{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Louis L Redding Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10359835,"projectId":9917446,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity. Although the supplies haven't arrived yet, the anticipation has already brought joy to our classroom. My non‑verbal autistic students expressed their excitement in their own unique ways — with big smiles, clapping, and tapping their communication devices to say \"happy.\" Even before the boxes are here, your gift has sent a powerful message that people outside our school believe in them and value their learning.\r\n\r\nOnce the materials arrive, we'll begin sensory‑based projects that allow students to explore, create, and express themselves without needing words. We're preparing activities like tactile stations and collaborative art projects that will help them practice communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork in ways that feel natural and joyful. Your support is giving them the chance to shine, and we can't wait to share their progress with you.","fullyFundedDate":1763924375237,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-unique-minds-to-thrive/9917446/","projectTitle":"Tools for Unique Minds to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10359835_orig.jpg?crop=1148,1148,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923943880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359835"},{"teacherId":10336875,"projectId":9866757,"letterContent":"When my students and I started using the new resources, the energy in the room immediately changed. We jumped right into a hands-on lacrosse activity where students rotated through stations using the new materials to track heart rate, movement, and teamwork. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of usually quiet students take the lead in designing a mini-fitness circuit for their classmates. The resources gave them the confidence—and the structure—they needed to shine.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction when the materials first arrived was pure excitement. Some were surprised that people they've never met believed in them enough to support their learning. They were passing the drunk goggles around, asking questions, and brainstorming ways we could use everything. It quickly became more than just \"new stuff\"—it felt like an investment in them, and they recognized that.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on this momentum by starting a project where students will set personal wellness goals and track their progress with the materials donors helped provide. They'll reflect on their physical activity, learn how different exercises benefit their bodies, and collaborate on small-group challenges. Thanks to these resources, I can now offer experiences that are active, engaging, and meaningful—exactly what middle schoolers need. My students and I are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762038625543,"projectUrl":"project/health-class-101/9866757/","projectTitle":"Health Class 101","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGuigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336875"},{"teacherId":10312675,"projectId":9830211,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of school supplies to our 6th grade Social Studies classroom. Your thoughtfulness and generosity have made a meaningful difference for my students and for me as their teacher. Having access to the right materials helps us create a classroom environment where every student can learn, explore, and grow.\r\n\r\nThis year, my students are incredibly eager to learn about history, geography, and cultures around the world. They love asking questions, making connections to their own lives, and engaging in activities that bring lessons to life. With your donation, we now have the resources to make our classroom more interactive, organized, and engaging. Whether it's using new notebooks to record daily reflections, highlighters for analyzing primary sources, or markers and chart paper for group projects, every item you've provided will be used to deepen understanding and spark creativity.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will also allow us to carry out more collaborative and hands-on learning experiences. For example, as we study ancient civilizations, students will use the donated materials to create maps, design artifacts, and participate in simulation activities that help them imagine what life was like in different times and places. It's through these experiences that students begin to see history as something living and relevant—not just something found in textbooks.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also made a strong impact on my students' sense of belonging and excitement for school. Many of them were thrilled to see brand new supplies waiting for them, and the smiles on their faces said it all. These items help level the playing field so that every student, regardless of background, has what they need to be successful. That sense of equality and inclusion is a powerful gift.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am deeply appreciative of the support you've given. Educating today's youth takes a community, and your contribution is a shining example of how that community can come together to make a difference. Your donation reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential, even beyond the walls of our school.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your kindness will continue to make an impact throughout the year. Each time a student picks up a notebook, writes with a fresh pencil, or contributes to a group project, they are benefitting from your generosity. On behalf of my entire 6th grade Social Studies class, thank you once again for supporting our learning, creativity, and growth. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760659084157,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-engaged-learners-in-social-st/9830211/","projectTitle":"Supporting Engaged Learners in Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mandel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312675"},{"teacherId":5457168,"projectId":9816241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, this project has transformed learning in my Education & Leadership classroom. The materials you helped fund have given my middle school students the opportunity to experience teaching in authentic and meaningful ways, not just study it from a distance.\r\n\r\nThe I Am series by Brad Meltzer has been incredibly powerful for literacy development. Students are using these nonfiction books to model how to introduce big themes like perseverance, empathy, and historical impact to younger learners. As they prepare lessons, they are learning to identify vocabulary expectations, match comprehension questions to reading levels, and break down text structures—all key skills for anyone teaching early literacy.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on literacy tools—Bananagrams, Childcraft Learning Locks, magnetic sentence strips, and highlighters—have been a game-changer for student engagement. Rather than simply writing a worksheet or answering discussion questions, students are building interactive games, vocabulary centers, and matching activities that can be used during teaching practice. The creativity and ownership they now bring to lesson design is inspiring. They see themselves as creators of learning, not just participants in it.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful outcomes of this project has been its impact on inclusive education. My students used the materials to create adapted lessons for our RISE (Autism) program. They thought carefully about accessibility—choosing high-contrast colors, visual supports, and manipulatives that help with fine motor skills and engagement. This experience helped them understand something very real about teaching: inclusion isn't an add-on—it is essential.\r\n\r\nThe emotional growth has been just as significant as the academic growth. Students who once described themselves as shy or unsure now step into leadership roles with confidence. They speak with pride about \"their students\" and reflect thoughtfully on how different learners respond to different strategies. They are discovering that teaching is both challenging and deeply rewarding—and that they are capable of rising to that challenge.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just fill a supply need—it created an opportunity for connection, compassion, and future career exploration. Many of my students now see themselves as potential educators, mentors, and advocates because they had the chance to teach rather than only observe.\r\n\r\nThis project will continue to benefit new groups of students each year, making your donation a lasting investment in a pipeline of future educators who understand literacy, leadership, and inclusion at a young age. You have helped shape not only what my students learn, but who they are becoming.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them, supporting their journey, and helping our readers grow into leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1760355887083,"projectUrl":"project/all-readers-welcome-inclusive-literacy/9816241/","projectTitle":"All Readers Welcome: Inclusive Literacy for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5457168_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528737287415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-glennon"},{"teacherId":9647744,"projectId":9151509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The 25 Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS scientific calculators have made a tremendous impact on my 7th-grade math students. Before this donation, many students had to share devices or rely on their personal phones—if they had them—making it difficult to fully engage during lessons. Now, every student has access to the same high-quality tool, which has completely transformed the way we approach problem-solving, data analysis, and algebraic thinking.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is feeling like \"real mathematicians.\" For many of them, using a scientific calculator for the first time gives them a boost of confidence and a sense of ownership in their learning. They're especially intrigued by the two-line display, which allows them to track both their input and the results, making it easier to catch and correct mistakes—an essential skill in math development. I've seen students who were once hesitant to participate in class now eagerly work through multi-step equations and check their work with pride.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who often struggled to stay engaged in class, has really taken to the calculator. He's now one of the first to finish assignments and even volunteers to help others navigate the functions. It's amazing what access to the right tools can do for a student's confidence and curiosity. Your donation didn't just supply calculators—it opened doors to deeper learning and greater self-belief. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and empowering our future problem-solvers!","fullyFundedDate":1741872983900,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-for-the-future/9151509/","projectTitle":"Calculating for the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647744_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723399461064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647744"},{"teacherId":8024718,"projectId":8938411,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation of graphic novels to my middle school reading intervention class. These high-interest graphic novels are visually engaging and are making a meaningful difference in the reading lives of my students. \r\n\r\nStudents in my classes struggle with decoding, stamina, and confidence. As I've seen with my own children, graphic novels can be the gateway to building that confidence and endurance for reading. Visual storytelling does this by helping kids comprehend what they're seeing and make inferences on what's happening in the text. Thanks to your donation, reading engagement has increased significantly. Students are no have previously failed my class due to a refusal to do intervention classwork come in excited to do independent reading with the graphic novels. These books are helping students make connections to their own lives, leading them to find enjoyment in reading. Half of my students have seen a growth of at least 10 points, or a grade level, in their reading. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of students in your community, and helping to make sure my students have equitable access to books.","fullyFundedDate":1739988291413,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/8938411/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8024718_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760145464979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024718"},{"teacherId":5457168,"projectId":8478646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Start the Year Off Right project on DonorsChoose! Your generosity provided us with Ticonderoga pencils, dry erase markers, and Clorox wipes.\r\n\r\nThe pencils kept our students writing, creating, and learning all year long. The dry erase markers brought our lessons to life, making it easy for students to share ideas and stay engaged. And the Clorox wipes helped us maintain a clean, healthy classroom so we could focus on what matters most—learning together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly made a difference in our day-to-day success, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students. 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