{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Twin Bluff Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":9167057,"letterContent":"This is by far the most excited my students and I have been in years! We are in the middle of creating a solar classroom and the batteries, solar generator, solar lights and solar irrigation system is going to add years of learning for our kids. With your donations we have kicked off the renovations with demonstrations on how solar works, the energy we get from solar and how we can use our new technology with some of the projects we already engage in.\r\nWe are working with our local electricians and solar companies to put solar panels on the roof, mount a tv so kids can actually see the amount of energy both created and used in our room. The circuit kits we received through your generosity also provides students with hands on learning using batteries, wiring and lighting accessories. \r\nWe've used the solar generator several times with our cordless drill battery packs. Students are able to see the solar panels outside our 2nd floor window on racks our custodians built for us.","fullyFundedDate":1742486783304,"projectUrl":"project/our-steam-students-are-full-of-energy/9167057/","projectTitle":"Our STEAM Students Are Full of Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":9159862,"letterContent":"My students were floored when they came in the first day and saw our shelves stocked with new materials! It's so nice to have these donations to show students that businesses believe in the work we do. Just the fact that we have enough supplies for each students to design and create on their own and take home sends a message to the parents that businesses care about the education their kids are receiving and that students are engaged.\r\nWith our new materials we were able to create new projects that our 6th graders may not have been able to with our school budget. The paint, white canvas boards and paper towels were an awesome piece of our first project. We did drip paintings and the kids loved them! This project is usually reserved for 6th graders but with having many extra supplies with these donations, I gave in and let the 5th graders enjoy them.\r\nThe only problem now is we set the bar pretty high in terms of projects we put out! I'll have to get creative myself and find some new ideas that will keep the kiddos engaged next year. Your generosity is much apprecitated!","fullyFundedDate":1742486783595,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-kindness-through-colors/9159862/","projectTitle":"Bringing Kindness Through Colors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":9155416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the much needed supplies. Being organized really helps in getting the most time for engaging in our projects. The storage bins, surge protectors, zip ties, and pencils all play an important role in keeping things moving each day. Students can come in and go right to work without me having to set supplies out each day.\r\nWe do a lot of experiments, and the most talked about is our lava lamps. The vegetable oil is the one product we use the most. Having these supplies donated reduces the stress on me, trying to make sure we have enough for all 400 kids I see each year. Where we once paired up for lava lamps, we now provide each student with their own lamp to create.\r\nAgain, your generosity is so important and appreciated!\r\n\r\nRespectfully","fullyFundedDate":1742486783466,"projectUrl":"project/teach-it-i-say-and-they-will-come/9155416/","projectTitle":"\"Teach It I Say\" and \"They Will Come!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":9161070,"letterContent":"My students were excited when they saw the many boxes rolling into our room on carts! We were getting low on supplies and we thought we may be sharing projects but once again 3M Gives came through for us. It was fun watching the students open the boxes, separate and begin to organize their new supplies.\r\nWe go through hundreds of pieces of cardboard during each Trimester and students love trying new designs. Having the many boxes of cardboard available allows students the feeling they can \"recreate\" without worrying about having enough materials. One of my students' favorite projects is the popsicle stick bridges students design, create and end up crushing in our competition. Students take great pride in being on of the last builders to see their design crushed! So fun to watch...\r\nThe glue sticks, string and scissors all are essential tools my students use daily in class. Each Trimester finds new and exciting projects.","fullyFundedDate":1742486783155,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-steam-students-to-think-outsid/9161070/","projectTitle":"Teaching Steam Students to \"Think Outside the Box\"!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":6406114,"projectId":8914662,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my social work program at Twin Bluff Middle School. Your donation significantly helped increase the tools I have to assist students with emotional regulation. The fidgets, weighted stuffed animal, visual and tactile tools, and manipulatives were warmly received. Students have been able to utilize these items to help with focus, stress management, and emotional regulation. Students used the donated items throughout the spring. I am looking forward to having them available again next school year.\r\n\r\nThe interest and frequent utilization of the donated resources has further increased my interest in providing additional tools to students. Moving forward, I am looking to further my research into best practices for emotional regulation. My hope is to add more items to my calming corner to help students in times of need. One specific area I would like to focus on is the connection between our minds and bodies as it pertains to full body movement. This may include items that challenge balance, strength, and coordinated body movement.\r\n\r\nAgain, the students and I greatly appreciate your contribution. Your donation was used to benefit over 65 students that enter the social work office each week. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739557779341,"projectUrl":"project/self-regulation-tools-for-middle-schoole/8914662/","projectTitle":"Self-Regulation Tools for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kittelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6406114"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":9110251,"letterContent":"My students were floored when they saw the boxes of materials you funded for us! Thank you again for your continued support. With the materials you provided students did the following projects this year: Gerbil Mazes, Pet Waterers, Hydraulic Marble Mazes, Battery-Operated Helicopters and Gear Motor Design Projects.\r\n\r\nHaving completed these projects my students are now ready to move forward into next year's projects that will require more detailed designing. From what I've seen there's a great chance they'll see success in whatever I put in front of them. It's so nice not having to worry about how many materials we go through. Students are less stressed and will often ask if they can grab more materials and start over. I love it!\r\n\r\nOur next few projects will test their knowledge of hydraulics, gears and structural strength. I can't wait to see what happens! Stay tuned...","fullyFundedDate":1739557183887,"projectUrl":"project/raising-the-bar-in-steam/9110251/","projectTitle":"Raising the Bar in STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":8962428,"letterContent":"This year was exciting for my students as we introduced a variety of new projects and equipment. Through 3M Gives funding our students explored a variety of STEAM projects that engaged them both mentally and physically. Using both individual and group work students learned confidence in their own ability, and well as acceptance of other ideas.\r\n\r\nThe materials we received this year allowed my to put equipment in the hands of every student, instead of having to pair up or groups of 3 or more. By doing this each student received more hours of hands on learning. It was so nice to watch the whole class working at the same time. Each year g","fullyFundedDate":1739373491108,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-creativity-in-middle-school-ste/8962428/","projectTitle":"Teaching Creativity in Middle School STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":8962313,"letterContent":"Thank you for the cordless drills and other materials we were able to put in the hands of our 5th and 6th graders. The experiences they have will create a passion for doing hands on DIY projects both at school and home. It was great to see the students engaged with each other and the projects they did.\r\n\r\nThe students couldn't believe they were going to be allowed to use these drills, drill bits and other materials they believed were for older students. I explained that I trusted them enough to use the materials once they went through our safety unit and demonstrated an ability to respect each other and the equipment during class.\r\n\r\nI let the 5th graders join in on the DIY projects after seeing the way they handled themselves the first couple of weeks using hot glue guns. I felt confident they were going to treat our equipment with respect and produce some nice projects.","fullyFundedDate":1739373369654,"projectUrl":"project/cordless-is-the-future/8962313/","projectTitle":"Cordless is the future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"},{"teacherId":9503035,"projectId":8962126,"letterContent":"Your funding has provided many opportunities for my students to engage in meaningful and safe learning. Our 6th grade were able to finish 12 projects this year, and our 5th grade students got their first chance to work with our DIY labs.\r\n\r\nWhen I first showed our students the materials purchased with Donors Choose/3M donations they were so excited! They couldn't wait to do their drip paintings, hydraulic bridges and our newest project, our Army helicopters.\r\n\r\nEach year students progress in the level of difficulty with each project they design and create. 5th grade learns about safety in the classroom, are introduced to hot glue guns and cardboard projects, while 6th grade focus on DIY projects, learning about STEAM careers and hydraulics. \r\n\r\nYour support of our classroom is so much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1739373583429,"projectUrl":"project/the-world-needs-more-color/8962126/","projectTitle":"The World Needs More Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503035"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74739","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":502,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 7","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":73.1,"schoolId":74739,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Twin Bluff Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Twin Bluff Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/red-wing-public-schools/twin-bluff-middle-school/74739"}