{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dolan Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":10404105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our coffee cart program! This project means so much to me because I truly believe my students deserve opportunities to learn skills that will help them become more independent. Our coffee cart is about so much more than making and serving coffee. It gives my students a chance to communicate with others, take on responsibilities, work together, and feel proud of what they can accomplish. Sometimes the smallest things, like greeting a teacher or completing a task on their own, can be the biggest victories for my students.\r\n\r\n I'm so excited to put these new materials to use and continue growing our program. My goal is to give every student a chance to participate, regardless of their abilities, and to help them develop skills they can use outside of school. I want them to feel capable, included, and proud of themselves.\r\n\r\n Thank you again for believing in my students and helping me give them experiences they might not otherwise have. As their teacher, there is nothing better than watching them gain confidence and realize just how much they can do. Your generosity truly means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1786366989282,"projectUrl":"project/serving-success-one-cup-at-a-time/10404105/","projectTitle":"Serving Success One Cup at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":10405228,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the baking supplies donated to our classroom! These materials will be a wonderful addition to our coffee cart program and will give our students even more opportunities to develop important life skills. Our students are excited about the idea of making homemade treats to offer alongside our coffee. Baking is a great way for them to practice measuring, following recipes, counting, and working together while creating something they can be proud of.\r\n\r\n As we begin incorporating baking into our coffee cart program, students will have opportunities to participate in each step of the process, from gathering ingredients and mixing to packaging and serving their finished treats. For students with intellectual disabilities, these hands-on experiences are so valuable because they help build independence, confidence, and practical skills that can be used outside of school.\r\n\r\n Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us expand our coffee cart program! Your support allows us to make learning fun, meaningful, and engaging while giving our students opportunities to experience success in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1789568627250,"projectUrl":"project/baking-success-building-life-skills-thr/10405228/","projectTitle":"Baking Success: Building Life Skills Through Our Student Coffee Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":10405539,"letterContent":"We are so excited to have our new coffee cart! This cart will be a wonderful addition to our classroom, especially because it will allow our smaller students to participate more comfortably and independently. Our coffee cart program gives students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to practice important life skills, including communication, following directions, organizing materials, and interacting with staff. Having a cart that is more accessible to all of our students will make a big difference!\r\n\r\n Although we haven't started using the new cart yet, we are looking forward to getting everything set up and giving our students the opportunity to take on different responsibilities. We hope to build their confidence, independence, and sense of accomplishment while teaching skills they can use beyond the classroom. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us create a more inclusive learning experience for all of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1789562467461,"projectUrl":"project/the-perfect-fit-coffee-cart-for-big-drea/10405539/","projectTitle":"The Perfect-Fit Coffee Cart for BIG Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":3295544,"projectId":10248842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The students ended the year creating and finishing amazing artwork. The sharpies were used to outline and complete the artwork. \r\nThroughout the school year, my students use sharpies with every project, and unfortunately we run out very early. The budget allows us to order only one time in the beginning of the school year, so by the end it leaves us needed more. So the generous donation of them made a huge impact with my students! Thank you again for your kindness, we appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1777975969077,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-sharpies-needed/10248842/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Sharpies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3295544"},{"teacherId":5182756,"projectId":10473348,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your generosity in donating so many beginning of the year supplies. The students are excited for the prizes and stickers, and I've been busy getting organized with notebooks and folders. Although the supplies seem simple and basic, being able to open by cabinet and find pencils, erasers, and all of these items takes away a small level of stress and makes the day run so much more smoothly. My Language Arts classes have started off with a great momentum this year, and I know that will continue thanks to your support.","fullyFundedDate":1789590511457,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-back-to-basics/10473348/","projectTitle":"Back to School, Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbi-Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5182756_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518629342698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corbimiller"},{"teacherId":3295544,"projectId":10331609,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of the Art Folders to my classroom this year! My 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students loved designing their folders where they will store their artwork for the school year. They created their names, with borders and designs/patterns, followed with bright vibrant colors to make the folders really pop! They really came out amazing! \r\nThank you again for your generous donation! We really appreciate it! It made the beginning of the new school year go smoothly and organized. The students now are beginning their art lessons with folders set to store their work inn!!","fullyFundedDate":1781729332172,"projectUrl":"project/creative-art-folders-for-all/10331609/","projectTitle":"Creative Art Folders for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3295544"},{"teacherId":5075156,"projectId":10007713,"letterContent":"With the excitement of a new school year, but more importantly the anticipation of the announcement of this year's spring musical, we would like to thank you for supporting our spring musical! The cast was THRILLED to have new mics to enhance the sound. We were able to give more kids microphones and highlight more of our soloists. \r\n\r\nAlthough they don't know what it is yet, they can't wait for this year's production. A few students have stopped by to say they want to try to get a part that wears a microphone this year! \r\n\r\nWithout your support, we couldn't increase our fleet of microphones each year. The more we have, the more impressed the community is with the sound for \"just a middle school show\". \r\n\r\nAgain, we can't thank you enough for supporting us (and some of you year after year!).","fullyFundedDate":1773502970508,"projectUrl":"project/sounds-like-that-time-of-year-again/10007713/","projectTitle":"Sounds Like That Time of Year (Again)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bodnar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5075156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515252665628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bodnar"},{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":10292172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a new coffee machine for our classroom coffee cart! This machine will be a huge help to our students as they continue learning important life and vocational skills through our coffee cart program. Having a reliable coffee machine will allow us to prepare and fill staff orders more efficiently while giving our students more opportunities to be involved in the entire process.\r\n\r\nOur students will use the machine as part of learning how to complete a customer order from beginning to end. They will practice following directions, preparing coffee, organizing orders, delivering to customers, handling money, communicating with staff, and working together. These hands-on experiences help our students build independence, confidence, responsibility, and skills that can eventually transfer into a real workplace.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to put our new coffee machine to use and continue growing our coffee cart program. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us provide meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779731545931,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-confidence-and-life-skills/10292172/","projectTitle":"Brewing Confidence and Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":9310898,"projectId":9837065,"letterContent":"The generous support provided through Donors Choose has made a meaningful difference in our school counseling program by providing students with resources specifically designed to support emotional regulation, social-emotional learning, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nThe donated items give students a safe and welcoming space where they can learn to identify their emotions, practice healthy coping strategies, and develop skills to manage stress, frustration, anxiety, and other challenging feelings. These resources are especially valuable for students who may have difficulty expressing their emotions or navigating difficult situations independently.\r\n\r\nWith access to hands-on activities, calming tools, and social-emotional resources, students are better able to pause, self-regulate, communicate their needs, and return to the classroom ready to learn. The materials also allow our school counselors to provide more individualized support and engaging activities during counseling sessions.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this donation sends students the message that their emotional well-being matters. By helping students build emotional regulation skills today, we are equipping them with lifelong tools to manage challenges, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and become confident and resilient young people.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to Donors Choose and our generous donors for investing in our students—not only academically, but emotionally and socially as well. Their generosity is helping create a school environment where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763410906190,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-supplies-for-students/9837065/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Supplies for Students Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9310898_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696443964787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9310898"},{"teacherId":5182756,"projectId":9955245,"letterContent":"My students and I are truly appreciative of your support for this project. Having a set of new headphones sounds like a such a simple thing, but it's truly more than that. Being able to give my students access to audio texts when we do in-class reading not only levels the playing field for my struggling readers, but it also gives me more opportunities to differentiate texts for my on-level readers. \r\n\r\nTo simply be able to pull out a bin of working headphones and not worry about who has what supplies and if they are working, makes my classroom run so smoothly. I sincerely thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773857252500,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hear-it-for-reading/9955245/","projectTitle":"Let's Hear it For Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbi-Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5182756_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518629342698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corbimiller"},{"teacherId":6138459,"projectId":10327498,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for Optimum's generosity in the form of a Donors Choose gift card. Teachers work each and every day to give students a meaningful experience in the classroom, and providing gift cards to teachers is a sure way to give back to students.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are especially grateful for all of the classroom essentials this has allowed us to buy. Most popular is the \"fancy\" pencil sharpener, and I am excited to have fresh markers and coloring supplies for the next school year. Sometimes students color cultural images, but often we use markers in the Spanish classroom to color code verb charts and underline readings. It will be so nice knowing that these aren't dried out!\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1780891842502,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-with-points-and-markers-with-ink/10327498/","projectTitle":"Pencils with Points and Markers with Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leeber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6138459_orig.jpg?crop=882,882,x441,y567&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693830377904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6138459"},{"teacherId":3295544,"projectId":9794262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my art classroom. The students enjoyed using the paint markers, something we never order for them as we don't have it in our budget. The vibrant colored markers were used to create amazing artwork throughout the school year. The students were so proud of their artwork, something a teacher loves to see!!! For some students, this was their first time working with paint markers and they absolutely loved it. Thank you again for taking the time and showing support to my students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1766851805140,"projectUrl":"project/art-with-paint-markers/9794262/","projectTitle":"Art with Paint Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3295544"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43556","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":595,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.4,"schoolId":43556,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dolan Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dolan Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/stamford-public-schools/dolan-middle-school/43556"}