{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roy W Martin Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9889392,"projectId":10032524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Because of you, my students have hands-on tools that make learning so much more exciting. We use the magnetic phonics tiles and number lines almost every day during centers, and I've watched kids who usually shy away from reading and math light up because they get to touch and build instead of just filling out worksheets.\r\n\r\nThe regrouping kits have been a game-changer — I can finally show my students what \"carrying\" and \"borrowing\" actually mean, instead of just telling them. And the shoe-tying kits have been such a sweet surprise. A few kids practice every day, and it's so rewarding to watch them grow more independent, one loop at a time.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see my students dig into the new science kits and math tools. Thank you for believing in my classroom. You've given my students the chance to learn by doing, and that means everything.","fullyFundedDate":1768705820001,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-sensory-tools-for-a/10032524/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Sensory Tools for Autistic Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889392_orig.jpg?crop=1740,1740,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753908745393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889392"},{"teacherId":10215998,"projectId":10046828,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our computer lab is now a much more comfortable place for students to learn, create, and explore technology. The fans you helped provide have made a noticeable difference in keeping the lab cooler, especially when all of our computers are running and the room becomes warm.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited when they first saw the new fans and immediately noticed the improvement in the classroom. Instead of being distracted by the heat, they can now focus more comfortably on coding, computer applications, and other technology-based projects.\r\n\r\nOur computer lab serves 37 students at a time, so creating a comfortable learning environment is especially important. Students are currently building their computer and coding skills through hands-on lessons and projects. As we continue, they will apply these skills to more challenging coding activities, problem-solving projects, and creative technology assignments.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in my students. Your support has helped create an environment where they can stay comfortable, focused, and excited about learning technology. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778068705607,"projectUrl":"project/a-cooler-lab-for-coding-and-learning/10046828/","projectTitle":"A Cooler Lab for Coding and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Costales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10215998_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x230,y207&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758335757938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10215998"},{"teacherId":5678841,"projectId":10038645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing my sixth-grade students with resources that allow them to experience mathematics in exciting and meaningful ways. Your generosity is helping us take math beyond the textbook and show students that the skills they learn in class can be used to investigate and solve real-world problems.\r\n\r\nOne of the ways we are using our new Donors Choose materials is through a Crime Scene Investigation Math Project. During this activity, students become math detectives and use their knowledge of area and perimeter to examine clues, take measurements, make calculations, and solve a fictional classroom mystery.\r\n\r\nStudents work collaboratively as members of an investigative team. Instead of simply being given a worksheet and asked to calculate area and perimeter, they are presented with a problem that requires them to decide what information they need, which mathematical strategy to use, and how their calculations can help them interpret the evidence. This gives students an opportunity to see mathematics as a tool for problem-solving rather than just a collection of formulas.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited when they saw that our new materials would be used for a crime scene investigation. The idea of becoming investigators immediately captured their attention. Students who may sometimes be hesitant to participate in a traditional math lesson were eager to measure, calculate, discuss clues, and defend their reasoning with their teammates.\r\n\r\nThis project also helps students develop skills that extend beyond mathematics. They practice critical thinking, communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and perseverance. Most importantly, students are learning that a strong mathematical argument needs evidence. Just like investigators, they must be able to explain not only what they think the answer is, but also how the mathematics supports their conclusion.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue investigating mathematics through real-world applications. Students will build upon their understanding of area and perimeter as we move into more complex concepts involving composite figures, surface area, and volume. They will continue using hands-on materials, models, measurements, and collaborative investigations to make connections between classroom mathematics and the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped make it possible for my students to experience math, investigate math, and apply math rather than simply read about it. These are the types of experiences that can help students see themselves as mathematicians, problem-solvers, and investigators.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping us bring real-world mathematics to life!","fullyFundedDate":1778090441427,"projectUrl":"project/csi-math-its-elementary/10038645/","projectTitle":"CSI Math: It’s Elementary!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5678841_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534109619665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msminale"},{"teacherId":10413126,"projectId":10060849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our classroom project. When the boxes of supplies finally arrived, my middle school English Language Arts students were genuinely thrilled to unpack everything and see the new resources you made possible. Having access to brand-new folders, dictionaries, and colorful markers has instantly transformed our daily routines and brought a fresh wave of excitement to our learning environment.\r\nWe are already putting your gifts to great use during our reading and writing blocks. The students are using the new folders to keep their writing portfolios, vocabulary trackers, and daily assignments organized, which has been a game-changer for keeping our large classes running smoothly. Additionally, having durable reference dictionaries and vibrant markers on hand allows students to actively engage in collaborative vocabulary work, annotation stations, and creative projects without any barriers to their learning materials.\r\nYour support means the world to us, and it truly takes a village to provide the best possible experience for these kids. Knowing that people like you care about their education inspires both me and my students to push harder and aim higher every single day. Thank you once again for investing in our classroom and helping make this school year a resounding success.\r\nWith immense gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1772599447330,"projectUrl":"project/the-beauty-of-english-tools-for-young-w/10060849/","projectTitle":"The Beauty of English: Tools for Young Writers and Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Damaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413126"},{"teacherId":323481,"projectId":10325026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D Design and Creation project! Your generosity is giving our students the opportunity to move beyond simply imagining an idea and actually bring their creativity to life.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students can explore 3D design, experiment with new ideas, solve problems, and learn through hands-on creation. They will have opportunities to practice perseverance and critical thinking while discovering that mistakes and revisions are an important part of the creative process.","fullyFundedDate":1782155098550,"projectUrl":"project/3d-design-and-creation/10325026/","projectTitle":"3D Design and Creation","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":10085470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library by contributing to our LEGO sets project! Your generosity is helping us create a space where students can read, imagine, build, collaborate, and learn through hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nThese LEGO sets will give students opportunities to practice creativity, problem-solving, perseverance, and teamwork while encouraging them to spend meaningful time in the library. Whether they are following a design, creating something completely original, or working together with friends, students will have a chance to turn their ideas into something they can see and share.","fullyFundedDate":1777978984677,"projectUrl":"project/library-lego-sets/10085470/","projectTitle":"Library Lego Sets","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":5916845,"projectId":9268549,"letterContent":"The impact of the 360 classroom model has been evident in the increased level of student engagement observed throughout the school year. With the flexibility to move around the room, transition between learning stations, and choose seating that best supports their learning, students have become more active participants in classroom activities. Teachers have consistently noted higher levels of collaboration, discussion, and on-task behavior as students take greater ownership of their learning in this dynamic environment.\r\nThe ability to incorporate movement into daily instruction has also helped students remain focused and energized throughout lessons. Rather than remaining in one location for extended periods, students can engage in purposeful movement that supports both academic learning and overall well-being. This flexibility has contributed to improved participation, increased confidence when working with peers, and a classroom atmosphere where students are eager to contribute and remain engaged.\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in the educational experience of our students. The success of the 360 classroom model demonstrates how thoughtfully designed learning spaces can positively influence student engagement, collaboration, and achievement. We are sincerely grateful for your support and partnership in helping us create an innovative learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755697169913,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-learning-peer-collaboration-a/9268549/","projectTitle":"Vertical Learning, Peer Collaboration, and Math References in Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5916845_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537927408077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5916845"},{"teacherId":5916845,"projectId":10238680,"letterContent":"The generous donations of snacks and fidget toys had a meaningful and positive impact on students during standardized testing. Providing students with a small snack before or during testing helped reduce hunger and increase their energy levels, allowing them to better concentrate on the tasks at hand. Knowing that these items were available also created a more welcoming and supportive testing environment, helping students approach their assessments with a positive mindset.\r\nThe donated fidget toys served as valuable tools for many students, particularly those who benefit from sensory supports to maintain focus. By providing an appropriate outlet for nervous energy, these items helped students remain calm, engaged, and attentive throughout the testing sessions. Teachers observed that students were better able to sustain their concentration and work through challenging questions without becoming as distracted or overwhelmed.\r\nTogether, the snacks and fidget toys served as effective incentives that encouraged students to put forth their best effort on their standardized tests. Students expressed appreciation for the thoughtful rewards and recognized that their hard work was being acknowledged and supported. These donations not only boosted motivation during testing but also reinforced a positive school culture that values student well-being, perseverance, and academic achievement.\r\nI am forever thankful for your contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1777997943048,"projectUrl":"project/standardized-testing-incentives/10238680/","projectTitle":"Standardized Testing Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5916845_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537927408077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5916845"}],"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"}