{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nellie Coffman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5023457,"projectId":9501431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my 6th graders now have wobble stools and small fidget tools that are already transforming the energy in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources are making a meaningful difference. The wobble stools give students who need movement a comfortable and appropriate way to stay engaged, and the fidgets help students manage their focus during lessons without distraction. I've already seen students choose these tools with pride, not embarrassment, and it's clear they feel more empowered and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a calmer, more productive learning environment—and my students notice. They are excited, grateful, and genuinely motivated by the fact that someone they've never met believes in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and for investing in the well-being and growth of my students. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1756319445440,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-welcome-flexible-seating-and-fi/9501431/","projectTitle":"Wiggles Welcome: Flexible Seating and Fidgets for Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Axsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5023457_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512529519491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annieaxsom"},{"teacherId":9808592,"projectId":8894275,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation of basketballs and training equipment. My athletes have been using the equipment to practice their shooting as well as improving their agility via the agility ladders. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see the new equipment. It inspired them to work hard to achieve our goal of winning the middle school championship. Although we fell short of our mission. We managed to have a winning record of of 6-2 compared to our record the year prior of 2-6. We even made it to the semifinals of basketball tournament this year. \r\n\r\nWith another year of basketball coming up, I look forward to using the equipment we have gained from the kind donations to improve even more.","fullyFundedDate":1730265662969,"projectUrl":"project/hoops-and-dreams-revamping-our-basketba/8894275/","projectTitle":"Hoops and Dreams: Revamping Our Basketball Program","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808592_orig.jpg?crop=2573,2573,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729272860135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808592"},{"teacherId":383767,"projectId":8672860,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thank you for your donation to the project \"Vocabulary Tools to Grow Readers.\" The materials for this project are ones that are very important to how we run our classroom. Every student in our class uses the Post-It tabs to organize their binder by classes. By keeping our binders organized, we can make sure that papers and assignments go in the right place and don't get lost. Believe it or not, middle schoolers are not good at organization, and these tabs help us keep everything in order.\r\n\r\nOne of the bigger items in this project were the color coded index cards that we use for vocabulary terms. We have JUST finished Unit 1 vocabulary and we were able to use these cards to help us work on remembering terms. The index cards are just small enough to fix in our pencil pouches and big enough that we can't ignore them.\r\n\r\nFinally, the erasable pens are amazing! We use pens often in our class to take notes and write summaries. These pens are extremely helpful when we make mistakes.\r\n\r\nIt means a great deal that you have supported our learning and care about our achievement. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733423191883,"projectUrl":"project/vocabulary-tools-to-grow-readers/8672860/","projectTitle":"Vocabulary Tools to Grow Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leslie Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp383767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507869000972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leslie-snyder"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9578558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! I'm so grateful for your donation that made it possible for us to receive new math materials and our sensory weighted stuffed butterfly.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled with all the items. The math items were a hit - especially the keys! They were so excited when we opened the boxes. These new math materials will help make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun, and the sensory butterfly will provide calming support for students who need a little extra comfort during the day. These items will make a big difference in helping my students stay focused, feel safe, and enjoy learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of us and helping me create a classroom where every student can learn and thrive. Your kindness truly means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758733386591,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-confidence-with-manipulati/9578558/","projectTitle":"Building Math Confidence with Manipulatives and Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":7590797,"projectId":9639070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Bright Birthday Cup project. Middle school is a time when students are searching for connection and belonging, and birthdays are special moments that help them feel valued and seen. \r\n\r\nYour generous donation helped provide birthday cups filled with treats that bring joy and a sense of community to my students. These small celebrations mean a lot to them, especially those who might not have the chance to celebrate at home. Your kindness reminded my students that they matter and it helped me build a more caring and connected classroom. \r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your partnership and belief in my students. Thank you again for helping make these moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758833558014,"projectUrl":"project/bright-birthday-cups/9639070/","projectTitle":"Bright Birthday Cups!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7590797_orig.png?crop=271,271,x74,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651265780978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ell-williams"},{"teacherId":9715803,"projectId":9258058,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our Fitness Club shirts have been a huge hit! When they first came in, the kids in our club couldn't wait to put them on, and now you see them all over campus. The students wear them with pride, and it's created a cool sense of belonging—you can tell right away who's part of the Fitness Club family.\r\n\r\nWhat makes it even better is that our teachers and staff were also excited to get a shirt as a gift from the club. Now we've got both students and staff rocking the same shirts, and it's amazing to walk around campus and see that kind of unity. It really shows the pride we're building together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Something as simple as a t-shirt has brought a lot of joy and pride to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1745441722621,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-through-fitness/9258058/","projectTitle":"Leadership Through Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Verdugo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715803_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745019125634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715803"},{"teacherId":9715803,"projectId":9150770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get our Fitness Club t-shirts. What seemed like just a shirt has really turned into something bigger. Even though our kids love being part of the club, they now get to show it off. You see these shirts all over campus, and the pride on their faces when they wear them speaks volumes. It's given them a real sense of belonging and team spirit, and it's been fun to watch that grow.\r\n\r\nThe cool part is it's not just the students—teachers and staff are wearing them too, and even asking for more. That's when you know it's bigger than just a fitness club. It has evolved into something that brings our entire school together. None of that happens without your support, so thank you again. You've helped give us more than just t-shirts—you've given us pride, community, and a little swagger around campus.","fullyFundedDate":1742933885842,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-through-fitness/9150770/","projectTitle":"Leadership Through Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Verdugo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715803_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745019125634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715803"},{"teacherId":9720469,"projectId":9179358,"letterContent":"Using a breath builder in a band program creates a direct impact on how students understand and apply proper breathing technique. Since the tool gives instant visual feedback, students quickly learn the difference between uncontrolled bursts of air and steady, supported airflow. This translates into stronger tone quality, longer phrases, and greater endurance on their instruments. For many middle school and high school players, it helps take the mystery out of \"using more air\" by showing them exactly what steady support looks and feels like.\r\n\r\nAt the program level, breath builder exercises build consistency across the ensemble. When students learn to sustain and control airflow together, the band develops a fuller, more unified sound. Directors also save rehearsal time because students are better prepared to produce a strong tone and maintain it through longer passages. The breath builder not only improves individual musicianship but also lifts the overall performance level of the group, creating a noticeable difference in balance, blend, and musical confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1752586460624,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-musicianship-with-brea/9179358/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Musicianship with Breath Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720469"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9578514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! Because of your generous donation, my students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. \r\nThis donation goes beyond full stomachs; it also helps to foster a sense of care and community. Middle school can be tough, and my students all appreciate being able to take a break and have a snack every now and then. And for students who struggle socially, snack time can become an easy way to connect. \r\nThank you so much for your generosity-we really appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755734693991,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-filled-learning-journey/9578514/","projectTitle":"A Snack-Filled Learning Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":383767,"projectId":9000158,"letterContent":"My students were ELATED to receive their college t-shirts and began wearing them immediately. Most of the kids did not have a college t-shirt to wear on our College Shirt Wednesday throughout the year, so having this shirt enabled them to participate with the rest of the school.\r\nOn top of being able to wear the shirt weekly, I found that the kids had the BEST time searching for the college shirt that they wanted to wear. Some of them chose the college by their favorite sport and some chose the college based on where they wanted to go to school.\r\nPlease know that you made a HUGE impact on the lives of my advisory students.","fullyFundedDate":1739373217381,"projectUrl":"project/look-im-going-to-college/9000158/","projectTitle":"Look! I'm Going to College!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leslie Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp383767_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507869000972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leslie-snyder"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9197229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! The bean bag chair and sensory toy have already made a big impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag has quickly become a favorite spot in my classroom room — it gives my students a comfy, calming place to take a break when they need it. It's amazing how something so simple can help them feel regulated and ready to learn again. The sensory toy has also been a huge hit, especially for my students who need extra help staying focused or calming their bodies. It's been a game-changer during transitions and quiet times.\r\n\r\nYour kindness means so much to us. These items might seem small, but to my students, they're tools that help them feel understood and supported. Thank you for helping create a classroom that meets their needs.","fullyFundedDate":1746631743616,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-learning-environm/9197229/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910918_orig.jpg?crop=442,442,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725501306637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msreevesclass"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9197154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! Thanks to your kindness, my students received a wonderful collection of math materials that are already making a big difference in my classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students have special needs, and require extra supports when learning new math concepts. Some need visual tools, some require hands-on manipulatives, and others require sensory experiences. Your donations have given us exactly what we need to meet those learning styles. \r\nBut these tools are more than just supplies—they are the keys to building confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of math concepts for my students. I am so grateful to have these new materials! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping us create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. 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