{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sgt Paul R Smith Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9928969,"projectId":9243108,"letterContent":"I have been able to give so many students new books to take home with your generous donation. The students expressed so much excitement about the book selections they could choose from. Some of my students don't have any books at home. They are constant patrons to the media center checking out books, participating in activities, and signing up for contests. When they have a chance to receive a free book, they are so happy.\r\nYour donation has allowed me to continue to give students what they crave. A good book. The selections I received will provide wonderful books to so many deserving students.","fullyFundedDate":1744553353615,"projectUrl":"project/a-novel-idea-books-as-prizes/9243108/","projectTitle":"A Novel Idea: Books as Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fielding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928969"},{"teacherId":9928969,"projectId":9259556,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of the moveable dry erase boards. The impact to the media center is amazing. I use them to describe books that I am highlighting for students to try. I move them into areas for lessons. Students can record their discussions when we work in centers around the media center. They are more willing to participate because they have the materials to record their ideas. I plan on using the boards for student recommendations of books to read. I know when a peer reviews a book, other students are more willing to try the selection. I cannot wait to see what the students will come up with for future use of the media boards.","fullyFundedDate":1746366919929,"projectUrl":"project/innovative-learning-hubs-creative-stati/9259556/","projectTitle":"Innovative Learning Hubs: Creative Stations with Dry-Erase Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fielding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928969"},{"teacherId":867536,"projectId":9316588,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of our STEAM Club project. Thanks to your contribution, our students now have access to the essential supplies needed for our new Cricut and they are opening doors to creativity, collaboration, and community engagement.\r\n\r\nAt our Title 1 middle school, many students face limited opportunities to explore hands-on design and technology. Your donation has made it possible for them to engage in meaningful activities such as creating cards, stickers, posters, shirts, and artwork. These projects not only allow students to express themselves creatively but also teach them the value of giving back and spreading positivity throughout our school and community.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut Maker has become a powerful tool, helping students develop critical skills like design thinking, spatial awareness, attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork. Watching them collaborate, share ideas, and bring their visions to life has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our students' educational experience, and we are deeply thankful. You've helped us create a space where imagination thrives and where every student feels empowered to make a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting public education and for choosing my project to support.","fullyFundedDate":1746833335890,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-steam-supplies-endless-po/9316588/","projectTitle":"Creativity + Steam Supplies = Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/867536"},{"teacherId":867536,"projectId":9260214,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our Cricut project at our Title 1 middle school. As a teacher with over 30 years of experience, I can confidently say that your contribution is helping us unlock a new level of creativity and engagement for our students.\r\n\r\nBefore we had access to a Cricut, we often wondered how we could bring more hands-on, imaginative learning into our classrooms. We are still discovering more and more ways that we can use it. Now, thanks to your support, we are transforming our learning spaces and lessons in ways that truly inspire. From student-designed anchor charts to personalized math manipulatives and encouraging signage for state testing, the possibilities seem endless. \r\n\r\nOur STEAM Club is especially energized by this new tool. Students are collaborating, designing, and discovering the power of their own imaginations. For many of our students, this is their first exposure to technology like this—and it's priceless. We're not just decorating classrooms; we're cultivating future designers, engineers, and creators.\r\n\r\nYour impact is already being felt in our hallways and classrooms. You've helped us promote the positive, creative spirit of our school, and we are deeply thankful. Thank you for supporting public education, and for choosing my project to support.","fullyFundedDate":1746366919992,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionizing-steam-education-innovat/9260214/","projectTitle":"Revolutionizing STEAM Education: Innovate & Create with Cricut!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/867536"},{"teacherId":867536,"projectId":9316213,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how thankful I am for your generous donation! Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I wanted to take a moment to share the impact you've had.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we now have a large rack, with lazy susans, and clear bins that have completely transformed how we organize snacks and prizes for the students. The rack allows everything to be beautifully displayed, making it easy for the kids to see all their choices. It's not just functional—it's exciting for them!\r\n\r\nThe clear bins have added a level of accessibility and organization that we didn't have before. Now, students can quickly find what they're looking for, and the space feels more welcoming and efficient. It's so much nicer for them, and it's made my job easier too.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, order, and a sense of pride to our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a space where they feel valued and cared for. Thank you for supporting public education and for choosing my classroom to support.","fullyFundedDate":1746833335996,"projectUrl":"project/organized-display-snacks-happy-stude/9316213/","projectTitle":"Organized Display + Snacks = Happy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/867536"},{"teacherId":9979531,"projectId":9213265,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation. My 'kids' and I are so grateful. My classroom is our calm space. My job is Behavior Support Teacher for our emotionallly behaviorally disturbed Children and also children with Autism with behavior issues. We eat breakfast and lunch in our room. I also provide my kids snacks throughout the day. We eat, make messes, clean up our messes and learn basic life skills.\r\nThe books have provided me with an abundance of lessons to do with my students. You made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1743342854193,"projectUrl":"project/it-takes-a-village/9213265/","projectTitle":"It Takes a village!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9979531_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x332,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756394047122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9979531"},{"teacherId":9979618,"projectId":9210575,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well. Thank you for all of your donations to my classroom! There is no word to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity.\r\nMy students and I are very happy, appreciative and love your support.\r\nYour donation has not only enriched my students experience, but has also inspired them to strive for excellence. They are excited to learn, participate and stay engaged during instruction. I love rewarding them generously with the rewards you sponsored.\r\nThey work very hard, and their effort and dedication to the subject are showing on their increasing scores on assignments and test scores. We are very proud of them at Sgt Smith Middle School. We will never do this without your support.\r\nThank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1743342854206,"projectUrl":"project/positive-vibes-celebrating-success-in/9210575/","projectTitle":"Positive Vibes - Celebrating Success in Special Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mbianda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9979618"},{"teacherId":9866726,"projectId":9130044,"letterContent":"We greatly appreciate your contributions. We have been able to read independently , offer our new book selections and also taking little sneak breaks. \r\nThe student we're very excited and I am building in classroom library. We have been having small reading groups and also after lessons reading every day. I would like the students to always get into the habit of reading and critically thinking .\r\nThank you so much , \r\nLooking forward having more readers this year ; ) \r\nBest regards, \r\nMrs. Tuccio \r\nESE ELA Specialist \r\nSgt. Smith Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1744553353491,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-enriching-classroom-environm/9130044/","projectTitle":"Building an Enriching Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuccio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9866726_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744818998823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9866726"},{"teacherId":9989203,"projectId":9221894,"letterContent":"I am very thankful for your donation. Your support has really made a difference in the classroom environment. \r\n\r\nEvery student will have a chance to work on the their exit tickets/classroom assignment/sreview games very easily using the white boards\r\nI really love my new chair. It will help my posture and have less pain daily. I can focus more on teaching the changing my position all the time.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donation. It is really awesome to start the new schoolyear with new supplies and furniture as well. I am attaching a few pictures as well.","fullyFundedDate":1743730126884,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-successessential-basics-for-s/9221894/","projectTitle":"Classroom Success/Essential Basics for Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rakos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9989203"},{"teacherId":10000300,"projectId":9258184,"letterContent":"My students went through all the supplies you donated. Students' participation increased dramatically in the classroom and coming for tutoring at lunch. They dug deep to find answers and quickly to earn their snacks. Students are 100% motivated when snacks and food are involved. I had students everyday come during their lunch period to do lunch and learns to earn their snacks. The impact was having a great number of my students make gains. My scores were 95% of my 6th graders were proficient. 48% of my 7th graders were proficient and my 8th graders had a 85% proficiency. This means that all of my students performed above our district averages. \r\nThank you so much for helping me get them get motivated!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746366920019,"projectUrl":"project/middle-schoolers-will-work-for-food/9258184/","projectTitle":"Middle Schoolers Will Work for Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tumelty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000300"},{"teacherId":867536,"projectId":9209279,"letterContent":"It's hard to put into words the impact that this donation made for our students. Not only did the snacks help to increase my student's desire to work on Mathematics but it also increased their confidence and the more confident they felt, the better their attitudes became. I cannot thank you enough! \r\n\r\nI have been a teacher for over 30 years, and seeing the looks on their faces when they saw all of the choices of snacks was so rewarding. My kids knew that not only did I care about their learning, but the relationships that I was able to build because they understood how much I cared about their well being. If they were hungry, they knew they could get a snack. I sent a few snacks home with students that I knew were food insecure at home. That gesture encouraged them to try harder to learn Math with me. I wouldn't have been able to do that without your donation. A few boys that were usually absent 3 days a week - every morning that they came to school, they came to see me and got to pick a snack. That cut down their absences to usually only 1 day a week or sometimes it went down to 0 ! Again, your support made a world of difference in their education. They weren't learning if they weren't in school.\r\n\r\nI'm also happy to report that we had the highest gains in student achievement on state testing that we've ever had. We increased our proficiency by 10% over last year! That's a huge increase - and your donation played a large role in increasing our student's attitude toward learning. Together we were able to make an impact in the lives of my students. Thank you for supporting public education and for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1743342854261,"projectUrl":"project/lead-the-way-attendance-attitude-ach/9209279/","projectTitle":"Lead The Way - Attendance, Attitude, Achievement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/867536"},{"teacherId":867536,"projectId":9245392,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting my project! Thanks to your generosity, we've already been able to create encouraging signs to display around the building, helping to boost student confidence before state testing this year. Every teacher held up signs as students entered school in the days leading up to testing. The laminating machine is working wonderfully, allowing us to preserve these signs so they can continue inspiring students for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe're beyond excited to create even more motivational signs to spread positivity throughout the school. Your support has made such a meaningful impact, and we truly appreciate your support to make this possible. Thank you again for believing in our vision and helping us bring it to life! \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting public education and for choosing my project.","fullyFundedDate":1746501391282,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-to-encourage-reuse/9245392/","projectTitle":"Laminate To Encourage & Reuse","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/867536"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96050","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":595,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":96050,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sgt Paul R Smith Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sgt Paul R Smith Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/hillsborough-county-public-school-district/sgt-paul-r-smith-middle-school/96050"}