{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South End Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3736712,"projectId":10323120,"letterContent":"The folders, composition notebooks, and laminate pouches have become everyday tools that help my students stay organized, take ownership of their learning, and engage more actively with their work.\r\n\r\nFolders give students a consistent place to organize important materials, drafts, reference sheets, and completed work. This organization helps them become more independent and prepared for learning.\r\n\r\nComposition notebooks provide students with a dedicated space to write, respond to literature, collect ideas, practice skills, and reflect on their learning. Having a notebook that belongs to them gives their thinking a permanent place in the classroom and allows them to see their growth over time. Currently, we are using these in my small groups as we track our thinking about what we have read!\r\n\r\nLaminate pouches allow us to create reusable learning tools that students can write on, revise, practice with, and use repeatedly. Instead of using a worksheet once and throwing it away, students can actively interact with the same resource again and again. I've also used them to bring new life to class decor.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple classroom supplies, but they support something much bigger: creating a classroom where students have the materials they need to be organized, engaged, independent, and confident learners. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1787156034485,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-organize/10323120/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raymond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3736712_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x54,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740139247354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsraymondela"},{"teacherId":10189910,"projectId":10133362,"letterContent":"The \"Night to Remember\" dance was a special event that brought the community together in an amazing way. Students and staff all contributed to make the evening unforgettable. Many people donated colorful decorations that transformed the room into a beautiful space filled with lights, streamers, and centerpieces. The effort and creativity behind the decorations made the dance feel elegant and welcoming from the moment guests walked in.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the decorations, the donates of snacks and refreshments for everyone to enjoy throughout the night. Tables were filled with chips, cookies, cupcakes, candy, and drinks that kept guests energized and smiling. These donations helped create a fun and comfortable atmosphere where everyone could relax, socialize, and celebrate together.\r\n\r\nAnother thoughtful contribution came from those who provided cameras and photography equipment so memories from the night could be captured. Friends gathered together for pictures, laughing and posing throughout the evening. The photos will serve as lasting reminders of the joy, friendship, and excitement shared during the dance. Thanks to the generosity and support of so many people, the \"Night to Remember\" dance truly lived up to its name.","fullyFundedDate":1778105399888,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-give-our-kids-a-night-to-remembe/10133362/","projectTitle":"Help Us Give Our Kids a Night to Remember","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189910"},{"teacherId":542723,"projectId":9239354,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging, readable math books that help them connect with math in a completely new way. We are also using some of these books for teachers to help them teach the students to understand. During our math workshop and acceleration time, where students can explore concepts at their own pace, revisit skills, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stood out was when students first saw the books—many immediately started flipping through the pages, pointing out real-world examples, and even saying things like, \"This actually makes sense now!\" For some of my students, especially those who struggle with traditional textbooks, these resources have made math feel more accessible and less intimidating.\r\n\r\nRecently, students used the books during a small group activity focused on real-world problem solving. They were able to read, discuss, and apply what they learned in ways that sparked deeper conversations and stronger understanding. It was powerful to see students supporting each other and using the books as a tool—not just something to look at, but something to learn from.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using these resources to support independent learning, small group instruction, and review for upcoming assessments like MCAS. Students will also use the books to make connections between \r\nmath concepts and real-life situations, helping them build both skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us.","fullyFundedDate":1744213575095,"projectUrl":"project/books-about-math-can-be-fun-too/9239354/","projectTitle":"Books About Math Can Be Fun Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larssen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542723"},{"teacherId":3736712,"projectId":10068040,"letterContent":"Your donation of manual pencil sharpeners has had a meaningful impact on our ELA classroom. Students use them daily during reading responses, drafting, and revision work—especially during longer writing blocks when momentum matters!\r\n\r\nOne small but powerful moment stood out during a recent narrative writing workshop: instead of stopping instruction or interrupting peers to search for a sharpener, students quietly sharpened their pencils and stayed focused on their writing! It's these little moments that make all the difference when a group of people are trying to concentrate and are all at different points in their writing! That uninterrupted flow has helped students write more thoughtfully and take greater ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the sharpeners, their reaction was immediate excitement and relief. It seems like a small thing, but I assure you it is not! Many commented on how much easier it would be not to wait in line or worry about electric sharpeners breaking. \r\n\r\nThanks to this donation, students are better prepared as we move into our next ELA unit focused on evidence-based writing and text analysis. With fewer disruptions and smoother transitions, students will continue drafting essays, annotating texts, and participating in peer review with greater independence and focus. Your contribution didn't just provide a tool—it supported a calmer, more productive learning environment where students can fully engage in their reading and writing every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769983403030,"projectUrl":"project/on-point-help-us-stay-sharp/10068040/","projectTitle":"On Point: Help Us Stay Sharp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raymond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3736712_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x54,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740139247354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsraymondela"},{"teacherId":3736712,"projectId":9644058,"letterContent":"The donation of a laminator, thermal laminating pouches, pencils, and glue sticks has had a powerful impact on our ELA classroom.\r\nThe laminator and pouches allow me to create durable mini anchor charts and instructional visuals that stay accessible to students throughout the year, supporting clear directions, skill reminders, and independent learning. These laminated resources help students reference strategies during reading and writing without interruption.\r\nThe pencils and glue sticks ensure that all students are consistently prepared to participate in daily writing, note-taking, and interactive activities such as our amazing interactive notebooks that are organized by unit and skill.\r\nTogether, these materials promote organization, clarity, and student engagement, helping create a classroom environment where learning time is maximized and expectations are clear.","fullyFundedDate":1767404156772,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-7th-grade-writers-prepared/9644058/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our 7th Grade Writers Prepared, Creative, and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raymond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3736712_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x54,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740139247354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsraymondela"},{"teacherId":3736712,"projectId":9702464,"letterContent":"The donation of card stock paper and jumbo storage bags have made a meaningful difference in our ELA classroom. The card stock allows us to proudly display student essays and maintain a visible word wall of key vocabulary, which helps students strengthen their use of academic language every day! Seeing their work displayed boosts student confidence and encourages them to take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe jumbo bags are used to safely store student headphones, helping us keep materials organized, clean, and easily accessible for listening activities, digital reading, and assessments. Together, these supplies directly support an organized, engaging learning environment where students can focus on growing as readers and writers.","fullyFundedDate":1767456991562,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-track-of-our-things-in-ela/9702464/","projectTitle":"Keeping Track of Our Things in ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raymond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3736712_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x54,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740139247354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsraymondela"},{"teacherId":10189910,"projectId":9673789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of crates, pencils, and markers. Because of you, our classroom is more organized, creative, and ready to learn!\r\n\r\nThe crates help us keep our supplies neat and easy to find, and the pencils and markers give us the tools we need to write, draw, and share our ideas every day. Your kindness makes a real difference in our learning and helps make school more fun and exciting.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and generosity. Thank you for thinking of us and helping our classroom grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757508012543,"projectUrl":"project/crates-pencils-and-markersoh-my/9673789/","projectTitle":"Crates, Pencils and Markers—Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189910"},{"teacherId":9705729,"projectId":9522688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our classroom with paint pens. These supplies have made a remarkable impact on our middle school students by giving them a clean, easy, and exciting way to express their creativity. Because paint pens are simple to use and offer vibrant results, even our most hesitant artists feel encouraged to participate. They've helped transform routine assignments into engaging, hands-on projects and have brought a new level of pride and enthusiasm to our work. Your generosity has truly brightened our classroom and helped our students explore their artistic potential—thank you for making such a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755735911100,"projectUrl":"project/paint-pens-for-creative-expression/9522688/","projectTitle":"Paint Pens for Creative Expression!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9705729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724589537030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705729"},{"teacherId":10189910,"projectId":9624897,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for our \"Help Us Stay Clean, Organized & Creative!\" Classroom Care Kit and to share the meaningful impact it has already had on our students and learning environment.\r\n\r\nThis kit has done far more than supply our classroom with cleaning and organizational tools—it has helped foster a space where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. The cleaning supplies allow us to maintain a healthy, hygienic classroom where students take pride in caring for their shared space. Having materials readily available encourages them to take responsibility for wiping down their desks, keeping supplies neat, and creating routines that support cleanliness and safety.\r\n\r\nThe organizational components of the kit have transformed the way we manage our daily lessons. With clearly labeled bins, folders, and storage trays, students can quickly find what they need and return materials independently. This not only maximizes instructional time but also helps students build confidence and essential life skills such as responsibility and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe creative materials included in the kit have been an equally powerful addition. Students now have the tools they need to explore new ideas, engage more deeply in hands-on projects, and bring their imaginations to life. Whether they are illustrating a story, building a model, or collaborating on a group activity, these supplies help make learning exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOverall, our Classroom Care Kit has helped us create an environment that is cleaner, more organized, and more inspiring. Students feel valued and empowered, and our classroom has become a place where creativity and care go hand in hand.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping make our classroom a brighter, better place to learn every day. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755868296163,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-care-kit-help-us-stay-clean/9624897/","projectTitle":"\"Classroom Care Kit: Help Us Stay Clean, Organized & Creative!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189910"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101838","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":163,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":101838,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South End Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South End Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/springfield-public-school-district/south-end-middle-school/101838"}