{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Greenacres Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9895303,"projectId":10022363,"letterContent":"The donated 3D printer filament has had a major impact on our STEM classroom by allowing students to turn their ideas into real, physical creations. Students used the filament to design and print prototypes, engineering models, problem-solving challenges, and custom creations connected to classroom lessons. Instead of only learning about the engineering design process through discussion, students were able to actively plan, test, redesign, and improve their projects through hands-on experiences. This made learning more meaningful and increased student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking skills. 🖨️✨\r\n\r\nThe filament also gave students opportunities to explore real-world STEM applications while building confidence in technology and design. Students learned how to use 3D modeling software, troubleshoot printing issues, measure accurately, and collaborate with peers to improve their designs. Many students who normally struggle in traditional classroom settings became highly engaged and excited when they saw their ideas come to life through 3D printing. The donated materials helped create a classroom environment where innovation, creativity, and problem-solving thrive while preparing students with future-ready STEM skills. 🚀","fullyFundedDate":1769178151524,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-innovation-3d-printer-filament/10022363/","projectTitle":"Fueling Innovation: 3D Printer Filament for Hands-On STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9895303_orig.jpg?crop=1845,1845,x0,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755876706030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9895303"},{"teacherId":10218422,"projectId":9643160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project for hygiene supplies. Your kindness and support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students each day.\r\n\r\nHaving access to essential hygiene items helps students feel confident, comfortable, and ready to learn. Because of your generosity, our classroom will be better equipped to support the health and well-being of every child.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your investment in our students and our classroom community. Your support reminds our students that there are people who care deeply about their success and happiness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766330384671,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-closet/9643160/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cortinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218422"},{"teacherId":9895303,"projectId":9102332,"letterContent":"The \"Feel the Magnetic Force\" project provided students with an engaging, hands-on opportunity to explore how magnetic forces interact with matter and transfer energy through invisible fields. Throughout the investigation, students used a variety of magnets to test attraction, repulsion, distance, motion, and the effects of magnetic force on different materials. Students manipulated bar magnets, ring magnets, magnetic wands, compasses, and electromagnets to observe how magnetic fields can create motion without direct contact. They designed and tested systems where magnets pushed and pulled objects, moved items across surfaces, and transferred energy through magnetic interactions. Students also explored how the strength of magnetic force changes depending on distance, magnet orientation, and material type. By physically feeling the force of magnets pulling together or pushing apart, students were able to better understand abstract science concepts that are often difficult to visualize through worksheets or textbook instruction alone.\r\n\r\nDuring the project, students worked collaboratively to conduct investigations, collect data, and explain patterns they observed through scientific discussions and written CER responses. Many students experimented with magnetic levitation systems, magnetic racing activities, and obstacle-style challenges where magnets were used to move objects without touching them directly. Students tested which materials were magnetic, compared magnetic strength between different magnets, and investigated how magnetic force could create changes in motion and speed. Through trial and error, students refined their designs and developed problem-solving skills while applying scientific practices such as planning investigations, analyzing data, and constructing evidence-based explanations. The hands-on nature of the project increased student engagement and participation, especially for students who benefit from tactile and visual learning experiences. Students were excited to explore how magnets are used in real-world applications such as transportation systems, engineering, generators, motors, medical equipment, and technology devices they use every day.\r\n\r\nThe project also strengthened students' understanding of Louisiana 6th grade science standards related to forces, motion, energy transfer, and interactions at a distance. Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary, students experienced science concepts firsthand by actively manipulating materials and observing cause-and-effect relationships in real time. Students learned that magnetic forces can act on objects even when they are not touching, helping them build a deeper understanding of invisible energy systems and interactions. Many students demonstrated increased confidence in scientific thinking by making predictions, testing ideas, revising explanations, and defending conclusions with evidence from their investigations. Classroom discussions became more meaningful as students used academic vocabulary naturally while explaining why magnets behaved in certain ways under different conditions.\r\n\r\nOverall, the \"Feel the Magnetic Force\" project transformed science learning into an active, inquiry-based experience that encouraged curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students were highly engaged throughout the activities and frequently asked to continue experimenting beyond the required investigations. The project created a memorable learning experience that connected classroom science to real-world engineering and technology applications while helping students develop essential STEM skills. By providing opportunities for exploration, experimentation, and discovery, the project helped students see science as something they can actively investigate and understand rather than simply read about in a textbook.","fullyFundedDate":1739590155799,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-magnetic-force/9102332/","projectTitle":"Feel the Magnetic Force!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9895303_orig.jpg?crop=1845,1845,x0,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755876706030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9895303"},{"teacherId":9895303,"projectId":9283547,"letterContent":"The donated headphones have become an essential part of our daily classroom learning experience. Our students use them regularly during science and STEAM lessons for interactive simulations, coding activities, virtual labs, instructional videos, research projects, and digital assignments. Having reliable headphones allows students to fully engage with technology-based learning without distractions from the busy classroom environment. Students are able to clearly hear directions, instructions, and feedback while working independently or collaboratively on projects. This has greatly improved focus, participation, and overall engagement during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. Many of our activities involve multimedia resources, engineering design challenges, and problem-solving tasks that require students to carefully listen, analyze information, and apply what they learn. Students have used the headphones while designing projects, exploring science concepts through simulations, and completing hands-on STEM activities connected to real-world learning. The ability to work at their own pace with clear audio support has increased student confidence and independence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of this generous donation, students now have greater access to meaningful, technology-rich learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The headphones have helped transform our classroom into a more engaging and productive environment where students are excited to learn and explore. We are truly grateful for the support and investment in our students' education and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1746814385681,"projectUrl":"project/wired-for-sound/9283547/","projectTitle":"Wired for Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9895303_orig.jpg?crop=1845,1845,x0,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755876706030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9895303"},{"teacherId":4732515,"projectId":9760414,"letterContent":"Our project has had a meaningful impact on both classroom organization and student learning. These tools have helped create a more structured, visually clear, and engaging learning environment, which directly supports student success.\r\n\r\nThe label maker and laminator have allowed for the creation of clear, durable labels and learning materials. As a result, students can easily locate supplies, follow routines, and take greater ownership of their classroom space. \r\n\r\nCardstock and laminated materials have improved the quality and longevity of instructional resources. Activities such as task cards, sorting exercises, and reference tools can now be reused multiple times, giving students more opportunities for hands-on practice. \r\n\r\nThe crates have provided an efficient system for organizing materials, small group activities, and student supplies. With everything clearly sorted and accessible, transitions between activities are smoother, and students are better able to stay focused and on task. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the transformation of the classroom into a more \"official\" and structured learning space. They have shown enthusiasm for using laminated materials like dry-erase activities and enjoy being able to independently find and return supplies using the labeled system. Many students take pride in helping maintain the organization, which fosters responsibility and a sense of ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have not only improved classroom efficiency but have also created a more engaging, student-centered environment where learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769178152437,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-focused-learning/9760414/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4732515_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588541974567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbjarrell"},{"teacherId":3361976,"projectId":9940159,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to bring this project to life with your generous support of my classroom and students. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment and has had a direct, positive impact on student success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to [materials/resources/programs], which have enhanced instruction, increased engagement, and supported diverse learning needs. These resources allow students to learn more confidently, collaborate effectively, and stay motivated as they work toward their academic goals.\r\n\r\nYour support extends beyond materials—it shows our students that their education matters and that their community believes in their potential. I am deeply appreciative of your investment in our classroom and the opportunities you have helped create.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to education. Your generosity is truly valued and will continue to make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1769178151676,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-rolling-through-math/9940159/","projectTitle":"Rocking & Rolling Through Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3361976_orig.jpg?crop=1219,1219,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657586652382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chrissie-pearson"},{"teacherId":10409320,"projectId":10034484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and your support, I am truly blessed to be at an Amazing School. With your donation it will help us tremendously be a better team now and in the future. This equipment was much needed. These items will help my students during Softball practices, and I can not wait to see how my team does during the games.\r\nWe again are truly grateful and blessed for this donation. Each item has and will help each student get better at hitting, fielding, catching, and organizing, again we are truly grateful and thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1769178150664,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-ball-softball-that-is/10034484/","projectTitle":"Let's Play Ball . . . Softball That Is!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Lott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10409320_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769437488813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409320"},{"teacherId":3361976,"projectId":9876406,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to bring this project to life with your generous support of my classroom and students. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment and has had a direct, positive impact on student success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to [materials/resources/programs], which have enhanced instruction, increased engagement, and supported diverse learning needs. These resources allow students to learn more confidently, collaborate effectively, and stay motivated as they work toward their academic goals.\r\n\r\nYour support extends beyond materials—it shows our students that their education matters and that their community believes in their potential. I am deeply appreciative of your investment in our classroom and the opportunities you have helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1765996701707,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-seventh-graders/9876406/","projectTitle":"Crafty Seventh Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3361976_orig.jpg?crop=1219,1219,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657586652382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chrissie-pearson"},{"teacherId":10200934,"projectId":9632450,"letterContent":"I would like to begin by saying thank you very much for your support / donation. The students were excited to see the new whiteboards. We use them daily to check for understand during the lesson. They kept saying, \"Look, we have new whiteboards!\" While we haven't had the opportunity to use the classroom buzzers yet, we will as testing season approaches. I like to group the students in teams and play math games for mastery. \r\n\r\nI absolutely love the mobile whiteboard. I am able to roll it from my classroom, to my inclusion classroom with ease. I use it in my inclusion classroom to reteach lessons or parts of a lesson that students are struggling on. I conveniently group six or seven students in the rear of the classroom to re-teach the lesson during independent work time. If a student grasps the concept in the small group setting I allow the student to return to their original desk and allow another student who needs enrichment to take the open desk. I also found the mobile whiteboard allows me to go from group to group to reinforce the lesson, when students fall behind or don't understand. It allows my co-teacher and I to simultaneously teach students of various levels successfully. In my own classroom, I use the mobile whiteboard for small group teaching (8-10 kids). I do not have a whiteboard in my room so this helps tremendously. When I roll the whiteboard down the hall, teachers always stop me and say that my board is something they could use because of its convenience. \r\n\r\nAs we enter into Christmas Break, we will not be starting any new lessons until January 2026. Upon our return, we will continue solving systems of linear equations and teaching the students how to graph the linear equations. the whiteboards will definitely come in handy for the graphing as well as solving the equations as a whole group. \r\n\r\nI was elated to find out my requested resources were funded and again I thank you and my classes thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758202711047,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-math-students-would-love-cool-ma/9632450/","projectTitle":"Amazing Math Students Would Love Cool Math Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10200934_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758217017531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10200934"},{"teacherId":3361976,"projectId":9710021,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has had a remarkable impact on my classroom. Student attendance, focus, and engagement have significantly improved. Learners who need a boost of energy or support to stay focused can now independently access the board with apple pencils and generic apple pencils to write on the board quietly to allow for less squeaking noises when writing. \r\nAs for as the teacher, the digital clicker has been a game changer. It allows me to move from one instructional slide to the other from any point in the classroom. I am no longer positioned at the front of the room. I am now more mobile and able to give immediate assistance and feedback to my students. \r\nAdditionally, students are showing greater determination in completing assignments and improving their scores, knowing that meeting performance goals thank to our enhanced tools and learning devices. \r\nI am truly grateful for your support in bringing this project to life. Because of your generosity, my students are thriving in multiple ways, and their success continues to grow each day.","fullyFundedDate":1760648208295,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tech-savvy-students/9710021/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tech Savvy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3361976_orig.jpg?crop=1219,1219,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657586652382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chrissie-pearson"},{"teacherId":4732515,"projectId":9584619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Because of your support, we now have a document camera that allows students to see math in action more clearly and interactively. This tool has already transformed the way we work through problems together. Instead of simply telling students how to approach a concept, I am able to model strategies step-by-step in real time while students follow along, ask questions, and demonstrate their own thinking under the camera as well.\r\n\r\nThe document camera has truly made our lessons more engaging and accessible for all learners. Students are excited to share their work and explain their reasoning, which has opened the door for deeper discussions and improved confidence. Your generosity has not only provided technology — it has provided opportunities for growth, collaboration, and understanding.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for investing in their education and helping make our classroom a place where learning feels exciting, supported, and possible every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755868038867,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-into-focus-a-document/9584619/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning Into Focus: A Document Camera for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4732515_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588541974567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbjarrell"},{"teacherId":3981635,"projectId":9631517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the bookshelves. We are using them to hold and organize our textbooks. These books are extremely heavy and we were lacking organization for them in my new classroom. The students are super excited and several of them throughout the day organize the shelves neatly so the books can be easily found. I do not even need to ask them to do it as they are so excited about the shelves, they take it upon themselves. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the shelves. I and one of the custodians built them within one afternoon, so the kids had them in the room the next day. The one near the front of the room also holds their weekly assignments on the top. It makes it so easy for the students to grab their items and get directly to work. \r\n\r\nThe next steps are to continuing organizing the room and next steps is getting new dry-erase boards in order to have them engage in a Thinking Classroom where their work is displayed but then easily erasable for the next group to do the same.","fullyFundedDate":1755868043052,"projectUrl":"project/break-the-curve-not-our-backs/9631517/","projectTitle":"Break the Curve Not Our Backs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3981635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476241729289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3981635"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10842","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":543,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":10842,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Greenacres Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Greenacres Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/bossier-parish-school-district/greenacres-middle-school/10842"}