{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Van Sickle Prep Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10545594,"projectId":10368313,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donations to my classroom. Your donation has created a unique learning environment where students can thrive in the art room with the resources gained. We have been using the resources to create projects such as the Vejigante masks where we created Puerto Rican masks for Hispanic Heritage month. Students used this project to highlight and share their cultural backgrounds and take ownership in their work. \r\nMoreover, students created mosaic artwork and utilized the paint and drying rack to display their projects and have them dry in a safe location. \r\nNext steps are to have students create Ofrenda's for Dia de Los Muertos and they are also creating realistic pumpkins step-by-step for the fall.","fullyFundedDate":1785271174223,"projectUrl":"project/art-from-the-heart-healing-through-crea/10368313/","projectTitle":"Art From the Heart: Healing Through Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10545594_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783791187467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10545594"},{"teacherId":10036891,"projectId":10300037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom this year. Your donation made such a big impact. Within three weeks of school, we experienced a cyber-attack and the resources you helped fund helped make the transition back to school seamless. \r\n\r\nDuring the beginning weeks of school, the students often asked if there is a supply list that they needed to be successful, but that requirement was taken of their shoulder with the help of your donation. Your donations helped build the routines and procedures to ensure that their first year in middle school was successful. My students everyday use the supplies and are never burdened by the need for a pencil, folder, or notebook because the need was met before they entered this new era of their life.","fullyFundedDate":1784850818089,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-pencil-to-let-students-be-stud/10300037/","projectTitle":"Paper and Pencil to Let Students Be Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036891"},{"teacherId":6731353,"projectId":10348185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our students.\r\nThese supplies have really helped us as counselors start the year off with the supplies we really need. \r\nThe large post-it note boards (pictured) have been used multiple times in our groups to provide visual aids and feedback. \r\nOur new bulletin board (also pictured) supplies helped us make a beautiful new display to help welcome the students back to the new year. \r\nWe have been using the other office supplies to help us stay organized and also help us complete our jobs on a daily basis.","fullyFundedDate":1784575122308,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-sel-success/10348185/","projectTitle":"Supplies for SEL Success!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6731353"},{"teacherId":8657928,"projectId":10382758,"letterContent":"THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CLASS PROJECT!\r\n\r\nOur last DonorsChoose project was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we received everything we asked for!\r\n\r\nIt's officially sniffle season, and those tissues are definitely being put to good use! It's only October, and somehow the pencils students started the school year with have already disappeared! Thankfully, your donations have helped us stay stocked and prepared.\r\n\r\nOur students now have math and science binders to keep their assignments organized, and the construction paper was instrumental in creating our colorful Vejigante masks for Hispanic Heritage Month. This hands-on project allowed our students to celebrate Hispanic culture, express their creativity, and create something meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, we are able to keep our classroom organized, supplied, and running smoothly. These may seem like simple classroom supplies, but they make a tremendous difference in our students' everyday learning experiences.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for believing in our students and supporting our students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us that a caring community can make a lasting difference in education. We are truly grateful for every donation, share, and word of encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1787156037553,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-start-for-sixth-and-seventh-gra/10382758/","projectTitle":"A Strong Start for Sixth and Seventh Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudio and Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8657928_orig.jpg?crop=155,155,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778087937960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8657928"},{"teacherId":6769018,"projectId":9866235,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our room has been completely transformed into a more vibrant, engaging, and supportive learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe new books have already sparked so much excitement during our daily reading time, and the colorful pens and markers have brought fresh energy to our creative writing and project work. The hands-on activities have given my students new ways to explore concepts and collaborate with one another, while the fidgets have made a remarkable difference in helping students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Having these resources readily available sends a powerful message to my students: that there is a whole community of people who care about their education and believe in their success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a direct, meaningful impact on our everyday learning experience, and we are so grateful for your investment in our classroom. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771448349457,"projectUrl":"project/radiant-reader-room/9866235/","projectTitle":"Radiant Reader Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6769018_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761849651002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6769018"},{"teacherId":6731353,"projectId":10028909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our students!\r\nWe are only a month into school, and we are already using ALL of these supplies frequently.\r\nWe have several students attending school this year that are very affected by loud noises. So, they have each been given a pair of noise canceling headphones to wear throughout their school day. These have helped block out the excessive noise, while still allowing them to hear their teachers and continue to learn. \r\nOur other fidgets and sensory tools are also being put to good use. The students really love coming into the counseling suite and holding and playing with the tubes with glitter inside-they seem to be very relaxing for everyone. \r\nOur other fidgets are helpful for students to use in class to help them stay focused or help decrease anxiety.\r\nAgain, we are so appreciative for your donations-and it has really helped us start of the school year in a positive way!","fullyFundedDate":1778022855834,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supplies-for-learners/10028909/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supplies for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6731353"},{"teacherId":10062022,"projectId":9428544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ELA classroom. Because of you, my students now have the tools they need to fully engage in their learning every single day. The notebooks have become an essential part of our routine, helping students build and track their growing vocabulary as they respond to texts and practice their writing. The pencils ensure that every student is prepared and ready to work, eliminating the daily stress of not having basic supplies. The folders have helped my students stay organized in a way that allows them to take pride in their work, and the books you provided have made a huge difference in supporting their independent reading and book report projects.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were incredibly excited. What stood out most, though, was the sense of relief—no one had to worry about not having what they needed. For many of my students, that worry can be a barrier to learning, but thanks to you, they were all able to start on the same page, focused and ready to learn together. It has created a classroom environment where students feel equal, prepared, and confident to participate.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials to strengthen our reading, writing, and vocabulary skills, especially as we dive deeper into book reports and independent reading projects. My students are already showing growth in their confidence and ability to express themselves through writing. Your generosity has not only provided supplies—it has helped create a space where students can focus on learning without distraction or stress. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752540375014,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-future-one-word-at-a-time/9428544/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Future, One Word at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062022"},{"teacherId":8657928,"projectId":10265726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"Engaging Minds During the Summer\" project! Because of your support, students received Summer Bridge activity workbooks, learning-cube question dice, and engaging writing activities and games. These materials helped students practice important reading, writing, math, and critical-thinking skills in fun and interactive ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped prevent summer learning loss while keeping students motivated, confident, and excited about learning. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778959035779,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-all-summer-long/10265726/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds All Summer Long","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudio and Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8657928_orig.jpg?crop=155,155,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778087937960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8657928"},{"teacherId":9735418,"projectId":9516922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project \"Class Set of Engaging Novel\". Studying \"American Born Chinese\" engaged students in their ELA intervention class and provided source material that deepened our discussions of plot, perspective, and literary devices. \r\n\r\nStudents were engaged throughout the unit and deepened their understanding of Asian-Americans while making connections to their own experiences in school. This novel made students excited about reading and understanding multiple perspectives across the story, and engaged them through multiple story telling strategies. Access to this book has significantly improved my students experience in class!","fullyFundedDate":1754354806094,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-engaging-novel/9516922/","projectTitle":"Class Set of Engaging Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crannell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9735418"},{"teacherId":9735418,"projectId":9370658,"letterContent":"Thank you for much for your generous donations to my social studies classroom. The donations of maps, the globe, and classroom decorations have created a learning environment where students feel welcome and their learning is supported.\r\n\r\nIn particular, the globe has had a massive positive impact on our classroom. Globes help students understand geography in a deeper level and engage students beyond paper maps. The globe has been essential to multiple class stations activities where students explore geography in an interactive way and has provided engagement for students who finish their work early. Early finishers enjoy exploring the globe and deepening their understanding of world geography.\r\n\r\nMultiple maps have given my students access to deeper understanding of geography and allowed for engagement throughout the classroom. Thank you for support in creating an enriching classroom environment where students are engaged through multiple modalities.","fullyFundedDate":1748297845990,"projectUrl":"project/effective-social-studies-classroom/9370658/","projectTitle":"Effective Social Studies Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crannell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9735418"},{"teacherId":9699540,"projectId":9707570,"letterContent":"The requested items gave my students hands on materials. This approach not only makes learning more enjoyable but also helps solidify their understanding.\r\nSpeech games and activities will allow my students to practice their communication skills in a fun and engaging way. These resources are valuable for building their confidence as they develop new skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. Specialized tools will cater to their individual needs, offering personalized learning experiences that keep them motivated and actively involved.\r\n\r\nBy providing my students with these tools, we are fostering their communication skills, building their confidence, and helping them develop the resilience they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1767404155471,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-engagement/9707570/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larrivee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9699540"},{"teacherId":9856001,"projectId":9736202,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have consistent access to snacks during the school day, something that has made meaningful difference in our classroom. Many of my students come to class hungry or experience energy drops that make it difficult to stay focused, participate, and learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are better able to concentrate during lessons, engage in discussions, and persist through challenging academic tasks. Snack time has also reduced distractions related to hunger and helped create a calmer, more supportive learning environment. Students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these snacks help meet a basic need. When students know their classroom is a safe space where they won't go hungry, it builds trust, comfort, and confidence. Your support has directly contributed to improved focus, stronger classroom community, and a more equitable learning experience for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping remove a barrier to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1759212022380,"projectUrl":"project/need-more-snacks-my-students/9736202/","projectTitle":"“Need More Snacks” - My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Savannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9856001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714887245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-savannah"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_134842","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":262,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":134842,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Van Sickle Prep Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Van Sickle Prep Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/van-sickle-academy/134842"}