{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monforton Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6002659,"projectId":9318029,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping fund my book project. These books will be placed into my classroom library where students can check them out for their independent reading time. Students have time to independently read in ELA and Library classes. \r\n\r\nAt the start of the year, these books will be part of the \"book tasting\" activity I use to help students create \"To-Read\" lists, which is discovering books they might want to read. During ELA class, I confer with every student weekly. This conference helps me learn about students' reading habits, reinforce literacy skills, and build relationships. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kind donation!","fullyFundedDate":1746657543971,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-end-the-year/9318029/","projectTitle":"Books to End the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6002659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724187110112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshamand"},{"teacherId":6190732,"projectId":8681228,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students with dry erase supplies. We use them almost daily and the kids love working at the boards. The collaboration and discussion as they work has improved greatly, this deepening their understanding of our mathematical content. They eel less pressured to be perfect since the boards erase easily, and have jumped right into problems and showed more perseverance in making sense of and solving challenging problems. \r\nThe materials are durable and have held up to constant use in a middle school classroom, which is not common.","fullyFundedDate":1724341836970,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-supplies-for-math/8681228/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Supplies for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6190732"},{"teacherId":9732538,"projectId":8743428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom!\r\nThe easy readers look like chapter books and are so manageable for our English Learners in our classroom. It is such a wonderful tool to use when trying to challenge and support our students.\r\nThese books introduce new vocabulary and structures little bit by little bit to help them get used to hearing and using English in different situations. I am noticing more spontaneous English production from some of the students who had previously stalled in their development.\r\nI am so appreciative of the donation to our school!","fullyFundedDate":1726258631408,"projectUrl":"project/learning-languages-one-book-at-a-time/8743428/","projectTitle":"Learning Languages One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732538_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y695&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725577426157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732538"},{"teacherId":9701079,"projectId":8694089,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in sponsoring several items for my classroom, including graphic novels and other reading materials that have enriched my students' experiences in early American history. The students excitedly received the new materials, especially the graphic novels.\r\n\r\nIn eighth grade, students learn of the events leading up to the American Revolution, and we specifically talk about how these events encroached upon the Native Americans who already inhabited the area. \r\n\r\nIt is my goal that students acquire information about all perspectives (Native American Colonial, and British) and conclude for themselves the injustices and offenses taken by each side before, during, and after the Revolution. I feel most students have an incomplete perspective concerning the Native American experience. The commonly known images of a bountiful meal shared between the Wampanoag people and the colonists often lead students to think that everyone lived happily ever after.\r\n\r\nWorking in groups to read excerpts of these novels you have provided that lead to invigorating discussions has greatly enriched my students' insights into the Native American experience. \r\n\r\nI am so delighted you chose my classroom and supported my endeavor to give students a broader and more accurate picture.","fullyFundedDate":1724970092074,"projectUrl":"project/american-history-begins-with-native-amer/8694089/","projectTitle":"American History Begins with Native Americans","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slusser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701079"},{"teacherId":6002659,"projectId":8845807,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation towards the expansion of my classroom library. Your thoughtful gift has made a lasting impact on my students' love of reading. Thanks to your support, I have been able to significantly increase my classroom library collection.\r\n\r\nEvery day, during our dedicated \"Free Read\" time – the first ten minutes of class – our students eagerly dive into these wonderful books. This time allows them to explore their own reading interests, develop a love for literature, and build essential literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1727995460860,"projectUrl":"project/fill-a-shelf-create-a-reader/8845807/","projectTitle":"Fill a Shelf, Create a Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6002659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724187110112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshamand"},{"teacherId":8897857,"projectId":8777845,"letterContent":"Due to these resources, my students have been using the standing table and calculators in creative and effective ways. For example, during a recent lesson on solving for kinetic energy, students were encouraged to use calculators to solve complex equations. The standing desks have allowed students to choose their optimal learning environment. Some students, feeling restless, stood at the tall desks to maintain focus, while others worked quietly at the traditional desks. This autonomy in their learning space made them more engaged and less likely to distract others. One memorable moment came when a group of students worked together at a standing table, helping each other solve a complex equation, showing how collaborative work can thrive with the right environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials were first introduced, my students were excited, and their reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed relief at having the option to move around during lessons, as they often felt confined by traditional seating arrangements. The calculators were also a big hit, as they allowed students to focus more on understanding the concepts rather than getting frustrated by difficult calculations. Some students who typically struggled with math felt more confident using the calculators, leading to improved participation in class discussions and problem-solving activities. Overall, these resources have made a noticeable difference in their engagement and success.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for my students involve applying their newfound skills to more complex scientific problems. They will continue using calculators to explore advanced concepts in both physics and chemistry, where math plays a crucial role. With the flexible seating options, students will be able to choose whether to work individually, in pairs, or as a group, depending on the task at hand. I would love to continue expanding my flexible seat options!","fullyFundedDate":1726529251070,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-and-success-in-math-sc/8777845/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus and Success in Math & Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8897857"},{"teacherId":9718936,"projectId":8722821,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project. With your support, my students have had the opportunity to dive into several different songs, and have explored not only the musical aspects, but the lyrics and meanings as well. We've so far had students rehearsing all of the pieces and performed a couple at our Halloween concert this past October.\r\n\r\nThese pieces have allowed students to perform interesting music for songs they've heard before but maybe not deeply listened to. Through this, it is my hope that students are able to more deeply draw connections between their lives and the music.","fullyFundedDate":1725232009056,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-through-musical-performance/8722821/","projectTitle":"Literacy Through Musical Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quiñones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718936"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123584","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":212,"numTeachers":5,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":91,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"42.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":123584,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monforton Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monforton Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/monforton-school-district-27/manford-middle-school/123584"}