{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Goodrell Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10202571,"letterContent":"Opening this box of novels, \"The Hate U Give\" by Angie Thomas, brought honest tears to my eyes. This is a book I've talked about with learners for YEARS, but now, I have a chance to turn this into something larger with copies for us to read and share.\r\n\r\n\"The Hate U Give\" is truly a transformative read. I read a LOT of books each year, and this is one that not only cracked my top 5 must read novels, but it also changed me. It made me a better educator for sure, but it also made me a better human.\r\n\r\nThis year, readers in Project LIT will have a chance to experience the seismic shift I did while reading this book. Perhaps it won't shake their foundations the way it did mine because they're already powerfully motivated to be justice-seekers, but I am excited for their chance to really show off the power of literature.","fullyFundedDate":1782750207197,"projectUrl":"project/the-hate-u-give-in-project-lit/10202571/","projectTitle":"The Hate U Give in Project Lit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155777_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x17,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556374156918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-robinson"},{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10202554,"letterContent":"I officially returned to school last week for our back-to-school events and this amazing box was waiting on my desk (along with a few others). THANK YOU!\r\n\r\nI wrote on another project about my daughter helping to unbox the books and I must share the giggle it gave me when she said \"oh these books smell magical.\" She's not wrong. If you've never had the pleasure of reading \"Dear Martin,\" I hope you pick up a copy for yourself. This read has the power to change hearts and minds.\r\n\r\nI appreciate so much the support you're giving to Project LIT. I can't wait to get fired up with learners over great stories and the positive changes the scholars have planned for the future as we use literature to open eyes and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1784319945628,"projectUrl":"project/dear-martin-in-project-lit/10202554/","projectTitle":"Dear Martin in Project LIT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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I will consider it a win if, at the end of this year, my fidgets have actually found homes with the learners who most need them. Thank you for supporting both Project LIT and our broader learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1781627097310,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-to-match-our-recent-read/10110866/","projectTitle":"Fidgets to Match Our Recent Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155777_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x17,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556374156918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-robinson"},{"teacherId":3155777,"projectId":10110607,"letterContent":"I officially returned to school last week for our back-to-school events and this amazing box was waiting on my desk (along with a few others). THANK YOU!\r\n\r\nMy daughter came in to help with the unboxing and the way her eyes lit up seeing the sketchbooks was priceless. I know she will be a faithful member of Project LIT when we start up.\r\n\r\nKnowing that we can use these journals to sketch about our reads and attempt to create some graphic frames of our own will spark so much creativity! You, dear donors, are helping refresh Project LIT and support the expansion of our club!","fullyFundedDate":1781627098145,"projectUrl":"project/flip-to-read-sketchbooks-to-draw/10110607/","projectTitle":"Flip to Read, Sketchbooks to Draw","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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Having snacks readily available allows students to quietly get what they need without embarrassment, creating a supportive environment where they can concentrate on their education instead of an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nThese snacks will benefit students all year long, providing comfort, stability, and the energy they need to do their best each day. Thank you for investing in my students' well-being and helping create a classroom where every child feels cared for, supported, and ready to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1778186502888,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-with-healthy-snacks/10061253/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds With Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727054787760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565759"},{"teacherId":9565759,"projectId":10040628,"letterContent":"Your donation will do more than provide snacks—it will help ensure that hunger doesn't stand in the way of learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students have access to a healthy snack, they are better able to focus, participate in class discussions, solve problems, and stay engaged throughout the school day. A simple snack can make the difference between a student who is distracted by hunger and one who feels ready to learn, contribute, and succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will help create a classroom where every student knows their basic needs matter. Having snacks readily available allows students to quietly get what they need without embarrassment, creating a supportive environment where they can concentrate on their education instead of an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nThese snacks will benefit students all year long, providing comfort, stability, and the energy they need to do their best each day. Thank you for investing in my students' well-being and helping create a classroom where every child feels cared for, supported, and ready to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1778279345563,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-stay-organized/10040628/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, and Stay Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727054787760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565759"},{"teacherId":9565759,"projectId":10020599,"letterContent":"Your support is more than a donation of yarn and crochet hooks—it is an investment in students' confidence, creativity, and well-being.\r\n\r\nEvery skein of yarn becomes an opportunity for a student to practice patience, overcome challenges, and discover the joy of creating something with their own hands. As students learn to crochet, they are also building perseverance, problem-solving skills, fine motor coordination, and emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this project will provide a calming, screen-free activity they may not have access to outside of school. It will create moments of success for students who sometimes struggle to find them and encourage a classroom community where students support and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will give every student the chance to participate, regardless of their experience or financial circumstances. Together, we can provide a creative outlet that helps students manage stress, build meaningful life skills, and take pride in what they accomplish.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students. The skills, confidence, and memories they gain from this experience will extend far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768743752473,"projectUrl":"project/hooks-yarn-and-calm-minds-learning-th/10020599/","projectTitle":"Hooks, Yarn, and Calm Minds: Learning Through Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Small","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727054787760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565759"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":9858628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Focus & Calm: Fidgets for State Testing Success project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to create their very own fidgets using Perler beads—making this project even more meaningful and empowering. Instead of simply receiving tools, they had the opportunity to design and build something that works for them, giving them a sense of ownership and pride.\r\nState testing can be stressful, especially for my Multilingual Learners, who are working hard to demonstrate their knowledge in a new language. These handmade fidgets provided not only a calming support, but also a way for students to feel more confident, focused, and in control during testing.\r\nIt was incredible to see their creativity shine as they carefully crafted their designs, supported one another, and talked about how their fidgets would help them stay calm and focused. This project helped create a positive, supportive testing environment where students felt prepared and cared for.\r\nYour kindness made a real difference—not just in providing materials, but in helping students build tools, confidence, and strategies they can carry with them.\r\nThank you for helping our students feel calm, capable, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1773087367243,"projectUrl":"project/focus-calm-fidgets-for-state-testing/9858628/","projectTitle":"Focus & Calm: Fidgets for State Testing Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10091146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Paper for Learning: Supporting Multilingual Readers & Writers project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to the simple but essential materials they need to grow as readers and writers. Having reliable paper in the classroom means they can practice writing, organize their thoughts, and engage more fully in their learning every single day.\r\nAs Multilingual Learners, my students are building both their language skills and their confidence. These materials give them the space to take risks, revise their ideas, and express themselves in ways that support their growth in English and across all content areas.\r\nIt may seem like a basic resource, but for my classroom, it makes a big difference. With your support, students are writing more, participating more, and taking pride in their work. They are learning that their voices matter—and that they have important ideas to share.\r\nThank you for helping make meaningful learning possible, one page at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1778279343620,"projectUrl":"project/paper-for-learning-supporting-multiling/10091146/","projectTitle":"Paper for Learning: Supporting Multilingual Readers & Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10100517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Together We Shine: Collaborative Stained Glass Art for Multilingual Learners project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have had the opportunity to come together to create something truly beautiful. Through this collaborative stained glass project, they explored creativity, built community, and expressed themselves in ways that go beyond language.\r\nAs Multilingual Learners, many of my students are still developing their English skills, but this project gave them a powerful way to communicate their ideas, stories, and identities through art. Working side by side, they practiced collaboration, shared their perspectives, and encouraged one another—creating not just artwork, but meaningful connections.\r\nIt has been incredible to watch their confidence grow as they saw their individual pieces come together into one stunning display. They truly experienced what it means to \"shine together.\"\r\nYour support means so much—not just for the materials, but for the message it sends: that their voices matter, their creativity is valued, and they belong.\r\nThank you for helping our classroom shine brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1776097428371,"projectUrl":"project/together-we-shine-collaborative-stained/10100517/","projectTitle":"Together We Shine: Collaborative Stained Glass Art for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10100540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Lunar New Year: A Collaborative Stained Glass Project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my Multilingual Learner (MLL) students have been able to celebrate culture, creativity, and community in a truly meaningful way. Using the materials you provided, students worked together to design and create beautiful stained glass pieces inspired by Lunar New Year traditions and symbols.\r\nThis project gave students the opportunity to connect their cultural backgrounds to their learning, build language skills through collaboration, and express themselves in ways that go beyond words. It was incredible to see their pride as they shared their ideas, supported each other, and brought their designs to life.\r\nFor many of my students, school is not only a place to learn English but also a place to feel seen, valued, and connected. Your support helped make that possible. Our classroom was filled with joyful conversations, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging.\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate diversity, build confidence, and create something beautiful together.","fullyFundedDate":1778279345913,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-a-collaborative-stained/10100540/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year: a Collaborative Stained Glass Project for Mll","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"},{"teacherId":8390470,"projectId":10194638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Crafting with Kindness project! 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It has been so special to watch them collaborate, encourage each other, and take pride in what they create.\r\nYour support means more than just supplies—it shows my students that people believe in them and care about their learning and their hearts.\r\nThank you for helping us spread kindness, one craft at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778095598228,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-club-empowering-students-to-sp/10194638/","projectTitle":"Crafting Club: Empowering Students to Spread Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8390470_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x40,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760974819694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390470"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_51886","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":446,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":51886,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Goodrell Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Goodrell Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/iowa/des-moines-public-schools/goodrell-middle-school/51886"}