{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hennepin Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":75.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10024511,"letterContent":"Our new math materials have been a big help during our many math lessons. A couple of students are learning about fractions. The fraction puzzle has been used when determining if two fractions are equivalent. We have also used them when adding and subtracting fractions were introduced.\r\n\r\nElapsed time a tricky skill to master. The Judy clocks have proven to be invaluable. Being able to set the clocks with the beginning and ending times and then use a third to show the time movement has worked. \r\n\r\nThe Lego Bonsai Tree has been a great break activity when a student becomes overwhelmed or finishes their work early. Our classroom is truly blessed. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1768869744971,"projectUrl":"project/math-mania/10024511/","projectTitle":"Math Mania","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10233804,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying school year planners for my students. It is amazing that having this resource has improved responsibility for the middle school students. Many of the students have executive functioning goals and completing a planner with the homework and important other dates. The planners are checked at the end of the day to ensure they are filled out and the students understand how to complete their homework. Parents sign them so homework is being completed. We can even write a note like \"don't forget your permission slip\". Teaching students to be more organized and responsible is a key part of middle school to prepare for high school and beyond. It couldn't be done without your support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1779370490536,"projectUrl":"project/planning-ahead/10233804/","projectTitle":"Planning Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10185648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support our classroom received. The headphones are used on an almost daily basis. We have an online math program that will read the questions to them. In ELA we use Raz-Plus and many of the students listen to the story before they read it independently. The quiz questions are also read to them. \r\n\r\nIn the early spring we will take the Access test and a part of that is a Speaking portion. These headphones have an attached microphone which will help them succeed on that portion.","fullyFundedDate":1779370476375,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-heyday/10185648/","projectTitle":"Headphone Heyday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10140857,"letterContent":"I could not have imagined the excitement from my students when the new books were unboxed. For most of them, reading is a struggle and not near their grade level. With the addition of these books, they began to find the joy in reading. \r\n\r\nThe series by Alice Oseman, including Radio Silence and Nick and Charlie, were especially meaningful to one of my 8th graders who is finding his true identity. One of my sixth grade girls began reading the Warrior Cats series with a paraprofessional who read them as a student and they were able to share their love of cats.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students enjoy reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773859124540,"projectUrl":"project/book-palooza/10140857/","projectTitle":"Book Palooza","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10117115,"letterContent":"Having these feminne products has made a huge difference at our school. Knowing that these important items are easily available for our girls when puberty hits is a relief for the girls as well as the adults. \r\n\r\nFor many girls getting their period is embarrassing. One of the girls could not even say the word for what she needed but draw a square in the air. She is now able to go to the designated cabinet get a new pad and when needed a hot pack. Word quietly spread through our middle school that these were available and they did not need to worry about a mishap occurring. \r\n\r\nKnowing the stigma of having your menses cycle has been lessened made our school a more welcoming place allows our room to become a \"caring community\". Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1772551020306,"projectUrl":"project/ugh-cramps/10117115/","projectTitle":"Ugh, Cramps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10125038,"letterContent":"Chess club at our school started as a choice for Fun Friday. It was so popular we had to limit the number of students. As a result, students asked to have lunch in his room so they could play. They also asked to borrow boards from other teachers. Once there were enough students who understood the game, we held an in house tournament. \r\n\r\nGetting these chess boards from the first part of this project was a FANTASTIC surprise! The teacher who runs the club mentioned that with all the new boards it would be good to have the chess clocks to prepare them for tournament play. It also helps focus the players. \r\n\r\nOur plan for the new school year is to have chess as an after school activity and enter local chess tournaments. I cannot wait to see how many more people join the chess club. None of this could be possible without your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1773873522466,"projectUrl":"project/chess-club-part-2/10125038/","projectTitle":"Chess Club - Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":10117655,"letterContent":"Getting these chess boards was a FANTASTIC surprise! The teacher who runs the club mentioned that having more boards would make the meetings easier. I decided to write this project so our students could learn chess and the discipline and concentration needed to be successful.\r\n\r\nChess club at our school started as a choice for Fun Friday. It was so popular we had to limit the number of students. As a result, students asked to have lunch in his room so they could play. They also asked to borrow boards from other teachers. Once there were enough students who understood the game, we held an in house tournament. \r\n\r\nOur plan for the new school year is to have chess as an after school activity and enter local chess tournaments. I cannot wait to see how many more people join the chess club. None of this could be possible without your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1772736523027,"projectUrl":"project/chess-club/10117655/","projectTitle":"Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":9929140,"letterContent":"The students enjoyed the waffle mix, but loved the waffles. The chocolate syrup was the best. The sprinkles are always a hit! We have a waffle party at the end of each term. \r\n\r\nWaffles are made fresh during morning homeroom. The students can eat as many as they want and put on their own toppings. The record is 6 waffles! Most people eat three waffles. We even had a waffle party to celebrate finishing our MCA testing. \r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to having an end of the year waffle party and inviting friends to join us.","fullyFundedDate":1768318091588,"projectUrl":"project/another-waffle-party/9929140/","projectTitle":"Another Waffle Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":9817871,"letterContent":"You can't imagine the excitement all the Cinnamon Toast Crunch brought to my classroom. I have several students who have a limited amount of food which they will eat. Luckily Cinnamon Toast Crunch is one of them. Having this cereal available has allowed them to always have a preferred option for breakfast and lunch. Middle school students need energy to get through the day. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch has been used as a snack as well as an entree for my sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. As they grow they get more hungry and this has helped them make it through the day.","fullyFundedDate":1767230716548,"projectUrl":"project/ctc-time/9817871/","projectTitle":"CTC Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":10428103,"projectId":10081909,"letterContent":"This year was one of the most challenging years my students and I personally have weathered. I entered January so emotionally drained and afraid for what was in store for the families I work with. We had a lot of challenges this year and our work is far from over, but I have been able to breathe easier and get through a very hard patch thanks to so many. \r\n\r\nSmall things, like having snacks in the classroom and sending some home, are big things for my students. The number of times my students have literally jumped for joy (and we are talking about middle schoolers here!) because I added a few bags of chips or some fruit snacks to their donation boxes has made me realize the power of something so small. \r\n\r\nMy students know that they have been able to have this little joy and this spark of hope thanks to the kindness of others. They are forming crucial memories that will stick with them. I really hope you know that this isn't just for them. This is for the kids 20 years from now who will benefit from my students generosity. I know many of my students will go on to exemplify the values they have been shown-to have compassion, to give when you can, and to look for ways to give little bits of hope and joy. \r\n\r\nThank you for this. It means so much to all of us here.","fullyFundedDate":1770495102811,"projectUrl":"project/no-family-hungry/10081909/","projectTitle":"No Family Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Volgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10428103"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":9928205,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to learn that we were getting our classroom food pantry restocked. The Corn Pops and Frosted Flakes Go Packs became a quick favorite for many of the seventh and eighth grade students. One of my students on the Spectrum even tried the Corn Pops! He prefers the edamame beans, but has chosen the Corn Pops as a late breakfast. I forgot how popular the ramen cups were last year. The kids can make them using our classroom Keurig. Those get eaten at all hours of the school day. They have been breakfasts, snacks, and lunches. It is good to know my students have food they enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1765897332585,"projectUrl":"project/still-hungry/9928205/","projectTitle":"Still Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1542830_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750892329148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcie-anderson"},{"teacherId":1542830,"projectId":9457148,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when I was able to restock our breakfast shelf with Frosted Flakes and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cups. Having a preferred breakfast choice allows my neurodivergent students get their school day off to a calmer start. When students start the day with a fully belly, they are able to be the best learner they can.\r\n\r\nMiddle school can be a difficult challenge so allowing my students access to a healthy breakfast or as a snack part way through the day keeps their energy up. 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