{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9268360,"projectId":10236399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring history to life! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to crowns, costumes, bandanas, and other materials that allow them to dress the part as we explore different people, cultures, and time periods throughout history. These resources have helped turn our classroom into a more interactive learning environment where students can experience history rather than simply read about it.\r\n\r\nMy students were immediately excited when they saw the costumes and accessories. They could not wait to try them on and find out how we would be using them in class. One of my favorite parts has been seeing students become more willing to participate when they have the opportunity to take on a role. Whether they are representing a historical figure, a member of a particular society, or someone experiencing an important historical event, dressing the part helps students make stronger connections to what we are studying.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring the history and cultures of the Western Hemisphere, students will use these materials during simulations, presentations, and other hands-on activities. My goal is for students to think about history from different perspectives and better understand what life may have been like for people in the past. Thank you for giving my students resources that make history more engaging, memorable, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1783342976345,"projectUrl":"project/dressing-the-part-making-history-come-a/10236399/","projectTitle":"Dressing the Part: Making History Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268360_orig.png?crop=277,277,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777407359748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268360"},{"teacherId":9268360,"projectId":10236256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring geography to life! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a variety of hands-on materials that allow them to explore geography in creative and meaningful ways. We have been using the art supplies and materials to create 3D maps and globes that help students visualize landforms, physical features, and different regions of the world. Instead of only seeing geography on a flat map or in a textbook, students are able to build, create, and interact with what they are learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw all of the new materials. Having so many different supplies available immediately sparked their creativity and gave them new ways to demonstrate their understanding. These resources have been especially helpful in making geography more engaging and accessible for students who learn best through hands-on activities and visuals.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our study of the Western Hemisphere, students will use these materials to explore different regions, physical features, cultures, and the ways people interact with their environments. Our next steps are to continue connecting our map skills to real-world geography and use hands-on projects to help students explain not just where places are, but how geography influences the way people live. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience geography in a way that is creative, memorable, and engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1783342976985,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-geography-to-life-with-hands-on/10236256/","projectTitle":"Bringing Geography to Life with Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268360_orig.png?crop=277,277,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777407359748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268360"},{"teacherId":5607934,"projectId":9785361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing high-quality cameras for our middle school photography club. While many people see technology as a distraction, in our club, these cameras serve as a vital bridge to connection. For students navigating the weight of poverty and the trauma of immigration concerns, the club has become a sanctuary. This technology allows them to move from being passive observers of their circumstances to active storytellers. They are learning that they have the power to frame their own world, focusing on beauty and resilience even when life feels unpredictable.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new equipment is the professionalism it brings to their hands. There is a visible shift in their posture the moment they loop the camera strap around their necks; they aren't just kids hanging out after school anymore—they are \"photographers.\" We've watched several of our most withdrawn students truly come out of their shells because of these tools. One student in particular, who initially joined and sat in the corner without speaking, has been transformed. The camera acted as a shield that eventually became a bridge; by focusing on the technical settings and capturing images of the school garden, she began sharing her work with others, using her photos to start conversations she was previously too overwhelmed to have.\r\n\r\nYour support has given these students more than just gear; you've given them a voice and a community where they feel seen and safe.","fullyFundedDate":1762108828000,"projectUrl":"project/photography-club-healing-trauma-buildi/9785361/","projectTitle":"Photography Club: Healing Trauma, Building Careers, Empowering Resilient Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5607934_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759523755366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5607934"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41294","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":556,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":78,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":41294,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/aurora-public-school-district/east-middle-school/41294"}