{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":46.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5576557,"projectId":10193262,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an exciting, hands-on learning environment where students actively explore engineering concepts. We have been using the VEX HEXBUG Hook Shot Ball Machines as part of a design challenge in which students must build, test, and refine their shooting mechanisms to improve accuracy and consistency. One memorable moment came when a group of students adjusted their angle and force after several failed attempts—when they finally made their shot, the entire class erupted in cheers. It was a powerful example of perseverance, problem-solving, and teamwork in action.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and contagious. Students were eager to open the kits, examine the pieces, and begin building right away. Many of them were amazed that they would get to use such interactive equipment in class, and their curiosity sparked thoughtful questions about how the machines worked. Even students who are typically more reserved quickly became engaged, collaborating with their peers and confidently sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue to build on these experiences by taking on more advanced design challenges. They will analyze performance data, make strategic improvements, and even create their own mini-competitions that incorporate scoring systems and constraints. These next steps will deepen their understanding of engineering principles while strengthening critical thinking and collaboration skills. Your support has not only enhanced our current lessons but also opened the door to continued innovation and creativity in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776452245029,"projectUrl":"project/hook-shot-ball-machines-for-robotics/10193262/","projectTitle":"Hook Shot Ball Machines for Robotics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5576557_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532627315956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5576557"},{"teacherId":10411902,"projectId":10039436,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new supplies for many labs. One lab we did was to show phase changes. Students heated menthol on the new hot plate and placed watch glasses on the top of the flasks with ice on top. They were able to see the menthol melt and then the gas went to the top and cooled, forming crystals. They really liked seeing the crystals form! \r\nWe also used the convection boxes during our heat transfer stations. They liked seeing the smoke rising up on the hot side and sinking on the cool side. It really reinforced their learning of convection cycles.","fullyFundedDate":1768780427983,"projectUrl":"project/lab-supplies/10039436/","projectTitle":"Lab Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10411902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768692312373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411902"},{"teacherId":9352032,"projectId":10002590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our students with disabilities. As always, the students were so excited to see the new items and unpack the boxes!\r\n\r\nWe are always working to develop social-emotional skills to help students face frustrating or challenging situations. These items help students manage big emotions while continuing to grow academically.\r\n\r\nWe hope to continue growing the academic and social-emotional skills of our students so that they can respond appropriately to the uncertainties of life.","fullyFundedDate":1768183796464,"projectUrl":"project/calm-creative-learning-space/10002590/","projectTitle":"Calm, Creative Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352032_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714790565152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352032"},{"teacherId":5576557,"projectId":10101102,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our robotics classroom has been completely transformed by the addition of the new storage system. From the very first day, students began using the bins to organize gears, beams, connectors, and sensors by type and size. During a recent build challenge, I watched a team quickly gather exactly what they needed without hesitation—something that used to take several minutes of searching. That extra time allowed them to test multiple design ideas, refine their robot, and ultimately create a stronger, more efficient build. The organization has made our classroom feel more like a real engineering lab, and students are taking pride in maintaining it.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new storage system, their reaction was immediate excitement. They noticed right away how clean, professional, and easy-to-use everything looked. Several students commented on how much easier it would be to find parts, and they were eager to help label and sort materials. It gave them a sense of ownership over the classroom, and they quickly took responsibility for returning items to the correct bins. That sense of pride and accountability has carried over into their teamwork and overall engagement.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are using this improved organization to take on more advanced challenges. Currently, they are working on designing and refining robots for upcoming competitions, focusing on efficiency, precision, and strategy. With less time spent searching for parts, they are able to spend more time coding, testing, and iterating on their designs. The next steps include improving autonomous routines and fine-tuning their builds for performance tasks. Your support has not only improved our classroom environment but has also opened the door for deeper learning and more ambitious engineering projects.","fullyFundedDate":1776092100042,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-robotics-classroom/10101102/","projectTitle":"Storage for Robotics Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5576557_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532627315956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5576557"},{"teacherId":10399855,"projectId":9997738,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in supporting our project, Healthy Habits in Action. Because of you, my students now have access to a color printer, a photo printer, and a tablet that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. The color printer allows me to provide engaging materials like fitness logs, goal-setting sheets, and health activities that help students track their progress and better understand key concepts. The tablet supports research, interactive lessons, and small-group learning, giving students opportunities to explore real-world health topics in a more hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is how students have responded to the photo printer. They love being able to capture moments of teamwork, participation, and personal progress. For some of my quieter or less confident students, this has been especially powerful—they can see their growth and feel proud of their accomplishments. These resources have increased engagement, built motivation, and helped my students take ownership of their learning in both physical education and health.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768150392346,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits-in-action/9997738/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399855"},{"teacherId":10399109,"projectId":9992867,"letterContent":"Again, thank you so much for the donations to my classroom. My students were thrilled to see the new posters on our walls and were very grateful to have some fun and color added to the room. The walls were very bare so the addition of the colorful math posters helped bring some life. My students immediately pointed them out and were happy to see something up on the walls.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to have new pens/pencils to use while working on their math assignments/notes in class. They love to use the different colors to help as a differentiated learning tool specifically while taking notes. It helps them see different processes better such as solving multi-step equations. \r\n\r\nMy classroom feels cleaner, cozier and a lot more welcoming to the students. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1768232675334,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-building-a-home/9992867/","projectTitle":"First Year Building A 'Home'!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399109"},{"teacherId":9351723,"projectId":10034420,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our counseling program. I am excited to share how our students have been using the new resources and the meaningful impact they are already having.\r\nMost of the items are sitting in my office for students to grab. They are usually the first things students want to play with while talking with me. They have also been using the materials during small group counseling sessions focused on emotional regulation and peer relationships. \r\nThanks to your generosity, we are continuing to build on these skills. Students have identify strategies that work best for them and practice applying them in real-life scenarios, helping them build confidence and independence in managing their emotions.\r\nYour support has truly created opportunities for growth, connection, and self-awareness among our students. Thank you for making a lasting difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768946829412,"projectUrl":"project/a-fidget-today-keeps-calming-at-bay/10034420/","projectTitle":"A Fidget Today Keeps Calming at Bay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351723"},{"teacherId":4762532,"projectId":10023918,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating the Water Garden and the hydroponics supplies to my Ag Ventures classroom. The students were very excited to get the aquaponics system (Water Garden) up and running. We were right in the middle of a unit on hydroponics, so the timing couldn't have been better. Students planted wheat grass and microgreens seeds in the plant tray. After a few days, the students saw the plants sprouting. The following week they were excited to eat the microgreens. We have cleaned out the grow tray and are planting more microgreens and some basil. The fish is named \"Bubblez\", and the students are on a rotating schedule to feed him. Thank you again for providing the students with this awesome opportunity to experience aquaponics in action!","fullyFundedDate":1771029923411,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-in-the-classroom/10023918/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4762532"},{"teacherId":4762532,"projectId":10004186,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating the iPad to my science classroom. One way that the students have used the iPad is during our unit about plants. Students worked in groups to plant seeds in hydroponics units and monitor growth over time. The students use the iPad to take pictures of plant growth. They can then use those pictures showing growth over time to create a slide show. Another way we are using the iPad in my Ag Ventures class is to create a time lapse video of our chicks hatching. That way we can share our experience with the rest of the school via the school's weekly announcements.\r\n\r\nThe students have really enjoyed using the iPad in class.","fullyFundedDate":1768175385245,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-science/10004186/","projectTitle":"iPad for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4762532"},{"teacherId":10404877,"projectId":10024090,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students now use whiteboards and markers daily to solve problems, share their thinking, and collaborate with one another in real time. During a recent math lesson, students worked in small groups using their whiteboards to solve problems, and it was incredible to see their confidence grow as they explained their reasoning. The calculators have also become an essential tool, helping students check their work and explore more complex concepts, while the erasers allow them to take risks without fear of making mistakes.\r\n When the supplies first arrived, the excitement was contagious—students couldn't wait to use their new materials, and many expressed how special it felt to have tools of their own to support their learning. The snacks have also helped keep students focused and energized throughout the day, especially during longer lessons. Moving forward, we will continue building on this momentum by incorporating these resources into hands-on projects and collaborative activities, allowing students to deepen their understanding and take greater ownership of their learning. Your kindness has truly enriched our classroom experience, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768661866624,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-math-classroom/10024090/","projectTitle":"Special Education Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404877"},{"teacherId":6242927,"projectId":10013612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our study skills classroom. The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 and classroom snacks have already made a noticeable difference. Access to color printing meant students could test layout ideas, include visuals, and produce polished final copies display at school. The snacks helped keep energy and focus high during the so more students stayed engaged through the whole process.\r\n\r\nStudents experienced a boost in confidence that translated into better participation and more thoughtful work. Thank you again for making these practical supports possible; they're helping us build stronger study habits and a more positive, productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768485141454,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-towards-as/10013612/","projectTitle":"Snacking Towards 'As'","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crisden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6242927"},{"teacherId":5086770,"projectId":10004411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and impactful donations to our special education classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. The PE equipment has brought new energy and excitement to our movement breaks and adaptive physical education activities. Students have been practicing coordination and teamwork with the new balls building both motor skills and confidence while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nThe LED writing boards have quickly become a classroom favorite. They are being used during literacy centers for letter tracing, sight word practice, and creative storytelling. The bright, engaging format motivates even our most reluctant writers to participate, and the ability to easily erase and try again encourages risk-taking and independence. Meanwhile, the craft supplies have sparked incredible creativity. Students have created seasonal art projects, practiced fine motor skills through cutting and gluing activities, and expressed their emotions and ideas through hands-on projects that support both social and academic goals.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided materials—it has created opportunities for growth, joy, and meaningful engagement. On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us create a supportive, enriching environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768177464853,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-and-fun-in-lif-skills/10004411/","projectTitle":"Coaching and Fun in Lif Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Orr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-orr"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73680","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1540,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.1,"schoolId":73680,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/lawrence-heidi-canarelli-ms/73680"}