{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mulberry Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6732024,"projectId":9459984,"letterContent":"Your generosity has allowed me to create a more organized, accessible classroom for my students! Materials are able to be put out for them to use, and are able to be mobile between the classrooms I serve with the carts, allowing more students to use them easily every day. The variety of organizational supplies have been a wonderful addition to our room, and have helped me keep so many things on hand for both myself and my students. The podium has also given my students who struggle with sitting still in the hard plastic school desks all day a safe, organized place to stand or sit in a different position, without fear of not having a secure spot for their laptop. \r\n\r\nThe many supplies (such as the box of pencils and the variety of markers) you provided have ensured that no student goes without a pencil, and that they can bring a little color into their lives when creating a project. I have also been able to reward my hard workers with stickers and candy, and I am able to store that candy in airtight containers without worrying about bugs, thanks to you. Even small tokens like these can make a world of difference when used to recognize a student's efforts, and this is made even sweeter for me by being one less thing to come out of my already tight budget, as we don't often get assistance with reward items and must usually purchase these ourselves. I am eternally grateful for everything you have done to help make our classes a bit nicer to be in.","fullyFundedDate":1753884972443,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-supplies-for-mastering-goals/9459984/","projectTitle":"Mobile Supplies for Mastering Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6732024_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752348052704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6732024"},{"teacherId":9575828,"projectId":9405938,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for helping bring flexible seating to our agriculture classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have a learning space that matches the hands-on, collaborative nature of agricultural education. The difference these new seating options have made is truly incredible.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special moments happened during a leadership activity tied to FFA (Future Farmers of America). We were preparing for our upcoming Career Development Events, and students spread out across the room to practice public speaking, record their speeches, and coach one another. The flexible seating allowed them to choose spaces that helped them feel calm and confident—something that's so important when preparing to present. A student who's usually nervous speaking in front of others told me, \"I like practicing on the floor cushion—it feels more relaxed, like I can just talk instead of perform.\" That comment really showed me how this space helps meet both academic and emotional needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just provide furniture—you helped create an environment that reflects what agricultural education is all about: teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Because of your support, my students have a classroom that fosters curiosity and collaboration every single day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and in the future of agricultural education. You've made a lasting difference in our program and in the lives of the young people who are growing—literally and figuratively—because of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1752064018021,"projectUrl":"project/farm-forward-flexible-seating-for-futur/9405938/","projectTitle":"Farm Forward: Flexible Seating for Future Leaders in Ag","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francavilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9575828_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x0,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731372628403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9575828"},{"teacherId":10054118,"projectId":9407826,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to explain how the materials we have received have made our classroom more confident boosting for my students. Students have been able to confidently work with the necessary materials needed to make understanding on the concepts easier to understand and work through.\r\nThe bendable pencils and textured stickers have been a big hit! Students are able to feel at ease in the learning process and it's the small things that go a long way. All the donations have played a major role in teacher-student bonding and creating an atmosphere comfortable for students to thrive in. Thank you again Panda Cares!","fullyFundedDate":1750773724450,"projectUrl":"project/less-is-more-to-boost-that-confidence/9407826/","projectTitle":"Less Is More to Boost That Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kapur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10054118_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754687620875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054118"},{"teacherId":9763923,"projectId":9461653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. They have truly impacted my classroom and have helped my classroom become more engaging. We recently started graphing two-variable inequalities, so these supplies have allowed students to shade their answers and make their notes more colorful. \r\n\r\nHaving essential items like highlighters and markers really helps make the learning experience more enjoyable. Also as well, I seat cushions have helped make small group times more enjoyable. Hard stools are not the most comfortable to sit on and the extra cushions help.","fullyFundedDate":1757507289343,"projectUrl":"project/just-some-necessities-and-some-goodies/9461653/","projectTitle":"Just Some Necessities (and Some Goodies)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9763923"},{"teacherId":1027526,"projectId":9148799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations!\r\nThey were incredibly helpful in wrapping up the 2024–2025 school year and gave us a strong start to 2025–2026. This year is already off to a great start—thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks have helped so many students keep their math notes organized and accessible. Not a single student was left out because they couldn't afford one. In fact, students were so appreciative that they even asked for notebooks to use in other classes. I was also able to share some with fellow teachers on campus, which was a wonderful bonus.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies have made a world of difference in the look and feel of our classroom. Having real paper towels and cleaning spray makes wiping down the tables much easier and leaves the room smelling fresh. The tissues have also been a huge hit—no more using toilet paper rolls!\r\n\r\nThank you all again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1743603539622,"projectUrl":"project/starting-25-26-school-year-off-right/9148799/","projectTitle":"Starting '25-'26 School Year off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027526_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673323414189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027526"},{"teacherId":1027526,"projectId":8500668,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations! \r\n\r\nThe notebooks have been a huge help—students have been so thankful not to have to worry about that purchase, especially mid-year when supplies start running low. Students don't always have the means to obtain more supplies so this put smiles on some faces. \r\n\r\nThe animal and rainbow pens, along with the fruit snacks, have been a massive hit in our prize box! The mints have also been a fantastic addition to our testing days. The students have been trying harder and getting those prize box opportunities!\r\n\r\nResearch shows that sucking on a mint can help wake up the brain, and students have really appreciated having that little boost during exams. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1731504435061,"projectUrl":"project/20242025-best-year-yet/8500668/","projectTitle":"2024/2025 Best Year Yet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1027526_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673323414189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027526"},{"teacherId":9763923,"projectId":8802509,"letterContent":"Firstly, I would like to thank you for funding my project. I honestly never thought my project would be funded. So when I got email, I was shocked to say the least.\r\n\r\nSecondly, I use a program in my classroom called Lumio, which allows my presentation to be seen on each individual laptop and also allows me to do check questions, so I can formatively assess. When a student has a dead laptop, I do not get the opportunity to do these formative assessments. Also, my students get genuinely upset when I cannot use Lumio for one reason or another or if their laptop is dead and they cannot see the presentation on their laptop.\r\n\r\nHaving these power strips in my classroom has honestly made a huge difference. My school switched to laptops this year and these laptops do not last all day. Before the surge protectors, students would have to move around the classroom, sometimes sitting by themselves. This may not seem like a big deal, but I do a lot of gradual release in my classroom, so having students in their designated groups allows students to have productive conversations about math.","fullyFundedDate":1733245329911,"projectUrl":"project/power-to-the-classroom/8802509/","projectTitle":"Power to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9763923"},{"teacherId":9575828,"projectId":8664589,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to help give my kids an incentive to work toward that is also healthy. I have been able to give out a healthy treat with the gummies for staying focus and completing work. It has also helped those students that just need a little snack before they get to lunch. The students have really enjoyed the small snacks that I was able to provide with your generosity.\r\nMy students have started working on the big project outside creating a prolific garden, however we have a limited supply of the tools that the students need. The project is taking longer due to the limited resources. I encourage you to take a look at my current project and any amount will help!\r\nThank you for your support it truly takes us all to make a brighter future!","fullyFundedDate":1723755450205,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-08-1/8664589/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-08-15","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francavilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9575828_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x0,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731372628403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9575828"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47038","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1058,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":47038,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mulberry Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mulberry Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/polk-county-school-district/mulberry-middle-school/47038"}