{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Victoria Fertitta Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8925720,"projectId":9989869,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of your donation. My class has been using all their supplies in our classroom. I have been using the snacks for when students are hungry and need some energy. I have also used them as incentives and awards during review games and with answering correct questions. They have enjoyed them and are so excited to be able to have these items in my class. \r\nIn Health class we also teach about the importance of keeping our hands clean to remain healthy. My students have been using the hand sanitizer thoroughly. \r\nEveryday my students use their notebooks for warmup questions. It is such a great way for them to write down their thoughts and feelings for the day on the topic we are talking about.\r\nOverall, these items help create a class culture that we are proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1768070515343,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-on-snacks/9989869/","projectTitle":"Snacks on Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Topps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925720_orig.jpg?crop=2132,2132,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679590233238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mtopps"},{"teacherId":8119924,"projectId":9994240,"letterContent":"Your donations made an immediate impact in our classroom. When the students first saw the supplies, they were thrilled - especially for the colorful poster boards, the craft scissors and the gold cardstock. They were also very excited about the glue, markers, and other materials that they needed to bring their ideas to life. Having these resources available allowed them to fully dive into their projects and be creative with their presentations. \r\n\r\nWe use these materials while working on our National History Day (NHD) projects. Students created posters and visual displays as part of their research projects thanks to these supplies. They were able to present their work in a polished and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOur students recently competed at the southern Nevada regional competition for NHD, and many of them placed in the top three in their project categories. Because of this, they advanced to the next step: the state competition. We will find out in April if any of our students win at the state level. If they do, they will travel to Washington, D.C. this summer to represent Nevada at the national competition. \r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your donations. Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping make this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768801381224,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-history-to-life-supporting-our/9994240/","projectTitle":"Bringing History to Life: Supporting Our National History Day Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Janjusic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119924"},{"teacherId":6176529,"projectId":9989308,"letterContent":"New equipment is always so special to our students and always appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe want to thank you for finding our project important and helping us fund our classrooms. We will be using the inflatable finish line in tbe near future. We love doing races and what a fun way to head to the finish line. Hula hoops are one of the most damaged items in our PE classes and they can be pricey to replace. These will make a great addition to our hula hut buildings and other fun games. \r\n\r\nWe wouldn't be able to do our jobs without the help of generous donors, so a HUGE thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1768054480565,"projectUrl":"project/start-and-finish-strong/9989308/","projectTitle":"Start and Finish Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176529_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594931367678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6176529"},{"teacherId":10414090,"projectId":10047640,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible for our students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I'm excited to share how your support is being put into action.\r\nWith the new materials, our students have been able to engage in more hands-on, collaborative learning. Recently, they worked on a project where they used the new resources to research a real-world problem and design creative solutions. Instead of simply reading about the topic, they were able to interact with materials, test ideas, and revise their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. There were wide eyes, big smiles, and so many eager questions. Several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" That sense of ownership has continued—students treat the materials with care and are more motivated to participate because they feel valued and supported.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve building on this momentum. Students are currently beginning a deeper project-based learning unit where they will apply what they've practiced—researching, collaborating, problem-solving, and presenting—to a larger challenge. They'll use the resources you provided to gather information, create drafts, reflect on feedback, and refine their final products. We're also planning opportunities for students to showcase their work, giving them authentic audiences and boosting their confidence even further.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is more engaging, interactive, and inspiring. Thank you for giving our students tools that spark curiosity, creativity, and growth. Your support is not just appreciated—it is truly making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769201526110,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-support-donor-menu-for-health/10047640/","projectTitle":"Nourish & Support: Donor Menu for Healthy Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414090"},{"teacherId":8128845,"projectId":9990587,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity. When the boxes arrived, the energy in our room was electric! My students were especially thrilled to see the class set of headphones. Seeing their faces light up over something as simple as fresh colored pencils and vibrant color paper reminded me of how much it means to them to have new tools that belong specifically to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work. Just yesterday, we used the Post-It Notes to annotate a class novel The headphones have been a game-changer for Fast Bridge and iReady programs, allowing every student to focus on their own level without a chorus of overlapping audio. Having a steady supply of Kleenex and cleaning supplies has also brought a sense of calm and health to our space—I no longer have to worry about running out of essentials during the height of the season!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are diving into a character analysis project for Jason Reynold's Ghost. Those colored pencils and papers will be the stars of the show as students illustrate their findings. Your contribution did more than just buy supplies; it told my students that their education is worth an investment from the world outside our school walls. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a more colorful, focused, and clean place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768068603946,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-yagers-creative-classroom/9990587/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Yager's Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128845"},{"teacherId":10380845,"projectId":9954214,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\n\r\nWe used the black lights during our schoolwide House assembly to create an immersive glow in the dark experience that students will never forget. Student Council members designed neon posters, painted props with UV reactive paint, and created glowing decorations that completely transformed our multipurpose room. One powerful moment was when the lights went out and the black lights turned on. The entire room lit up with vibrant messages about leadership, unity, and school pride. Students had worked for days preparing the visuals, and seeing their creations glow brought a huge sense of accomplishment. It elevated the assembly from something typical into something truly memorable and student led.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nThe reaction was immediate excitement. When we first tested the black lights after school, students gasped. They could not believe how bright the neon colors glowed. What started as curiosity quickly turned into creativity. Students began brainstorming new design ideas, experimenting with paint, and thinking about how lighting could completely change the mood of an event. It sparked innovation and ownership. They were not just decorating. They were designing an experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nThe success of the black light assembly has inspired us to think bigger about student led production and creative storytelling. Our next steps include incorporating the black lights into future House competitions, spirit weeks, and even classroom projects where students design interactive visual displays tied to history and leadership themes. We are also working on empowering more students to take leadership roles in event planning, from budgeting and logistics to design and execution. The goal is to continue building a culture where students create, collaborate, and take pride in transforming their school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768345661456,"projectUrl":"project/a-glow-up-for-our-school-assembly/9954214/","projectTitle":"A Glow-Up for Our School Assembly","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10380845"},{"teacherId":6258560,"projectId":9188949,"letterContent":"In our STEM class, students are using Lego SPIKE Prime robots to deepen their understanding of engineering, coding, and problem-solving through hands-on learning. Instead of passively consuming information, students actively design, build, program, test, and refine robotic solutions to real-world challenges. Students are working with motors, sensors, and block-based coding allows them to see cause-and-effect relationships between their code and the robot's movement. \r\n\r\nBeyond technical skills, SPIKE Prime robotics has positively impacted student engagement, collaboration, and confidence. Students work in teams, assign roles, communicate ideas, and justify design decisions, mirroring real engineering practices. Many who may not traditionally see themselves as \"tech students\" become leaders when building or debugging, increasing their sense of belonging in STEM. The excitement of testing in the robot arena fosters perseverance, creativity, and critical thinking. Overall, the integration of SPIKE Prime robots has transformed the classroom into an active, student-centered environment where learning is creative, collaborative, and fun. Thank you for the donations to make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1743637615901,"projectUrl":"project/spike-prime-in-robotics/9188949/","projectTitle":"Spike Prime in Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chalhoub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6258560"},{"teacherId":5363347,"projectId":9991146,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Students have benefitted from having a \"limitless\" supply of pencils, so that everyone can participate in the lesson whether they came to class prepared or not. Being able to provide basic supplies to students in need has been a blessing.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the art supplies to create authentic board games based on their independent reading novels. The markers, colored pencils, cardstock, and like have supporting students creativity and expression. These hands-on materials have made learning more engaging for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768147562822,"projectUrl":"project/creative-outlets/9991146/","projectTitle":"Creative Outlets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Secord","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5363347_orig.png?crop=275,275,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755045994788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5363347"},{"teacherId":8260472,"projectId":9993089,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and willingness to support my students' musical endeavors! They've already gotten started using reeds from these new boxes. These reeds are especially helpful during this time of the year, since we've begun preparation for our performance at the annual CCSD Advanced Middle School Band Festival this spring.\r\n\r\nMy students are equally as grateful for the abundance of reeds that they now have access to. We've even had a couple of students switch from the brand of reeds they were using, to the brand that we're supplying in our band classroom!\r\n\r\nWe're endlessly appreciative of the support we've received.","fullyFundedDate":1768099373126,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-our-woodwind-students/9993089/","projectTitle":"Support for Our Woodwind Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8260472"},{"teacherId":3848412,"projectId":8015883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our students. Because of your kindness, the students had an exciting and wide variety of books to choose from for their reading project, allowing them to select stories that truly interested and inspired them. This choice made a meaningful difference in their engagement and enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nThe impact was clear as students proudly showcased their learning through colorful, creative, and fun projects that reflected both their understanding of the books and their individual personalities. Your donation not only supported their academic growth, but also helped foster a love of reading and creativity. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive difference it has made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1699738954992,"projectUrl":"project/reading-friendly-space/8015883/","projectTitle":"Reading-Friendly Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486511412150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848412"},{"teacherId":9360791,"projectId":9998931,"letterContent":"My class of 6th grade English students are truly grateful for your partnership, kindness, and your belief in the power of education. They were thrilled with the materials they received from this Creative Covers grant. They couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the enormous box of markers with such a vast assortment of colors to choose from. The girls loved the variety of Kawaii Bunny stickers to select from when they completed their book study project. When a student finalizes their work before the period is over, they are allowed to pick a logic puzzle worksheet to complete. Some of the students create inspiring posters for the hallways.\r\n\r\nThe class has earned a fun Friday activity and enjoyed playing Taboo. Our class loaned the game to the school board games club as well and the kids repeatedly ask to borrow it each week.Your support sends a powerful message: all parts of their education matter, academic and play. \r\n\r\nI have been able to drive in to the Writing Prompts for Middle School: Fun Creative Reflective Narrative Persuasive Imaginative Writing Journal Prompts to Help Middle School Students Improving and Showing Their Creativity and the students are no longer bored with writing. Your support has helped us build a space where students can explore reflective prompts that help them understand themselves, narrative prompts that let them step into someone else's shoes, persuasive prompts that teach them to stand up for what they believe in, and imaginative prompts that let them create entire universes from a single sentence.","fullyFundedDate":1768162280650,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-radical-learners/9998931/","projectTitle":"Resources for Radical Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360791_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1965,y1723&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743965518342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360791"},{"teacherId":10080609,"projectId":9534751,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students and I have been actively using the new supplies every day in our classroom. The materials have allowed students to work more independently and creatively, whether they are collaborating in small groups, practicing new skills, or applying their learning to hands-on projects. One especially meaningful moment was during a recent lesson when students used the supplies to complete a project they had only been able to imagine before—seeing their ideas come to life boosted both their confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. There were smiles, gasps, and lots of eager questions about how and when they could start using them. Several students commented that it made them feel \"special\" and proud that someone cared enough to support their learning. That sense of encouragement carried into our lessons, as students were more focused, motivated, and willing to take academic risks.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include building on these lessons with more in-depth projects that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Students will continue using the supplies to strengthen their skills and deepen their understanding of our current unit, while also preparing for upcoming lessons that require hands-on practice and problem-solving. 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