{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harold B Dawson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":316062,"projectId":9531046,"letterContent":"Thank you! My students loved their new books! They were excited to choose a novel in verse to read for class. The wide variety of subjects, novel lengths, and backgrounds represented by the new books was so appreciated. \r\nNovels in verse are approachable, even for reluctant readers, and helped all of mt students build their confidence and reading stamina. My favorite part of this experience was listening to the book conversations sparked by your generous donations! My kids were sharing parts of their books that meant something to them, and were recommending novels to others. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755730653771,"projectUrl":"project/novels-in-verse/9531046/","projectTitle":"Novels in Verse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melendy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leah-melendy"},{"teacherId":9640594,"projectId":9137765,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well.\r\n\r\nI wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support in helping my students at Harold B. Dawson Middle School receive funding for clarinet and saxophone reeds, as well as clarinet ligatures. Your generosity has made a significant difference in the lives of my students, many of whom cannot afford these essential materials.\r\n\r\nThis support is not just about the instruments; it's about empowering my students on their musical journey. With your help, they can now practice and perform with the necessary tools, fostering their growth and passion for music.\r\n\r\nI will be attaching some videos of my students in action, showcasing the joy and progress they have made thanks to your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and for your commitment to supporting music education.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\n\r\nAdane Mamo\r\nBand Teacher\r\nHarold B. Dawson Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1746716469552,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-band-program/9137765/","projectTitle":"Middle School Band Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Adane Mamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9640594_orig.jpg?crop=460,460,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724240901995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640594"},{"teacherId":313128,"projectId":9059305,"letterContent":"would like to thank everyone who donated to our school's library. Our books are so well loved that they don't stand up to the test of time. We are always needing to buy new books or replacement the ones we already have.\r\n\r\nOur students want the new, more modern themes and characters. Graphic novels get the most reluctant student to find the joy of reading. They come into the library several times a week just to see if the newest book has been turned back in. Then you see the joy as they are checking the book out.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1748535397063,"projectUrl":"project/black-history-month-books/9059305/","projectTitle":"Black History Month Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenbalm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annette-rosenbalm"},{"teacherId":313128,"projectId":9059188,"letterContent":"would like to thank everyone who donated to our school's library. Our books are so well loved that they don't stand up to the test of time. We are always needing to buy new books or replacement the ones we already have.\r\n\r\nOur students want the new, more modern themes and characters. Graphic novels get the most reluctant student to find the joy of reading. They come into the library several times a week just to see if the newest book has been turned back in. Then you see the joy as they are checking the book out.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1744232338206,"projectUrl":"project/more-new-books/9059188/","projectTitle":"More New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenbalm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annette-rosenbalm"},{"teacherId":9807236,"projectId":8887306,"letterContent":"The materials that were sent to my classroom were immediately put to good use! We started a painting project expressing the impact of the school year on us and every apron is now beautifully smattered in paint.\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to see supplies coming in to help the room stay organized and to better assist with different projects, not only in art but in band class as well. Everything that our donors have sent to us is helping the arts department at HB Dawson immensely!\r\n\r\nAs we wrap up our painting projects we will be wrapping up the school year, but we will be using these supplies well into the next year! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1737561808197,"projectUrl":"project/wearing-aprons-and-learning-responsible/8887306/","projectTitle":"Wearing Aprons and Learning Responsible Artistry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Innocenzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807236_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729167345213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theteachingartist"},{"teacherId":8271136,"projectId":8999128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Our school budget is very tight, but you allowed me to attain a few extra very needed medical supplies. During cold and flu season we go through Kleenex and masks quickly. Kleenex is so much softer on your nose than the 1 ply toilet paper the district provides. Masks also help prevent the spread of infection, allowing students to stay in class and school. They also help prevent staff from becoming ill. Reusable ice packs come in handy for minor injuries. They're less messy than regular ice cubes. I also ordered some basic splinting materials, in case of an unfortunate bone break. Thanks again so much for your generosity!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1734109673327,"projectUrl":"project/basic-medical-supplies/8999128/","projectTitle":"Basic Medical Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winkle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8271136"},{"teacherId":313128,"projectId":9059317,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone who donated to our school's library. Our books are so well loved that they don't stand up to the test of time. We are always needing to buy new books or replacement the ones we already have.\r\n\r\nOur students want the new, more modern themes and characters. Graphic novels get the most reluctant student to find the joy of reading. They come into the library several times a week just to see if the newest book has been turned back in. Then you see the joy as they are checking the book out.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1738091771723,"projectUrl":"project/asian-american-books/9059317/","projectTitle":"Asian-American Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenbalm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annette-rosenbalm"},{"teacherId":313128,"projectId":9008782,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone who donated to our school's library. Our books are so well loved that they don't stand up to the test of time. We are always needing to buy new books or replacement the ones we already have.\r\n\r\nOur students want the new, more modern themes and characters. Graphic novels get the most reluctant student to find the joy of reading. They come into the library several times a week just to see if the newest book has been turned back in. Then you see the joy as they are checking the book out.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1735151270590,"projectUrl":"project/new-books/9008782/","projectTitle":"New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenbalm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annette-rosenbalm"},{"teacherId":313128,"projectId":8745145,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone who donated to our school's library. Our wipes are so well loved that they don't stand up to the test of time. We are always needing to buy new or replace the ones we already have.\r\n\r\nOur students want the new, cleaner version get the most reluctant student to find the joy of a clean room. They come into the library several times a week just to see if the see a clean area with minimal germs and viruses.\r\nThis helps keep students in the classroom and not at home sick.\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1735151270614,"projectUrl":"project/school-wipes/8745145/","projectTitle":"School Wipes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenbalm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annette-rosenbalm"},{"teacherId":313128,"projectId":8989065,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone who donated to our school's library. Our books are so well loved that they don't stand up to the test of time. We are always needing to buy new books or replacement the ones we already have.\r\n\r\nOur students want the new, more modern themes and characters. Graphic novels get the most reluctant student to find the joy of reading. They come into the library several times a week just to see if the newest book has been turned back in. Then you see the joy as they are checking the book out.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1733854637992,"projectUrl":"project/big-nate/8989065/","projectTitle":"Big Nate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenbalm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annette-rosenbalm"},{"teacherId":9848956,"projectId":8971254,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to read the story of William Kamkwamba! With your donation, my Language Arts cohort and I were able to run a cross curricular project, tying in concepts from Science, Social Studies, and Reading. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind perfectly tied concepts from our previous Science unit, where students explained how turbines work. In our previous unit, students reasoned how to make a turbine run more efficiently by adjusting the mass of the machine and the force applied to it. This background knowledge helped them realize the amazing feats Kamkwamba accomplished by teaching himself concepts in physics and actually building a turbine himself.\r\nWe were also able to connect our knowledge to Kamkwamba's home in Africa, with background knowledge of the geography of Africa. My cohort strengthened students' skills in reading comprehension with nonfiction text, and supporting claims with text evidence. I believe students who most enjoyed this unit were those particularly interested in Science. One of my students noted he really enjoyed reading about Kamkwamba's story because his intelligence was inspirational. We plan on making this a larger project in the future. I am so grateful for the opportunity to challenge students, and your support has made that easier.","fullyFundedDate":1732712201915,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-inventors/8971254/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Inventors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848956_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732655932987","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848956"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25463","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":317,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":25463,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harold B Dawson Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harold B Dawson Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/peoria-public-school-district-150/calvin-coolidge-middle-school/25463"}