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Many of our students may not otherwise have consistent access to these necessities, and your kindness truly supports their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to our students—that they are valued and that their needs matter. We are so grateful for your compassion and for investing in our students beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758798956246,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-supplies-and-self-care-for-sixt/9746664/","projectTitle":"Smiles, Supplies, and Self-Care for Sixth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D'Alessandro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8851613_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765895431997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8851613"},{"teacherId":5113408,"projectId":9578573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, Drawn to Reading: Graphic Novels for Growing Minds. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to engaging graphic novels that make reading feel exciting, attainable, and deeply meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese books will make a tremendous difference for my reluctant and struggling readers. The combination of visuals and text provides the support they need to follow a story, build vocabulary, and develop confidence—while still feeling challenged and inspired. For many of my students, graphic novels open a door to reading that traditional chapter books cannot, and your donation helps ensure that every child can find a story that speaks to them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows us to expand our classroom library with books that reflect diverse perspectives, compelling characters, and adventurous plots that captivate readers of all levels. You are helping create a space where students feel seen, supported, and excited to read—one panel at a time.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, THANK YOU for believing in the power of stories and for investing in young readers who are still discovering their voices and their confidence. Your gift will impact them in meaningful ways every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764698857863,"projectUrl":"project/drawn-to-reading-graphic-novels-for-gro/9578573/","projectTitle":"Drawn to Reading: Graphic Novels for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5113408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526001541458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mahood"},{"teacherId":3545474,"projectId":9314462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our club and our musical theater department! We collaborated with our musical theater team to help them organize their backstage props, costumes, and more. The students sorted through years of shows to create a more organized and efficient system for the current students to utilize. \r\n\r\nThese bins were essential in creating a more effective system for all involved. They were paired with newly donated shelving units to create a brand new organized space behind the curtains. The hope is that this will streamline a lot for the musical theater team while also creating much more space backstage for the students in the stage crew to accomplish their jobs.\r\n\r\nWe truly, truly appreciate your support and look forward to another great musical theater performance in 2026!","fullyFundedDate":1746366154073,"projectUrl":"project/backstage-organization/9314462/","projectTitle":"Backstage Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Betesh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3545474_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761176876346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbetesh"},{"teacherId":8847695,"projectId":9347205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our crocheting project for my English Language Learners. Your generosity is giving my students a calming, creative outlet as they adjust to a new language, culture, and school environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, their faces lit up. This project is already helping them build confidence, language skills, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nOnce they learn to crochet, the students will create stress balls to sell in our school store, with proceeds helping fund field trips and other learning opportunities. 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This project goes far beyond classroom supplies; it helps create a caring, supportive environment where every student knows they are seen and valued. Your generosity has provided not only necessities, but also dignity and reassurance.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for helping us nurture a classroom community grounded in compassion and belonging. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757683060094,"projectUrl":"project/take-what-you-need-cart-restock/9578518/","projectTitle":"Take What You Need Cart Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5113408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526001541458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mahood"},{"teacherId":5113408,"projectId":9453131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. 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Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom community, and we are deeply grateful!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a more joyful, structured, and student-centered learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1752773378978,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-level-up-bins-label/9453131/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Level-Up: Bins & Labels for Reader Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5113408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526001541458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mahood"},{"teacherId":9844387,"projectId":9755488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We were able to raise $220 for Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS). Each group sold their own products at our charity market. Our slime group group led the way by making over $100. \r\n\r\nThis process took us months and students worked extremely hard. Student had to start a company from scratch, make a product, advertise it, and raise money. Students faced their fears and spoke to others, students even organized our event. Not only did students learned about business but learned how to give back. Students were proud to hit our $200 and as we hit each bench mark it made them prouder.","fullyFundedDate":1760654759900,"projectUrl":"project/raising-money-through-slime/9755488/","projectTitle":"Raising Money Through Slime","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Grullon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9844387_orig.jpg?crop=1658,1658,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739150767884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844387"},{"teacherId":8826880,"projectId":9783556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our learning space has been transformed into a place where every student can feel engaged, confident, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe document camera has quickly become one of our most powerful tools. My students love seeing their work projected in real time, and it has made modeling reading and problem-solving strategies clearer and more interactive. No matter where they sit, every student can follow along and participate more fully.\r\n\r\nOur new bulletin board decor has brought so much warmth and color to our room. Students beam with pride when they see their work displayed, and the vibrant visuals have created a welcoming environment that reflects the joy and energy of our class community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference not just in how our classroom looks, but in how our students learn, feel, and connect with one another. Thank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1762266313863,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-classroom/9783556/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khoury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826880"},{"teacherId":7565113,"projectId":9718400,"letterContent":"The art materials obtained through this funding have really made the difference for this project. Our students sent a poll out to the entire school seeing what countries are represented within the school. This could be either because the student or family is directly from there or their ancestry is there. We have over 70 countries represented in our school!!\r\n\r\nStudents then researched the flag for each country and painted the flags on pieces of wood that will be hung around the school with information about the country itself. The students feel a great sense of pride when they see their flags around the building and are learning about other countries along the way. \r\n\r\nI thank you again for the funding to create such an incredible project for our school.","fullyFundedDate":1758798955702,"projectUrl":"project/mr-evans-art-extravaganza/9718400/","projectTitle":"Mr. Evans Art Extravaganza","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7565113"},{"teacherId":8887780,"projectId":9704549,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom is now filled with vibrant energy, creativity, and focus! The markers, colored pencils, crayons, fidget toys, cart, and cardstock paper have brought new life to our daily activities. Students are excited to express their ideas through art, color, and hands-on projects, and the fidget tools have provided helpful outlets for focus and calm during learning. These materials have truly enhanced both the creativity and organization of our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I've seen how these resources empower students to take ownership of their learning. With everything neatly organized and easily accessible, students can independently gather the materials they need to bring their ideas to life. The variety of creative tools has encouraged them to think more imaginatively and collaborate more confidently.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your support. Your generosity has not only supplied us with materials but has also inspired a classroom culture that values creativity, focus, and pride in our work. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1758848863849,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-focus-and-organization/9704549/","projectTitle":"Creativity, Focus and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrozza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8887780_orig.jpg?crop=2848,2848,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845904972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscarrozzasclassroom"},{"teacherId":5140222,"projectId":9687191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. My first quarter students had a fantastic time creating with their individual watercolor sets. Students were able to work independently to mix unique colors and use their own set throughout the project. Students maximized their time in class by knowing how to get set up to paint and being able to grab their individual paint set without having to wait because they were sharing with a partner. You truly made a difference to our classroom this year!","fullyFundedDate":1758798956503,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-watercolors/9687191/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Watercolors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wollman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5140222_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517247790661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5140222"},{"teacherId":8887780,"projectId":9674833,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed into a more flexible and engaging learning environment! The new benches, stools, comfy chairs, and bean bag chairs have given students the freedom to choose where and how they learn best. This flexibility has helped them stay focused, comfortable, and excited to participate each day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I've noticed how much easier it is to create interactive lessons and group activities. The flexible seating allows me to move around the room, support students more individually, and encourage collaboration. It's been incredible to see how this project has boosted both student engagement and classroom community.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generosity—thank you for helping us build a space where learning feels comfortable, inclusive, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758854032358,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9674833/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrozza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8887780_orig.jpg?crop=2848,2848,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758845904972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscarrozzasclassroom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43451","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":888,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":54.3,"schoolId":43451,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rogers Park Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rogers Park Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/danbury-public-schools/rogers-park-middle-school/43451"}