{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clarksville Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7736017,"projectId":10275540,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution of the bookshelf, binders, and supplies to our fifth-grade math classroom. Your support has transformed the way our learning space functions each day.\r\n\r\nHaving the bookshelf gives our binders and supplies a dedicated, orderly home, which empowers students to take active ownership of classroom routines—students now eagerly ask to be the student to pass out the binders during transitions. Inside their binders, students keep their math notes organized alongside a pencil pouch equipped with their pencil, eraser, and headphones. Having these essential tools and supplies stored in one reliable spot ensures that every student is ready to engage with math from the moment class begins.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought practical structure, independence, and focus to our daily routines. We are so grateful for your investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1782482896459,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-to-help-with-student/10275540/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies to help with Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7736017"},{"teacherId":10503403,"projectId":10275917,"letterContent":"In sixth grade math, we use a lot of materials—notes, practice pages, reference sheets, and supplies—and learning how to keep track of all of them is a skill my students are still developing. With these new binders, pencil pouches, and classroom shelves, students will have a consistent system for organizing their math materials. Instead of digging through desks or backpacks looking for a missing pencil or assignment, they can quickly find what they need and get started on their work. We will use our binders throughout the year to build a collection of notes and resources that students can refer back to as they learn new math skills.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to see my students take ownership of their organization. For many of them, having a designated place for their math materials will make a big difference in feeling prepared for class. As we continue learning new sixth-grade math skills, students will use their organized binders to revisit previous learning, find helpful examples, and make connections between skills. Your support is helping us create a classroom where students can spend less time worrying about where their materials are and more time thinking, collaborating, solving problems, and becoming confident mathematicians. Thank you for helping my students build organizational habits that will support them throughout middle school and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1778182830513,"projectUrl":"project/building-organized-math-minds/10275917/","projectTitle":"Building Organized Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scroggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10503403_orig.png?crop=1920,1920,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778520538417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10503403"},{"teacherId":9815425,"projectId":10230121,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation for the tables. We have already started using them! The nurse had an immunization clinic earlier and was able to have a check in with the new tables! We are very grateful for the donation.\r\nFuture events and projects with be planned out for the use of these tables. The small impact of one table that is easy for anyone to use is amazing. We have a truck or treat even coming up in October, and all the tables will be occupied at that event! We have other events coming up through the school year that will benefit from these tables! Again thank you for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1777310111130,"projectUrl":"project/testing-tables/10230121/","projectTitle":"Testing Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815425"},{"teacherId":5575224,"projectId":10263697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make hands-on science possible for my students! These materials have given my students the opportunity to experience science in a way that goes far beyond a textbook or a worksheet. Having access to preserved specimens, microscopes, thermometers, pH testing materials, magnets, X-rays, measuring tools, and supplies for building and investigating has allowed my students to see, touch, measure, test, and explore the concepts we are learning in class. My students are naturally curious, and there is a huge difference between telling them about a scientific concept and actually putting the materials in their hands and letting them investigate it for themselves.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of teaching science is seeing the moment when a student realizes that something they learned about on paper actually exists in the real world. These resources help create those moments every day. Students can make observations, collect data, ask questions, test ideas, and work together to solve problems. Materials like the thermometers and measuring cups allow students to practice accurate data collection, while the preserved specimens, microscope, X-rays, and pH materials give them opportunities to investigate things they normally would only see in a textbook or on a screen. The building supplies and hot glue guns also allow students to design, build, test, and revise their own solutions during engineering challenges. Instead of simply learning about science, my students are learning how to think and work like scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where curiosity is encouraged and hands-on learning is possible. Your support is giving my students experiences they will remember long after the lesson is over!","fullyFundedDate":1778035813920,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life/10263697/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5575224_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778427274389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5575224"},{"teacherId":10489910,"projectId":10248574,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when the outdoor games, balls, and picnic supplies arrived! The moment they saw the new materials, students immediately started talking about which games they wanted to play and how excited they were for the 8th grade picnic. Many students shared that this would be one of their favorite memories before moving on to high school.\r\n\r\nThe new supplies helped create a fun, active, and welcoming environment where students could relax, celebrate their accomplishments, and spend quality time together outside of the classroom. During the picnic, students used the games and sports equipment to participate in friendly competitions, team activities, and group games. One of the best moments was watching students who do not normally interact during the school day come together, encourage one another, and simply enjoy being kids. The equipment helped students build friendships, teamwork skills, and positive memories during an important milestone year.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to have enough materials for everyone to participate at the same time. The outdoor activities kept students engaged, active, and connected throughout the event. Seeing their smiles, laughter, and excitement reminded us how meaningful these experiences are for middle school students.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to be used during school celebrations, outdoor incentive days, team-building activities, and end-of-year events for future students. The materials will help us continue creating positive school experiences that strengthen relationships, build community, and celebrate student success. Thank you for helping provide our students with a memorable and meaningful 8th grade experience they will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777860400865,"projectUrl":"project/send-off-to-success-help-us-celebrate-o/10248574/","projectTitle":"Send-Off to Success: Help Us Celebrate Our 8th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10489910_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777898702693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489910"},{"teacherId":5634963,"projectId":10122413,"letterContent":"WOW, I am expressing to you the satisfaction of how I felt the first time allowing my students to use this cutter. The animosity of me fretting, is someone going to get hurt was not there. Plus they had fun and were very intrigued by what they were doing. This made my heart smile. I am excited to see where this will lead us in making our own art pieces come to life this next quarter in class. Thank you again so very much. \r\n\r\nJust with playing around in class with the cutter this week the kids were so excited. \r\n\r\nIt means the world to me that company's like yours can see how important having supplies and utensils to use to show students the way.","fullyFundedDate":1772350108582,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first-is-always-a-must-in-my-cla/10122413/","projectTitle":"Safety First, Is Always a Must in My classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howlett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5634963_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533678155826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-howlett"},{"teacherId":5634963,"projectId":9682375,"letterContent":"Again, thank you so much for your generious donations. I can not wait to put these items to use this semester in my STEM classes. Last semester we raced boats made out of popsicle sticks, we drew plans and constructed catapults to launch mini marshmellows into a targets. We also used our own imaginations to come up with the longest paper chain out of a 8x12 piece of paper. Some of my students minds just ran with the projects. They really showed me how much their little brains can think. I was amazed at their work ethics and the end projects that came from their designs. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping provide the supplies and items needed to show these students that their minds and knowledge can take them anywhere.","fullyFundedDate":1764944702901,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-in/9682375/","projectTitle":"Jumping In","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howlett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5634963_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533678155826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-howlett"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20485","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":449,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.7,"schoolId":20485,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clarksville Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clarksville Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/clarksville-community-school-district/clarksville-middle-school/20485"}