{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Augusta Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10178493,"projectId":9719987,"letterContent":"In my 7th grade math class, I use the EXPEN (electronic pen) as a daily instructional tool to make lessons more visual, interactive, and accessible. The EXPEN allows me to model problem-solving step by step in real time, highlight key strategies, and correct mistakes immediately as students follow along. This helps students better understand abstract math concepts such as integers, fractions, and equations, while keeping lessons clear and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe technology supports student learning by allowing students to see multiple strategies, revisit saved examples, and stay focused during instruction. Students are especially excited by how interactive and modern the EXPEN feels—math no longer looks static on a board, but instead feels more hands-on and engaging. Many students are more willing to participate and ask questions because they can clearly see each step of the process.\r\n\r\nStudents who struggle with attention, confidence, or processing speed have especially warmed to this new technology. Visual learners and students with learning supports benefit from the clear modeling and pacing, while hesitant learners feel more confident knowing they can follow along and review examples as needed. Overall, the EXPEN has increased student engagement, understanding, and confidence in math.","fullyFundedDate":1760974081108,"projectUrl":"project/touch-teach-and-transform-with-technol/9719987/","projectTitle":"Touch, Teach, and Transform with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178493_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758063865077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178493"},{"teacherId":7073331,"projectId":9705153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity donating to my projects and helping me with providing resources that enhance my students' overall learning experience. The lab coats we received are excellent and will help us keep unwanted chemicals off of clothings / skin of students. We will be utilizing the lab coats and other resources primarily during our Chemistry Unit during this 2nd semester. I am looking forward to being able to provide more hands on experiences, specifically with chemicals, now that we have the proper equipment to conduct chemical experiments in a safe way / environment. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity and providing resources and experiences for future generations within education!","fullyFundedDate":1760974081260,"projectUrl":"project/messy-science-labs-clean-science-studen/9705153/","projectTitle":"Messy Science Labs, Clean Science Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Westphal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073331_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500724785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwestphal"},{"teacherId":7073331,"projectId":9703927,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations and making it so my project was fully funded! The resources we received are great learning tools that will help me describe how gravity and space function to students while students observe those effects. The students loved being able to manipulate objects of varying masses to see their effects on the gravity well a.k.a. space. This allowed for a greater immersion into the content and easier understanding of the concepts being taught. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for making all of this possible within my classroom. I am very appreciative for having Donors Choose and donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1757950749598,"projectUrl":"project/what-goes-up-must-come-down-gravity/9703927/","projectTitle":"What Goes Up, Must Come Down (Gravity)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Westphal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073331_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500724785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwestphal"},{"teacherId":6819594,"projectId":7534788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom during this exciting transition to a new school year. Your generosity provided our students with the supplies and materials they needed to feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn from day one. We've already put these resources to work—my students have been using the new notebooks, art supplies, and organizational tools in our first major project, where they created personal \"identity pages\" to introduce themselves and set goals for the year. One student proudly told me, \"This is the first time my work actually looks the way I imagined it,\" and that moment truly reminded me how powerful your support is.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials laid out for them, the room erupted with excitement. Several of them immediately began exploring the bins and asking, \"Are these really for us?\" For many, having high-quality supplies isn't something they're used to, and it made a noticeable difference in the level of care, pride, and creativity they brought to their work. Your contribution didn't just provide tools—it gave them a sense of ownership and belonging in a brand-new environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to play a crucial role in our lessons. Students will be using their notebooks and organizational tools daily as we build strong routines, and the art and project supplies will support upcoming social studies activities, hands-on learning stations, and collaborative group projects. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us start strong in a new school with everything we need to succeed. Your support means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1690973189873,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-new-supplies/7534788/","projectTitle":"New School... New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griswold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6819594_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690429837942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6819594"},{"teacherId":10178493,"projectId":9718515,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to learn more about how technology is helping my students. In our classroom, these tools make a huge difference. Instead of getting stuck on long, stressful calculations, students can focus on understanding the big ideas in math. They get to explore patterns, test out their thinking, and really dive into problem-solving. This technology helps build confidence, reduces frustration, and gives every student—no matter their starting point—an equal chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited because the new tools make math feel more approachable and engaging. They love being able to check their work quickly, explore \"what if\" questions, and use activities that make learning feel meaningful and fun. Some of the students who used to shut down during tough computations have really warmed up to this technology. They're participating more, taking risks, and proudly sharing their thinking because the tools help them feel supported and successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a learning environment where students feel confident, curious, and motivated. Your support truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1759247392973,"projectUrl":"project/calculator-quest-unlocking-higher-level/9718515/","projectTitle":"Calculator Quest: Unlocking Higher-Level Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178493_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758063865077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178493"},{"teacherId":7073331,"projectId":9620000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with extra resources to expand upon our learning and visual representations of space and astronomy! The viewfinders are a great touch to witnessing various space aspects and brings back nostalgic feelings when I was a kid looking through the old school viewfinders. These resources are also a great way to get away from technology use and allow the students to experience a more hands-on approach to learning that doesn't require screen time. I am very greatful for the opportunities that I can now provide my students with; thanks to your geneorsity in funding STEM / science related projects. Your mission to help teachers improve the educational experience of their students is phenomenal and much appreciated knowing the lack of funding that public schools tend to experience (unforunately). Know that your donations to all of us science teachers is helping future educators, leaders, and model citizens of this country. Once again, THANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1757513881827,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-stars-the-fun-way/9620000/","projectTitle":"Seeing Stars (The Fun Way)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Westphal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073331_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500724785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwestphal"},{"teacherId":7073331,"projectId":9705001,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and giving us the availability to properly sanitize our safety glasses without the use of extra chemical cleaners. Prior to the safety glasses cabinet that utilizes UV-C light, we had to spray each individual glasses after use with cleaning spray and was highly ineffective & inefficient. It also left behind streaks on the glasses that would lead to further wiping and cleaning of the glasses. Despite having to still wipe finger prints off of the glasses, the cabinet is a much better way to safely sanitize the glasses while also giving the glasses a better organizational location vs. the cardboard box that we previously stored them in. This is an excellent addition to our Science Lab and hope to continue to improve upon aspects of our lab to make it more up-to-date and effective for our students here in Augusta, KS. Once again, your donation is greatly appreciated and am thankful for donors like you that help bring better resources to our student populations and better enhance the learning environment for all!","fullyFundedDate":1757950750675,"projectUrl":"project/staying-safe-sanitary-safety-goggle-c/9705001/","projectTitle":"Staying Safe & Sanitary: Safety Goggle Cabinet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Westphal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7073331_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500724785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwestphal"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56540","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":445,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":56540,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Augusta Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Augusta Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/augusta-unified-school-district-402/augusta-middle-school/56540"}