{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brian & Teri Cram Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349876,"projectId":10101369,"letterContent":"My kids have loved having new LEGO sets to use! They were so excited when we got the new sets and they got to try out new builds. It's been fun to see their creativity expand as they learn new building techniques and figure out how to take the skills they learn from building sets into free building with other LEGOs. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students. We are seeing so much growth and engagement as they get to experiment and play with LEGOs. We are so excited to see how much more learning takes place as students are more engaged in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771351557291,"projectUrl":"project/lego-fun/10101369/","projectTitle":"Lego Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349876"},{"teacherId":9320384,"projectId":10011816,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in supporting my project, \"Math Made Meaningful\". When the boxes of new supplies - from the colorful math posters to the fresh pencils - arrived, the atmosphere was electric. My students were buzzing with excitement, eager to see how these tools would change our daily routine. Seeing their faces light up as they realized these resources were specifically for their learning was a moment I won't soon forget; it immediately validated their hard work and made them feel truly supported by the community.\r\n\r\n1. Glue sticks have been very useful especially since we are working on making solid figures for them to visualize and be able to identify the parts of the solid figures. \r\n2. Erasable pens have been very useful in building much more interactive math notes. 3. Jolly Rancher treats have also been a fantastic heat, serving as the perfect \"brain fuel\" and positive reinforcement during our most challenging assessments.\r\n\r\nThese materials have turned our math block from a time of frustration into a productive, organized, and high-energy environment. This project has truly bridged the gap for my learners, and we are so grateful for your investment in our classroom's success.","fullyFundedDate":1768673168975,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-meaningful/10011816/","projectTitle":"Math Made Meaningful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320384_orig.png?crop=1233,1233,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699131500726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9320384"},{"teacherId":10418108,"projectId":10057943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our reading project, \"Picture It! See Yourself in Books!\" Your support has made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students now have access to books that reflect their identities, experiences, and cultures. They are genuinely excited about reading, and it has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow as they connect with the stories and characters. Many students eagerly choose these books during independent reading time and are more engaged than ever.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to foster a love of reading, build confidence, and strengthen comprehension skills. We are truly grateful for your support and investment in our students' learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769794516919,"projectUrl":"project/picture-it-see-yourself-in-books/10057943/","projectTitle":"Picture It! See Yourself in Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barcley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769329773539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418108"},{"teacherId":10402500,"projectId":10050877,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been able to introduce a meaningful rewards and incentives system that motivates students to stay focused and give their best effort on weekly quizzes (common assessments). From the moment the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to participate. The incentives created a positive sense of anticipation around quiz days, transforming what used to be a stressful experience into an opportunity to feel proud of their hard work. I've already seen students putting in extra effort to study, asking more questions, and encouraging one another to improve.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped build a classroom culture centered on growth, accountability, and celebration of progress. Students are not only working toward rewards, but also developing confidence in their abilities as they see their scores improve week by week. Moving forward, we plan to continue using this system to reinforce strong study habits while gradually incorporating more student-driven goal setting. Your support has made a lasting impact, helping turn everyday assessments into moments of motivation and success for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772759676136,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies/10050877/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bushman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402500"},{"teacherId":10401421,"projectId":10015959,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to create an engaging classroom with interactive notebook supplies. Students have been able to create interactive notebooks, which allows them to organize their notes and make it meaningful. This structure allows them to better grasp for the content and learn the material.\r\nWe are grateful for the extra notebooks, glue sticks, pencils, etc. We are also very fortunate for receiving the laminating machine. My students were so excited to see me laminating papers that they then used as a matching activity. I even had students want to help laminate after school! The activities that I can laminate, allows students to collaborate with each other and allows me to continue using them over several periods. \r\nAs students continue to create their notebooks, they've been using them on assignments and test. The fantastic games that we received has been used as an incentive, students can finish their work and/or earn an A/B on a test which will allow them to play games in the classroom. We are so thankful for the games, not only it has enhanced student learning and engagement (motivating them to get the good grades ) but also improved their experiences communicating with each other! \r\nThank you again for the support and wonderful classroom supplies❤️","fullyFundedDate":1768522518346,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-interactive-class/10015959/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks, Interactive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401421"},{"teacherId":8105933,"projectId":10006108,"letterContent":"My students are using these resources daily, and they've made a huge difference in how learning happens in our classroom. One standout activity was a T-shirt project we did, where students worked in groups and compared prices from different suppliers, wrote equations to represent the costs, analyzed and graphed them, and then created posters explaining their thinking. The markers and posters made it possible for students to collaborate, display their work, and take pride in what they created. Manipulatives, dry-erase markers, and mini erasers are now part of our everyday routine, helping students build confidence as they explore concepts like fractions and problem solving at whiteboards around the room.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and grateful. They loved the colorful math posters and famous mathematicians on the walls, and many students were eager to start using the hands-on tools right away. The snacks were especially meaningful—students felt supported and motivated, and it helped them stay focused when they chose to challenge themselves or go above and beyond. It was clear that they understood these materials were provided by people who care about their success.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue strengthening their multiplication fact fluency with flash cards while using manipulatives to deepen their understanding of more complex math concepts. We'll keep building on real-world, collaborative projects that encourage students to explain their thinking, revise their ideas, and learn from one another. Thanks to you, our classroom is a more engaging, welcoming place where students feel supported, confident, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768181763882,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-minds-and-bodies-for/10006108/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning, Minds, and Bodies for Hardworking Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8105933"},{"teacherId":10015489,"projectId":9990532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Thinking, Creating, Learning—One Notebook at a Time.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have the essential materials—interactive notebooks, glue sticks, scissors, pencils, and colored pencils—that allow them to fully engage in hands-on learning. These supplies have helped us shift away from relying heavily on Chromebooks and back toward writing, creating, and actively processing information, which has already made a noticeable difference in how students retain and understand content.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials were introduced, students were excited and eager to use them. There was a sense of ownership and pride as they set up their interactive notebooks, knowing they would be using them daily. One memorable moment was watching students cut, organize, and build their first notebook pages together—something as simple as glue and paper turned into a meaningful learning experience. They were more focused, more engaged, and more willing to participate because they were actively doing the learning rather than just viewing it on a screen.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these interactive notebooks will continue to be a central part of our classroom. Students will use them to track their thinking, reflect on lessons, and create meaningful connections to the content we are learning. Your support has made it possible for students to slow down, think deeply, and truly engage with their learning in a way that technology alone cannot always provide. I am so grateful for the impact you have made on my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768069686682,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-creating-learningone-noteboo/9990532/","projectTitle":"Thinking, Creating, Learning—One Notebook at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10015489"},{"teacherId":1659090,"projectId":10024112,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our Title I classroom. Because of your donations, our students now have consistent access to the supplies they need, which has sparked excitement and confidence in their learning. Instead of losing valuable time searching for materials, we're able to stay focused on instruction, meaningful activities, and engaging lessons. Your support helps create a positive, prepared environment where students can fully enjoy learning and reach their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.\r\n\r\nThe students have been especially excited to use the new supplies, and their enthusiasm has been wonderful to see. Having access to brand-new, high-quality materials—rather than worn or unreliable hand-me-downs—has made them feel valued and proud of their learning environment. They've noticed the difference, too; tools that work well allow them to stay focused and confident in their work instead of feeling frustrated. These simple but meaningful upgrades have helped them feel special, capable, and truly cared for each day in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have also been incredibly valuable as we prepare for state testing and begin wrapping up the school year with meaningful projects. Having reliable materials on hand allows students to fully engage in review activities, practice skills with confidence, and approach testing with a sense of readiness rather than stress. As we move into culminating math projects, these resources support creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, helping students showcase everything they've learned. Your contributions continue to make a lasting impact during this important time of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1768756635606,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-add-up-to-success/10024112/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Add Up to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elisa Koranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1659090_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724349580419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elisakoranda"},{"teacherId":8129639,"projectId":9997107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. Because of you, I was able to get basic supplies for my classroom, as well as some beanbag chairs to offer as an incentive for my students.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have allowed me to provide all of my students with pencils, notebooks, and other supplies that they may not be able to access on their own. They no longer have to worry about borrowing from a friend or asking their parents to buy more.\r\n\r\nThe beanbag chairs have been an excellent incentive for my students. I offer the bean bag chairs for a day for the three students in each class who have the top scores on their end of unit assessment. Because of this incentive, my students now work harder to study for their assessments because they see their peers sitting on them during class time, instead of in regular desks.","fullyFundedDate":1768152967178,"projectUrl":"project/modern-science-in-a-safe-and-fun-environ/9997107/","projectTitle":"Modern Science in a Safe and Fun Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129639"},{"teacherId":9353631,"projectId":9998370,"letterContent":"The materials requested for this project have significantly enhanced students' learning experiences in pre-algebra by supporting hands-on instruction, precision, and accessibility. Your donation is helping students strengthen their conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and overall academic confidence in mathematics. These materials are helping me create a more engaging, equitable, and effective learning environment, which are resulting in measurable academic growth in pre-algebra.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a difference in my students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1768156215457,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-in-math/9998370/","projectTitle":"Engaging in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/piedra"},{"teacherId":9375873,"projectId":10024147,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, my students have been fully immersed in creating interactive notebooks that bring our lessons to life. One standout moment was during our recent animal adaptations project. Students would research an animal in groups and create detailed, hand-drawn diagrams showing its original adaptations and its new adaptations that they came up with. They used coloring tools to highlight features like camouflage, specialized body parts, and survival traits to explain how each adaptation helps the animal survive in its environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were happy to use the new coloring supplies and fresh notebooks. Many of them took extra care with their work, eager to make their animal illustrations both accurate and neat. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on this project by comparing different animals and their adaptations, and eventually designing their own \"imaginary animal\" with traits suited for a specific environment. They will use their interactive notebooks to organize their thinking, sketch ideas, and reflect on how adaptations support survival. \r\n\r\nThese resources are helping create a classroom environment where students feel creative, confident, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768688153514,"projectUrl":"project/interacting-with-interactive-notebooks/10024147/","projectTitle":"Interacting with Interactive Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375873"},{"teacherId":9643630,"projectId":10000468,"letterContent":"Your donation has had an amazing impact on my classroom. My requests were for daily supplies, such as pencils, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, etc. There is no way to overstate how having basic supplies impacts a classroom.\r\n\r\nYour supplies have helped with student's daily work completion, notebook assembly, and practice assignments. The dry erase markers and pens have given my class a whole new way to practice math and do daily warm-ups. \r\n\r\nThe greatest use has been with the pencils. Somehow, middle school students never seem to have pencils. Your donation has helped students who struggle to stay organized or have difficulty affording basic supplies. Students are always able to complete their work and have the necessary supplies to be successful in class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation and for the impact it has had on my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768169331521,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-my-middle-school/10000468/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for my Middle School Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9643630"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70501","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1431,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":70501,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brian & Teri Cram Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brian & Teri Cram Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/brian-teri-cram-middle-school/70501"}