{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Battle Creek Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9059518,"projectId":10090320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing notebooks for all my students. We use this resource every single day and it helps all students to be successful. Everyday we write in a science journal which they keep in their notebook. From experience I know that without the notebooks, students just lose their papers. But with the notebooks all my students turn in a science journal weekly. \r\n\r\nWe also keep a wide variety of notes, data, and projects in our notebook. This helps students learn the material and most importantly, they stay organized so they can refer to it later. Notebooks and passed out and collected each day so that every student has a notebook everyday. Volunteers take pride in passing them out and helping the class run smoothly. While it seems like a small thing to have a nice notebook in class, it really help students learn successfully! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771109655378,"projectUrl":"project/science-notebooks-for-success/10090320/","projectTitle":"Science Notebooks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9059518"},{"teacherId":9059518,"projectId":10048744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping get resources for my students that helped them with online learning. Most of the current curriculum we have was not suitable for students to do online. So when students switched to this type of learning due to safety concerns, I did not have materials for them. By providing me with a gift card to Teachers pay Teachers, you allowed me to search up many different engaging activities for my students to do at home. \r\n\r\nWhile we were doing a soil lab at school, students at home had readings and pictures of earthworms to do that were purchased with this project. They then had an engaging online activity where they watched short movies about decomposers and did drag and drop activities to check for comprehension. A wide variety of materials were purchased ranging from google slides, to crossword puzzles, to an escape room activity! All were made possible with this donation.","fullyFundedDate":1769734848200,"projectUrl":"project/virtual-materials-for-students-who-dont/10048744/","projectTitle":"Virtual Materials for students who don't feel safe at school.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9059518"},{"teacherId":2990513,"projectId":9561335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for so generously sharing your resources with the students in my On Track Literacy classes. It is important to have books that they are interested in to read out loud to practice their fluency. Finding stories that include sports as well as representative of the students in my class is so appreciated.\r\n\r\nReading is something that my students struggle with, so having materials they are interested in, at their reading levels, and being able to read them with their friends makes this process something they enjoy instead of fight. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your help! We'll be sitting over here with our noses in our books.","fullyFundedDate":1765031104715,"projectUrl":"project/read-like-me-diverse-classroom-library/9561335/","projectTitle":"Read Like Me - Diverse Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2990513_orig.png?crop=861,861,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632959143373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msg-techintegration"},{"teacherId":5560447,"projectId":9653244,"letterContent":"What a wonderful surprise to come to school and find boxes of supplies for my students. We are working on science models and started making mountain models. \r\nUsing the tape, hot glue guns and paint enabled the students to be very motivated in their models. We will continue to utilize the materials when we continue into our Tectonic Plates unit. \r\nStudents are making friendship bracelets with the different colored cords and multi colored beads. Social emotional learning is such an important topic in our classes. When students feel safe, they learn more easily and feel more confident.\r\nTeachers do not have the time or money to buy materials so Donors Choose is such a wonderful option. Thank you so much and know that all materials will be used and very much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1762265309232,"projectUrl":"project/materials-needed-for-hands-on-project-ba/9653244/","projectTitle":"Materials Needed for Hands On Project Based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grote","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5560447_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532364684037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5560447"},{"teacherId":9059518,"projectId":9393238,"letterContent":"In my classroom I have readers of all different abilities. Once a week we have a reading day where students get to choose a book from our class library that is related to science to read. By adding all the fun books to our collection this year you made reading more accessible and more fun to my students! \r\n\r\nStudents not only have different reading abilities, they have different interests too. By adding a wide variety of topics to the books we have in the classroom, students are more likely to find a topic that will inspire them to learn more about science!","fullyFundedDate":1749476091020,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-books-to-learn-and-inspire/9393238/","projectTitle":"Awesome Books to Learn and Inspire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9059518"},{"teacherId":9059518,"projectId":9391510,"letterContent":"My science students get to pick a fun and engaging book to read each week from our science library because of your generous donations. In this project, the books were all related to climate issues or other important environmental issue. This gave student who wanted to dive deeper a chance to learn more. \r\n\r\nIn class interests vary widely but by having books for students to choose from, students can pursue their own interests and find out more about the environment. This selection of books given gave a wide range of topics for students to delve into. Every week I see new students selecting one of these books on current environmental issues. We really appreciate this added resource to our regular class materials.","fullyFundedDate":1749506398663,"projectUrl":"project/empower-students-with-books-on-climate-c/9391510/","projectTitle":"Empower Students With Books on Climate Change!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9059518"},{"teacherId":6154426,"projectId":9747593,"letterContent":"Over the last three months, the books from this donor's choose have been checked out continuously. Our 600 students regularly come to the library for book check out for their English classes. \r\n\r\nMost classes allow students to choose a book to read for different projects and independent reading. Offering these new and diverse books gives students more choice for their reading for their classes and for fun. They are loving these new books - I can't keep them in the library! One reason is that I have been showcasing these books to classes, providing them a snippet of the book. I also have created a display for the books so they can easily be identified as the new books. \r\n\r\nMy deep gratitude for supporting our school library!","fullyFundedDate":1760650389600,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-diverse-books/9747593/","projectTitle":"We Need Diverse Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154426_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760022463531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6154426"},{"teacherId":7455836,"projectId":9650880,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for fully funding our project, \"Real World Ready: A Personal Finance Journey.\" The resources you provided—especially the play money, cash register, and index card holders—have made a monumental and tangible difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact on money handling skills has been immediate. The play money and working cash register have transformed our mini market station into a thriving economy. Students are now proficiently counting change, making calculated purchases, and understanding concepts like budgeting and sales tax. They've moved from abstract numbers on a page to hands-on, real-world application, which has boosted both their confidence and their numeracy skills dramatically.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, your gift of index card holders, which we repurposed as \"family wallets,\" has been a game-changer for organization and responsibility. Each student's wallet now holds their weekly job earnings, classroom bills, and responsibility trackers. This setup has brilliantly simulated the process of \"bill paying,\" teaching them the importance of keeping funds organized and meeting deadlines. It's a fantastic, low-stakes way for them to practice essential life skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us turn theoretical lessons into practical, engaging activities. Your generosity isn't just supporting a classroom; it's building a foundation of financial responsibility for our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1756479112780,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-ready-a-personal-finance-jou/9650880/","projectTitle":"Real-world Ready: a Personal Finance Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart-Usher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7455836_orig.jpg?crop=170,170,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756163126143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7455836"},{"teacherId":3791435,"projectId":9711070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Having a wide variety of underwear sizes allows us to ensure students feel comfortable and confident when returning to the classroom. In schools, it can be challenging to find the right size of undergarments or clothing after an accident, which can lead to missed learning time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided us with the resources to respond quickly and compassionately when these situations occur, ensuring students can return to learning with confidence and comfort. \r\n\r\nWe are now better equipped to meet the diverse needs of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759778243938,"projectUrl":"project/ensuring-our-students-basic-needs-are-m/9711070/","projectTitle":"Ensuring Our Students' Basic Needs are Met in School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brandt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3791435"},{"teacherId":9403400,"projectId":9238509,"letterContent":"On behalf of my English learners and myself, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom library project. The wonderful collection of books, the practical book bins, the soothing chimes, and all the supplementary materials have truly transformed our learning space into a vibrant and welcoming literacy center. \r\n\r\nThe impact of your specific contributions is already being felt daily. The carefully selected books, spanning a wide range of levels, interests, and cultures, mean that every student can find something that speaks to them. The book bins have empowered students to stay organized and take ownership of the library.\r\n\r\nThank you for being strong supporters and partners in our students' educational journey. Your generosity has done more than just supply resources; it has sent a powerful message to our English learners that their growth and success matter. Please know that your kindness is making a significant difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787224575,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-english-learners-classroo/9238509/","projectTitle":"Middle School English Learners' Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zhang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403400"},{"teacherId":9059518,"projectId":9416625,"letterContent":"My students were so surprised on the first day of the unit when they had to guess what very valuable substance I had in a box. It took a long time and some hints but they figured it out it was soil! Soil is taken for granted and so students had never given it's important to the ecosytem a second thought. \r\n\r\nWith the materials provided, we dove into investigating soil. The day we did the soil observations was full of excitement. Have the gloves, tweezers, magnifiers and microscope slides to full investigate the soil made it a great experience for students. They were amazed at what we found in a simple sample of soil. \r\n\r\nBy using the equipment, they also discovered that soil was teaming with life. The excitement was tremendous as we discovered organism after organism that called soil its home. By having the right equipment, a whole new world was opened up to students!","fullyFundedDate":1752768292859,"projectUrl":"project/investigating-the-backbone-of-lifesoi/9416625/","projectTitle":"Investigating the Backbone of Life...Soil!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9059518"},{"teacherId":9719460,"projectId":9210194,"letterContent":"am writing to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of my middle school health class for your recent donation of CPR manikins and drunk goggles. Your contribution has profoundly improved our ability to teach critical health and safety concepts in a way that is both engaging and impactful for our students.\r\nBefore your donation, we were limited to showing videos and talking about these topics. While valuable, this approach often left students feeling disconnected from the material. With the new CPR manikins, my students have been able to practice chest compressions and rescue breaths on a realistic model. This hands-on experience has not only helped them master the technique but has also boosted their confidence, empowering them with the skills to potentially save a life one day. It has transformed a theoretical lesson into a vital, practical skill.\r\nSimilarly, the drunk goggles have been an invaluable teaching tool. Instead of simply hearing about the dangers of impaired driving, students have been able to physically experience the effects on their balance, coordination, and depth perception. This powerful, firsthand demonstration has created a lasting and memorable lesson about the importance of making responsible choices.\r\nYour generosity has enabled us to move beyond the textbook and provide an interactive learning experience that truly resonates with middle schoolers. The manikins and goggles have sparked curiosity and encouraged lively discussions, turning passive students into active learners. Thank you for making a tangible difference in our classroom and, most importantly, in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746699580951,"projectUrl":"project/cpr-for-tiny-lives-infant-mannequins-ne/9210194/","projectTitle":"CPR for Tiny Lives: Infant Mannequins Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rakestraw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9719460"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76087","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":619,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":46,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":76087,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Battle Creek Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Battle Creek Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/battle-creek-middle-school/76087"}