{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sawgrass Springs Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10504947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Density of Candy Bars Lab! Your generous donation gave our 7th grade science students the opportunity to learn about density in a fun, hands-on way. Students measured the mass and volume of Snickers, Milky Way, and 3 Musketeers candy bars and used their measurements to calculate the density of each candy bar. They then used evidence from their calculations to predict which candy bars would float and which would sink in water. Since the density of water is 1 g/cm³, students had to think like scientists and compare their results to this value. This activity made an abstract science concept much more meaningful because students could physically measure, calculate, predict, and test their ideas. The excitement in the classroom was wonderful as students discovered whether their predictions were correct! Thank you for helping make science engaging, memorable, and delicious while giving our students the opportunity to practice real scientific thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1788703232226,"projectUrl":"project/measuring-the-density-of-candy-bars/10504947/","projectTitle":"Measuring the Density of Candy Bars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10415182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the Swedish Fish, M&M's, and Gummy Bears for our Law of Conservation of Mass lab! Your generous donation is helping my students turn an important science concept into a fun, hands-on learning experience. Instead of simply reading about how matter is not created or destroyed, students will use the candy to model atoms, rearrange them during a \"chemical reaction,\" and compare the mass before and after the reaction. These materials will make an abstract concept much more concrete and memorable for my seventh-grade science students. Your support gives my students the opportunity to learn by doing, working together, making observations, collecting evidence, and seeing science come to life. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their science learning engaging, meaningful, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1786721030071,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-the-law-of-conservation-of-mass/10415182/","projectTitle":"Teaching the Law of Conservation of Mass","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10385121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my Modeling Compounds Lab. This year is the first year that I am teaching the Gears 2 curriculum. In the beginning of the year, I was a little stressed out to try to figure out how I was going to afford to put together labs for this curriculum with only three weeks notice. Thanks to your generous contribution, I was able to get the materials by the time I taught about compounds.\r\nThe students were very excited to learn through this hands-on modality. They seem to learn best this way. Thanks again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1785172538336,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-compounds/10385121/","projectTitle":"Modeling Compounds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":9021471,"projectId":10192479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our gardening project. This project teaches the students not only about gardening but also about taking care of a memorial. It is a great addition to the mental health lessons that we teach at the school. Our Day of Service and Love teaches students about empathy and inclusion. We want students to know that if their peers feel isolated, sometimes, that feeling of isolation can lead to potential violence. \r\nThank you for helping us teach these valuable lessons!","fullyFundedDate":1783012960445,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-stem-project/10192479/","projectTitle":"Gardening STEM Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021471"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10375720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the Ice Cream Solubility Lab. The kids had a really great time finding out what adding a solute does to the Freezing Point of a solution. The best part, however, was watching their smiles as they got to eat the ice cream. \r\nThe day after we did the lab, I was mentioning a science concept to my students and one of them immediately made the comment- \"This is exactly what we saw when we did the Ice Cream Lab\"! I was so happy that they made the connection. That is why I do these hands-on projects in my class. It helps them make connections. Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1786541583721,"projectUrl":"project/making-home-made-ice-cream-to-understand/10375720/","projectTitle":"Making Home-Made Ice Cream to Understand Solubility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10375667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project regarding forming a hypothesis about chocolate chip cookies. The students had so much fun doing this project. Last night was Parents Night at our school, and everyone kept coming up to me and telling me that \"Science is [their child's] favorite subject!\". You helped to make this possible and get the kids excited about learning. Thank you for doing that. I truly appreciate it. My hope is to instill a love of learning about the subject so that some of these kids will go on the study it in college and then possibly pick a career in science down the road.","fullyFundedDate":1786541583705,"projectUrl":"project/nature-of-science-with-chocolate-chip-co/10375667/","projectTitle":"Nature of Science with Chocolate Chip Cookies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10052232,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Day of Service and Love gardening project. Because of your kindness, our students were able to come together to create a beautiful memorial garden filled with flowers and native plants.\r\n\r\nThis garden holds a special meaning for our school community. It was created in honor of two of our former middle school students who later lost their lives in a school shooting on Valentine's Day in 2018. As students planted, watered, and cared for the garden, they reflected on the importance of kindness, compassion, and creating hope from tragedy.\r\n\r\nThis project was about much more than gardening. It provided our students with an opportunity to serve others, work together, and learn that even small acts of love can leave a lasting impact. The memorial garden will continue to be a place of beauty, remembrance, healing, and hope for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a meaningful space that honors the lives of these students while inspiring future generations to choose kindness and service.","fullyFundedDate":1776443809056,"projectUrl":"project/day-of-service-and-love-gardening/10052232/","projectTitle":"Day of Service and Love (Gardening)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10183720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of Snickers, Milky Way, and 3 Musketeers candy bars made our density investigation both engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nStudents calculated the density of each candy bar and then developed hypotheses about which bars would sink or float before testing their predictions. This hands-on activity helped bring an abstract scientific concept to life while encouraging critical thinking, data analysis, and scientific reasoning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave my students the opportunity to learn through exploration and discovery. Thank you for making science exciting and for investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1776109592103,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-density/10183720/","projectTitle":"Learning About Density","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10126994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my DNA project. This project links together how genes are segments of DNA that are located on the chromosomes. This is one of the major benchmarks kids must understand in Life Science. \r\nThe students were also excited, of course, to do this project, since it involved candy. They told me that it is one of the things that they will definitely remember about their \"middle school career\".\r\nThank you so much for your generous contributions. Without you, I would NEVER be able to provide materials for 175 students. I truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1776113695264,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-dna-to-understand-how-we-inher/10126994/","projectTitle":"Modeling DNA (to Understand How We Inherit Traits)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":10168931,"letterContent":"The kids were so excited about this project. First of all, let me say thank you, because the cost of this project is astronomical. However, the BENEFIT of this project balances the cost! The cell is something that the kids MUST understand if they are going to grasp anything else in Life Science. It is the basis for everything we do. If they don't understand cell parts, they will never understand photosynthesis- which works BECAUSE of the cell part- the chloroplast, or respiration- which works BECAUSE of the cell part mitochondria. Thank you for making all of this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776107589779,"projectUrl":"project/models-of-the-cell/10168931/","projectTitle":"Models of the Cell","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":9939772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our ecosystem modeling project. Because of your support, my students were able to participate in an engaging, hands-on activity that helped them better understand how organisms interact within an ecosystem. \r\nDuring the activity, students took on the role of different organisms (i.e. \"predator, competitor etc..) This allowed them to clearly see how competition, food availability, and feeding adaptations influence an organism's ability to survive. By comparing how many M&Ms each organism gathered, students were able to make real-world connections about energy flow through ecosystems and how changes in food supply can impact different species in different ways.\r\n\r\nThis simple model sparked great discussions, critical thinking, and excitement for learning. Your generosity helped turn an abstract concept into an interactive experience my students will remember, and it made science come alive in our classroom. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact you've had on our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766067728958,"projectUrl":"project/what-organisms-eat-in-an-ecosystem/9939772/","projectTitle":"What Organisms Eat in an Ecosystem","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"},{"teacherId":1419572,"projectId":9907034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project, \"Learning About Muscles.\" Your generous support made it possible for my students to participate in an engaging, hands-on activity that truly brought our lessons to life. The kids were incredibly excited to use the Pilates bars, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they explored how different muscles work together in the human body.\r\n\r\nMy students learn best by physically putting concepts into practice, and this project allowed them to do exactly that. We used the Pilates bars in conjunction with muscle figurines that the students first assembled, which helped them make meaningful connections between muscle structure and movement. Being able to see, build, and then actively use their muscles deepened their understanding in a way that textbooks alone cannot.\r\n\r\nNeedless to say, this project quickly became a class favorite, and the learning experience it provided will have a lasting impact on my students. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make science learning both memorable and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1765204315893,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-muscles/9907034/","projectTitle":"Learning About Muscles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bremner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457200745261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419572"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63724","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":903,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":63724,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sawgrass Springs Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sawgrass Springs Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/sawgrass-springs-middle-school/63724"}