{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":26.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9880970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and generous donation to our 6th grade science classroom.\r\n\r\nThe essential oils have already made such a difference! Our classroom smells wonderful, and I've noticed they really help keep the students alert and focused during our lessons. It creates such a positive and calming environment for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are also very excited to use the STEM wooden puzzle next week. Since we are finishing up our current unit right before Spring Break, these puzzles will be the perfect way for the kids to challenge their critical thinking and collaboration skills during those final days.\r\n\r\nThe Steve Spangler bacteria kit is an amazing resource that I am tucking away for a special \"Microbiology\" focus during the last month of school. It will be the perfect hands-on way to wrap up our year! In the meantime, the microbiology book you provided is already a huge hit—students have been reaching for it the moment they finish their classwork to dive deeper into the hidden world of microbes.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our \"Microscopic Minds\" and for supporting STEM education. Your kindness is truly making science come alive for these students!","fullyFundedDate":1772153280603,"projectUrl":"project/microscopic-minds-exploring-the-hidden/9880970/","projectTitle":"Microscopic Minds: Exploring the Hidden World of Bacteria","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":4370340,"projectId":10014655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students are learning in a healthier, cleaner, and more exciting environment every single day.\r\n\r\nThe new air filter has already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. With fewer distractions from dust and allergens, students are more comfortable and able to focus on learning. It brings peace of mind knowing we are creating a healthier space where they can thrive.\r\n\r\nOur broom and cleaning supplies have also become powerful tools for responsibility. Students take pride in helping keep our classroom tidy. It has sparked conversations about teamwork, ownership, and caring for our shared space. They truly feel like this is their classroom.\r\n\r\nThe magnifying glasses have added a whole new layer of curiosity and discovery. Whether we are exploring plant structures, examining rocks, or investigating tiny details in everyday objects, students are asking deeper questions and noticing things they never saw before. Their excitement during hands-on investigations has been incredible to watch!\r\n\r\nAnd of course, the classroom prizes have been wonderful motivators. Celebrating effort, kindness, and perseverance helps build a positive classroom culture. Students beam with pride when they earn recognition for their hard work and growth.\r\nYour generosity has touched every part of our classroom community — from health and safety to curiosity and motivation. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768682049706,"projectUrl":"project/focus-on-health-breathing/10014655/","projectTitle":"Focus on Health & Breathing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dittrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4370340_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506889465437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4370340"},{"teacherId":5353682,"projectId":9992290,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom has fun engaging games for students to play with while they learn on \"Fun Fridays.\" The arrival of these math games has completely shifted the energy in our room. Instead of the usual quiet sighs that accompany a stack of practice problems, I now hear laughter, strategic whispering, and the sounds of students cheering each other on. The impact in actions since integrating these games into our daily routine, I've noticed a remarkable change in students who used to be intimidated by \"timed tests\" are now mastering those same facts fluently while trying to win a round of play.\r\nI am seeing my 6th graders teach each other tips and tricks, proving that the best way to learn a concept is to explain it to a friend. Engagement at an all-time high. You didn't just provide \"stuff\"; you provided an experience. You've helped me create a space where math is synonymous with fun, strategy, and discovery. These games will be used by this class and many more to come, leaving a lasting footprint on their mathematical journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for believing that learning should be an adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1768092482129,"projectUrl":"project/math-skills-in-action/9992290/","projectTitle":"Math Skills in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chavarria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353682_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725039805105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-chavarria"},{"teacherId":8154933,"projectId":10000234,"letterContent":"We have been using the donated snacks and crafts to support both academic focus and classroom community building. The snacks have been especially helpful during longer project-based learning blocks, giving students a quick energy boost so they can stay engaged and productive. The craft supplies have been used in interactive assignments, including a recent creative reflection project where students designed visual representations of what they've learned this quarter. One of my favorite moments was watching students collaborate, share materials, and take real pride in their finished work! It created an atmosphere of excitement and ownership in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited and grateful. When they saw the snacks and craft supplies, there were lots of smiles and a few happy gasps.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to integrate the craft supplies into upcoming collaborative and hands-on learning activities. Students will be working on small group projects where they will create visual presentations to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. The snacks will continue to support sustained focus during these longer work sessions. These resources are helping us build not only academic skills, but also creativity, teamwork, and a strong sense of classroom community. We're excited to keep learning and creating together!","fullyFundedDate":1768168583231,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-comfort-and-readiness-to/10000234/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm, Comfort, and Readiness to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Enders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154933"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9870376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of large Post-it paper, Ziploc bags, hot cocoa cups, and essential oils to our science classroom. These supplies are already being put to excellent use: the Post-it paper has provided a canvas for our collaborative group projects, while the Ziploc bags are essential tools for our upcoming hands-on experiments. The hot cocoa cups are serving as a wonderful \"grand prize\" reward that the students are working hard to earn, and the essential oils have created a focused, calming atmosphere that helps everyone stay on task. Your generosity provides the \"extra\" touches that make our science lessons truly special and organized, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771099527717,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-an-engaged-scien/9870376/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for an Engaged Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":10089755,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a sincere thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our 6th-grade science class. Your gifts of lava pens, Newton's cradles, and fidgets have completely transformed our classroom job system, giving the students exciting goals to work toward, while the healthy snacks have kept them fueled and focused throughout the day. Furthermore, your contribution of tortoise food ensures our class pets are well-cared for, allowing the students to take pride in their roles as animal caretakers. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom an engaging, rewarding, and well-nourished place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771269092525,"projectUrl":"project/my-classroom-job-real-careers/10089755/","projectTitle":"My Classroom Job = Real Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":8140491,"projectId":10034646,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my 6th grade ELA classroom. My students thoroughly enjoyed reading the novel \"Touching Spirit Bear\". They made connections with the characters and the theme(s) of this wonderful story of redemption and forgiveness. \r\nThis is the first novel that many students have read cover to cover (vs. just excerpts or short stories provided in our curriculum). We had lively discussions throughout the story and finished with a terrific Socratic Seminar that challenged their critical thinking and speaking and listening skills.\r\nThe culminating project was to create their own totems with spirit animals that represented their character traits in the past, present and traits they wish to posses in the future.\r\nThank you again for helping to provide the opportunity for my students to be enriched with excellent literature.","fullyFundedDate":1768717623042,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-readers-today-become-tomorrows/10034646/","projectTitle":"Help Our Readers Today Become Tomorrow's Thinkers and Doers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MARTINO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8140491"},{"teacherId":2145538,"projectId":10016481,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing \"Mapping Success in Full Color\" to our classroom. In an 8th-grade History and Geography setting, the ability to visualize the world is the foundation of all learning. Before your generous gift, my students often struggled to distinguish between complex layers on black-and-white photocopies. Now, with our new color laser printer, the world has quite literally opened up to them in vivid detail.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this technology was immediate. My students were incredibly excited to see the first set of high-resolution climate and topographical maps. One student, who usually struggles with spatial awareness, remarked that they could finally \"see where the mountains actually start\" because of the clear color gradients. This technology allows me to print specialized, up-to-date resources that cater to our specific curriculum, from migration patterns to shifting political borders.\r\n\r\nBy having access to these colorful, high-quality materials, my students are moving past simple memorization and are beginning to analyze the \"why\" behind global events. They are more engaged, more confident in their map-reading skills, and more curious about the world beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for investing in these young historians and for providing the tools they need to see their education in full color!","fullyFundedDate":1768899071024,"projectUrl":"project/mapping-success-in-full-color/10016481/","projectTitle":"Mapping Success in Full Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beeghly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2145538_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768254662575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-beeghly"},{"teacherId":9617895,"projectId":10001937,"letterContent":"The arrival of these resources has transformed our classroom into a high-functioning classroom where students feel both safe and valued. While things like a broom, dustpan, and a three-hole punch may seem like basic supplies, in a 7th grade science room, they are the backbone of our \"Sanctuary.\" My students now take immense pride in their workspace; after a messy activity or lab, they no longer have to wait for me to clean up—they grab the broom and work together to reset the room for the next period. This ownership has fostered a level of responsibility and \"Order\" that was missing before.\r\n\r\nMany donors may think of technology only as tablets or computers, but in our room, a vital piece of technology is the HEPA air filtration system. This device works silently in the background to ensure my students and I are breathing clean, filtered air, which is especially important in our high-traffic desert environment. Additionally, the safety window covers are a crucial piece of safety. They allow us to instantly secure our room in a \"lockdown\" situation while maintaining privacy during daily instruction. This \"Safety\" pillar allows my students to lower their stress levels and focus entirely on the curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has actually been the consistency these supplies provide. Having a reliable supply of pencils and a high-quality pencil sharpener has removed a major daily stressor, allowing us to start our lessons much faster. One particular group of students, who previously struggled with staying organized, has really taken to using the three-hole punch to keep their Unit 4 notebooks in order. Of course, the Jolly Ranchers have been a great, simple way to recognize students who are following our classroom norms and doing the right thing. Because of your generosity, my students can focus less on what they are missing and more on the science in front of them.","fullyFundedDate":1768981543378,"projectUrl":"project/safety-joy-and-order/10001937/","projectTitle":"Safety, Joy, and Order","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cascio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617895_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746640157306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617895"},{"teacherId":9167362,"projectId":9987988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for my classroom. The items that I received are both every day needs as well as needs for specialized needs for individual students.\r\n\r\nThe items such as the label maker help me keep a more organized classroom. The novels give my students exposure to classic literature. The demographics at my school are varied so sometimes it can be a challenge to stock it based on so many different student needs. \r\nBudget cuts in my district has made it difficult to supply my classroom with anything other than. The basics, so thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768031878283,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-make-my-classroom-more-welcoming/9987988/","projectTitle":"Help Me Make My Classroom More Welcoming","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167362"},{"teacherId":9617895,"projectId":10027268,"letterContent":"We use these resources daily to maintain the \"Order\" necessary for science. The heavy-duty pencil sharpener has eliminated a major source of frustration and transition delay, allowing us to jump straight into our data collection and sketching without a \"battle\" over broken lead. During our recent Rock Transformation unit, the cleaning wipes became an essential part of our routine. After a hands-on lab involving modeling how rocks form, students took ownership of their workspaces, using the wipes to ensure the lab tables were sanitized and ready for the next period. It has taught them a level of professional responsibility that goes beyond the curriculum. The air purifier has been amazing as well as it gives us a \"clear\" mind to work!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are preparing to dive into our Chemistry curriculum. With a clean, organized, and well-equipped room, we are moving into a series of labs focused on the phase change and chemical reactions. Because we now have the supplies to maintain a clean environment and functional tools, we can spend more time on \"doing\" science rather than managing desk clutter. Your generosity has provided the foundation of stability my students need to thrive as they transition into the most challenging—and exciting—part of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1769044648016,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-sharp-minds/10027268/","projectTitle":"Clean Air, Sharp Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cascio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617895_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746640157306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9617895"},{"teacherId":4672729,"projectId":7992717,"letterContent":"Students learn to use makeup to alter their appearance to match a character's age, health, or emotional state. This process acts as a \"mask\" that helps actors step out of themselves and into their role, enhancing performance.\r\n\r\nMy students were incredibly excited when we unboxed our stage make up kits, and could not wait to dive into using them. \r\n\r\nOur kits have allowed us to learn stage make up through video tutorials as well as in person learning from members of our community, and we have been able to create true stage make up effects for classroom learning as well as improving our school productions with more professional looks for our actors!","fullyFundedDate":1699224993011,"projectUrl":"project/theatrical-makeup-for-our-diverse-drama/7992717/","projectTitle":"Theatrical Makeup for Our Diverse Drama Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4672729_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515350721406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-mcgee13"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94337","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1284,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.0,"schoolId":94337,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/wilbur-theresa-faiss-mid-school/94337"}