{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"K.O. Knudson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":53.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349306,"projectId":10025750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, *\"Seeing Success Through Visual and Hands-on Learning.\"* Because of your kindness, my students now have access to tools and technology that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible. In our classroom, technology is not just an add-on—it serves as a bridge that helps students better understand concepts through visual supports, interactive activities, and hands-on experiences. These tools are especially impactful for my students, as they provide multiple ways to access content, practice skills, and demonstrate their understanding.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the opportunity to actively participate in their learning. The new materials have increased their motivation, attention, and independence. Many of my students thrive when lessons are interactive and visually supported, and I've seen them become more confident in completing tasks and expressing their ideas. The hands-on aspect allows them to connect abstract concepts to real experiences, making learning more concrete and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nI have also seen individual students who were previously hesitant or disengaged become more involved and eager to participate. Some students are now independently using the materials to complete tasks, while others are more willing to communicate and collaborate with peers. These changes may seem small, but they represent meaningful growth for my students. Your support has truly made a difference in creating an inclusive and empowering learning environment. Thank you for helping my students see and experience success every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768700675086,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-success-through-visual-and-hands-/10025750/","projectTitle":"Seeing Success Through Visual and Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suratos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349306"},{"teacherId":10060688,"projectId":10018826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. My students were excited and they promised by end of Q4 there will be a great improvement in their scores because of your donation and all the resources you sent. They promised to improve in Pre Algebra and give the best results in Math that has never been produced before. I have hope in them and I know they are up to the task. \r\n\r\nWe have been able to work on quite a number of Art projects with all the resources you sent and all my students took part in the hands on activity for Pre Algebra that we do every week.\r\n\r\nWe also look forward to many more fundings from you.","fullyFundedDate":1768585263341,"projectUrl":"project/pre-algebra-hands-on-activity/10018826/","projectTitle":"Pre Algebra Hands on Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ajwang Otieno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10060688_orig.jpg?crop=968,968,x79,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750462506056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060688"},{"teacherId":6610347,"projectId":10014360,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my 6th grade math students.\r\n\r\nMiddle school students learn best when they can actively participate, explore ideas, and work with tools that help them visualize mathematical thinking. The materials you helped provide allow my students to practice important skills, collaborate with their classmates, and build confidence in their abilities as problem solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping my students grow as mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1768588910741,"projectUrl":"project/developing-collaborative-learning/10014360/","projectTitle":"Developing Collaborative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610347_orig.jpg?crop=1002,1002,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646874289429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6610347"},{"teacherId":9408535,"projectId":10010491,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through Donors Choose. The Apple iPad and Amazon Fire Tablet will help my 6th graders visualize math concepts, receive immediate feedback, and work at their own pace. These tools will increase engagement, strengthen understanding, and build confidence. Your generosity is creating meaningful learning opportunities for every student.\r\n\r\nBecause we are a Title 1 school not every student has the same opportunities as other students around the valley. These donations ensure an equal playing field in education, and has been added to our technology/ STEM station inside of my classroom. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768929988104,"projectUrl":"project/stem-4-eveyone/10010491/","projectTitle":"STEM 4 Eveyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408535"},{"teacherId":2682207,"projectId":10023673,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support in bringing digital art tablets into our classroom. These tools have completely transformed the way my students approach their creative work. While many of my students are familiar with technology for entertainment, using these tablets has opened their eyes to how professional tools are used for high-level learning and career preparation.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the precision the tablets offer. Unlike using a mouse or a trackpad, the pressure-sensitive pens allow them to create \"more detailed, personalized work\" that truly reflects their individual styles. They are no longer limited by clunky hardware; they can now sketch, shade, and layer their digital art with the same fluidity as pencil and paper, but with the infinite possibilities of digital software.\r\n\r\nI've noticed a significant shift in several students who previously struggled with traditional mediums. One student in particular, who often felt frustrated by the \"permanent\" nature of physical paint, has completely blossomed. The ability to undo a stroke and experiment without fear has given them the confidence to take huge creative risks. Your generosity hasn't just provided hardware; it has provided a professional-grade canvas for the next generation of digital artists.","fullyFundedDate":1768653153055,"projectUrl":"project/digital-art-tablets/10023673/","projectTitle":"Digital Art Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rankin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2682207_orig.png?crop=2520,2520,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713902479149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2682207"},{"teacherId":7024347,"projectId":10016499,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my 8th grade accelerated English students will have consistent access to the tools they need to think, write, and create every single day. In our classroom, learning is active and expressive—students respond to literature through writing, close reading, discussion, and creative projects that ask them to analyze ideas deeply and present their thinking in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nAs a creative arts academy, our students often arrive carrying multiple bags and materials for other classes. Having essential supplies readily available in our room allows class time to be spent on learning rather than searching for pencils, paper, or rulers. This simple access makes a powerful difference in focus, productivity, and student confidence.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will be used constantly. Students will write analytical responses, craft one-pagers, compare texts, and visually represent ideas using markers, colored pencils, and rulers. Colored pencils support close-reading routines, helping students annotate texts and track important details. Each student maintains a personal folder of completed work, allowing them to reflect on growth and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project ensures that students feel empowered to demonstrate their understanding without worrying about whether they have the materials to do so. Your support helps create a classroom environment where creativity, critical thinking, and learning can take center stage every day. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768526112599,"projectUrl":"project/reading-writing-and-arts-integration/10016499/","projectTitle":"Reading, Writing and Arts Integration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7024347_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597615219845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7024347"},{"teacherId":10401610,"projectId":10007097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our sixth-grade science classroom. Because of your donation, my 117 students in our public school now have access to iPads, pencils, crayons, erasers (including the fun pink erasers!), presentation clickers, and magnet push pins. These materials have brought our Thermal Energy unit to life in exciting and meaningful ways using Amplify Science.\r\n\r\nDuring our Thermal Energy investigations, students used the iPads to scan QR codes that instantly connected them to interactive simulations and activities. They explored thermal energy and particle motion simulations that showed how particles move faster when heated and slow down when cooled. Instead of just reading about heat transfer, students could actually see conduction, convection, and radiation happening on the screen. They manipulated variables, observed changes in temperature, and collected digital data to support their claims. The room buzzed with excitement as students exclaimed, \"Look! The particles are moving faster!\"\r\n\r\nThe presentation clickers gave students confidence as they shared their scientific explanations about how thermal energy transfers from warmer objects to cooler ones. Watching students stand tall and explain why a metal spoon heats up faster than a wooden one was a powerful reminder of how hands-on tools build real understanding.\r\n\r\nThe pencils, crayons, and erasers were equally important. Students used crayons to color-code particle diagrams—red and orange for faster-moving particles, blue for slower ones—making abstract concepts visible and memorable. The erasers allowed them to revise their models as their understanding deepened. One student carefully erased and redrew her particle model after realizing heat causes particles to spread apart. She proudly said, \"Now it looks like real science!\"\r\n\r\nThe magnet push pins allowed us to display student thermal energy models and lab reflections around the classroom. Seeing their work showcased turned our room into a gallery of young scientists.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made science active, visual, and real. My 117 students are not just learning about thermal energy—they are investigating it, modeling it, and explaining it with confidence. Thank you for helping us turn up the heat on learning and inspiring the next generation of scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1768541331687,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-action-supplies-to-help-stu/10007097/","projectTitle":"Learning in Action: Supplies to Help Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401610_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768241083312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401610"},{"teacherId":8266231,"projectId":10020256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Where Math Meets the Arts!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have been able to fully engage in hands-on, creative math lessons. We recently used the notebooks, paper, colored pencils, and calculators to create inequality word problem posters. Each student wrote their own real-world word problem involving inequalities, solved it step-by-step, graphed the solution, and then decorated their final work to display around the classroom. What started as an abstract algebra concept quickly became something personal and meaningful. Students took great pride in seeing their mathematical thinking turned into colorful displays that now surround our room.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. At our Title I school, many students don't always have access to basic supplies at home, so having fresh notebooks, working calculators with batteries, and plenty of art materials made a big difference. There was an immediate sense of ownership and motivation. Instead of worrying about sharing limited supplies, every student could focus on learning and creating.\r\n\r\nNext, we are building on this lesson by having students critique and solve one another's inequality problems posted around the room. They'll justify their reasoning, analyze graphs for accuracy, and revise their work as needed. These activities directly support the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Mathematics while also strengthening confidence and collaboration.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped remove barriers and transform abstract math concepts into creative, engaging experiences. Thank you for investing in my students' growth, confidence, and success!","fullyFundedDate":1768614387254,"projectUrl":"project/where-math-meets-the-arts-classroom-sup/10020256/","projectTitle":"Where Math Meets the Arts: Classroom Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8266231_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685555180208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshainesclassroom"},{"teacherId":10403160,"projectId":10015038,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Supporting Students With Essential Classroom Technology,\" our students are creating digital books from start to finish. The Laptop allow them to write, design, and bring stories to life, while the hard drive keeps their work safe. Students confidently revise, expand, and enhance their books, gaining creativity, digital skills, and pride in their achievements. Your gift is helping students discover their voices and see what they can achieve when given the right tools.","fullyFundedDate":1768669049649,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-essential-class/10015038/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students With Essential Classroom Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403160"},{"teacherId":9400740,"projectId":8087605,"letterContent":"Here's a polished, warm, and professional thank-you note you can use:\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our Express Yourself project. Your support made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. The students were genuinely excited to receive the materials, and it was wonderful to see how engaged they were while using every single item you provided. Knowing that someone took the time to invest in their learning and well-being meant a great deal to them.\r\n\r\nThe calming strips were an absolute hit—especially on their Chromebooks! Students used them daily to help manage focus, stress, and self-regulation during class activities. Because of your kindness, our classroom felt more supportive, calm, and ready for learning. We truly used everything up, and your generosity continues to make a difference every day. Thank you for believing in our students and their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1701721608437,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself/8087605/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J Byers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400740"},{"teacherId":3680344,"projectId":10034894,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping bring creative resources to my students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact, and I am excited to share how your donation is being used.\r\nStudents are actively using the new art supplies to demonstrate their understanding of reading and writing concepts through creative projects. Recently, students completed a reading response project where they illustrated important themes and character traits from texts we are studying. Instead of only writing about their ideas, students used markers, paints, and specialty paper to visually represent their thinking. One memorable moment was watching students who typically hesitate to participate become excited to explain their artwork and the meaning behind their choices. The supplies helped students feel more confident sharing their learning in ways that highlight their strengths.\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They were excited to have a color chart that they could match their skin color to in order to choose the correct markers to depict themselves. Their enthusiasm created an energy in the classroom that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and pride in their work.\r\nOur next steps include using these materials during upcoming cross-curricular projects where students will combine reading, writing, and visual expression. Students will soon begin creating visual presentations that demonstrate comprehension of informational texts, allowing them to apply critical thinking and communication skills while continuing to build confidence in their learning.\r\nYour support has helped create an environment where students feel safe to take academic risks and express themselves in meaningful ways. You have helped provide equitable opportunities for students who may not otherwise have access to these resources, and your generosity continues to inspire both creativity and growth in our classroom.\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to explore, create, and succeed. Your kindness is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768738934132,"projectUrl":"project/creative-supplies-to-help-my-students-ex/10034894/","projectTitle":"Creative supplies to help my students express themselves.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Owens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3680344_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468860347765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3680344"},{"teacherId":10342566,"projectId":10018668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of calculators to our classroom! 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