{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Bridger Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10161594,"projectId":10023943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D Math project. Because of your generosity, my classroom now has a 3D printer that is already making a meaningful difference. \r\n\r\nThis printer is helping transform math from something abstract into something students can see, touch, and build. These hands-on experiences help students develop deeper understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills while connecting math to real-world applications like engineering and design.\r\n\r\nI am most excited about the creativity and ownership this will bring into our classroom. Your support is giving them access to tools that inspire and make math come alive in a new way. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity is already making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768666021566,"projectUrl":"project/3d-math/10023943/","projectTitle":"3D Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaiser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161594_orig.jpg?crop=990,990,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754614777345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161594"},{"teacherId":8845943,"projectId":10010793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students and I have been able to use these new resources in meaningful, hands-on ways that truly bring our learning to life.\r\nOne of our favorite moments so far has been using the materials during a recent classroom project. Students worked together to explore new concepts, ask thoughtful questions, and apply what they were learning in creative ways. I saw students collaborating, problem-solving, and confidently sharing their ideas—something that would not have been possible without these resources.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to see what was inside and couldn't wait to start using them. Their enthusiasm and curiosity were contagious, and it set a positive tone for our lessons moving forward. It was wonderful to watch their engagement grow as they realized these tools were just for them.\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, the next steps include building deeper understanding and extending our learning through projects, discussions, and independent work using these materials. Your generosity is helping students strengthen their skills, stay motivated, and feel supported in their learning every day.\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity and for investing in their education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768286346583,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/10010793/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8845943_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698890472241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845943"},{"teacherId":9348777,"projectId":10023830,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to pencils and compasses and whiteboard erasers, and the energy in our room has completely shifted.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have been there when the boxes arrived. When my students first saw the materials, there were cheering. One student even asked, \"Is this really just for us?\" It was a powerful moment that reminded them that there is a whole community rooting for their success.\r\n\r\nWe've wasted no time putting these tools to work. Currently, we are using them to draw circles for our double accelerated math 6 class.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in my students. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"—you've provided opportunity and inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1768657836161,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-supplies/10023830/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348777"},{"teacherId":10354252,"projectId":9905449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and making a difference for Bridger Middle School students. I have seen the students who attend the group sessions blossom through out the school year. They enjoyed expressing themselves with the craft materials and were thankful for the fidget toys to help them stay calm and focused in class. The friendship bracelets were a big hit! While using the materials they relaxed and felt safe discussing social/emotional issues. Your donations are greatly appreciated! You really made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1767887117440,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-place-to-share-thoughts-and-feeli/9905449/","projectTitle":"A Safe Place to Share Thoughts and Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swadkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354252"},{"teacherId":8661855,"projectId":9879603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom. It is a sad fact that science illiteracy has become so much more mainstream in recent years and it is something that I refuse to let happen in my classroom. These books will allow my students to have access to modern scientific ideas in a fun and easily digestible manner. From the bottom of my heart and from my the inquisitive minds of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for giving my classroom access to these materials and for contributing to their future.","fullyFundedDate":1764096696182,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-combat-science-illiteracy/9879603/","projectTitle":"Help to Combat Science Illiteracy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661855"},{"teacherId":5612749,"projectId":9835402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our class the basic needs of techknolgy update in the classroom. My students are happy to have new charging stations around the room. This allows them to spread out in the classroom more when they need to charge and still work with their teams. \r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed having class sets of mouses and have a stroage area for them in the room. They are able to check them out and use them during the class period. Then they can turn it back in at the end of the period. \r\n\r\nThese supplies are helping over 200 students who enter my room. We apperacate the supplies and thank you so much to make kids happy to be successful in the classroom when they are creating their games and powering their chromebooks to be able to keep creating!","fullyFundedDate":1762267625198,"projectUrl":"project/update-our-stem-class-basic-needs/9835402/","projectTitle":"Update our STEM Class Basic needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5612749"},{"teacherId":9577773,"projectId":9849774,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to experience the rock cycle in a hands on and meaningful way. Using the Starburst candy, silicone mats, paper plates, and heat resistant gloves, students modeled weathering, compaction, melting, and cooling right at their lab tables. One of the most rewarding moments was listening to students explain how their \"rocks\" changed as they applied different processes, using evidence from their models instead of memorized definitions. Being able to see and physically model each stage helped abstract Earth science concepts finally click for many students.\r\n\r\nThis experience is now serving as a foundation for our next major project, the Eco Balance PBL. In this project, students will investigate local ecosystems, analyze how Earth processes and human activity impact the environment, and design solutions to protect and sustain those systems. They will apply what they learned from the rock cycle lab to explain cause and effect, build models, and communicate their ideas through presentations and public service announcements. Thanks to your support, my students are gaining the skills and confidence to think critically, collaborate, and use science to understand and care for the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1762266387924,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-science-20-exploring-the-rock-cy/9849774/","projectTitle":"Sweet Science 2.0: Exploring the Rock Cycle With Starburst Candy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577773_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729952281092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577773"},{"teacherId":8661855,"projectId":9757022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being so generous with my students. I am truly humbled by your giving. Upon seeing the setup of my classroom with these new items, my students' jaws hit the floor. They love the new way that everything looks and even gave a nickname to the lamp that was donated.\r\nThe designs help to reinforce what was already learned and the posters help to show that anyone in this classroom could have a future career in the science field. From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my students, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760624612176,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-design-my-science-classroom/9757022/","projectTitle":"Help Me Design my Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661855"},{"teacherId":5671903,"projectId":7990467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our ELA classroom. These titles are a fantastic addition to our library and will provide my students with new worlds to explore and diverse perspectives to consider. Having access to high-quality literature is essential for fostering a lifelong love of reading, and your contribution directly helps create an environment where every student can find a story that resonates with them.\r\n\r\nYour support of our school community and our commitment to literacy is truly appreciated. It is because of the kindness of people like you that our classroom can remain a vibrant, resource-rich space for learning. Thank you for investing in my students' education and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1699210512751,"projectUrl":"project/making-magic-happen/7990467/","projectTitle":"Making Magic Happen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5671903"},{"teacherId":9561854,"projectId":9442127,"letterContent":"ruly appreciate all of the support that helped keep my Anime and More after-school club alive. Because of your generosity, students were able to enjoy treats during our meetings and are actively using the anime drawing books to practice and improve their artistic skills. These resources have helped students feel excited to attend each week and confident as they explore their creativity in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me create a safe and welcoming space where students can relax, be themselves, and simply enjoy being kids. This club gives students a much-needed break from the stress and demands of daily life, and your support has made that possible. Your kindness has had a lasting impact on my students and means more to our school community than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1760722002158,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-anime-and-more-club-goin/9442127/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our \"Anime and More\" Club Going Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shewman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561854_orig.jpg?crop=1480,1480,x391,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720413196081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561854"},{"teacherId":9561854,"projectId":9442038,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have an organized, functional classroom that supports meaningful, hands-on science learning every day. Teaching on a block schedule means we use many materials at once, and without your support, staying organized and efficient would not have been possible. Thanks to this project, my students successfully completed two major Project-Based Learning experiences. In the first, they created posters representing real medical conditions, and in the second, they designed and tested energy bar recipes for either rescue workers or patients. One of the most exciting moments was welcoming community members into our classroom to sample the energy bars and provide feedback. When students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited and motivated — they noticed how accessible and professional the classroom felt, which helped them work more independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom into a space where students can focus on learning instead of searching for materials. The next steps for my students include applying what they learned from these projects to new science lessons that emphasize collaboration, problem-solving, and real-world connections. Because of you, my students are gaining confidence as scientists, learning how to work as a team, and experiencing what authentic science looks like. Thank you for making this project possible and for investing in my students' curiosity, creativity, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758546581349,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-stay-organized-for-po/9442038/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Stay Organized for Powerful Science Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shewman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561854_orig.jpg?crop=1480,1480,x391,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720413196081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561854"},{"teacherId":9577773,"projectId":9685339,"letterContent":"I wanted to share what your generosity has made possible in my classroom this year. My seventh graders finally got to dive into the geology portion of our schoolwide civilization project, and the new materials changed everything. The first day I brought out the rock samples and the acetic acid, the kids lit up. They were so excited to actually test real rocks instead of just reading about them. One of my students held up a sample and said, \"Wait, we get to do real science today\" and the rest of the room basically exploded with questions before I even finished giving directions.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials to run weathering and erosion investigations. Students have been observing how different rocks react to water and vinegar, measuring changes, arguing about which rocks would survive the longest, and defending their choices with real evidence. The research journals you funded have become their little science diaries, filled with sketches, tables, and notes about how these results will impact the building plans for their civilizations. Watching them make the connection between geology and how ancient societies actually survived has been such a cool moment as a teacher.\r\n\r\nNext, students will take everything they learned from these experiments and apply it to their final civilization designs. They will be choosing their building materials, defending their engineering decisions, and explaining how their society will stand the test of time. Your support gave them the tools they needed to think like real scientists and builders, and it has made this project more hands on and meaningful than I ever imagined. Thank you for giving my students this experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757520314045,"projectUrl":"project/which-rock-lasts-longer-hands-on-weathe/9685339/","projectTitle":"Which Rock Lasts Longer? 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