{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bob Miller Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":538445,"projectId":10605336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Teaching From Anywhere: An iPad for Student Learning. This iPad has already become a valuable part of our classroom and has given my 6th graders new opportunities to learn, create, and demonstrate their understanding. In our English and Wellness classes, students use technology every day to research, write, collaborate, create presentations, and access digital learning activities. Having an iPad available allows me to model lessons, display student work, move around the classroom while teaching, and provide students with another way to interact with what they are learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for my students is seeing how the iPad can be used for more than simply completing an assignment. It allows us to bring learning to life through videos, interactive activities, creative projects, and student demonstrations. Students are especially excited when I use it to showcase their work or demonstrate something right in front of them. For students who enjoy technology and creativity, the iPad gives them another way to express their ideas and show what they know. It has also helped make our classroom more flexible because I can take the technology with me rather than being tied to a single computer or location.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided my students with a tool that will continue to support their learning throughout the school year. More than just giving us a piece of technology, you have helped create opportunities for my 6th graders to be curious, creative, independent, and confident learners. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can **learn, create, and grow!**","fullyFundedDate":1788820437669,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-6th-graders-learn-create-and-g/10605336/","projectTitle":"Help My 6th Graders Learn, Create, and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp538445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479223446973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-huggins624"},{"teacherId":6566879,"projectId":10573275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the classroom supplies! The glue, pens, sticky notes, colored pencils, etc. brought so much joy to the students! Having the supplies they desperately needed is such a relief.\r\n\r\nThe prizes, candy, and snacks will go a long way as incentives and rewards. They students are super excited to use them. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the laminating pouches have been used to laminate a bunch of hands on activities for the students. This way the sorts and learning activities will be able to be used for all six classes and throughout the year without getting ruined. The students have already been using the sorts and loving them.\r\n\r\nLastly, the stickers and Mr. Sketch markers have been a huge success already. They students are enjoying their sticker rewards and being able to smell yummy markers on their papers for completing great work.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1788577041976,"projectUrl":"project/learning-english-the-fun-way/10573275/","projectTitle":"Learning English the Fun Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6566879_orig.jpg?crop=596,596,x1339,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564206085020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6566879"},{"teacherId":4793127,"projectId":10054015,"letterContent":"The new air purifier has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom! With a full classroom of middle school students, germs and illnesses can spread quickly, especially during cold and flu season. The purifier continuously cleans and sanitizes the air, helping create a fresher, more comfortable environment for my students to learn. When students are dealing with coughs, congestion, and seasonal illnesses, having cleaner classroom air provides an added layer of support and helps everyone feel more comfortable throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite features is that the unit can also function as a humidifier when needed. Our classroom air can become especially dry, so being able to adjust the humidity gives us another way to improve the classroom environment. My students have noticed the difference, and I love knowing that they have a cleaner, more comfortable space where they can focus on learning. This donation has been a wonderful addition to our classroom and will benefit students throughout the entire school year!","fullyFundedDate":1779304644253,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-easier-creating-a-healthier-cla/10054015/","projectTitle":"Breathe Easier: Creating a Healthier Classroom Air Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4793127_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x1452,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634150670503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4793127"},{"teacherId":538445,"projectId":10370120,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with this technology! The iPad is helping me teach from anywhere in the classroom, allowing me to move alongside my students instead of being tied to my computer. I can monitor their work in real time, provide immediate feedback, model writing and reading strategies, and work more closely with small groups and individual students. What is most exciting is being able to make learning more interactive and responsive. My students benefit from having their teacher right there with them when they need help, rather than having to wait for me to return to the front of the room. This technology is helping me create a classroom where students feel supported, engaged, and connected to their learning. Your generosity has made this possible, and I am incredibly grateful for the difference you are making for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787179551605,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-from-anywhere-an-ipad-for-stud/10370120/","projectTitle":"Teaching From Anywhere: An iPad for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp538445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479223446973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-huggins624"},{"teacherId":10401156,"projectId":10004516,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to receive an iPad to support teaching and learning in our classroom. This technology provides another way to make instruction engaging, accessible, and meaningful for students with learning disabilities. The iPad allows us to present lessons visually, model skills step-by-step, and provide students with interactive learning opportunities. It also helps us differentiate instruction so students can work at a level and pace that meets their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nHaving an iPad in our classroom helps students participate more actively and confidently in their learning. We can use it to project math lessons, demonstrate strategies, provide visual supports, practice skills, and access educational programs that reinforce reading, writing, and math concepts. For students with learning disabilities, these additional supports can make challenging concepts easier to understand and give students more opportunities to experience success. We sincerely appreciate this generous contribution and the positive impact it will have on our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768181902526,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-in-action-unlocking-learning-one/10004516/","projectTitle":"iPads in Action: Unlocking Learning One Tap at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fahr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401156_orig.png?crop=810,810,x275,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788308195312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401156"},{"teacherId":9347997,"projectId":10252962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our cross-country team! Your generosity helps provide students with the resources and opportunities they need to grow as athletes, teammates, and individuals.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our runners will have access to equipment and supplies that make training safer, more enjoyable, and more successful. Beyond the miles they run, students are learning perseverance, goal setting, responsibility, and teamwork—skills that will benefit them far beyond the course.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping make these opportunities possible. Thank you for believing in our team and encouraging our athletes to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1778517082405,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-runners-motivated-connected/10252962/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Runners Motivated, Connected, and Race-Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347997_orig.png?crop=794,794,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746490116845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347997"},{"teacherId":8131248,"projectId":9997256,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential classroom supplies such as folders, binders, and calculators, along with a Nintendo Switch that has become a meaningful reward and motivation tool in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour donations have made a direct and lasting impact on my students' daily learning experiences. The folders and binders have helped students stay organized, prepared, and confident in managing their assignments and materials. The calculators have provided students with important tools to strengthen their math skills and participate more fully in classroom activities without feeling left behind.\r\n\r\nThe Nintendo Switch has also brought an unexpected but powerful benefit to our classroom environment. By using it as part of our reward system, students are motivated to demonstrate positive behavior, complete assignments, collaborate respectfully, and stay engaged in learning. It has helped create a classroom culture where effort, responsibility, and teamwork are celebrated.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has shown my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and care about their success. That encouragement means more than words can express. Your generosity has helped create a positive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping provide tools and experiences that support both their academic growth and their emotional well-being. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768180804223,"projectUrl":"project/set-for-success-project/9997256/","projectTitle":"Set for Success Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Griggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131248"},{"teacherId":9350215,"projectId":7992550,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding my laptop for Organization and Planning! Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith this new resource, I'm able to create a more interactive and engaging learning experience for my students while also strengthening my organization and planning behind the scenes. This allows me to deliver more thoughtful, differentiated instruction and better meet the needs of every learner.\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just provide a tool—it helps elevate my teaching and directly impacts my students' daily experience. I truly appreciate your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1699282670778,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-planning/7992550/","projectTitle":"Organization and Planning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slowik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350215"},{"teacherId":8082828,"projectId":9951494,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get new spike ball equipment. Most of the students had never played spike ball before and were excited to try out the new stuff. There was enough equipment for all the students to participate. The students had fun helping build the spike ball nets. We learned how to play spike ball and then did a single elimination tournament. \r\n\r\nThis equipment is so helpful on allowing the students to learn games that they can play outside of school. They learn the rules and it gives them the opportunity to teach others outside of school to play. It is also a great game for students to play and learn to work with other students.","fullyFundedDate":1767508950664,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-spike/9951494/","projectTitle":"Learning to Spike","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Kinghorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8082828"},{"teacherId":9350215,"projectId":10032670,"letterContent":"I'm writing to sincerely thank you for your generosity in supporting our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of you, my 6th grade math students now have access to an iPad and Apple Pencil that is already making a meaningful difference in how they learn and engage with math.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest challenges in a middle school classroom is meeting the wide range of learning needs. In a single class period, I may have students who are still building foundational skills alongside others who are ready for more advanced problem solving. The iPad allows me to truly differentiate instruction in a way that simply wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nWith this technology, I can provide targeted practice based on each student's level. Some students use interactive apps that reinforce core concepts with step-by-step support, visuals, and immediate feedback. Others are able to move ahead, tackling more complex, multi-step problems or exploring enrichment activities that deepen their understanding. This means every student is working at an appropriate level, building confidence and making real progress.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has also increased engagement across the board. Students are more willing to take risks, try new strategies, and stay focused when learning is interactive and responsive. It has become a powerful tool for small group instruction, allowing me to sit with students, address misconceptions in real time, and adjust instruction on the spot.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this resource helps create a classroom where all students feel supported and capable. Your donation is not just a piece of technology—it is an opportunity for students to experience success in math, sometimes for the first time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your support is truly appreciated, and it is making a lasting impact in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768703228259,"projectUrl":"project/math-teacher-mobility/10032670/","projectTitle":"Math Teacher Mobility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slowik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350215"},{"teacherId":140033,"projectId":9998172,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With the iPad, I am now able to clearly project and model math concepts in real time, allowing students to follow along step by step. This has been especially helpful with multi-step problems, as students can see the thinking process, ask questions in the moment, and stay more engaged throughout the lesson.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been the ability to save and share notes. Students can revisit lessons, catch up when they are absent, and review material at their own pace. This has helped build confidence, reduce frustration, and support a wider range of learners in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are more focused, more involved, and more successful in their learning. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where all students have the tools they need to grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768547550225,"projectUrl":"project/digital-notes-for-better-math-learning/9998172/","projectTitle":"Digital Notes for Better Math Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sparks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/140033"},{"teacherId":6441322,"projectId":9992719,"letterContent":"This iPad has had a powerful impact on both my teaching and my students' learning. In today's classrooms, technology is more than just a tool—it's a bridge that helps students engage with content in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them. With the iPad, lessons have become more interactive, personalized, and accessible. Students can explore concepts through educational apps, watch demonstrations, collaborate with classmates in real time, and receive immediate feedback on their work. This has helped deepen their understanding and keeps them actively involved in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most exciting for my students is the sense of independence and creativity the iPad provides. They love being able to create their own projects—whether it's recording videos, designing presentations, or illustrating their ideas digitally. It allows them to express their understanding in ways that go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil tasks, which has been especially motivating for many learners.\r\n\r\nI've also seen particular growth in students who previously struggled to stay engaged or confident in their abilities. For example, some of my quieter students have found their voice through digital tools, participating more in class discussions by sharing their work on the iPad. Students who need extra support benefit from apps that allow them to learn at their own pace, revisit material, and build confidence without feeling singled out. The technology has truly helped create a more inclusive classroom where every student has an opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nOverall, this iPad has not only enhanced how I teach but has also opened new doors for my students to learn, create, and thrive. 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