{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kenny C Guinn Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8164262,"projectId":10250087,"letterContent":"The generous donation of scientific calculators through DonorsChoose has completely transformed our classroom, giving every student access to the essential tools needed for modern STEM learning. Having these reliable resources allows our students to actively participate in hands-on mathematical problem-solving without the frustration of sharing limited devices or falling behind during lessons. Access to dedicated calculators empowers all learners—regardless of background—to master complex algebraic equations, trigonometric functions, and scientific notation with growing confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving day-to-day coursework, this technology has visibly boosted student engagement, enthusiasm, and academic ambition across the board. Working with professional-grade tools makes our students feel truly valued and supported, inspiring them to tackle challenging assignments and pursue deeper interests in science and mathematics. We are profoundly grateful to our donors for breaking down educational barriers, fostering a thriving learning environment, and making a lasting investment in our students' future success.","fullyFundedDate":1777989696589,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-calculators/10250087/","projectTitle":"Scientific Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cainglet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8164262"},{"teacherId":1712739,"projectId":10578528,"letterContent":"My students are using the new LEGO materials to make math more hands-on, creative, and engaging. One of our favorite moments has been watching students work together to build and problem-solve while applying math concepts. They have been able to see that math isn't just something they solve on paper—it can be something they create and explore!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited! They were eager to get started, and even students who don't always participate in traditional math activities were excited to jump in, build, and share their ideas with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using the LEGO materials during math activities that encourage students to problem-solve, collaborate, and explain their mathematical thinking. I am excited to see what my students create and how they continue to grow in confidence while learning. Thank you for helping make these experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1788574098282,"projectUrl":"project/magical-mathematicians/10578528/","projectTitle":"Magical Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596760355550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1712739"},{"teacherId":1712739,"projectId":10474568,"letterContent":"My students are using the donated treats and incentives as positive rewards for participation, effort, and perseverance in math. I use them to celebrate students who raise their hands, attempt challenging problems, participate in discussions, and continue working even when a problem feels difficult. One of my favorite moments is seeing a student who normally hesitates to participate raise their hand and take a chance because they know their effort is recognized and appreciated. These small incentives have helped create a classroom environment where students feel encouraged to try, make mistakes, and keep going.\r\n\r\nMy students were SO excited when they first saw the treats and incentives! They immediately wanted to know what they had to do to earn them. It created a lot of positive energy in the classroom and gave students something tangible to work toward. More importantly, it helped reinforce the idea that hard work, participation, and a willingness to challenge yourself are worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the incentives to encourage students to stay engaged and challenge themselves during our upcoming math lessons. We are working on building strong problem-solving skills and becoming more confident mathematicians. I will continue recognizing students for participating, showing their work, helping classmates appropriately, and persevering through challenging problems. My goal is for students to eventually become motivated by their own growth and accomplishments, while the incentives provide that extra encouragement along the way. Thank you to our donors for helping make our classroom a more positive, engaging, and motivating place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788313579944,"projectUrl":"project/math-munchies/10474568/","projectTitle":"Math Munchies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596760355550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1712739"},{"teacherId":6127803,"projectId":10580733,"letterContent":"I want to share the incredible impact your generosity has made on our sixth-grade mathematicians. \r\n\r\nSince we have received the calculators and headsets our classroom dynamics have changed. The headsets allow an environment that is deeply focused and students utilize math programs at their own pace without any outside distractions. At the same time, the calculators give the students confidence in tackling complex, multi-step problem solving without struggling with basic arithmetic.\r\n\r\nYour gift is more than just supplies. It has provided equitable opportunities for every student, by eliminating frustration, it has given my students a greater sense of confidence as mathematicians. Thank you for making a lasting impact in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1788618175808,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-sixth-grade-mathematicians-succe/10580733/","projectTitle":"Help My Sixth Grade Mathematicians Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6127803"},{"teacherId":8574602,"projectId":10611742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for choosing to support my classroom and 6th grade students. I speak on behalf of my six periods in saying we are truly grateful for the opportunity to share with you the meaningful impact your kindness has had on our learning community. Your support is much more than a donation of classroom materials—it is an investment in education, student confidence, and alleviating stressors at home.\r\nEvery day, my students come into the classroom with different experiences, interests, strengths, and needs. Working in an inner city middle school, one of my greatest responsibilities is to create an environment where every student feels encouraged to participate, explore, ask questions, make connections, and believe in their ability to learn. The resources made possible through your generosity help us do exactly that.\r\nBecause of your support, my 6th grade students now have access to materials and learning opportunities that make lessons more engaging, interactive, and meaningful. Rather than simply reading about a concept or listening to an explanation, students are able to interact with materials, practice skills, collaborate with their peers, and apply what they are learning in ways that feel relevant and exciting. These experiences help turn abstract ideas into something students can see, touch, explore, and understand.\r\nThe impact of your generosity can be seen in the everyday moments that happen in my classroom. It can be seen when a student who was hesitant to participate becomes excited to contribute an idea. It can be seen when students work together to solve a problem, encourage one another, or celebrate a classmate's success. It can be seen when a student discovers a new interest or realizes that they are capable of accomplishing something they once thought was difficult. These moments may seem small, but they are incredibly important steps in a child's educational journey. \r\nYour donation has also helped us create more opportunities for students to learn in different ways. I know that students do not all learn at the same pace or in exactly the same manner. Having additional resources, such as our consumable annotation supplies and writing materials allows us to provide experiences that support different learning styles, interests, and abilities. Students can work independently, collaborate with classmates, practice skills repeatedly, and explore concepts at a level that challenges them while still allowing them to experience success.\r\nPerhaps one of the greatest impacts of your generosity is the message it sends to my KCG students. Your support tells them that their education matters. It tells them that there are people beyond the walls of our classroom who believe they deserve access to meaningful educational opportunities and who are willing to invest in their success. For many students, knowing that someone believes in them can be incredibly motivating. Your generosity helps reinforce the idea that their ideas, questions, creativity, and dreams are valuable.\r\nYour contribution also supports our work as educators. Having quality classroom resources allows us to design lessons that are more engaging and provides additional opportunities to meet students where they are academically and personally. It gives us tools that can help spark curiosity and encourage students to become active participants in their own learning. Ultimately, your support helps us spend more time focusing on what matters most: helping our students grow.\r\nThe benefits of your generosity will continue long after the initial project is completed. The materials and experiences made possible through your support can be used repeatedly, allowing current and future students to benefit from your kindness. In this way, your donation creates an impact that reaches beyond a single lesson, assignment, or school year. You have helped contribute to a classroom environment that can continue to inspire students for years to come.\r\nI would like to express how much your support means to me. Teaching is incredibly rewarding, but it is also a responsibility that requires creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to finding ways to help every student succeed. Supporters like you make it possible to go beyond the basics and provide students with opportunities to explore, create, collaborate, and discover their potential.\r\nMost importantly, thank you for believing in our students. Thank you for recognizing the importance of education and for helping us provide experiences that encourage our students to learn, grow, and dream big. Your generosity has helped make my classroom a more engaging and supportive place to learn, and I am deeply grateful.\r\nI look forward to seeing the continued impact of your generosity as my students use these resources, develop new skills, build confidence, and discover new possibilities. Every question asked, every new skill practiced, every problem solved, and every moment of excitement about learning represents a small part of the difference you have helped make.\r\nOn behalf of my entire KCG 6th grade community, thank you for your generosity, your encouragement, and your belief in my students. I am honored to have you as a part of our educational journey, and we sincerely appreciate the lasting difference you have made.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1789090185906,"projectUrl":"project/the-author-within-tools-for-mr-hights/10611742/","projectTitle":"The Author Within: Tools for Mr. Hight's Sixth Grade Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Timothy Hight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8574602"},{"teacherId":9347176,"projectId":9996158,"letterContent":"When the boxes for \"Super Science Classroom Supplies\" arrived in our room, my students' faces lit up with pure excitement. They immediately gathered around, eager to see what was inside, and gasped with delight as we unpacked each new piece of equipment. Having brand-new, high-quality science materials made them feel valued and instantly sparked their enthusiasm for our upcoming units.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work in our daily hands-on science investigations. Recently, the students used the new tools during a collaborative lab station activity where they formulated hypotheses, tested variables, and recorded data in small teams. Having enough supplies for every student to participate directly—rather than just watching a demonstration—has completely transformed our classroom dynamic, turning passive listeners into active, curious young scientists.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will serve as the foundation for our next major project on ecosystems and energy transfer. Students will use the equipment to construct physical models and analyze real-world environmental phenomena. Thank you for opening up these possibilities for my class and inspiring a genuine love for scientific discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1768147196429,"projectUrl":"project/super-science-classroom-supplies/9996158/","projectTitle":"Super Science Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mike Gregory D. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347176_orig.jpg?crop=739,739,x205,y582&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767979202306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347176"},{"teacherId":6177899,"projectId":10573562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting The Trades and helping bring new learning opportunities to my students!\r\n\r\nMy students have been excited to explore the materials and learn more about the many careers and skills involved in the trades. The resources have helped make our lessons more hands-on and engaging, giving students the opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-world careers.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were curious and eager to get started. They especially enjoyed being able to learn by doing rather than simply reading about different trades.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our project, students will be using these resources to explore different trades, develop practical skills, and think about how their interests and strengths could connect to future careers. Your generosity is helping my students see possibilities for their futures that they may not have considered before.","fullyFundedDate":1788533396968,"projectUrl":"project/the-trades/10573562/","projectTitle":"The Trades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6177899"},{"teacherId":6107313,"projectId":10365350,"letterContent":"My students are using the new compasses to do awesome constructions of perpendicular bisectors, parallel lines, and regular hexagons. They were very excited to have brand new tools that weren't all janked up. They just took a test on the constructions and did really well!\r\nI could not have had such new compasses without your contribution, thank you! These tools will last for multiple years and hundreds of students will benefit from their use and learn how to do awesome geometry constructions. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1783525661200,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-constructions/10365350/","projectTitle":"Geometry Constructions","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6107313"},{"teacherId":9402541,"projectId":10096613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping us create a classroom that truly functions like an engineering lab! The organizational materials from this project have already made such a difference in how students access, use, and take care of our supplies. With classes of more than 30 students working on hands-on projects at the same time, having materials organized and easy to find allows students to be more independent and gives us more time to focus on designing, building, and problem solving.\r\n\r\nMy students are currently beginning an engineering design challenge where they work in teams to design, build, test, and improve an ankle-foot orthosis. Throughout the project, they will use a variety of classroom tools and building materials while following the engineering design process. Having dedicated places for our supplies has made it much easier for students to gather what their team needs, return materials when they are finished, and take ownership of our classroom space. They were especially excited to see our classroom continue to transform into a place that feels like a real design and engineering workspace.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building and testing their prototypes before presenting their final designs. From there, we will move into sketching, precision measurement, and eventually CAD and 3D design. The resources you provided aren't just helping us keep things organized—they are helping me create a classroom where students can confidently work like engineers. Thank you for helping give my students a space where they can create, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1778008998821,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engineers-building-a-classroo/10096613/","projectTitle":"Organized Engineers: Building a Classroom That Works Like a Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pyatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9402541_orig.jpg?crop=2200,2200,x450,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701796235304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pyatt-science"},{"teacherId":9356708,"projectId":9964266,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students each received their own physical copy of the novel by, and the impact on our classroom has been incredible. Having a personal copy of the book gave students a sense of ownership and excitement that digital passages or shared class sets simply cannot replace. Many students immediately began decorating sticky notes, highlighting meaningful passages, and carrying the book with them beyond class time. For some of my students, this was the very first novel they have ever been able to call their own.\r\n\r\nThrough this text, students are developing important reading and critical thinking skills. We are learning how authors develop characters, create conflict, and use voice to tell a story. Students are practicing skills such as analyzing character motivations, making inferences, identifying themes, and citing textual evidence to support their thinking. The novel also opens meaningful conversations about perseverance, identity, family struggles, and making positive choices despite difficult circumstances. Because the story feels authentic and relatable, students are deeply engaged in discussions and eager to share their perspectives.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become much more interactive and collaborative. Students participate in partner discussions, small-group conversations, annotation activities, and reflective writing assignments connected to the novel. It has been amazing to watch reluctant readers become active participants because they genuinely connect with Ghost's experiences and personality. During independent reading time, students are often so focused that the room becomes completely silent except for pages turning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students in particular have especially connected with the book. One student who previously avoided reading now volunteers to read aloud because he relates to Ghost's determination and humor. Another student has started journaling about her own experiences after seeing how the novel addresses personal struggles and growth. Students who once claimed they \"hated reading\" are now asking if there are more books by Jason Reynolds available in the library.\r\n\r\nYour support did far more than provide books — it helped create confidence, engagement, and a stronger reading community within our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them discover the power of stories.","fullyFundedDate":1773836814591,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-not-screens/9964266/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Not Screens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356708_orig.jpg?crop=2112,2112,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699391193377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356708"},{"teacherId":6127803,"projectId":10027118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Colorful Tools For 6th Grade Math Success.\" Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily learning experiences of our students. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our sixth graders will have access to colorful, engaging math tools that help make abstract concepts more understandable and learning more interactive. \r\n\r\nMiddle school is an important time for students to develop both academic skills and self-confidence. Your kindness and support is helping create a classroom environment where students feel excited to participate, take risks, and succeed in math.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support, encouragement, and generosity are truly appreciated by both the students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769177568062,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-tools-for-6th-grade-math-succes/10027118/","projectTitle":"Colorful Tools for 6th Grade Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6127803"},{"teacherId":4017064,"projectId":9995879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school theater program! Your generous donation means the world to us and will help our students bring their creativity to life on stage. Because of you, our young artists can paint, build, and design sets that make every performance shine. Your kindness inspires them to dream bigger, work harder, and take pride in their artistic accomplishments. We're so grateful for your support in helping our students turn imagination into reality—one brushstroke at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1768176700593,"projectUrl":"project/aladdin-costumes/9995879/","projectTitle":"Aladdin Costumes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4017064_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497932683622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4017064"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48555","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1066,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.0,"schoolId":48555,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kenny C Guinn Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kenny C Guinn Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kenny-c-guinn-middle-school/48555"}