{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nicholas J Begich Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9901563,"projectId":9751286,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our school store. Students loved seeing the Chromebook chargers you purchased restocked in the Begich School Store. Incentives, such as these Chromebook chargers, add variety to what students can purchase in our store when teachers reward them with Begich Bucks for \"Being Begich\"-- safe, kind, and responsible. \r\n\r\nChromebook chargers are one of our most requested and appreciated items among students, as chargers are easily misplaced, but are a necessary component to be able to use district-issued devices. Many students prefer to have an extra charger (the district provides one), so they can charge their Chromebook at home and school, and having chargers in our school store makes that possible. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for keeping our school store afloat. Your donations make our store sustainable!","fullyFundedDate":1760369782825,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-chargers-for-title-1-students/9751286/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Chargers for Title 1 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901563"},{"teacherId":9785707,"projectId":9656816,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Hear to Learn: Supporting Students with iReady Math. Because of this project, students are able to use technology that meets them where they are and supports their learning step by step. iReady Math adjusts to each student's level and provides clear explanations and feedback, helping them better understand concepts as they work.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the interactive lessons and the audio support, which makes math feel less intimidating and more manageable. Many students who struggled before are now more confident and willing to keep trying. Your generosity has made math learning more engaging, accessible, and encouraging for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757534804852,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn-supporting-students-with/9656816/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn: Supporting Students with iReady Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bucayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785707"},{"teacherId":9785707,"projectId":9109198,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Help Fund Our School Store. Your donation played an important role in making our PBIS School Store possible and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nOur school store is part of our PBIS program, which encourages students to be kind, safe, and responsible. Students earn PBIS points for demonstrating positive behaviors and can use those points to purchase items from the store. This system helps reinforce good choices, build motivation, and strengthen our positive school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are able to see that their positive actions matter and are recognized. Your support helps us celebrate good behavior, promote responsibility, and create an encouraging environment where students can succeed.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to our students and our school community. Thank you for making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1749139281082,"projectUrl":"project/help-fund-our-school-store/9109198/","projectTitle":"Help Fund Our School Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bucayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785707"},{"teacherId":9901563,"projectId":9751238,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our school store. Students loved seeing all the items purchased added to the inventory of the Begich School Store. Incentives, such as fun pens and pencils funded in this project, add variety to what students can purchase in the school store when teachers reward them with Begich Bucks for \"Being Begich\"-- safe, kind, and responsible. \r\n\r\nGel pens, mechanical pencils, and other school supplies with \"flair\" are always popular and appreciated among students, many of whom struggle to attend school with even the most basic supplies. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for keeping our school store afloat. Your donations make our store sustainable!","fullyFundedDate":1759508317372,"projectUrl":"project/title-i-middle-school-store/9751238/","projectTitle":"Title I Middle School Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901563"},{"teacherId":9162070,"projectId":9951020,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our middle school band program. Your donation helps provide instruments, music, and learning opportunities that inspire our students to grow as musicians and teammates. Because of you, students can explore creativity, build confidence, and experience the joy of performing together. We are truly grateful for your investment in arts education and for helping our band continue to learn, practice, and perform with pride. Your kindness makes a lasting difference. Thank you for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766145432770,"projectUrl":"project/saxophone-reeds-for-new-musicians/9951020/","projectTitle":"Saxophone Reeds for New Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grundon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162070_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x389,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049047652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/begichband"},{"teacherId":9162070,"projectId":9950996,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our middle school band program. Your donation helps provide instruments, music, and learning opportunities that inspire our students to grow as musicians and teammates. Because of you, students can explore creativity, build confidence, and experience the joy of performing together. We are truly grateful for your investment in arts education and for helping our band continue to learn, practice, and perform with pride. Your kindness makes a lasting difference. Thank you for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765947597032,"projectUrl":"project/flute-books-for-new-musicians/9950996/","projectTitle":"Flute Books for New Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grundon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162070_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x389,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049047652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/begichband"},{"teacherId":9162070,"projectId":9583561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of clarinet supplies. Your support directly strengthens our music program and ensures that our young musicians have what they need to learn, practice, and perform with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese supplies help our clarinet players maintain their instruments properly and continue developing their skills without interruption. Your contribution has already brought excitement and motivation to our students, and it truly enhances their musical experience.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760693804972,"projectUrl":"project/7-parts-to-a-clarinet-1-brain-cell/9583561/","projectTitle":"7 Parts to a Clarinet- 1 Brain Cell","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grundon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162070_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x389,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049047652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/begichband"},{"teacherId":9162070,"projectId":9583669,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your thoughtful donation of pencils, floor dots, saxophone supplies, and valve oil. Your generosity helps meet both the academic and musical needs of our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe pencils and floor dots have already improved our classroom routines and organization, helping students stay prepared and engaged. Meanwhile, the saxophone supplies and valve oil ensure our young musicians can continue practicing and performing with confidence—something that truly elevates their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' growth, creativity, and daily success. Your kindness makes a real difference in our classroom and in the lives of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758308194217,"projectUrl":"project/band-room-makeover/9583669/","projectTitle":"Band Room Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grundon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162070_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x389,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049047652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/begichband"},{"teacherId":9162070,"projectId":9581662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The new speaker, whiteboards, and clipboards have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Your support shows our students that music matters to the community, and that truly inspires them.\r\n\r\nThe speaker has brought new energy to our lessons, allowing students sitting in the back to engage more fully, while the whiteboards and clipboards have made group work and hands-on learning smoother and more enjoyable. These tools help create the interactive, organized, and supportive classroom our students deserve.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your kindness and investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping us build a space where learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1755804224116,"projectUrl":"project/a-more-engaging-band-room/9581662/","projectTitle":"A More Engaging Band Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grundon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9162070_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x389,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049047652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/begichband"},{"teacherId":6397281,"projectId":9655220,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are better able to focus, learn, and stay connected throughout the day. The headphones have made a huge difference during independent work and testing — students can now listen to audiobooks, videos, and lessons without distractions, creating a calmer and more productive environment in the library.\r\n\r\nThe chargers have been just as valuable. Many students come to school with low batteries on their Chromebooks, and having chargers available means they can still complete assignments, participate in digital lessons, and stay engaged without worrying about losing access to their work.\r\n\r\nThese simple tools have reduced daily stress, kept students on task, and supported a smoother, more equitable learning experience for everyone. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757542729977,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-and-tuned-in-for-learning/9655220/","projectTitle":"Charged Up and Tuned In for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6397281_orig.png?crop=342,342,x21,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580945860442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslape"},{"teacherId":9693989,"projectId":9497575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my American Sign Language classroom. The resources you provided have truly made a difference for my students!\r\n\r\nMy classroom is filled with 7th and 8th graders, some of whom are reading at a 3rd grade level. For many of these students, picking up a book is not something they usually choose to do. Thanks to your donation, they are now excited to open a book. Several students who already enjoy reading have even taken the chapter books home, eager to learn more. Through these stories, they are discovering the experiences of people who grew up deaf in a hearing world. This has helped them not only see a new perspective, but also begin to understand the importance of including people in their lives who communicate in different ways.\r\n\r\nBecause my students' reading levels vary, our class has mainly focused on American Sign Language as a visual language rather than the written form. With your resources, students now have the chance to explore and expand their reading skills in a way that is accessible and engaging—without any stigma attached.\r\n\r\nIn a year marked by significant budget cuts—more than we have faced in many years—there have been very limited funds to purchase primary resources. The textbooks you provided have become a guiding force for instruction, giving students both a physical resource and clear copies of signs to reference. This support has filled a critical gap, ensuring that my students have meaningful tools to strengthen their learning.\r\n\r\nIn addition, many of my students are gifted artists. The coloring books you provided have allowed them to see how art can be used to connect culture and language. These illustrations show sign language alongside individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds, which beautifully reflects the diversity of our own classroom community. This has been both valuable for my artists and inspiring for all students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has sparked joy, curiosity, and growth in my classroom. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755831393366,"projectUrl":"project/communicating-in-a-new-way/9497575/","projectTitle":"Communicating in a New Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693989_orig.jpg?crop=1581,1580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726014379016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693989"},{"teacherId":9435361,"projectId":9265360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"PBIS Rewards That Motivate and Inspire!\" Because of your generosity, our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program has been energized in ways that truly matter.\r\n\r\nWith the new rewards and resources you helped provide, our students are more motivated than ever to demonstrate positive behavior, kindness, and respect. Each reward has become more than just a prize—it's a symbol of achievement, recognition, and encouragement. We've seen students light up with pride when earning their PBIS points, and it's creating a ripple effect of positivity across our school.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just fund items—it helped build a culture where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best every day. Thank you for investing in their success and making a real difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746785708853,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-rewards-that-motivate-and-inspire/9265360/","projectTitle":"PBIS Rewards That Motivate and Inspire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9435361_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733861380086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435361"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93794","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":874,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":11,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.4,"schoolId":93794,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nicholas J Begich Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nicholas J Begich Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/nicholas-j-begich-middle-school/93794"}