{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7678732,"projectId":8089635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. It allows me to showcase different mathematicians and have entry points to discuss the origins of the math we are learning in class. \r\n\r\nThe games have helped to add an element of fun for early finishers or those needing extra practice on basic skills. These also help with having students get to know each other, building group work routines, and practice skills at the beginning of the year. \r\n\r\nYour generosity helps so much in a state where funding varies greatly from year to year.","fullyFundedDate":1702232911448,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-and-inspirational-math-class/8089635/","projectTitle":"Interactive and Inspirational Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McVey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7678732_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608309406070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7678732"},{"teacherId":8128508,"projectId":8008440,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, students were able to engage in learning experiences that were more interactive, creative, and accessible. The materials provided through this project helped create learning spaces where students could clearly see instructional content, collaborate more effectively, and participate with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nImproved visual access allowed students to better follow lessons, make connections between ideas, and stay engaged during instruction. Being able to view multiple sources at once supported deeper discussions and helped students develop stronger critical thinking skills. Students were more focused and willing to contribute, knowing they could clearly see and understand the material being presented.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on project materials had a powerful impact on student creativity and collaboration. Students worked together to design, build, and display their work, practicing problem-solving, communication, and teamwork along the way. Seeing their finished projects displayed created a sense of pride and accomplishment, reinforcing the value of effort and creativity in learning.\r\n\r\nLaminated materials helped ensure that instructional resources remained available and in excellent condition for repeated use. This allowed students to consistently access visual supports and reinforced responsibility for shared materials.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project helped create engaging, student-centered learning experiences that increased participation, confidence, and ownership of learning. The impact of these resources continues beyond a single activity, supporting students as they learn, create, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1699654050412,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-education-tools-for-transfor/8008440/","projectTitle":"Empowering Education: Tools for Transformative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128508_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y602&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634107628516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128508"},{"teacherId":6414777,"projectId":6040569,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, my students have been more engaged and prepared than ever. The color printer allows me to create visually stimulating materials, such as charts, timelines, and interactive assignments, that make history and math concepts easier to understand. Students are able to follow along with lessons more effectively, complete assignments with pride, and explore ideas in a hands-on way that was not possible with black-and-white copies alone.\r\n\r\nThe air purifier and sanitizing supplies have also made a noticeable difference in our classroom environment. Students feel safer and more comfortable, which allows them to focus on learning rather than worrying about germs. This small improvement has led to smoother transitions between lessons and more consistent participation in group activities and discussions.\r\n\r\nMany students, particularly those who struggle to stay motivated, have been especially excited about the new technology. They enjoy seeing their work come to life in color and take ownership of projects, which has boosted their confidence and willingness to participate. Overall, these resources have helped create a welcoming, modern, and inspiring classroom where all students can thrive and explore their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1638477268042,"projectUrl":"project/crisp-clean-and-clear-classroom-enviro/6040569/","projectTitle":"Crisp, Clean, and Clear Classroom Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez-DeGraw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6414777_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x230,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709021876923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6414777"},{"teacherId":6414777,"projectId":8244677,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students are actively using the new supplies during daily lessons, note-taking, and group activities as we analyze historical sources and build understanding of key events. Having readily available materials has helped lessons run smoothly and allowed students to stay engaged without interruptions. When the students first saw the supplies and treasure box items, they were excited and grateful, and it immediately boosted classroom morale. The reward snacks have been especially motivating, encouraging participation and positive behavior during discussions and collaborative work. Moving forward, students will continue using these resources as we dive deeper into our current history unit, working on written responses, projects, and class discussions that help them think critically about the past and its connection to the present.","fullyFundedDate":1710988212755,"projectUrl":"project/restore-refresh-for-success/8244677/","projectTitle":"Restore & Refresh for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez-DeGraw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6414777_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x230,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709021876923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6414777"},{"teacherId":3665704,"projectId":9692599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, Celebrating Students and Supporting Needs. Your kindness has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my classroom and my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are now able to feel recognized and celebrated on their birthdays. Simple gestures—like cards, colorful decorations, and special moments of recognition—go a long way in helping students feel seen and valued. These celebrations help build a positive classroom culture where every student knows they matter.\r\n\r\nThe colorful paper you provided has brightened our classroom and enhanced student work. Students are more excited to create, share, and display their learning, which boosts both engagement and pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the feminine hygiene products you helped supply have met a critical need for my students. Having these items readily available allows students to feel comfortable, supported, and able to focus on learning without embarrassment or stress. This support promotes dignity, confidence, and a sense of safety at school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond supplies—you've helped create a classroom environment rooted in care, respect, and belonging. My students and I are truly grateful for your support and for believing in their well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1759271726148,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-students-and-supporting-need/9692599/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Students and Supporting Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chorzempa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3665704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467843544616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3665704"},{"teacherId":3358936,"projectId":9904496,"letterContent":"This project will allow my students to explore the fascinating world of light and color through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. With access to tools that demonstrate the visible light spectrum, refraction, and reflection, students will move beyond reading about science and actually experience it.\r\n\r\nInstead of imagining how light bends or separates into colors, students will see it happen in real time—sparking curiosity, meaningful questions, and deeper understanding. These materials will support interactive labs where students investigate how light behaves, how color is created, and how these concepts apply to real-world technologies like cameras, fiber optics, and even rainbows.\r\n\r\nThis project also promotes equity in the classroom by ensuring every student has access to high-quality science materials. When students can touch, observe, and experiment, learning becomes more engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students won't just learn about light—they'll discover the magic behind it. Your support helps turn abstract concepts into unforgettable learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love for science. 🌈✨","fullyFundedDate":1763565955732,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light-exploring-the-magic/9904496/","projectTitle":"Let There be Light! Exploring the Magic of the Spectrum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jablon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3358936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785021106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jablon"},{"teacherId":3358936,"projectId":9858247,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students will have access to essential safety and learning tools that directly support hands-on science instruction. Gloves and scissors may seem simple, but in a science classroom they are critical for safe exploration, lab investigations, and skill-building activities.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, students will be able to actively participate in labs instead of sitting out due to a lack of materials. Gloves ensure a safe learning environment during dissections, experiments, and investigations, while scissors allow students to cut, build, model, and create—skills that are vital for both science and everyday problem solving.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project promotes equity. Every student will have what they need to fully engage, regardless of their background or ability to bring supplies from home. When students feel prepared and included, their confidence grows, their curiosity increases, and learning becomes more meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour support turns a classroom \"crisis\" into an opportunity for discovery, safety, and student success. Because of you, my students won't just learn science—they'll do science. 🧪✂️🧤","fullyFundedDate":1761531649522,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-glove-and-scissor-crisis-of-20/9858247/","projectTitle":"The Great Glove and Scissor Crisis of 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jablon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3358936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785021106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jablon"},{"teacherId":3358936,"projectId":9787046,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students will get a hands-on learning experience they will never forget—dissecting real sheep eyes to explore how vision works (no actual eyeballs poked outside of science class 😉).\r\n\r\nThis project allows students to move beyond textbooks and truly see how structures like the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve work together to send images to the brain. By carefully examining a real eye, students make meaningful connections between diagrams and real-world biology, strengthening their understanding of anatomy, light, and vision.\r\n\r\nHands-on labs like this increase student engagement, curiosity, and confidence in science. Many of my students learn best by doing, and this activity gives them the opportunity to ask questions, collaborate with peers, and think like real scientists. For some, this may even spark an interest in careers in medicine, biology, or health sciences.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a safe, exciting, and memorable learning environment where students can explore science in a way that is authentic, interactive, and unforgettable. Thank you for making science come alive—one eyeball at a time! 👁️🧠","fullyFundedDate":1760735179359,"projectUrl":"project/let-my-students-poke-eyeballs-for-educat/9787046/","projectTitle":"Let My Students Poke Eyeballs for Educational Purposes OnlySheep EyesEdition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jablon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3358936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625785021106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jablon"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9907844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pens and Astrobrights paper to our classroom. These supplies are used daily and have already made a meaningful impact on our learning.\r\n\r\nThe pens help ensure students are always prepared to participate, while the Astrobrights paper has become a favorite in our class. We use it to create mini reports on what we are learning, and the bright colors help students take pride in their work and stay engaged with the material. It's been a great way for them to organize their thinking and show their understanding in a creative, motivating way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly enhance our classroom environment and help make learning more enjoyable for students. Both my class and I are very grateful for your generosity and for thinking of us.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764367397531,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-supplies/9907844/","projectTitle":"Crafty Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"},{"teacherId":5353682,"projectId":9501270,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity! Because of supporters like you, our Donors Choose project, \"Every Pencil Counts: Stocking Up for Success,\" has been fully funded, and the materials are already being used by my students.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided us with crucial resources, including the Jumbo Magnetic XY Coordinate Dry Erase Grid and the Learning Resources Folding Geometric Shapes for hands-on math, as well as essential supplies like new pencils, dry erase markers, and copy paper.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already begun to boost engagement and efficiency in our math lessons. For example, the Jumbo Magnetic Grid allows every student to clearly see and participate in graphing activities, making abstract concepts concrete. Additionally, having a dependable supply of pencils, erasers, and copy paper means students can focus entirely on learning without worrying about running out of supplies.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and engagement in the classroom are palpable. By investing in my students, you have provided the tools needed for interactive, collaborative learning, while also supporting a well-managed and positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to the students in my classroom. We are truly grateful for your partnership in education.","fullyFundedDate":1756149804690,"projectUrl":"project/every-pencil-counts-stocking-up-for-suc/9501270/","projectTitle":"Every Pencil Counts: Stocking Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chavarria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5353682_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725039805105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-chavarria"},{"teacherId":4370340,"projectId":9600216,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving me the resources to make a positive impact on my classes. My preferred manner of teaching is to reward students for all the things they do correctly, or to encourage them to try hard. It's a simple process to give them tickets, and then let them choose how to redeem them for maximum impact.\r\n\r\nI have noticed that my shyer, more reserved students are willing to take a chance if it means they can \"shop\" for a prize. It doubles the impact - they both feel encouraged when they receive the ticket, and then even more excitement when they go to my \"shop\" and choose their reward.\r\n\r\nThe project provided me with items the students thoroughly enjoy, and they try hard to be noticed and participate positively.","fullyFundedDate":1756323120697,"projectUrl":"project/delightful-classroom-store-items/9600216/","projectTitle":"Delightful Classroom Store Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dittrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4370340_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506889465437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4370340"},{"teacherId":545388,"projectId":9806074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the EMF protection for our 6th grade science classroom! The students were so excited to receive it—especially after learning about electromagnetic fields and how EMF protection can support a healthier environment. It's been a great way to connect what they've learned in class to something real and meaningful in their own space.\r\nThe kids took a lot of interest in understanding how EMF protection works and the benefits it can provide. It's sparked some great discussions about energy, technology, and ways to take care of both our minds and bodies while surrounded by everyday devices.\r\nWe're so grateful for your generosity and support. Not only did this donation add an extra layer of care to our classroom, but it also gave students a real-life example of science in action. Thank you for helping us create a space that's both educational and balanced for our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1761771631152,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-focused-and-healthy-le/9806074/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Focused, and Healthy Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp545388_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522266194936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kodonnell"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94337","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1284,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":94337,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/wilbur-theresa-faiss-mid-school/94337"}