{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creighton Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4036016,"projectId":10404886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencil bags, mechanical pencils, lead refills, and pens for my 6th grade students!\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having their own school supplies is something they cannot always count on. Your generosity has helped remove that worry and given them the tools they need to feel prepared, organized, and confident in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe pencil bags help students keep their materials together, while the mechanical pencils, extra lead, and pens allow them to focus on learning rather than worrying about having something to write with. These may seem like simple supplies, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher at a Title I school, I see firsthand how much these small acts of kindness matter. Because of you, my students have one less obstacle standing between them and their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and showing them that their education matters. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1789590672791,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-lead-pens-pencil-bags-to-ear/10404886/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Lead, Pens & Pencil Bags To Earn & Keep!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falconer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4036016_orig.jpg?crop=1074,1074,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596660406031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfalconer"},{"teacherId":4036016,"projectId":10143725,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of composition notebooks has made a meaningful difference in my 6th grade classroom! These notebooks give every student a dedicated space to write, brainstorm, take notes, and practice important reading and writing skills. Having their own notebook helps students stay organized, track their growth, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having the necessary school supplies is not always a guarantee. Your kindness has helped remove that barrier and ensures that every student has the tools they need to be successful. These notebooks are used daily and have become an important part of our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and showing them that their education matters. Your generosity is making a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1784653939094,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-voices-one-notebook-at-a-tim/10143725/","projectTitle":"Empowering Voices, One Notebook At A Time.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falconer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4036016_orig.jpg?crop=1074,1074,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596660406031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfalconer"},{"teacherId":4036016,"projectId":10405281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a rolling drawer cart for our 6th grade classroom!\r\n\r\nThis cart has made a wonderful difference in helping our classroom stay organized and run smoothly. With 125 students coming through my classroom, having a designated place for students to turn in their assignments is incredibly helpful. The drawers allow students to easily find where their work belongs, making the process quicker, more organized, and less stressful for everyone.\r\n\r\nBeyond keeping papers organized, this cart helps my students develop responsibility and independence. They are learning important organizational skills while taking ownership of their work and classroom routines.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more efficient learning environment where we can spend less time managing papers and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a more organized, welcoming, and productive place to learn. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1786131455490,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization-student-success/10405281/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization = Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falconer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4036016_orig.jpg?crop=1074,1074,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596660406031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfalconer"},{"teacherId":8299676,"projectId":10353823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a laser engraver into our middle school shop classroom! Your support has given my students access to a piece of technology that combines traditional woodworking with modern design and manufacturing. Students are learning how to take an idea from a computer screen, create or modify a digital design, and then watch that design become a real, physical product. Along the way, they are developing skills in measurement, problem-solving, creativity, technology, and precision—while also learning how equipment like this is used in real-world skilled trades and manufacturing careers.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been seeing their own designs come to life. There is something special about watching a student create a design on the computer and then see it permanently engraved into a piece of wood they have worked on themselves. Students who may not always feel confident with traditional classroom assignments have especially connected with this technology because it gives them another way to be successful. I have already seen students become more willing to experiment, ask questions, troubleshoot mistakes, and take pride in what they create.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us expand what a middle school shop class can be. Instead of simply building projects, students can now personalize them, incorporate digital design, and begin learning skills connected to CNC equipment, fabrication, engineering, and modern manufacturing. Most importantly, you have helped give my students another reason to be excited about coming into the shop, learning something new, and proudly saying, \"I made this.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them opportunities to create, learn, and discover skills they may carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1787155152063,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-learning-engraving-in-the/10353823/","projectTitle":"Cutting Edge Learning: Engraving in the Classroom. 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More importantly, it gives my students the chance to experience the excitement of reading a novel together—discussing characters, making predictions, debating decisions, and discovering that reading can be something they genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will be able to strengthen their reading and critical-thinking skills while becoming more confident and engaged readers. I am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students and help bring this experience into our classroom.\r\n\r\n**Thank you for helping us ignite a love of reading and for giving my students an adventure they will remember long after we finish the final chapter!**","fullyFundedDate":1787183249278,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-young-readers-through-courage/10482883/","projectTitle":"Igniting Young Readers Through Courage, Survival, and The Hunger Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falconer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4036016_orig.jpg?crop=1074,1074,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596660406031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfalconer"},{"teacherId":4036016,"projectId":10080564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our **\"Reading the Wild Side: Seeing the World Through Animal Eyes\"** project! Because of your kindness, my students will have the opportunity to learn about the incredible work and life of Jane Goodall while exploring the natural world through a new perspective.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping put engaging books directly into the hands of my students and giving them the chance to strengthen their reading skills while learning about animals, science, perseverance, and the importance of protecting our world. I am excited to see the curiosity, conversations, and connections this book will inspire in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, thank you for showing my students that there are people outside of our classroom who believe in them and value their education. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1777922043408,"projectUrl":"project/reading-the-wild-side-seeing-the-world/10080564/","projectTitle":"Reading the Wild Side: Seeing the World Through Animal Eyes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falconer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4036016_orig.jpg?crop=1074,1074,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596660406031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfalconer"},{"teacherId":10199907,"projectId":9967675,"letterContent":"This project has truly brought our speech therapy room to life! The bright, colorful rug and comfy bean bag have made the space feel more welcoming and fun for my middle school students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited—especially about the bean bag! They love the sensory aspect of having a comfortable place to sit while working. We've also gotten creative with the rug by using its large circles for interactive games targeting articulation, vocabulary, grammar, sentence formulation, and other speech and language skills.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have made therapy feel more engaging and inviting, and my students love having a space that feels like it was made just for them. We're excited to keep finding new ways to use the rug and bean bag to make speech and language practice fun, active, and meaningful. Thank you for helping bring some color and life to our therapy room!","fullyFundedDate":1769177295641,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-joy-to-a-new-room/9967675/","projectTitle":"Bringing Joy to a New Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10199907_orig.png?crop=512,512,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766159368927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10199907"},{"teacherId":6269977,"projectId":10266959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing donation of compasses and 3D geometric blocks to our 7th-grade math classroom!\r\n\r\nMiddle school math can get a little abstract, but having these hands-on tools makes a world of difference. The students have already been using the 3D blocks to finally \"see\" surface area and volume instead of just memorizing formulas, and they are genuinely excited to master geometric constructions with the new compasses (without having to share or use broken ones!).\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought a whole new level of energy and engagement to our room. We are incredibly grateful for your support of our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778111973445,"projectUrl":"project/7th-grade-math-tools/10266959/","projectTitle":"7th Grade Math Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6269977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784651259867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsredellsmathnerds"},{"teacherId":2908080,"projectId":10157701,"letterContent":"Thank you to the Donors for providing the materials necessary to create our One Page Book reports.\r\n\r\nTransforming the standard book report into a creative end-of-year project encouraged our middle schoolers to apply their critical thinking skills while showcasing their unique personalities. Students created posters of key literary elements to explain the symbolic connection of each item to the text. Students analyzed the story's mood and plot by selecting specific imagery to entice a potential audience. \r\n\r\nThis assisted in deepening their engagement with character analysis and perspective. It was the first project every student wanted to keep, take home and share with their families. By offering a variety of materials you provided from your donations, every student found a way to express their literary insights with both rigor and creative flair.","fullyFundedDate":1778012036253,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-fun-projects/10157701/","projectTitle":"Books Are Fun Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monroe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454028066565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2908080"},{"teacherId":7986287,"projectId":8764479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom organization project. Your support has provided us with the essential tools—from zipper bags for our technology to sturdy bins for our math units—that transform our classroom into a streamlined and predictable space. When students walk into a room where everything has a designated home, it lowers their anxiety and allows them to focus entirely on their growth. You haven't just provided supplies; you've helped build a foundation of calm and structure that will benefit my students every single day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials goes far beyond just \"cleaning up.\" With the new three-hole punch and organized binders, my students are learning the vital life skill of personal responsibility. They are now able to manage their own resources and navigate our classroom routines with confidence and independence. This sense of ownership over their environment makes them feel safe and respected, which is exactly the kind of atmosphere where true learning happens.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom is felt during every math lesson and every time we transition to our technology. By helping me establish these routines early on, you have made a lasting contribution to our learning community that will serve these students throughout the entire school year. We are so grateful for your kindness and for your belief in the importance of a well-organized, student-centered environment. Thank you for making this vision a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1726709426633,"projectUrl":"project/organization-oh-yeah/8764479/","projectTitle":"Organization, Oh Yeah!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7986287_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629775109628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7986287"},{"teacherId":6269977,"projectId":10266917,"letterContent":"I'm sitting here in a classroom that is officially buzzing with excitement, and it's all thanks to you. I wanted to take a quick second to send a huge, heartfelt thank you for helping us get these mechanical pencils.\r\n\r\nIt might sound a little funny to get this hyped over stationery, but in our world, these pencils are a total game-changer. We use them as rewards for our \"student of the day\" or for hitting specific goals, and let me tell you—the kids are obsessed. To a student, a standard wooden pencil is just a chore. But a bright, neon, clicky mechanical pencil? That's gold. The kids love the colors and the fun designs. It makes them feel special and recognized when they earn one.\r\n\r\nSeriously, thank you for bringing a splash of color and a lot of motivation into our daily routine. You've made our classroom a much more fun place to be, and you've given my students a tangible reason to keep pushing themselves.\r\n\r\nWe're all \"clicking\" away over here and feeling very lucky to have supporters like you. Thanks for being so kind and for making such a difference in these kids' lives!\r\n\r\nBest,","fullyFundedDate":1778020992281,"projectUrl":"project/mechanical-pencil-rewards/10266917/","projectTitle":"Mechanical Pencil Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6269977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784651259867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsredellsmathnerds"},{"teacherId":8299676,"projectId":9789624,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students have been able to fully engage in hands-on woodworking projects using quality lumber that makes a real difference in both safety and craftsmanship. Instead of working with scrap or limited materials, students are now building intentional projects like cutting boards, small furniture pieces, and functional shop tools. One standout moment was watching students measure, cut, and assemble their first projects with confidence—many for the first time—taking pride in creating something they could actually use and take home.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited and curious. They noticed the difference in quality right away and were eager to get started. That excitement translated into stronger focus, better effort, and a real sense of ownership over their work. Students who were previously hesitant became more engaged, and many began helping each other problem-solve and improve their builds, creating a collaborative shop environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students are continuing to build on these foundational skills by progressing into more complex projects that require precision, planning, and creativity. We are focusing on refining techniques, improving efficiency, and introducing more student choice in design. 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