,"projectUrl":"project/safe-tools-for-stem-projects/9591458/","projectTitle":"Safe tools for STEM projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swentik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702849"},{"teacherId":10245723,"projectId":9692356,"letterContent":"The donation of a half-size cello has made a meaningful difference in my 5th and 6th grade orchestra classes. Students were very excited to see the new cello arrive. Having the correct instrument size for every student has greatly improved both comfort and technique. Young cellists need instruments that properly fit their height and arm length in order to develop healthy posture, accurate hand position, and good tone production. With the addition of this half-size cello, one of my students who was previously struggling on an instrument that was too large can now play with much greater ease and confidence.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, the donation means that no students have to share an instrument. Now, every child has consistent access to their own cello. This has created a smoother, more productive learning environment, and allows everyone who wants to practice at home the ability to do so.\r\n\r\nOverall, this generous gift has strengthened our ensemble, supported proper musical development, and ensured that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1766536232087,"projectUrl":"project/small-cello-big-dreams/9692356/","projectTitle":"Small cello, big dreams.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245723_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757190157308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245723"},{"teacherId":8522056,"projectId":9599999,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for fully funding my two-part project! Your support has provided the two most essential things my students need: fuel for their bodies and high-quality tools for their fantastic math minds.\r\n\r\nBy providing healthy snacks, you've removed the barrier of hunger that so often hinders focus in third grade. With their bellies full, my students are now diving into the Tanya Yero math intervention materials you provided through the teachers pay teachers gift cards. These resources are incredible; they allow for the kind of precision teaching that turns a struggling learner into a confident mathematician.\r\n\r\nYour gift is also reaching beyond my four walls, as I am now able to share these research-based strategies with my colleagues to help even more children. Thank you for being the bridge to our success!\"","fullyFundedDate":1766536233624,"projectUrl":"project/brain-building/9599999/","projectTitle":"Brain Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandy Squillace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8522056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657991012393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-squillace"},{"teacherId":10191023,"projectId":9626690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward the purchase of our new kidney table and stools. They have already become a wonderful addition to our classroom!\r\n\r\nWe use the table daily, and it has made an incredible difference in how we learn together. The space is perfect for small-group instruction, allowing me to meet with students more intentionally and support them in a focused, comfortable setting. The students love gathering there, and it truly helps build a collaborative learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support have had a real and immediate impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful. Thank you for helping create a space where our students can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757546009470,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-facilitate-small-group-instru/9626690/","projectTitle":"5th Grade: Facilitate Small-Group Instruction With Table and Stools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lostetter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10191023_orig.jpg?crop=1190,1190,x93,y762&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755636927322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191023"},{"teacherId":9704889,"projectId":9470181,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your donations for owl pellets. My kids had so much fun and were so incredibly engaged for the entirety of this project. \r\n\r\nNot only did it help them to develop their knowledge of the food webs but also a new appreciation for owls and their habits. Many have done their own research on owls and are eagerly seeking out information all thanks to you. \r\n\r\nPlease know that you have provided an experience that will surely be remembered by these students for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1753919375856,"projectUrl":"project/real-owl-pellets-give-real-experience/9470181/","projectTitle":"Real Owl Pellets Give Real Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Hern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704889_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752700685117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704889"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78599","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":544,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":78599,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Target Range School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Target Range School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/target-range-school-district-23/target-range-school/78599"}