{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barry & June Gunderson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6576508,"projectId":5982987,"letterContent":"This project was simple yet incredibly impactful for my students. The fidgets and snacks have transformed our classroom into a true safe space where students feel cared for and ready to learn. These resources allow my students to stay calm and focused on their work, while also serving as fun rewards for their hard work throughout the week. We truly could not have done this without your support! Thank you for everything you have done for the students at Gunderson Middle School; your generosity has made a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1638574880511,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learners-in-our-new-middle-scho/5982987/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learners in our New Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuttle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576508_orig.jpg?crop=2848,2848,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565483612137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576508"},{"teacherId":1250005,"projectId":9989494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our math classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in the daily experience of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have essential supplies like paper for practicing foundational skills, markers and highlighters to help students organize and emphasize their thinking, and colored paper that brings energy and creativity to our activities. These tools allow me to create more engaging, hands-on lessons that support a variety of learning styles.\r\n\r\nThe candy you provided has also been a fun and effective way to motivate and celebrate student effort and growth. It may seem small, but those little moments of encouragement go a long way in building confidence and a positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students' ability to learn, participate, and feel excited about math. I am truly grateful for your support and for investing in their success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768058201140,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-kids-organized-and-engaged-in-ma/9989494/","projectTitle":"Keeping Kids Organized and Engaged in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nowak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1250005_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523899318454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1250005"},{"teacherId":531341,"projectId":9990428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing PE equipment! It has been so much fun watching the kids dive into these new activities. One of my students, who is usually very reluctant to throw things to people, actually used the new velcro ball and paddle to play with a partner. It was a huge win for their gross motor skills and a great way for them to interact with a peer. The kids are also obsessed with the talking toys; they get so surprised by the funny voices, and it really motivates them to keep practicing their throwing and catching.\r\n\r\nThe Big Buddy Buttons have been a total hit, too. Students are so motivated to move their arms and practice pushing the buttons just to see what happens, like making the dog flip. It's been especially great because the gen-ed peers have become really interested in helping them with those button-pushing skills, which creates such a nice inclusive environment.\r\n\r\nWhile the talking equipment and buttons are big highlights, the other supplies like the soccer goals, agility ladder, and hula hoop connectors have been just as essential. We use them regularly to set up accessible experiences to keep everyone engaged in PE class. Overall, every single piece of equipment from this project has helped create learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and fun for all my students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768072495356,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-fun-and-fitness/9990428/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Fun and Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murtaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531341_orig.jpg?crop=1835,1836,x0,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715543323984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmurtaugh"},{"teacherId":10407724,"projectId":10031072,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank all our donors so much for contributing items to our classroom this year! The students were so excited to see boxes of supplies arrive just for them. They enjoyed helping me organize the materials for our classroom use, and we eager to get busy using them in our learning activities.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our donations, the students have engaged in many collaborative and interactive math activities. One of the most immediately used materials were our dry erase markers! We have vertical whiteboards surrounding our classroom, so the students love demonstrating their thinking with the markers frequently. At the whiteboards, the students have also used the colored paper we received to choose collaborative problem-solving tasks at varying levels of difficulty. They also loved using the Dry Erase Pockets to participate in classroom scavenger hunts without the need to waste lots of paper. Students have used our glue sticks to add interactive elements to their notebooks, our markers to color-code notes, and our folders/sheet protectors to organize important handouts they want to save. Last but not least, the incentive sticker charts have been a great motivator to keep students engaged in their weekly digital learning. Overall, our classroom has definitely been more lively and engaging due to your generous donations. Thank you from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1768700600808,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-interactive-middle-schoo/10031072/","projectTitle":"Collaborative & Interactive Middle School Math Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10407724_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768450795317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407724"},{"teacherId":3703818,"projectId":9994866,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials ежедневно in our lessons, and they've truly transformed the way my students engage with learning. Recently, we worked on a collaborative project where students used these resources to research and present on topics they are passionate about. One moment that stood out was watching a typically quiet student confidently share their ideas with the class, using the new tools to guide their presentation—it was a powerful reminder of how access can build both skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate and genuine. Students were eager to explore everything, asking questions and diving right in. Their enthusiasm has carried over into our daily work, making our classroom more dynamic and interactive.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum. Our next step is a deeper project where students will apply what they've learned to solve real-world problems, using these resources to research, collaborate, and create thoughtful solutions. Your support is helping them develop critical thinking skills and a love of learning that will extend far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and for making this opportunity possible. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it is having a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768745933338,"projectUrl":"project/science-class-supplies-rock/9994866/","projectTitle":"Science Class Supplies Rock!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventrelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3703818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470507370450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3703818"},{"teacherId":7902600,"projectId":9990299,"letterContent":"The basketballs, mini vacuum, GoPro case, and stand alone desk have all proven to be extremely useful in our classroom. Our school is fortunate enough to have our own therapy dog- a yellow lab named Freddy. Freddy spends the majority of his time in the gym with us in PE. He has an elevated dog bed that needs regular cleaning and our kids help with the tasks required to take care of him. There is always a student who is excited to vacuum his bed and keep it tidy. These selfless acts of service for Freddy, are meaningful and sincere. I love this for both the students and Fred.\r\n\r\nAnother thing our students do is help maintain or create content for Fred's Instagram page. This helps kids who might not otherwise see Fred as a regular part of their day stay connected to him. They really love it. One of the tools the kids use on Fred is a GoPro. As you can imagine, with him running around outside with the kids it needed some protecting. It works so well- and Fred can run and the kids can film without worry.\r\n\r\nOur large PE class sizes also require a large amount of equipment. With such regular use, our equipment wears out fast and we needed more outdoor basketballs. You can tell already, from our photos, how much use they've gotten. We appreciate having being able to have nice equipment for the kids to use.\r\n\r\nThe desk we received makes things so much more comfortable for the students when they're putting in their heart rate, tracking mile times or PACER scores or logging FitnessGram scores. The computer used to sit on our uneven, plastic bleachers and used to slip and slide around and sometimes fall. This is so much easier and more comfortable for them to come up to, enter their scores, and move on. Thank you so much for all you continue to do to provide for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1768296350256,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-tech-saavy-class/9990299/","projectTitle":"A Clean & Tech Saavy Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7902600_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131618153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gundersonpe"},{"teacherId":8133381,"projectId":10004915,"letterContent":"This project has meant so much for my students. It has given them access to the tools needed to have a truly visible classroom. The biggest thing that was use were the whiteboards and markers.\r\n\r\nFrom getting those we have done countless work on them. From in class group work to out of class scavenger hunts they have used them endlessly. We continue to use them everyday as students love to draw and solve on them. They particularly like that if they make a mistake they can fix it more easily by the speed of erasing compared to a pencil. Thank you so much for everything it has made a great impact on them!","fullyFundedDate":1768178602753,"projectUrl":"project/visible-learning-mathematics/10004915/","projectTitle":"Visible Learning Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133381"},{"teacherId":10405955,"projectId":10027826,"letterContent":"Thank you for the funds to purchase the basic supplies I need for my classroom. Teachers should not be expected to fit the bill for these things so it's nice to know that the Nevada Department of Education is looking out for us and our wallets. \r\n\r\nI bought pencils, notebooks, paper, glue sticks, and other essentials with the generous donation. These supplies have already impacted each and every one of my students so again, thank you.\r\n\r\nI know times are tough all over, but prioritizing the funding of education needs to make its way to the front of the line for our state's continued growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1768691023601,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-im-poor-lol-overworkedun/10027826/","projectTitle":"\"Help Me, I'm Poor!\" lol Overworked/Underpaid Teacher Seeking Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405955"},{"teacherId":5800156,"projectId":9989988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations for my classroom. I have a lot of boys who ride bikes and they love having my flexible seating back. They tried too many tricks on the chairs before and popped all the yoga balls so the yoga balls are a huge blessing to them. \r\n\r\nOur school is having budget issues specifically regarding paper supply in our building. As a history teacher the students learn so much more when they can annotate their documents and when I have paper to create the simulations. \r\n\r\nLastly they love having a reward for class participation. Thank you so much and I hope you continue to do this in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1768060126874,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-history/9989988/","projectTitle":"Supplies for History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5800156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535561845661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5800156"},{"teacherId":9355319,"projectId":9989808,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support—these new resources have truly made a difference in our classroom! My students have been using them daily during both whole-group lessons and small group rotations. One moment that really stood out was during a recent lesson where students used the materials to collaborate and share their thinking. I saw students who are usually hesitant to participate become more confident and engaged, especially as they were able to interact with the materials in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new resources, their reactions were priceless. There was so much excitement—lots of smiles, questions, and eagerness to jump right in. They immediately wanted to explore and use everything, which made transitioning into learning feel natural and fun. It created a renewed sense of energy in the classroom that has continued ever since.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we'll continue building on this momentum by incorporating these materials into upcoming lessons and projects. Students will be using them to deepen their understanding, work collaboratively, and take more ownership of their learning. I'm especially excited to see how they apply these tools in future activities where they can create, problem-solve, and share their ideas more independently.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create such meaningful learning experiences for my students—we truly couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1768057337005,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-reading/9989808/","projectTitle":"Classroom Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jersic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355319"},{"teacherId":3712811,"projectId":10008468,"letterContent":"I appreciate the supplies I received. My students use expo markers every day. I am using the paper to make copies as my school has run into a budget shortage to purchase paper. \r\n\r\nAs funding decreases, purchasing necessary classroom supplie falls on teachers. Support from the community and state has surely helped eliminate this financial burden.\r\n\r\nI also got fruit snacks, which my student like. I give them out as incentives to do well on assessments and assignments. This helps with their motivation.","fullyFundedDate":1768226564712,"projectUrl":"project/math-materials-matter/10008468/","projectTitle":"Math Materials Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasprzak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3712811_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698932945924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3712811"},{"teacherId":3609415,"projectId":9990411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with copies of The Diary of Anne Frank: The Graphic Adaptation. Introducing the Holocaust to students is a profound responsibility, and having such a visually compelling and emotionally resonant resource makes a world of difference. This format allows my students to connect with Anne's spirit and the daily realities of the Secret Annex in a way that feels immediate and personal, helping them to bridge the gap between historical facts and human experience.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has already sparked meaningful dialogue in our hallways about resilience, empathy, and the importance of standing up against injustice. By supporting our curriculum with these graphic novels, you aren't just donating books; you are investing in the development of thoughtful, compassionate citizens who understand the weight of history. We are truly grateful for your commitment to our education and for helping us keep Anne's legacy alive for a new generation.","fullyFundedDate":1768064046112,"projectUrl":"project/building-empathy-understanding-through/9990411/","projectTitle":"Building Empathy & Understanding through Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3609415_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767839756510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3609415"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127604","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1517,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":127604,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barry & June Gunderson Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barry & June Gunderson Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/barry-and-june-gunderson-middle-school/127604"}