{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roy W Martin Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10581197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Building Readers One Story at a Time project! Your generosity, along with the support of the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, has helped bring exciting new manga and graphic novels to our middle school library.\r\n\r\nThese books will open doors to new worlds, introduce students to unforgettable characters, and inspire them to discover the joy of reading. Manga and graphic novels are especially meaningful for our students because the combination of illustrations and text helps build reading comprehension, vocabulary, confidence, and a love of storytelling.","fullyFundedDate":1789564948202,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-one-story-at-a-time/10581197/","projectTitle":"Building Readers One Story at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10533229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Building Art, Science, and Creativity in Our Middle School Library! Your generosity is helping us create a library environment where students can explore art, discover new interests, and learn through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the LEGO Art Hokusai Great Wave set and the materials needed to create and display student artwork, our students will have opportunities to explore Japanese art and culture, experiment with mosaic designs, and discover the connections between art, science, mathematics, and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1788455269104,"projectUrl":"project/building-art-science-and-creativity-in/10533229/","projectTitle":"Building Art, Science, and Creativity in Our Middle School Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10532482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Building Art, Science, and Creativity in Our Middle School Library! Your generosity is helping us create a library environment where students can explore art, discover new interests, and learn through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nWith the LEGO Art Hokusai Great Wave set and the materials needed to create and display student artwork, our students will have opportunities to explore Japanese art and culture, experiment with mosaic designs, and discover the connections between art, science, mathematics, and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1789062681500,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity/10532482/","projectTitle":"Building & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10517322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Build and Design project! Your generosity will bring exciting new opportunities to our middle school library, where students can explore creativity, engineering, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nWith the LEGO building sets, xTool screen-printing supplies, and snacks, our library will be an even more welcoming place for students to build, design, experiment, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life. These resources will help students develop problem-solving skills, express their creativity, and discover new interests in STEAM.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a real difference for our students and helps us create a library where everyone can find something that inspires them. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1788276769666,"projectUrl":"project/build-and-design/10517322/","projectTitle":"Build and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10477176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our Snacks for Our Library Aides project to life! Your generosity means so much to our School library community. Our student library aides volunteer their time to shelve books, organize materials, assist with Makerspace activities, prepare displays, and help make our library a welcoming place for everyone.\r\nThanks to your kindness, we can provide these hardworking students with snacks as a small way to show our appreciation for their time, dedication, and leadership.","fullyFundedDate":1787085081866,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-our-library-aides/10477176/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Our Library Aides","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":9428026,"projectId":10485237,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you thank you so very much for caring about the students at Roy W Martin Middle School. We have been so very blessed by you to care about the students health and their progress toward meeting goals without having to hear their stomachs growl. Students also work much harder when an incentive is given and it drives the students to work more diligently. Roy Martin eighth grade Health students have completed many projects to earn the rewards and incentives given that came to me from Donors Choose and again I thank you very much for caring.","fullyFundedDate":1788293704256,"projectUrl":"project/stewarts-studious/10485237/","projectTitle":"Stewart's Studious","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428026"},{"teacherId":10415095,"projectId":10048989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, \"Learning Without Limits: Support for Our Unique Learners,\" to life! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has flexible seating options, sensory tools, and hands-on learning kits. When the boxes first arrived in our classroom, my students were beside themselves with excitement. Their eyes lit up as we unboxed each item, and they immediately wanted to explore everything. Seeing their faces light up with pure enthusiasm made them feel so valued and cared for by people outside our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWe have already been putting these resources to great use during our daily lessons. For instance, during a recent [math / literacy / group activity] project, students used the materials to help them stay focused and engaged. Having these tools available allowed my students to learn in ways that best suit their unique learning styles, making complex concepts much easier to grasp while building their confidence.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve using these materials to tackle our upcoming unit on math, reading and social studies. These resources will continue to play a key role in helping every student participate actively, express themselves fully, and build meaningful skills. Thank you for opening up new possibilities for our learners and showing them that their growth matters!","fullyFundedDate":1778609764117,"projectUrl":"project/learning-without-limits-support-for-our/10048989/","projectTitle":"Learning Without Limits: Support for Our Unique Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10415095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770068366153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415095"},{"teacherId":10383277,"projectId":10505639,"letterContent":"When the packages first arrived in our classroom, the excitement was immediate. As soon as my students saw the boxes, they were eager to open them and discover what was inside. Their eyes lit up as we unboxed the new materials—there were smiles, eager chatter, and genuine enthusiasm about having dedicated, quality tools for their learning. Seeing that generous supporters outside our school cared enough to invest in their education made them feel instantly valued and inspired.\r\n\r\nSince then, we have been putting these resources to work every single day. One memorable moment involved a collaborative hands-on activity where students worked in small groups to problem-solve, share ideas, and build their projects together. Having these supplies transformed our classroom dynamic; instead of waiting around or sharing limited items, every student was actively engaged, confident, and focused on bringing their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve taking these lessons even further. Students are currently working on a unit project where they will apply the skills they've developed to create a final presentation to share with their peers. Thanks to your support, they have the exact resources they need to succeed and take full ownership of their learning. Thank you for making \"A Classroom Full of Possibilities\" a reality for our students at Roy Martin Middle School!","fullyFundedDate":1788297380014,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-full-of-possibilities/10505639/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Full of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James Classroom Roy Martin MS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10383277_orig.png?crop=249,249,x79,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787251262887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10383277"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10320162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Makerspace Crafting Machine project! Your generosity is giving our middle school students exciting new ways to create, design, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWith this new crafting technology, students will be able to move from simply imagining an idea to actually designing and making something of their own. They will practice creativity, problem-solving, precision, perseverance, and technology skills while working on hands-on projects in our library makerspace.","fullyFundedDate":1780669642261,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-crafting-machine/10320162/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Crafting Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":4887288,"projectId":10581603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for providing snacks and regulation tools for my students. Your support means more than I can fully express, and I am truly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and their well-being.\r\n\r\nAs a middle school counselor, I have the privilege of working with students who are navigating an important and sometimes challenging stage of their lives. Middle school can bring academic pressure, social challenges, family difficulties, anxiety, frustration, and many other emotions that students may not always know how to manage. Sometimes, something as simple as having a snack, a quiet moment, or an appropriate regulation tool can make a tremendous difference in a student's ability to refocus and continue with their day.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided will allow me to help students who come into my office hungry or who may not have had an opportunity to eat before school. Hunger can make it extremely difficult for students to concentrate, regulate their emotions, participate in class, or simply feel comfortable throughout the school day. Having snacks available gives students one less thing to worry about and allows me to meet an immediate need while also creating an opportunity to connect with them.\r\n\r\nYour donation of regulation objects is equally meaningful. Students sometimes need a safe and appropriate way to calm their bodies and minds before they can talk about what they are experiencing. Regulation tools can help students manage stress, anxiety, frustration, restlessness, and overwhelming emotions. These tools provide students with practical strategies that they can use when they are having a difficult moment. Rather than simply telling a student to \"calm down,\" I can teach them how to recognize what their body is telling them and give them tools that help them return to a state where they are ready to learn and problem-solve.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important parts of my job is helping students understand that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. When students visit the counseling office, I want them to feel welcomed, safe, and supported. Your generosity helps me create an environment where students know that their needs matter.\r\n\r\nYour donation also sends an important message to our students: there are people in their community who believe in them. Many students may never know the names of the individuals who made these resources possible, but they will experience the kindness behind your generosity. Every snack offered, every regulation tool used, and every conversation that happens in a safe and supportive environment is a reminder to students that they are valued.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful because your contribution supports the whole student, not just academics. Academic success is important, but students cannot always focus on grades and assignments when they are struggling emotionally or physically. By helping provide basic needs and regulation resources, you are helping create the foundation students need to be successful in the classroom and beyond.\r\n\r\nI hope you know that your generosity will have an impact far beyond the items themselves. These resources will be used again and again by students who need a little extra support during their school day. Your donation may help a student get through a difficult morning, calm down after a stressful situation, regain focus before returning to class, or simply feel cared for when they need it most.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting the work that happens in our counseling office. Your kindness makes it possible for me to provide resources that I may not otherwise be able to offer. Most importantly, you are helping me remind my students that their emotional well-being matters and that they deserve support as they learn, grow, and discover who they are.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and all of the students who will benefit from your generosity, thank you. Your support truly makes a difference, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to use your donation to make our school a more caring, supportive, and welcoming place for every student.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788629439560,"projectUrl":"project/regulating-the-kids/10581603/","projectTitle":"Regulating the Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4887288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508113859908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4887288"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10213027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Legos for the Library project! Your generosity is helping transform our middle school library into an even more creative, engaging, and inspiring space for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students will have opportunities to build, design, create, and explore with LEGO sets. These hands-on activities will encourage creativity, problem-solving, engineering skills, and collaboration while also giving students a fun way to relax and connect with one another. For many of our students, the library is a place where they can feel safe, welcomed, and inspired to try something new.","fullyFundedDate":1777979062901,"projectUrl":"project/legos-for-the-library/10213027/","projectTitle":"Legos for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10131994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Clean Library project!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming space for our middle school students. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can keep our library and makerspace clean, comfortable, and ready for students to use every day. These resources may seem simple, but they make a BIG difference in creating a positive learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our library a place where everyone feels welcome.","fullyFundedDate":1777978986359,"projectUrl":"project/clean-library/10131994/","projectTitle":"Clean Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp323481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449867120791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-park"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82983","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1278,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.5,"schoolId":82983,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roy W Martin Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roy W Martin Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/roy-w-martin-middle-school/82983"}