{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Duane D Keller Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":53.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10407828,"projectId":10031260,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of school supplies, snacks, and a color printer to our classroom. Your support has had a direct and meaningful impact on our students every day.\r\n\r\nWith access to essential supplies, students are better prepared, more confident, and able to fully participate in their learning. Something as simple as having their own materials helps reduce stress and allows them to focus on understanding new concepts rather than worrying about what they may be missing.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have also made a big difference. They help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day, especially during busy or challenging moments.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has also made a significant impact by bringing lessons to life through vibrant visuals, helping students better understand complex ideas, and allowing them to take pride in their work. Whether it's creating projects, reviewing materials, or celebrating achievements, the ability to print in color has increased both engagement and motivation.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students that their education matters. It creates a positive environment where they feel supported and valued, which inspires them to put forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769177568283,"projectUrl":"project/i-have-trained-soldiers-now-i-enjoy-teac/10031260/","projectTitle":"I Have Trained Soldiers Now I Enjoy Teaching Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407828"},{"teacherId":6786803,"projectId":10021450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students have been able to use new soccer balls, captain's armbands, a soccer rebounder, and bungee nets during our after-school practices and games. These resources have brought a new level of structure and purpose to our team. One moment that stood out was seeing students rotate through stations—some working independently on the rebounder and bungee nets to improve their passing and shooting, while others took on leadership roles using the captain's armbands to organize drills and support teammates. When they first saw the materials, their reaction was immediate excitement and pride. Having access to quality equipment made them feel valued and motivated, and that energy has carried into our games as we continue to push toward a playoff spot.\r\n\r\nYour support has also had a deeper impact beyond the field. This experience has helped me reflect on how spaces like soccer can support student growth—especially for our multilingual learners—by building confidence, communication, and community. That reflection inspired me to take a major step forward professionally, and I recently applied to a PhD program in Multilingual Education to continue developing this work. Moving forward, our next steps are to continue strengthening our team through structured practices, individual skill development, and maintaining academic eligibility so students can succeed both in the classroom and on the field.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and making this possible","fullyFundedDate":1768616332716,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-the-field-with-soccer-equipment/10021450/","projectTitle":"Leveling the Field With Soccer Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arteaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6786803_orig.jpg?crop=260,260,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768337835882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6786803"},{"teacherId":10398864,"projectId":9991486,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new resources every day, and they have already made a big difference in our classroom. The bubble lamps were a huge hit right away. My students were very excited when they first saw them, and they quickly became something everyone was drawn to. They enjoy looking at them with the lights off, and some even like covering the top to make the bubbles move more. The lamps have helped create a calm and relaxing environment, especially for students who can feel overwhelmed. It truly brings a different, more peaceful vibe to our classroom, and we are all very thankful for this addition.\r\n\r\nThe bubble powder has also made a meaningful impact. It has been very helpful in supporting students with calming and regulation. Bubbles have consistently been one of the most effective tools to help students relax and refocus. The wobble chairs have been another big success. My students were very excited to use them and love being able to move, wobble, and bounce while they sit. They help my students stay seated during lessons while still getting the movement they need, and I've noticed improved focus and engagement during class activities.\r\n\r\nThe workbooks have also been very helpful for my students, especially those who are nonverbal or may try to leave the classroom when they feel overwhelmed. These students benefit from structured, simple tasks that help keep them engaged without causing frustration. The workbooks provide meaningful practice while supporting their individual learning needs. I also want to share how grateful I am for all of this support. I have been very busy, so I have not always been able to take photos or document every moment, but please know these materials are being used every day and are making a real difference. My students truly enjoy being in our classroom, and that is largely because of the environment these resources have helped create. As a first-year teacher, this support means so much to me. It can be challenging to build a comfortable and engaging classroom space, and I am incredibly thankful to have been able to do that with your help.","fullyFundedDate":1769177564939,"projectUrl":"project/learning-looks-different-here/9991486/","projectTitle":"Learning Looks Different Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398864"},{"teacherId":10406490,"projectId":10028759,"letterContent":"My students are using the supplies that you provided (lined chart paper, highlighters, and folders) to prepare work that can be shared with their peers in a gallery walk environment. Writing and posting their own poems on the large chart paper provides the students a chance to read, annotate, and provide critical feedback to peers in a safe space. \r\n\r\nIn the case of their biographical poems, students not only learned more about each other's cultures, but they were also impressed that their own poems included a variety of meaningful poetic devices. We have already planned the next gallery walk!","fullyFundedDate":1768685603255,"projectUrl":"project/poetry-gallery-walk/10028759/","projectTitle":"Poetry Gallery Walk","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406490"},{"teacherId":10400709,"projectId":10003162,"letterContent":"My students have loved using the supplies you provided. They have worked on their organization skills by using their folders to store their notebooks and unfinished work. Additionally, they have worked their self efficacy skills by tracking their finished and infused work with printed tracking sheets that they keep in their folders. \r\n\r\nMy classes have enjoyed making posters with the markers and poster paper you donated. My students have made arguments about teenagers and their relationship with technology. They used a wide variety of colors and used their pencils to plan out designs. I plan on utilizing these supplies throughout the remainder of the school year with my students, and have already planned ways to use these supplies with my group next year!","fullyFundedDate":1768177509118,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/10003162/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400709"},{"teacherId":8113624,"projectId":10007668,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classroom. Your contribution allowed us to provide essential music supplies for our students—resources that many of them would not have had access to otherwise. From strings and accessories to classroom materials, these tools have helped ensure that every student can fully participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials, this donation has strengthened our program by removing barriers and creating a more equitable learning environment. Students feel supported, prepared, and confident, which directly impacts their performance, commitment, and pride in their work. It has also allowed us to focus more on instruction and growth rather than limitations.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this act of kindness has reminded our students that their hard work matters and that their community believes in them. It has inspired them to continue striving for excellence and to take ownership of their musical journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768773338841,"projectUrl":"project/save-the-arts/10007668/","projectTitle":"Save The Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113624"},{"teacherId":8627424,"projectId":10017464,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations towards our math program. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our students' learning and success.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, our students have been able to fully engage in the Mathia program which contains videos and earn rewards that they truly enjoy. Their enthusiasm for learning has been inspiring to witness, and I am thrilled to see them grow and succeed in their math studies.\r\n\r\nAs an educator responsible for the education of over 100 students, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to secure funding for essential supplies and resources. Your generosity has made an enormous difference in our ability to provide our students with the best possible education.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and dedication to supporting education. Your donations have motivated our students to achieve success in math and beyond. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768531531313,"projectUrl":"project/math-materials-and-incentives/10017464/","projectTitle":"Math Materials and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Szewc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8627424"},{"teacherId":10404317,"projectId":10020630,"letterContent":"Students that come to my office get so happy to see some of the fidget toys on my desk. They use them and talk with me and it really helps them get talking more. They seem more relaxed as they use them while talking to me. I have had so much positive feedback from not only students, but teachers about the wobbly chairs. The students seem to be able to speak more to me since the wobbly chairs. \r\nA section of my office is now the calm wall. I have placed the beanbag chairs there and the students love them. They bring there friends to try them out and have so many positive remarks about them. A student even told me \"I love your office, it's so relaxing.\" \r\nThe question starter cards have been working so well! We use them to get our conversations going. \r\nSome questions really challenge the students.","fullyFundedDate":1768703921269,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-minds-and-confident-hearts/10020630/","projectTitle":"Building Calm Minds and Confident Hearts in 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tarin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404317"},{"teacherId":10373967,"projectId":9991086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. My students and I are already putting these new resources to great use during our math lessons, especially as we work on building confidence with problem-solving, classwork practice, and collaborative activities. One special moment that stood out was seeing students immediately become more engaged and excited to participate because they had materials that made learning feel more organized, accessible, and meaningful. Having the right resources in front of them made a big difference in helping them stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Many of them smiled, asked questions, and were eager to start using everything right away. It was wonderful to see how something new in the classroom created such a positive energy. They could tell that these resources were meant to help them succeed, and that gave them an extra boost of motivation. Moments like that remind me how much classroom tools and supplies can impact both learning and student confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students will continue using these resources in our current lessons and upcoming projects in math. We are working on strengthening foundational skills, applying what we learn to class activities, and growing more independent in solving problems and explaining our thinking. These materials will continue to support daily instruction, small group work, and hands-on learning opportunities. Thank you again for investing in my students and for giving them tools that help make our classroom a more engaging and successful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768077480496,"projectUrl":"project/accelerating-algebra-readiness-through-h/9991086/","projectTitle":"Accelerating Algebra Readiness Through Hands-On Math Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mallari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10373967_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x577,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767854655869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10373967"},{"teacherId":8222670,"projectId":9988272,"letterContent":"Thank-you so much for soiling my students and filling our classroom with fun materials to help them express themselves emotionally and creatively. When students first enter my room, excitment fills their eyes because of the joy these materials bring. Students use these resources to help them navigate their days, whether it is for decompressing from hard situations or using these items as motivation to reach new goals. Students are encouraged to use creative outlets when expressing their feelings, so they defientely have been getting plenty use out of the perler beads, bracelet making kit, model magic, and legos. The students also appreciate having fidgets handy when they need something small to keep them on track in their classrooms. We appreciate all that you have provided for these students and the joy will continue to live on with the new students coming in next year too.","fullyFundedDate":1768017559063,"projectUrl":"project/today-is-a-good-day-to-have-a-good-day/9988272/","projectTitle":"Today Is a Good Day to Have a Good Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brittany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8222670"},{"teacherId":8128969,"projectId":10008065,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students. They have benefitted greatly from the materials you provided. The paper has allowed them to share their ideas through Venn Diagrams, essays, charts, and tables about the Civil War. The students have enjoyed being able to express their learning through words and drawings.\r\n\r\nThe additional supplies have enabled us to conquer the cold and flu season with a minimum of fuss, as well. Few people realize how many children do not have basic supplies at home and how much the children enjoy these materials in the classroom. Thank you for providing these to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768191045927,"projectUrl":"project/basics-are-the-foundation/10008065/","projectTitle":"Basics Are the Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128969_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768092106440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-wmcgregor"},{"teacherId":10406587,"projectId":10028963,"letterContent":"Your donations to my 8th grade counseling office have been extremely helpful and have been used by students everyday. Students who are seeking counseling services or find themselves in a mental health crisis come to my space and enjoy using the items to help them navigate whatever emotions they are going through. With the help of the organizational bins, we are able to keep the office tidy so that students can spend more time focusing on themselves and their healing rather than looking for items in the office to help them get through hard times. The student especially love the coloring books and sweet treats when they need a small distraction in their day.","fullyFundedDate":1768687083078,"projectUrl":"project/guiding-students-toward-their-next-galax/10028963/","projectTitle":"Guiding Students Toward Their Next Galaxy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gustavo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406587"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65887","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1062,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.3,"schoolId":65887,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Duane D Keller Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Duane D Keller Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/duane-d-keller-middle-school/65887"}