{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nellie Coffman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9715803,"projectId":9672855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our PE program. Because of you, our students now have access to safe, engaging, and confidence-building equipment that is already making a powerful difference in our classes.\r\n\r\nThe foam baseball bats and soft training balls have completely changed the way we teach our baseball and softball unit. Many of our students come in with hesitation or even fear of getting hit by a ball. With this user-friendly equipment, that fear is gone. Students are now stepping up, swinging with confidence, and truly learning the fundamentals of the game in a positive and safe environment.\r\n\r\nThe foam frisbees have allowed us to build skills step-by-step as we introduce our golf unit. We begin with frisbee golf concepts, helping students understand aim, distance, and control before transitioning into our golf lessons. This progression has made learning more accessible and enjoyable for all students, especially beginners.\r\n\r\nThe golf equipment, paired with the safe, compressed balls, has opened the door to a brand-new experience for many of our students. For most, this is their first exposure to golf. Because the equipment is safe and approachable, students are willing to try, take risks, and improve without fear of injury or failure.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this equipment has created an environment where students feel comfortable doing their best. In our class, we always say, \"Do the best you can.\" Now, with the right tools, students truly can.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us build confidence, teach lifelong skills, and create a positive experience in physical education that our students will carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757563927298,"projectUrl":"project/new-sports-new-skills-confidence-for-e/9672855/","projectTitle":"New Sports, New Skills: Confidence for Every Student","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":7910918,"projectId":10085372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donation of snacks for my classroom! \r\nMy students were so excited when they saw all of the boxes arrive—they immediately wanted to dig in right away! It was such a joyful moment for them. I teach middle school students with special needs, and for many of them, the school day can feel overwhelming at times. Something as simple as a quick snack can provide comfort, help regulate emotions, and give them the little reset they need to get back on track. \r\n\r\nThe timing of your donation could not have been better, as we are right in the middle of State Testing season. Testing can be stressful for students, and having snacks like chips or cookies has been a wonderful way to encourage them, reward their hard work, and motivate them to keep trying their best. These small incentives go a long way in building confidence and helping students feel supported. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775749415096,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-growing-minds/10085372/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel Growing Minds!","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":8930696,"projectId":7852776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund these supplies for our students. I am truly grateful to you whom have generously donated your time, money and effort to support this cause, our students and our overall campus and community. Students are all able to have essential tools such as pencils in order to \"have something to write with\". Students are also able to have a snack if they didn't eat breakfast or missed lunch or were unable to eat anything at home before coming to school. Students are also able to use the sanitizing wipes to keep their desks clean free from germs and bacteria. \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1697000937955,"projectUrl":"project/needed-nourishment/7852776/","projectTitle":"Needed Nourishment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8930696"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":10085409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supproting my classroom with the donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! This will be so helpful in my classroom - my students require adapted materials, visual supports, and differentiated lessons, and this gift card helps me provide tools that make learning more accessible and engaging for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I am able to find activities and materials that build communication, independence, and confidence for my students. These resources help me tailor instruction so that every student can participate and experience success in the classroom. Your kindness directly impacts my students each day, and we are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create meaningful learning opportunities for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772037689313,"projectUrl":"project/resources-that-reach-every-learner/10085409/","projectTitle":"Resources That Reach Every Learner","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":10163753,"projectId":9802490,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our counseling office, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your donations, we were able to provide resources and supplies that have made a real difference in our students' daily experiences. The moment the new materials arrived, our students' faces lit up with excitement—they were thrilled to see tools that make their time in the counseling office more engaging, supportive, and meaningful. From social-emotional learning activities to stress-relief tools, creative supplies, and organization resources, every item has helped us create a welcoming and empowering space where students can explore, reflect, and grow. Seeing students eager to use the materials, try new coping strategies, and engage with peers has been an amazing reminder of the positive impact your generosity has had.\r\nBeyond the excitement, your support has sent a powerful message to our students: that their growth, well-being, and success matter. Many students face challenges that can make school overwhelming, and the resources you provided have given them tools to manage stress, build confidence, and feel valued. Your donations have allowed us to create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Each day, we see the joy, pride, and motivation that these supplies bring, and it is all thanks to your generosity. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' futures and helping make our counseling office a place of encouragement, growth, and hope.","fullyFundedDate":1769177909164,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-calm-with-fidgets/9802490/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Calm With Fidgets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163753"},{"teacherId":9720469,"projectId":9675215,"letterContent":"Having tuners at every music stand improves individual pitch awareness by giving students immediate feedback on intonation. This helps them recognize when they are sharp or flat and make real-time adjustments, building independence and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own sound rather than relying solely on the teacher.\r\n\r\nAt the ensemble level, consistent tuner use leads to better overall intonation, blend, and balance. Rehearsals become more efficient because pitch issues are addressed quickly, allowing more time to focus on musical expression and ensemble performance quality.","fullyFundedDate":1767201713712,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-band-stay-in-tune/9675215/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Band Stay in Tune!","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":9880121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project! My students absolutely LOVE the new additions to our quiet corner. We received a special tray for our light table along with a variety of sensory items. The students enjoy exploring the materials and watching how the light shines through them. It is very calming and soothing, and it has made our quiet corner even more inviting and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide my students with the sensory experiences they need to help regulate their bodies. My students have significant disabilities, and middle school can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom. We are so grateful—thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1769177905506,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-sensory-explorati/9880121/","projectTitle":"Lighting up Learning - Sensory Exploration for All!","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":8430709,"projectId":9917488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When my students first saw their new colorful erasable pens, they screamed with excitement! They absolutely love using them and feel so proud choosing their colors.\r\n\r\nStudents keep asking when they will be the next \"Secret Student,\" and they are working hard to show P.R.I.D.E.—being prepared, respectful, showing integrity, determination, and empathy. Your donation has truly boosted both their motivation and confidence.\r\n\r\nRight now, they are eagerly using their new pens to write opinion paragraphs on the question, \"Can we live without social media?\" Their engagement and excitement have been incredible to see.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769177905079,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-success-with-simple-rewards/9917488/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Success With Simple Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ledesma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430709"},{"teacherId":10163753,"projectId":9803218,"letterContent":"Thanks to this technology, we are able to provide color-printed materials that make learning more engaging and accessible for our students. Color printing helps students better understand visuals, directions, and examples during projects and activities, especially for visual learners. Having these resources available allows lessons to run smoothly and keeps students focused and motivated.\r\n\r\nStudents were most excited about the slime, which quickly became a favorite item across the counseling offices and brought so much joy to our activities. The markers were also a big hit, allowing students to be creative and express themselves through colorful work. Hands-on learners and students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged really warmed up to these materials, becoming more confident and eager to participate. These resources have helped create a positive, exciting learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1765905882373,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-and-comfortable-counseli/9803218/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm and Comfortable Counseling Office for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163753"},{"teacherId":7910918,"projectId":9750175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of fun incentives for our classroom store. Your kindness and support mean so much to me and to my students! \r\nMy students have special needs, and our classroom store is an important part of our daily routine—it helps motivate positive behavior, encourages responsibility, and gives students the opportunity to practice skills such as decision-making, patience, and goal setting. Because of your donation, my students now have fun, new rewards to work toward, and they are thrilled! \r\nThank you again for thinking of our classroom and for investing in our students. We are very grateful for your support. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1761758396384,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-that-inspire-middle-school-c/9750175/","projectTitle":"Incentives That Inspire: Middle School Classroom Store","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":9297187,"letterContent":"The books in this project are all novel-in-verse books that my students were able to read with a partner. Having a book to read with a friend is the BEST way to read a book! This set of titles will be used year after year and please know that many students will benefit from your gift. These are great titles, too! The students had a hard time deciding which title to pick for their partner read.\r\n\r\nKnowing that the titles came from you made it even more special. It meant a lot to my students that someone cared enough to donate books for them to read. \r\n\r\nThank you, again.","fullyFundedDate":1746826374396,"projectUrl":"project/partner-books-for-joyful-reading/9297187/","projectTitle":"Partner Books for Joyful Reading","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":383767,"projectId":9396111,"letterContent":"It means so much to our students that they have the materials from this project. There are several items in here that are important. First of all, and most basic, is the pencils. Believe it or not, most of our students don't come to school with pencils and that should not be a barrier to their education. Because of you, I am able to help out students with the Ticonderoga pencils that are the best on the market. They sharpen easily and don't break. For that, we thank you!\r\nThis project also had some bright heavy stock paper and organizing materials that will help out our AVID class. My students are most appreciative and are grateful for your belief in them and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1751758174729,"projectUrl":"project/now-i-can-find-my-materials/9396111/","projectTitle":"Now I Can Find My Materials!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32668","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":928,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.2,"schoolId":32668,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nellie Coffman Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nellie Coffman Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/palm-springs-unified-school-district/nellie-coffman-middle-school/32668"}