{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"South End Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Guy","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":542723,"projectId":9124252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. The impact of these items has been great! Students are often anxious and lack confidence as they progress through the grades when it comes to math. The math games have become not only an engaging avenue for learning but they have brought fun into math. Often students will forget they are doing math because they are enjoying themselves and are not only learning or practicing math but working on being strategists and thinkers!!\r\nThank you again as it is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1742922014878,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-for-differentiated-learning/9124252/","projectTitle":"Math Games for Differentiated Learning!","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":9238170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! With kids coming back to school, it's been wonderful having these supplies! Most people don't know about the back-to-school viruses and colds that plague our classrooms! After spending summer outside and enjoying the fresh air, we are all back together and sharing germs in close, confined spaces. Those sneezes begin to take over the classroom! \r\nYour generosity is helping my students, and me, stay healthy and come to school. It's the most important thing - we can't learn if we are not here!","fullyFundedDate":1746479428898,"projectUrl":"project/sanitation-station/9238170/","projectTitle":"Sanitation Station!","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":8415980,"projectId":9490328,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to feel prepared, confident, and engaged every single day. The binders, folders, notebooks, and highlighters are already being put to work in our reading and writing lessons. One of our first projects was creating interactive reading notebooks - students highlighted key evidence in short stories, organized their work in binders, and proudly shared their progress with peers. For students who often struggle with focus and organization, these simple supplies made a big difference in how independently they could work.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the reaction was priceless. Students gasped when they saw the pastel highlighters and the big packs of snacks. One student loved the zipper pouch she chose and said, \"Now I can keep all my stuff in one place and not lose it!\" Another immediately grabbed a fidget to keep at her desk, saying it helped her feel calmer when she started to get restless. The joy on their faces was proof that these materials were more than just supplies—they were signals that someone believes in them.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also become a small but meaningful ritual. Students know they'll have something to fuel them before tackling a challenging writing task, which has helped reduce frustration and increase stamina as well as motivate them to want to do well. The fidgets, chair bands, and sensory tools have been especially valuable for my students with attention difficulties, helping them stay engaged without disruption, especially my 6th graders who are new to middle school!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next big step is a text-dependent response writing unit. Students will use their new notebooks to draft, revise, and polish their work, while the highlighters and cardstock help them color-code evidence and build stronger arguments. These resources will carry us through the year—keeping students motivated, organized, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for removing barriers and showing my students that their learning matters. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and my students are thriving because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1755730979817,"projectUrl":"project/removing-barriers-building-success/9490328/","projectTitle":"Removing Barriers, Building Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schlesinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8415980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757773609326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415980"},{"teacherId":8176830,"projectId":9214887,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with the opportunity to win such great prizes. All the students who participated in the event were very surprised with what amazing gifts and prizes they had to choose from this year. The student who won the Legos set was so happy and couldn't wait to go home and start them. Same goes for the student who received the Hello Kitty plushie. She is a big Hello Kitty fan and was so happy she was able to win it. \r\n\r\nThis event is held annually, and the students always look forward to attending. This event provides students with the opportunity to get prizes they would not typically receive otherwise due to their families limited discretionary income. This event always puts a smile on each of my students faces and they cannot wait for the next time. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for my students. Not only am I eternally grateful for your generosity, but I also know my students do as well.","fullyFundedDate":1743710838063,"projectUrl":"project/bingo-bonanza/9214887/","projectTitle":"Bingo Bonanza","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donnelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176830_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753898492510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176830"},{"teacherId":3736712,"projectId":9442549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 7th grade ELA classroom! The dry erase boards, markers, and erasers have transformed our lessons, giving students a quick, interactive way to brainstorm, draft ideas, and share responses. Even my quieter students are now eager to participate, and group discussions feel more lively and collaborative.\r\n\r\nThe folders, pencils, sticky notes, and laminating pouches have made a huge impact on organization and learning. Students can keep track of their work, jot down connections, post questions around the room, and use laminated charts and rubrics that will last all year. These tools make our classroom run smoothly while supporting independent and group learning.\r\n\r\nFinally, the desk organizing caddies have created a sense of calm and efficiency. With supplies neatly accessible, transitions are quicker and more time is spent engaged in meaningful work. Because of your generosity, my students feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1752540375155,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-organize-engage-an/9442549/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking: Organize, Engage, and Succeed 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":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"},{"teacherId":3736712,"projectId":9448405,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the stacks of brightly colored sticky notes and the giant chart paper ready to be used, they knew we about to start moving in the room and they love that! Middle schoolers love when learning feels interactive, and these new materials instantly sparked their curiosity. During one of our first lessons with them, we launched a \"Living Chart\" activity where students added sticky notes with their ideas, questions, and text evidence to a large moveable chart as we read together. The chart quickly filled with layers of student thinking, and it became an important visual record of how their understanding grew as we moved deeper into the text.\r\n\r\nThe energy in the room was incredible, and my students were so proud to see their contributions displayed and valued. As we continue our current unit, students will use the sticky notes and chart paper to track character development and thematic connections across multiple chapters, moving ideas around as they revise their thinking. \r\n\r\nYour generosity gave us more than just supplies—it gave us a way to make learning visible, collaborative, and fun. Thank you for investing in my students' voices and helping them take their learning to the next level.","fullyFundedDate":1752540371227,"projectUrl":"project/stick-with-us-charting-success-in-ela/9448405/","projectTitle":"Stick With Us: Charting Success 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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101838","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":163,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.6,"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"}