{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lou Mendive Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4653836,"projectId":10615451,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Cleaner Air, Healthier Students & Less Absences. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nAs a special education classroom, many of our students are particularly vulnerable to seasonal illnesses, allergies, and other health challenges that can impact attendance and learning. With your support, we were able to provide air purification equipment that helps create a cleaner, healthier learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe impact has gone beyond simply improving air quality. Students and staff have greater peace of mind knowing that we are actively working to reduce airborne germs, allergens, and other irritants within our classroom. A healthier classroom means more opportunities for students to attend school consistently, engage in instruction, and participate in meaningful learning experiences with their peers.\r\n\r\nEvery day our students work hard to overcome challenges and make progress toward their academic, social, and communication goals. By helping improve the quality of the air they breathe, you are supporting their ability to focus, learn, and thrive. Something as simple as cleaner air can have a lasting effect on student well-being and classroom success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for investing in their health and future. Your kindness and generosity remind us that our community truly cares about helping students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1789836269709,"projectUrl":"project/cleaner-air-healthier-students-less-a/10615451/","projectTitle":"Cleaner Air, Healthier Students & Less Absences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neuhauser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4653836_orig.jpg?crop=1046,1046,x139,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760623072154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4653836"},{"teacherId":3124779,"projectId":10574485,"letterContent":"Here's a warm, donor-focused version that highlights both the immediate classroom impact and what comes next:\r\n\r\n Impact of New Choir Binders✓\r\n\r\nThe new binders have already made a meaningful difference in our Mendive Middle School choir classroom. Students now have a dedicated place to organize their sheet music, lyrics, notes, and rehearsal materials, which has made our rehearsals smoother and more focused. Instead of searching for loose pages or trying to keep track of multiple pieces of music, students can quickly find what they need and be ready to sing. The binders have also helped students take greater ownership of their music and feel more like members of a professional choir ensemble.\r\n\r\n When the students first received their new binders, they were excited to have something that was truly theirs. They immediately began organizing their music and personalizing their binders, and there was a noticeable sense of pride in having a complete choir folder. One of the most rewarding moments has been watching students use their binders during rehearsals to make notes about challenging rhythms, lyrics, and musical markings. These small habits are helping them become more independent musicians while keeping our entire ensemble organized and prepared.\r\n\r\n Our next step is to continue building our repertoire and using the binders throughout our upcoming rehearsals and performances. Students will add new pieces as we learn them, make rehearsal notes, and use their organized music to prepare for concerts. These binders will be a resource they can rely on throughout the school year, helping them grow not only as singers but also as responsible, confident musicians. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for making this simple but important resource possible and for investing in the success of our Mendive MS choir students.","fullyFundedDate":1788608594952,"projectUrl":"project/musical-mastery-at-mendive/10574485/","projectTitle":"Musical Mastery at Mendive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3124779"},{"teacherId":5208137,"projectId":10574154,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to our classroom and thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\n•\tMany of our donors use technology at home but are not as knowledgeable as you about how it's used in schools. How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\nTechnology allows students to work in a different way. It provides them with everything that is needed for 21st century learning.\r\n•\tWhat about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\nThey enjoy the printer and seeing different posters and things highlighted in the classroom. They just enjoy having new things that make the room feel more new.\r\n•\tAre there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\nYes. I was printing a lot of the work for them and they enjoyed see it and having it printed out correctly. Our old printer did not do a very good job.","fullyFundedDate":1788536802983,"projectUrl":"project/printer-and-ink/10574154/","projectTitle":"Printer and Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zinser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208137_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605304475893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mendivefoods"},{"teacherId":8153941,"projectId":10632701,"letterContent":"The Lego Art project has filled our classroom with pure, unadulterated joy! When the colorful boxes first arrived, my students with disabilities erupted into loud gasps, wide eyes, and bright smiles. These vibrant bricks provide a wonderful sensory experience that makes learning feel like pure play. Watching a quiet student light up with pride while snapping pieces together to build a beautiful mosaic has been absolutely magical. Thank you for bringing so much happiness, laughter, and creative fun into our school days!","fullyFundedDate":1789557548045,"projectUrl":"project/lego-arts-overwhelmingly-positive-proje/10632701/","projectTitle":"LEGO Arts: Overwhelmingly Positive Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8153941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683319949697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8153941"},{"teacherId":8153941,"projectId":10571930,"letterContent":"The Lego Art project has filled our classroom with pure, unadulterated joy! When the colorful boxes first arrived, my students with disabilities erupted into loud gasps, wide eyes, and bright smiles. These vibrant bricks provide a wonderful sensory experience that makes learning feel like pure play. Watching a quiet student light up with pride while snapping pieces together to build a beautiful mosaic has been absolutely magical. Thank you for bringing so much happiness, laughter, and creative fun into our school days!","fullyFundedDate":1788480652754,"projectUrl":"project/lego-arts-overwhelmingly-positive-proje/10571930/","projectTitle":"LEGO Arts: Overwhelmingly Positive Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8153941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683319949697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8153941"},{"teacherId":9481619,"projectId":10005181,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning, confidence, and behavior. Having access to hands-on math tools and positive behavior reinforcements has helped my students approach challenging tasks with less frustration and more confidence.\r\n\r\nMy students are learning that making mistakes is part of learning and that their effort and progress matter. The math manipulatives and visual tools allow them to see and physically interact with concepts that can otherwise feel overwhelming or abstract. The behavior reinforcements give them motivation to stay focused, make positive choices, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped create a classroom where my students feel supported and successful. I have seen students become more willing to participate, try difficult problems, and take pride in their accomplishments. For my students, a small success can be a huge milestone—and having the right tools helps make those moments possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1768179205291,"projectUrl":"project/dynamic-mathematicians/10005181/","projectTitle":"Dynamic Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olveda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481619_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789264875960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481619"},{"teacherId":3303446,"projectId":10019502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has brought amazing new technology into our classroom, and I am thrilled to share the profound impact it is already having on our students.\r\n\r\nInstead of just using these devices for traditional schoolwork, we are leveraging this technology as a powerful tool for incentives, academic growth, and attendance tracking. Thanks to your support we are able to recognize students who have demonstrated academic growth and our race toward perfect attendance.","fullyFundedDate":1768665489788,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-success/10019502/","projectTitle":"Technology for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palacios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3303446"},{"teacherId":8131419,"projectId":9997161,"letterContent":"The impact of books, writing utensils, and a computer monitor has improved my classroom in many ways. \r\n\r\nOne, we have new books to use and read for a novel studies class. They will have an updated novel that will teach student's interest and is modern. \r\n\r\nColored pencils help my students express and model their thinking in multiple waits. They also can more actually draw observations during labs\r\nLastly, a monitor allows more productivity for myself. I am able to grade while instructional material is shared with the class. It's helped me with efficiency.","fullyFundedDate":1768276265144,"projectUrl":"project/science-class-supplies/9997161/","projectTitle":"Science Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8131419_orig.jpg?crop=752,752,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768281010867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131419"},{"teacherId":9367006,"projectId":10022350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation if classroom supplies! Thanks to your generosity and support, my students will now have access to resources and opportunities that will make a meaningful difference in their learning experience. My students have benefited greatly from the anchor chart paper and markers as they can now see our notes posted around the room. They have also had great use of the novel set \"The Crossover\". It's been a big hit! On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping make this project a reality. Your support will have a lasting impact, and we are so appreciative of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768661070972,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-ela/10022350/","projectTitle":"Supplies for ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367006"},{"teacherId":5208137,"projectId":9910758,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\nWe are using these instapots for mashed potatoes currently. My students are loving how easy and wonderful these are to work with. I am also designing a new unit for next year based on these instapots. I'm very excited for it.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nThey thought these were great! They are always excited getting new things and really are excited to try these out and work with them.\r\n\r\nYour donors got a little peek into your classroom by contributing to your project, and we know that they'd love to learn more. What are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nThe next steps is for me to use these more and create units focused around them. My students only have about 45 minutes to cook so these will really help us get some good meals made in a short amount of time.","fullyFundedDate":1770387890029,"projectUrl":"project/insta-cooking/9910758/","projectTitle":"Insta - Cooking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zinser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208137_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605304475893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mendivefoods"},{"teacherId":9101573,"projectId":10022770,"letterContent":"The new books added to our classroom have already made a meaningful impact on my students both academically and personally. My students come into class with a wide range of reading abilities, interests, and confidence levels, so having engaging and accessible texts is incredibly important. These books have helped create an environment where students are reading more consistently and beginning to see themselves as readers. I have already had several students check out books from my library and finish them looking for more.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kind and generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771552439213,"projectUrl":"project/class-library/10022770/","projectTitle":"Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689329154707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9101573"},{"teacherId":5541968,"projectId":10006366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support for our project, \"Making Language Visible,\" is going to have a profound impact on my classroom.\r\n\r\nFor my multilingual learners, the world of academic English can sometimes feel overwhelming. By funding a color printer and ink, you aren't just providing office supplies—you are providing a bridge to understanding.\r\n\r\nWhy Your Gift Matters\r\nWith these new tools, our classroom will be transformed into a more supportive and inclusive environment. Here is exactly how your donation will be put to work:\r\n\r\nColor-Coded Scaffolding: I can now print sentence frames where nouns, verbs, and adjectives are color-coded, helping students intuitively grasp grammar patterns.\r\n\r\nVisual Vocabulary: We will be able to create high-quality anchor charts with real-world images, making new words stick for students at every language level.\r\n\r\nStudent Confidence: When a student can look at a visual chart and find the exact phrase they need to express a complex idea, their confidence soars. They move from being observers to active participants.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Equity\r\nEquitable access to learning means meeting students where they are. Your contribution ensures that \"language\" isn't a barrier to \"learning.\" Because of you, my students will have daily access to the structured tools they need to organize their thoughts, strengthen their writing, and find their voices.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for believing in the power of inclusive education. We can't wait to start printing and learning!\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768272000846,"projectUrl":"project/color-makes-language-visible-for-multili/10006366/","projectTitle":"Color Makes Language Visible for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5541968_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534475698764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-washington"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62386","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":954,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.0,"schoolId":62386,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lou Mendive Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lou Mendive Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/lou-mendive-middle-school/62386"}