{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Bridger Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":60.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5612749,"projectId":10020234,"letterContent":"I first want to thank you for donating to our project! My students started out with their PBL to be in teams as students did research on different card games, board games and video games. They wanted to the projects individually. \r\nSince then we have started our projects using the filament for the 3-d printers to make game peaces for the board games. Dice and spinners to move them. \r\nTo build card board design pieces and board game templates students used the hot glue guns to peace projects together. \r\nThe students created card games using the card stock paper and colored paper. They used the scissors and glue to add details to thier designs.","fullyFundedDate":1768594479747,"projectUrl":"project/pbl-project-creating-board-games/10020234/","projectTitle":"PBL Project - Creating Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5612749"},{"teacherId":10405236,"projectId":10025839,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our collaborative mathematics classroom. We worked together on a slope group task during this quarter in which students were able to create their own posters and work as a team to understand slope.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see new materials in the classroom, especially the markers which were specific for writing on the posters as our previous markers were not easy to see on paper. Additionally, students were able to see their work displayed in the classroom which is such a motivator for them!\r\n\r\nWe look forward to taking care of our new items and continuing to complete high ceiling and low floor tasks to allow for all students to participate, contribute, and feel seen in our matheamtics classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768673436342,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-mathematics-classroom/10025839/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Mathematics Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405236"},{"teacherId":9359625,"projectId":10024169,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, these resources have made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Students were thrilled with the new books and have shown increased excitement for reading and independent choice. They used the bookbinding equipment to create their own picture books, proudly sharing them during Family Literacy Night. Now, they are using tri-fold posters to design public service announcements on disaster preparedness, applying research and writing skills in a real-world way. Your support has boosted both engagement and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1768662365340,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-creative-work-learning-beyo/10024169/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Creative Work: Learning Beyond the Worksheet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curtin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9359625"},{"teacherId":10237356,"projectId":10001133,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these new resources every day, and they're making a big impact on how we learn math. The math games are a key part of our small group rotations, where students practice skills like fractions, ratios, and operations in a hands-on, engaging way. I'm seeing more meaningful conversations as students explain their thinking and work through problems together. The whiteboard markers are something we use constantly for quick checks, problem-solving, and showing work, which keeps everyone actively involved. When my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited, especially about the games and snacks. The snacks help keep them focused and ready to learn, and having pencils available means students always have what they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nEven the cleaning supplies are making a difference in our daily routine. We're keeping our classroom space clean and organized, and students are taking more ownership of their environment. Moving forward, I'm continuing to build these materials into our math routines by expanding small group rotations and using the games to reinforce both current concepts and review skills throughout the year. The whiteboards help me quickly assess understanding and adjust instruction in the moment, and consistent access to supplies allows us to spend more time focused on learning. Overall, these resources are helping create a classroom where students feel prepared, engaged, and more confident in math.","fullyFundedDate":1768167518701,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-fun-for-all-students/10001133/","projectTitle":"Make Math Fun for all Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snarr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237356"},{"teacherId":10405203,"projectId":10025617,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. Your donation went straight into students' hands and into our daily work. We used the supplies to create custom journals and anchor charts that students rely on every week. The charts stay up as our go-to support, so when a student gets stuck, they can look up the strategy and keep moving.\r\n\r\nThe trifold boards have also become a big part of something meaningful. We are using them right now in our Holocaust Museum exhibit, where students are sharing research, evidence, and written reflections for a real audience. Seeing students stand by their work and explain it with pride is powerful. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768672873697,"projectUrl":"project/make-thinking-visible-charts-boards-a/10025617/","projectTitle":"Make Thinking Visible: Charts, Boards, and Writing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405203"},{"teacherId":9351718,"projectId":10025606,"letterContent":"The project has allowed my students to continue to read daily and stay more engaged. Having tons of highlighters pens pencils enables the kids to get straight to their work. Additionally so many of them still forget to bring chargers or they go bad and having a charging station is crucial. I used the chargers and the station recently when there was high stakes SBAC testing. Their chromebook would not work for a variety of reasons so immediately i directed them to get an extra and problem solved. Having supplies that are basic is invaluable when it is such a struggle some days to get them engaged as soon as they enter the class. If you wait too long your momentum can get off and the kids get to rambunctious.\r\n\r\nKids now a days have a very short attention span and having everything ready and not running out eliminates any unnecessary distractions from instruction time. I find myself able to focus more on classroom management because my basic needs as a teacher are met. The chromebook cart is really cool because the kids know where to plug in their devices. The case is easy to use and the charging system wires are protected and the charger stays with the case which is good because some times chargers that are borrowed by the kids walk outside of the class because the students forget to give them back.","fullyFundedDate":1768673017310,"projectUrl":"project/dr-stockwell-science-class-update-and-r/10025606/","projectTitle":"Dr. Stockwell Science Class Update and Revitalize","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Stockwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351718_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768515038991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351718"},{"teacherId":9373107,"projectId":10019870,"letterContent":"The donated supplies were put to excellent use through several engaging activities undertaken by my 8th-grade students.\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of these new materials, students were able to transform a simple cardstock base into a deeply moving Holocaust ID folder. Each project featured a precisely transcribed fact sheet detailing the subject's life before the war, while adjacent panels were dedicated to original drawings and poems that captured the somber reality of the era. By drafting journal entries from the perspective of the featured individual, students created an immersive narrative that honored each person's legacy. This blend of tactile materials allowed them to move beyond a standard report, resulting in a layered, respectful memorial that combined historical rigor with heartfelt artistic detail.\r\n\r\nThe students also put the supplies to work in a more analytical capacity, using the vibrant colored pencils to transform dense reading passages into clear, annotated maps of ideas. They established a color-coded system to distinguish between primary arguments and supporting evidence, ensuring a deeper grasp of the text. Once this analytical work was finished, they shifted to the creative portion of the task, utilizing those same pencils to shade accompanying images. The smooth lead allowed for seamless blending and rich pigment, turning a standard worksheet into a polished, visually engaging project that reflected both their reading comprehension and their attention to detail.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to be used in multiple upcoming activities and projects throughout the school year. Thank you so very much for providing my students with the resources they need to learn, create, and express themselves so meaningfully.","fullyFundedDate":1768613855995,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-hands-on-projects/10019870/","projectTitle":"Materials for Hands on Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loomer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373107"},{"teacherId":8202642,"projectId":10028359,"letterContent":"Since I told my students that my project got funded and that it was mostly snacks, they got incredibly excited! They constantly asked when they would be able to eat their snacks. Finally, when they got them, they were so excited to see everything that they got. It was such a rewarding moment to see their happy faces glow in excitement. Before students start their state/language test, they attend conferences to talk about everything test. Post conferences, they are given snacks. Students were not only excited to eat their snacks, they were also excited to play with their given fidget toy and to help them relieve test anxiety.\r\nThe sharpener I got for the classroom alongside the snacks has been so useful to all the students. They don't call it the sharpener -- they call it the \"pro-sharpener.\" Having this item in the room has been life changing. Now students aren't continuously turning their hands to sharpen, they're simply inserting, waiting, and writing. The cardstock paper will be used to print certificates for all the students that pass their language test. These will be printed once we get the scores. \r\nMe and my students appreciate your contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768685412527,"projectUrl":"project/ready-eat-prep-test/10028359/","projectTitle":"Ready, Eat, Prep, Test","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8202642_orig.jpg?crop=2844,2844,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638312985202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8202642"},{"teacherId":9349295,"projectId":10011860,"letterContent":"Thank you for being an integral part in students' learning and my instruction of mathematics. Your contribution provided opportunities for us all to engage with our standards coherently. Students were able to recognize their abilities through problem solving and through using their reasoning. The skills and self esteem developed was very evident in all of the creations, conversations, and their excitement for learning as we engaged with various topics. We have been able to display our thinking using the whiteboards and manipulatives. Students collaborated with each other and we had so much flexibility with the boards on wheels to allow more options for teamwork. The boards on wheels also allowed me to utilize small group instruction more effectively as well.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources available supported me as the teacher to deepen their understanding and challenge my practices. For example, I planned purposeful questions and just allowed students to explore. Through their explorations so much was revealed every time and that allowed me to emphasize on their own displays and examples instead of my own ready made examples. The goal for me as the educator is to move away from instruction that is not producing agency for the students. I want to be consistent, allow for cohesive representations, and develop my strategies. Your donation allowed me to support the students through their thinking.\r\n\r\nStudents demonstrated their thinking through use of models. We constructed arguments based off of those models. We plan to continue utilizing the practice we have had speaking and presenting our reasoning to continue debates as we close out the year. Through constructed arguments students can come to multiple ways for solutions, use vocabulary both for their writing and speaking, also enhance their conceptual understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1768678284822,"projectUrl":"project/math-representations/10011860/","projectTitle":"Math Representations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349295"},{"teacherId":9357817,"projectId":10029746,"letterContent":"This project has transformed my classroom into an engaging, hands-on learning environment where students are excited to participate and take ownership of their work. With access to this camera, my students are no longer just learning about media, they are actively creating it.\r\n\r\nStudent engagement has significantly increased. Even students who were previously reluctant to participate are now excited to be involved, whether they are filming, directing or acting in projects. The opportunity to use real equipment has made learning feel meaningful and relevant to their lives.\r\n\r\nCollaboration has also improved. Students are working in teams to plan, film, and produce videos, building communication and problem-solving skills along the way. They are learning how to give and receive feedback, stay organized and complete projects together.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students are developing confidence in themselves and their abilities. Seeing their finished videos has given them a sense of pride and accomplishment. Many are beginning to see themselves as creators and storytellers.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has not only strengthened my students' technical skills in media production but has also created a more inclusive, motivating and empowering classroom environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768688836876,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-a-voice-through-video/10029746/","projectTitle":"Giving Students a Voice Through Video","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357817_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699416029289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscarroll2022"},{"teacherId":9579228,"projectId":10009830,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions. This project provided much needed basic classroom supplies, such as pencils, highlighters, etc., that we use to complete our work. This helps relieve the financial burden on my students, many of whom struggle to bring basic supplies to school. This project and your generous contributions allow us to complete our work effectively.\r\n\r\nAs the year comes to a close, only some of these supplies have been completely consumed. Most of the supplies are still available in the classroom, which means they will continue to supply students for much of the next school year as well, likely for all or most of the fall semester. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768267470480,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-student-rewards/10009830/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies & Student Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579228"},{"teacherId":3899074,"projectId":10000555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing this project to life. When the materials for our study on the Ivory Coast arrived, my students were buzzing with curiosity. They were eager to dive into the complex world of global resources, but nothing prepared them for the excitement of our \"Great Chocolate Taste Test.\"\r\n\r\nWe used the resources you provided to compare the production methods and flavors of American chocolate versus Swiss chocolate. This wasn't just a snack; it was a sensory lesson in geography and economics. My students were shocked to learn how much the Ivory Coast contributes to the world's cocoa supply and the environmental challenges the region faces. Seeing them carefully analyze the texture and sweetness while discussing the ethics of cocoa farming was a highlight of our semester.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students aren't just reading about resources in a textbook; they are experiencing the global connection between a farmer in West Africa and the treats they see in their local stores. Our next step is a research project where students will propose sustainable solutions to help protect the Ivory Coast's viable resources for the future. Thank you for making global citizenship a reality in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768438133835,"projectUrl":"project/will-the-ivory-coast-in-africa-still-ha/10000555/","projectTitle":"Will the Ivory Coast in Africa Still Have Viable Resources?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kingsbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3899074_orig.jpg?crop=1632,1632,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701707175339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3899074"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82950","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1072,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.1,"schoolId":82950,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jim Bridger Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jim Bridger Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/jim-bridger-middle-school/82950"}