{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clark Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9959557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our unplugged board games project! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom on days when the power or internet goes out. Instead of losing valuable instructional time, we now transition seamlessly into strategy-based, collaborative board games that reinforce critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. During our most recent outage, students quickly formed groups, learned the rules, and dove into gameplay—analyzing patterns, planning moves, and adjusting strategies in real time. What could have been a frustrating interruption became an engaging, laughter-filled learning experience.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the collection of new games, their reaction was immediate excitement. They were thrilled to have high-quality options that challenged them intellectually while still being fun. Many students commented on how refreshing it felt to interact face-to-face, think strategically, and compete in a positive, screen-free environment. The games have also strengthened teamwork and sportsmanship, skills that carry over into all of our STEM and project-based learning activities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these board games will remain part of our classroom toolkit—not just for outages, but as intentional opportunities to build logic, perseverance, and collaboration. As we continue working through our technology and engineering units, students will draw on the strategic thinking and teamwork they practice during these unplugged sessions. Thank you for giving us a reliable, enriching backup plan that keeps learning active, meaningful, and joyful no matter the circumstances.","fullyFundedDate":1767191604730,"projectUrl":"project/power-out-play-on/9959557/","projectTitle":"Power Out? Play On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9808524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom set of Makey Makey circuit boards and peripheral parts. Your generosity has given my students the incredible opportunity to tinker, experiment, and truly explore physical computing during our unit. Instead of simply learning about circuits and inputs in theory, students are now able to connect everyday objects to their computers, test their ideas, and see immediate, interactive results.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been contagious. Students are collaborating, problem-solving, and discovering how creativity and technology intersect. They've learned that failure is part of the design process—adjusting connections, rethinking inputs, and refining their projects until everything works. These hands-on experiences have strengthened their understanding of circuits, conductivity, and coding in ways that traditional instruction simply cannot replicate.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become a space where curiosity leads the way and innovation feels accessible to everyone. Thank you for giving our students the chance to tinker, explore, and see themselves as capable creators of technology.","fullyFundedDate":1763599955651,"projectUrl":"project/makey-makey-magic-turning-everyday-obje/9808524/","projectTitle":"Makey Makey Magic: Turning Everyday Objects Into Inventions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who helped fund our t-shirt presses—this project has already made a huge impact! Because of your generosity, student designs are no longer just digital files on a screen; they're becoming real, tangible items students can wear, display, and feel proud of. Seeing their own artwork pressed onto a shirt has been incredibly motivating and empowering for them.\r\n\r\nThe presses are also opening exciting new opportunities beyond the classroom. Our robotics and drone clubs are planning to create a small storefront to design and sell custom t-shirts as a fundraiser, giving students real-world experience with design, production, and entrepreneurship. Every member of the drone team will also receive a custom team shirt, helping build pride, identity, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis was an amazing project to see fully funded, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our students, their creativity, and the hands-on learning experiences that help them shine.","fullyFundedDate":1763576938567,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-into-creativity-student-design/9796451/","projectTitle":"Pressing Into Creativity: Student-Designed T-Shirts for Learning and Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":4001282,"projectId":9734400,"letterContent":"The instant printer and printer paper are helping students learn by turning photography into a hands-on, meaningful experience. Our yearbook students are learning how to plan shots, frame images, tell stories through pictures, and reflect on their work immediately. Because they can print photos right away, students can review what worked, discuss improvements, and revise their techniques in real time. This technology also supports collaboration, responsibility, and confidence—students see that their work matters and contributes to a real product: our school yearbook.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their photos come to life instantly. Holding a printed photo makes their work feel real and important. For many of our students, this is the first time they've used professional-style photography tools, and it gives them a sense of pride and ownership. The instant printer also allows them to share photos with classmates, display work during planning sessions, and use prints to brainstorm layouts and fundraising ideas for the yearbook.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are usually quiet or hesitant in class have really come alive through photography. Some students who struggle academically have found a strength in capturing moments and telling stories visually. Others have taken on leadership roles by helping peers learn how to use the printer and care for the supplies. 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Because of you, my students are actively using the micro:bits to complete a variety of hands-on mini-projects from the micro:bit website, exploring how code, sensors, and inputs/outputs work together. These activities have allowed students to experiment with buttons, LEDs, motion, and data in ways that make learning both accessible and exciting.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately engaged when they began working with the micro:bits. Seeing their code produce real, physical results—lights flashing, messages scrolling, programs responding to movement—sparked curiosity and confidence. These projects have support creativity, problem-solving, and persistence as students test ideas, debug their code, and improve their designs.\r\n\r\nYour support has given students a powerful example of physical computing and is helping them see themselves as capable programmers and engineers. I, We, are incredibly grateful for your investment in tools that make learning interactive, meaningful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1761703256099,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tech-big-ideas-exploring-microbi/9807628/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tech, Big Ideas: Exploring Micro:bit Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796489,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the safety gear they need to participate confidently and responsibly in our drone program. We immediately put the safety glasses to use to meet the safety requirements for our recent aerial drone competition. Having proper eye protection allowed students to focus on flying, problem-solving, and teamwork—without worry—while reinforcing the importance of safety in real-world STEM environments.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first received the safety glasses, their excitement was obvious. They loved being able to choose a favorite color, which helped them feel a sense of ownership and pride as official members of the drone team. That small detail made a big difference in how seriously they took both the equipment and their role as student pilots.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these safety glasses will be used throughout the entire competition season as we continue practicing flight skills, troubleshooting drones, and preparing for future events. Because of your support, students are not only meeting competition requirements—they're learning that safety, professionalism, and preparation are essential parts of engineering and aviation. Thank you for helping give our students the tools they need to succeed and soar.","fullyFundedDate":1760572597572,"projectUrl":"project/eyes-on-safety-protecting-students-duri/9796489/","projectTitle":"Eyes on Safety: Protecting Students During Drone Flight","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":1116933,"projectId":9838575,"letterContent":"Thank You: Precision and Dexterity Project Success!\r\nDear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nI would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your contribution to our project, \"Precision and Dexterity: A Class Set of Compasses.\"\r\n\r\nYour donation allowed us to implement a unique mini-unit on mapping and spatial reasoning, which directly addressed key areas where I've observed students struggling: conceptual interpretation and hands-on dexterity.\r\n\r\nSeventh graders often lack experience with precise measurement and fine motor control. The new compasses were essential for this unit.\r\n\r\nHands-On Practice: Students first learned to use a compass—a tool entirely new to most of them—while practicing accurate measurement.\r\n\r\nConceptual Clarity: While they initially struggled with interpreting and applying concepts like radius and diameter, the physical act of using the compasses made these geometric terms concrete and understandable.\r\n\r\nThe culminating activity required students to translate information from a cross-section map into a map-view drawing. This task demanded precision and the application of their new skills:\r\n\r\nStudents had to make accurate measurements, calculate the radius from a given diameter, and plot precise circles onto their map.\r\n\r\nI encouraged them to think of the task as \"precision surgery,\" emphasizing slow, careful control and hand positioning.\r\n\r\nIt was incredibly rewarding to see their growth! They were visibly proud as they mastered the complex skill of controlling the compass. This hands-on experience deepened their understanding of the basic geometry concepts foundational to science and real-world applications.\r\n\r\nWhen I asked the students about the project, they were enthusiastic, noting that no other class had offered this kind of valuable, hands-on opportunity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, these students developed essential real-world skills in precision, measurement, and hand-eye coordination, along with a stronger grasp of mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their education and empowering them with tools for success!\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1761955410128,"projectUrl":"project/precision-and-dexterity-a-class-set-of/9838575/","projectTitle":"Precision and Dexterity: A Class Set of Compasses","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zervas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1116933"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the essential electronic components that make physical computing possible. The GPIO wires, breadboards, and other circuit parts you helped provide are the backbone of our work with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and Makey Makey. Because of your generosity, students can safely build, test, and redesign circuits while learning how real electronic systems function.\r\n\r\nThese components allow students to move beyond theory and truly experiment—connecting inputs and outputs, troubleshooting mistakes, and seeing their code come to life through lights, sensors, and movement. Your support gives students the freedom to explore, make mistakes, and learn through hands-on discovery. We're incredibly grateful for your investment in tools that empower curiosity, creativity, and real-world STEM learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761703873153,"projectUrl":"project/wired-for-learning-essential-electronic/9796503/","projectTitle":"Wired for Learning: Essential Electronic Parts for Young Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9798531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the essential electronic components that make physical computing possible. The GPIO wires, breadboards, and other circuit parts you helped provide are the backbone of our work with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and Makey Makey. Because of your generosity, students can safely build, test, and redesign circuits while learning how real electronic systems function.\r\n\r\nThese components allow students to move beyond theory and truly experiment—connecting inputs and outputs, troubleshooting mistakes, and seeing their code come to life through lights, sensors, and movement. Your support gives students the freedom to explore, make mistakes, and learn through hands-on discovery. We're incredibly grateful for your investment in tools that empower curiosity, creativity, and real-world STEM learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763598131975,"projectUrl":"project/bits-boards-and-bright-ideas/9798531/","projectTitle":"Bits, Boards, and Bright Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with soldering kits. As any middle school teacher knows, students can be tough on electronic equipment, and having the ability to make repairs in-house has been a game changer. Because of your generosity, we can now fix loose connections and damaged components quickly instead of sending devices out for repair and waiting weeks for them to return.\r\n\r\nEven better, these soldering kits give students a front-row seat to real-world problem-solving. They're learning that technology can be repaired, improved, and understood—not just replaced. Your support helps keep our equipment running, our lessons moving forward, and our students building valuable hands-on skills. We're incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760572597713,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-electronics-mini-soldering-kit/9796500/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Electronics: Mini Soldering Kits for Microprocessor Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with PLA filament for our 3D printers. Your generosity ensures that our students can move beyond design on a screen and actually bring their ideas to life. In our 3D design unit, the filament has already been put to great use through test prints that helped students learn how to refine and improve their designs. We've also used it to print Drone Pilot keychains for our Drone Technology Unit, intentionally connecting multiple STEM projects and helping students see how design, engineering, and technology work together. Your support is fueling creativity, problem-solving, and excitement in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760572597784,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-pla-filament-for-ou/9796494/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future: PLA Filament for Our 3D Printers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our classroom 3D printers and for igniting excitement in our 3D design unit from day one. 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