{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Bridger Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":60.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8661855,"projectId":10077275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your assistance with my classroom. I am truly humbled by your generosity and your contribution to education in my classroom. Countless studies have shown the benefits of reading physical books and interacting with physical maps. Unfortunately too many classrooms have pivoted to being entirely online on computers all day. These materials have allowed me to help take my students back to basics and avoid the over-reliance on technology that exists in far too many classrooms. Again thank you so much for helping my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773834068058,"projectUrl":"project/history-through-maps-and-books/10077275/","projectTitle":"History through Maps and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661855"},{"teacherId":9357817,"projectId":10266483,"letterContent":"Our 8th-grade students have worked hard throughout the school year, overcoming challenges, building new skills and growing academically and personally. They deserve an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with a fun, memorable Field Day before beginning their next chapter in high school.\r\n\r\nYour support helped to provide a safe, inclusive and engaging experience filled with relay races, obstacle courses, team challenges and recreational games. These activities will encourage teamwork, cooperation, school spirit, physical activity and positive connections among classmates.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from under-resourced backgrounds and may have limited access to organized recreational activities outside of school. This event will help ensure that every student has an opportunity to participate, feel included and experience the excitement of celebrating alongside their peers, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.\r\n\r\nField Day is about more than games and friendly competition. It is an opportunity for students to relieve stress, strengthen friendships, build confidence, and create lasting memories with the classmates and teachers who have supported them throughout middle school. As they prepare for high school, this celebration will remind them that their hard work, growth and achievements matter.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you invested in our students' physical health, social-emotional well-being and sense of belonging. Your generosity helped us end the school year on a positive note and give our 8th graders a celebration they will remember as they take their next steps toward the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate our students, recognize their accomplishments and create meaningful memories that will last long after the final school bell rings!","fullyFundedDate":1778083958797,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-success-8th-grade-field-day/10266483/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Success: 8th Grade Field Day for Our Students","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":9357817,"projectId":10277977,"letterContent":"This color printer will make a lasting impact in my middle school classroom by helping students transform their digital ideas into tangible creations they can see, share and celebrate. My students are discovering their voices through graphic design, digital illustration, photography, marketing and creative media. With access to reliable color printing, they can bring their original logos, posters, advertisements, digital artwork, and visual storytelling projects to life.\r\n\r\nMy students come from diverse backgrounds and thrive when learning is hands-on, creative and connected to real-world opportunities. For many, this classroom is their first opportunity to explore careers in graphic design, media arts, marketing and technology. Seeing their work printed in full color will help build confidence, encourage creative risk-taking, and motivate them to continue developing valuable technical and artistic skills.\r\n\r\nThis printer will allow students to create professional-looking portfolios, design classroom displays, produce brochures and branding materials and collaborate on STEAM and multimedia projects. It will also give them opportunities to practice real-world production, presentation and communication skills that extend beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support will help turn student creativity into something they can proudly hold, display, and share with others. Together, we can provide meaningful learning experiences that empower students to recognize their talents, explore future career pathways, and see themselves as capable designers, artists, innovators and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them turn their imagination into something extraordinary!","fullyFundedDate":1778257042419,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-student-graphic-design-to-life/10277977/","projectTitle":"Bringing Student Graphic Design to Life Through Print","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":9357817,"projectId":10209834,"letterContent":"This IPAD and Apple Mouse has made a a meaningful difference in my middle school Media Technology classroom by giving students greater access to the tools they need to create, innovate and succeed. My students are learning real-world skills in video editing, podcast production, graphic design and digital storytelling. With reliable technology, they can turn their ideas into engaging digital projects while developing creativity, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nDue to this IPAD and mouse being a shared classroom resource, it will benefit multiple students throughout the school day, providing more opportunities for hands-on learning and creative exploration. Students will be able to collaborate, experiment with digital tools and produce high-quality projects that connect classroom learning to real-world careers in media, technology and the creative industries.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped to bridge the digital divide by ensuring students have access to the technology they need to participate in meaningful, technology-based learning experiences. Together, we can empower students to become confident digital creators, discover their talents and build skills that will prepare them for future academic and career opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1778215048630,"projectUrl":"project/powering-creativity-an-hp-laptop-for-me/10209834/","projectTitle":"Powering Creativity: An HP Laptop for Media Tech Students","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":10633964,"projectId":10570439,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new resources during small-group instruction, independent practice, and hands-on learning activities. One of our favorite moments has been watching students work together on classroom activities that allow them to practice reading, writing, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. The new materials give students opportunities to learn at their own pace while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They immediately wanted to explore and use everything! Some students were especially excited to see materials that made challenging skills feel more like a game or hands-on activity. Their enthusiasm made it clear how much these resources would add to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students these wonderful learning opportunities. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more engaging, supportive, and inclusive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789606872654,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-successful-readers/10570439/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Successful Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10633964"},{"teacherId":9348777,"projectId":10493706,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. When the boxes of giant sticky posters, whiteboard markers, erasers, pencils, and paper arrived, my students were eager to help unpack them and get right to work. Having a full supply of basic writing materials alongside large-format paper has made our daily lessons run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nWe are putting these supplies directly to use for our math unit on statistical questions. Students used the pencils and paper to write their own statistical questions, survey their peers, and collect data. They then moved to the giant sticky posters, using the whiteboard markers and erasers to graph their data, calculate measures of center, and display their findings on the classroom walls. Working on a large canvas allowed groups to collaborate easily and spot patterns in their data clearly.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these poster displays to present their statistical findings to the rest of the class and compare their distributions. Thank you again for providing practical tools that give my students a hands-on, collaborative way to master math concepts.","fullyFundedDate":1788560307385,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-stick/10493706/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Stick!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348777"},{"teacherId":2389264,"projectId":10120174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and belief in our students! Because of your generosity, our project, \"Empowering Athletes!\", was fully funded, providing our middle schoolers with the high-quality athletic equipment and training resources they needed. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our gymnasium and Volleyball athletic program at Jim Bridger Middle School.\r\n\r\nWhen the delivery boxes first arrived at our school, the excitement among the students was instant and contagious! As we unboxed the new equipment together in class, my students were beaming with pride.\r\n\r\nMany of them kept asking, \"Are these really for us?\" and \"Who bought these for our class?\" For middle school students, having brand-new, professional equipment isn't just about playing sports—it sends a powerful message that people outside our school walls believe in them, care about their growth, and want them to succeed. Seeing their eyes light up as they held the new gear for the first time was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our new gear, we have integrated it daily into our physical education curriculum and athletic training rotations. The new equipment has leveled the playing field, making Volleyball training engaging, accessible, and exciting for every single student regardless of their starting athletic level.\r\n\r\nOur journey with these resources is just getting started! Here is what our students are working toward next:\r\n\r\nPersonal Fitness Tracking: Students are using personal goal logs to measure their progress in agility, balance, and cardiovascular endurance over six-week training cycles.\r\n\r\nStudent Leadership Roles: We are introducing student-led team captains who design daily warm-up circuits and assist peers in mastering proper athletic form.\r\n\r\nUpcoming Season: Students are actively preparing for our upcoming middle school competitions, where they will apply their enhanced athletic skills and teamwork in friendly tournament play.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did far more than fund physical items—it boosted our students' confidence, encouraged healthy lifelong habits, and created a sense of community in our gymnasium. Thank you for opening doors of opportunity for our young athletes!","fullyFundedDate":1782320264595,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-athletes/10120174/","projectTitle":"Empowering Athletes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2389264_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675107926788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-palmer84"},{"teacherId":9561854,"projectId":10226114,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a vibrant hub of hands-on, real-world learning. When students are given the tools to tackle authentic challenges, they don't just memorize facts—they take ownership, build confidence, and realize the true power of their voices.\r\n\r\nYour support directly powered our latest Project-Based Learning initiative, \"Prepared for Anything.\" After researching natural disasters and safety protocols, students used these exact materials to create public service announcements, infographics, and interactive displays to educate our school community:\r\n\r\nTrifold Display Boards: Transformed raw research into professional, polished presentations, giving students immense pride during our community showcase.\r\n\r\nLarge Post-It Easel Paper & Scissors: Fueled daily group collaboration, allowing teams to map out ideas, draft anchor charts, and refine their problem-solving steps together.\r\n\r\nLaminating Pouches: Protected student-created visual aids and safety guides so they can remain durable, re-usable resources in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWired Computer Mice: Removed a major frustration point for students who struggle with Chromebook trackpads, vastly improving digital research efficiency and accessibility for all learners.\r\n\r\nDisinfecting Wipes: Kept our shared technology and group tables clean, ensuring a healthy environment where students stayed present and focused.\r\n\r\nYou did not just fund classroom supplies—you gave my students the exact tools they needed to turn critical thinking into real-world action. These materials continue to serve our current class and will benefit future students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and empowering the next generation of problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1778068693492,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-problem-solvers-through/10226114/","projectTitle":"Building Future Problem-Solvers Through PBL","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":10398533,"projectId":9988868,"letterContent":"I am so happy to share that my students have shown growth in their academic performance and showing positive behaviors in my class. This project is truly made an impact in making my students achieved their goals in terms of academic and behavior.\r\n\r\nI am really hoping that you continue to support my projects in the future as this will support engagements to my students and will give them opportunity to improve more! Thank you so much for your continued support for my projects! I wish that you keep on sharing your generosity in my future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1768025908501,"projectUrl":"project/reinforcement-for-academic-and-behavior/9988868/","projectTitle":"Reinforcement for Academic and Behavior Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Felipe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10398533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768029701289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-felipe"},{"teacherId":9520153,"projectId":8330857,"letterContent":"The Lego project brought access to students in the Life Skills program here at my school that they would otherwise not have. It creates opportunities to engage students in hands-on ways to reinforce education. \r\n\r\nWe use the sets of legos on almost a daily basis with several students. Some goals during activities include communication, sharing, counting, learning colors, and turn taking. These are basic functional academics as well as life skills. \r\n\r\nStudents also get the chance to work toward earning time with legos as a positive reinforcement.","fullyFundedDate":1714194117920,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lego-to-education/8330857/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lego to Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Juday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9520153"},{"teacherId":10401129,"projectId":10004371,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for making an amazing impact on my students. Many like myself with asthma can breathe a little easier thanks to those that helped provide an air purifier and replacement filters. The snacks have made so many students happy and full. Days when they would run late or have to stay late on campus being able to provide them with something to keep them feeling okay until they are able to get a meal. The supplies have allowed students to be able to write and the highlighters that allowed for students to use skills that are more colorful to understand the material. I want to give my deepest gratitude and appreciation for all that helped my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768181534726,"projectUrl":"project/campbells-1st-class/10004371/","projectTitle":"Campbell's 1st class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401129"},{"teacherId":10379433,"projectId":9995864,"letterContent":"The organic models helped students develop a stronger understanding of how molecules are organized in 3D space, compared to only seeing them on paper. Students worked collaboratively in groups to build different molecules, which strengthened both their communication skills and their understanding of how atoms bond together. I saw a significant improvement in their comprehension as they were able to physically manipulate and explore the models.\r\n\r\nThe phospholipid bilayer model helped students visualize what the cell membrane looks like and how it functions. Before using the model, many students did not fully understand how molecules and ions move in and out of the cell. They were especially surprised to learn that proteins are embedded within the bilayer. Students became highly engaged as they explored not only how substances move across the membrane, but also how specific proteins are needed to assist in this process.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the hands-on opportunities these materials provided. 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