{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Duane D Keller Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":54.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2579634,"projectId":7991697,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a true makerspace where creativity, problem‑solving, and hands‑on learning happen every single day. The 3D printer filament, laser engraving blanks, and safety hood have already become essential tools in our students' learning, and the excitement they've brought into the room is incredible.\r\n\r\nThe very first day the materials arrived, students crowded around the tables, pointing out ideas they wanted to try and sketching designs before I even asked them to. Many had never seen a 3D printer or laser engraver up close before, and their reactions ranged from wide‑eyed amazement to \"Can we start right now?\" One student said, \"I didn't know school could have stuff like this,\" and that moment alone showed how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun our first makerspace project: students are designing personalized keychains and nameplates using the laser engraver. They started by learning basic vector design, then moved into testing materials, adjusting settings, and evaluating their results. Watching them troubleshoot together — comparing engravings, adjusting power levels, and celebrating each successful attempt — has been a powerful reminder of how hands‑on tools build real confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to move into 3D design. Students will be creating small functional objects, such as cable organizers, classroom tool holders, and custom tokens for our school's PBIS program. These projects help them practice measurement, iteration, and design thinking while giving them a chance to create something meaningful for their school community.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials — it opened the door to experiences that help students see themselves as creators, engineers, and innovators. Thank you for believing in their potential and for giving them the tools to explore it. Your generosity is shaping their skills, their confidence, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1698971984908,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-empowering-student/7991697/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity: Empowering Students With Cutting-Edge Makerspace Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2579634_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768409402843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2579634"},{"teacherId":8912839,"projectId":9993529,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our classroom incentive project. Because of you, my students now have meaningful and motivating rewards to work toward as they complete their Mathia and Edmentum goals.\r\n\r\nWe are using these incentives as part of a structured goal-setting system. Students earn trophies in Mathia and Edmentum by completing lessons, passing quizzes, and showing consistent effort. When they reach their goals, they are able to choose a small reward. One of the most meaningful moments was watching students who usually struggle with motivation stay focused for an entire class period because they were determined to earn their next trophy. Students who previously gave up easily are now asking, \"How many lessons do I need to finish to earn my reward?\"\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the incentive items, they were genuinely excited and immediately more engaged. The classroom energy shifted in a positive way—students became more focused, more persistent, and more willing to help each other succeed. Even students who typically avoid math began attempting more problems and staying on task longer.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these incentives have helped build confidence. Students are proud of what they accomplish, and they now associate effort with success. Instead of avoiding challenging work, they are learning to push through it.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building consistency and independence. Students are currently working on mastering key math skills through Mathia and Edmentum, and we are setting short-term and long-term goals for each student. The incentives help reinforce positive habits like staying on task, completing assignments, and not giving up when the work feels difficult.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is becoming a more positive, motivated, and achievement-focused learning environment. Your generosity is helping students believe in themselves and see that their hard work truly pays off.","fullyFundedDate":1768109693368,"projectUrl":"project/earn-it-to-learn-it/9993529/","projectTitle":"Earn It to Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8912839_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672515199363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8912839"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9847237,"letterContent":"When the supplies arrived, my students were thrilled. In our Title I classroom, brand-new materials are not something many students experience, so opening the boxes felt special and meaningful. The colorful highlighters are used daily to mark key evidence and main ideas, helping struggling readers feel more confident and organized. Fresh paper supports daily writing and fair testing, while erasers encourage students to revise without fear. These simple tools have made our classroom more focused, supportive, and empowering for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1761933131773,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-engaged-students/9847237/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for Engaged Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8128969,"projectId":9695230,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my History students with the opportunity to learn more about America's founding fathers and early leaders. The students have developed amazing skills by writing about their learning, creating timelines, and comparing government structures. Now, they are developing their own Declarations of Independence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enabled the students to experience the lives of early Pilgrims, Salem's founders, and Roanoke's colonists. They have gained pride in their country and learned that America is a unique and special place to live. Because of you, these students have experienced history for the first time and grown to understand its value.\r\n\r\nThank you to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, especially, for recognizing the need to support students in their educational journey. Without you, these students would not have had such unique lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1758803430228,"projectUrl":"project/traveling-around-the-world-through-the-p/9695230/","projectTitle":"Traveling Around the World Through the Past","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":8268450,"projectId":9600501,"letterContent":"The new self-inking teacher stamps have already made a huge difference in our classroom. The very first day I used them, my students lit up when they saw a bright \"Well Done!\" or \"Needs Work\" stamped clearly on their papers. It gave them instant feedback they could actually understand without me having to write long notes on every assignment.\r\n\r\nYou can see in the photos how the stamps are showing up everywhere—from progress reports that go home to families to workbook pages where students are practicing comprehension skills. The kids immediately flip through their pages to find their stamp, and I've had several students proudly hold up a \"Perfect Paper\" stamp to show their classmates. Even my students who usually get discouraged by mistakes are more motivated now; instead of feeling embarrassed, they see the \"Redo Needed\" stamp as a simple, clear next step.\r\n\r\nThese stamps have also helped me speed up formative grading tremendously. With 160+ students, grading needs to be fast if I want to keep feedback meaningful—and these stamps make that possible.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next unit, students are using their stamped work to track their progress and set goals. Your support has made feedback faster, clearer, and so much more motivating. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760895583562,"projectUrl":"project/stamping-success-quick-clear-and-moti/9600501/","projectTitle":"Stamping Success: Quick, Clear, and Motivating Feedback for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9293754,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a scanner, and it has quickly become one of our most valuable tools. We have been focusing on doing more assignments on paper, since so many students are used to technology and we want to build their stamina with real writing and reading tasks. The scanner has allowed me to make sure those assignments are still accessible for everyone, even if they are working from home.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts is how easy it is to share classwork right away. If a student is absent, I can scan our notes or graphic organizers and upload them so they do not fall behind. This has saved us so much time and has kept students more confident about catching up. The scanner has also been great when students misplace their work, since I can just reprint a copy instead of recreating it.","fullyFundedDate":1746786924298,"projectUrl":"project/work-from-anywhere-scan-to-pdf/9293754/","projectTitle":"Work From Anywhere, Scan to Pdf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9293724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project for a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. This resource has been such a blessing as I prepare to teach 8th grade again. It has been over 15 years since I last taught this grade level, and having access to fresh materials has given me the confidence and creativity I need to start strong.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I have been able to explore engaging activities that connect to the HMH 8th grade curriculum and help me meet the needs of my new students. I have already found lessons and practice pages that fit perfectly with our units and will keep students motivated. This gift card has allowed me to save time planning while still bringing exciting and meaningful resources into the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I feel much more prepared to meet the challenges of a new grade level. My 8th graders will benefit from lessons that are not only aligned to their curriculum but also designed to spark interest and build skills. Your support is helping me give them the best possible start to the year, and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746498770392,"projectUrl":"project/creative-ideas-for-our-new-curriculum/9293724/","projectTitle":"Creative Ideas for our new Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9317984,"letterContent":"When your generous donation provided totes for our teachers, it may have seemed like a small thing, but in reality, it has made a huge difference for our school. This was the first year we were fully staffed, which meant there were fewer extra classrooms to store materials. Having sturdy totes has allowed teachers to safely and easily move their supplies, books, and teaching tools from one room to another without losing valuable items or spending hours trying to figure out where to put everything.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came at the end of last year when students helped pack up supplies for teachers. They were proud to lend a hand, and the totes made the process so much easier. Teachers then used those same totes to move into their new rooms. Several shared how relieved they were to finally have a reliable way to move their classroom libraries and decorations in one trip instead of many.","fullyFundedDate":1746786997180,"projectUrl":"project/where-does-all-this-stuff-go/9317984/","projectTitle":"Where Does All This Stuff Go?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8912839,"projectId":9208349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support, which plays a vital role in enhancing our math classroom environment. Your thoughtful donations, whether in the form of resources, materials, or time, have significantly contributed to creating an engaging and inspiring learning atmosphere for our students. \r\n\r\nThe positive impact of your generosity is reflected in the growing enthusiasm and academic progress of the students. They are becoming more confident in their problem-solving skills and are excited to tackle new challenges in mathematics. I am truly grateful for your contributions; they not only enrich our curriculum but also foster a love for learning that will benefit the students long after they leave our classroom. Thank you for being such an essential part of our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746786157159,"projectUrl":"project/successful-in-math-class/9208349/","projectTitle":"Successful in Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8912839_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672515199363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8912839"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9186946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring Rotating Literary Stations to life! Because of your generosity, we were able to create organized, engaging stations that help students strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills through interactive, hands-on activities. The laminated directions, colored pencils, scissors, and glue at each station have allowed students to focus completely on learning, without unnecessary distractions.\r\n\r\nEach student was eager to have their own set of supplies at their station and genuinely appreciated not having to share materials. Having individual supplies has made clean-up a breeze and ensures that every student can immediately dive into the activities without delays. It has created a smoother, more efficient flow in the classroom, helping us maximize learning time while keeping students organized and confident.","fullyFundedDate":1743037347249,"projectUrl":"project/rotating-station-supplies-for-success/9186946/","projectTitle":"Rotating Station Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9187038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support arrived at exactly the right moment—just when our middle schoolers were starting to feel the pull of summer break. Thanks to the Starbursts, Jolly Ranchers, and fruit snacks you helped provide, we've been able to keep students motivated and focused on their academic goals, especially as they work through challenging programs like Edmentum ExactPath and Achieve 3000.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the baskets of treats set up in our classroom, their excitement was contagious. One student immediately shouted, \"I'm going to get all the blue Jolly Ranchers before anyone else!\" That moment of pure joy helped transform what had been overwhelming tasks into achievable and even fun challenges. Now, earning a treat for passing a lesson or meeting a growth goal has become a huge motivator, helping students stay committed to their work even when distractions are everywhere.\r\n\r\nAs we move toward the end of the year, students are pushing themselves to finish strong, motivated by both the treats and the real pride they feel when they see their progress. Your support has made such a meaningful difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom's success story. Thank you again for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1744667000122,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-excellence/9187038/","projectTitle":"Treats for Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651534600871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":9208160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! You might not realize it, but your support has made a tremendous difference during this allergy-filled spring season. Thanks to the facial tissues you helped provide, my students have been able to stay in the classroom, stay focused, and keep learning without constant trips to the nurse's office for simple sniffles and sneezes.\r\n\r\nWhen the tissue boxes arrived, the students were thrilled—yes, even about tissues! They immediately understood how important they were. A few students even joked, \"Now we won't have to use our sleeves anymore!\" It may seem small, but it was a huge moment in maintaining our classroom community, comfort, and hygiene. Having tissues within reach has helped us avoid the dreaded symphony of sniffles that can easily take over a room during allergy season.","fullyFundedDate":1743028090507,"projectUrl":"project/achoooo-spring-has-sprung-and-allergies/9208160/","projectTitle":"Achoooo! 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