{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Long Branch Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":46.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10498682,"letterContent":"For our students, football is about so much more than what happens on game day. Practices teach them discipline, teamwork, communication, perseverance, and accountability. They learn to listen to their coaches, support their teammates, push through challenges, and understand that improvement comes from consistent effort.\r\n\r\nHaving quality practice equipment also means that more of our students can fully participate. Not every student has access to athletic equipment outside of school, so the resources provided through DonorsChoose help ensure that our athletes have what they need when they step onto the field.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping create a safer and more productive practice environment where our students can learn, compete, and grow. Every drill with these blocking pads represents another opportunity for a student to improve a skill, gain confidence, and contribute to the team.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their athletic experiences. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping make sure our young athletes have the equipment they need to practice, learn, and play their best!","fullyFundedDate":1789602176701,"projectUrl":"project/block-tackle-protect/10498682/","projectTitle":"Block, Tackle, Protect!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10573580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! We are incredibly grateful for your donation of flexible seating and classroom materials. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom environment where students can feel comfortable, supported, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe floor cushions and sensory seating options are already making a meaningful difference in the way our students experience our classroom. Every student learns differently, and having a variety of seating choices gives students the opportunity to find a space and position that helps them feel comfortable and engaged. Some students work best sitting at a traditional desk, while others benefit from being able to move, sit on the floor, or use a sensory-friendly cushion while they work.\r\n\r\nThe Wiggle Feet Sensory Cushion is especially helpful for students who benefit from movement and sensory input while learning. Having appropriate ways to move while remaining engaged can help students participate more comfortably in lessons, independent work, group activities, and STEM challenges. Instead of expecting every student to learn in exactly the same way, these materials allow us to provide choices and meet students where they are.\r\n\r\nThe colorful floor cushions also give us additional opportunities to create flexible learning spaces throughout our classroom. Students can use them during small-group instruction, collaborative projects, reading, independent work, or classroom activities. A comfortable and welcoming learning space can make a big difference in how students feel about coming to school and participating in the learning process.\r\n\r\nThe laminator is another incredibly useful addition to our classroom. It will allow us to create durable learning materials, activity cards, visual supports, STEM resources, games, classroom signs, and hands-on activities that can be used again and again. Being able to laminate materials means we can protect them from everyday classroom wear and make resources that are accessible for students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nTogether, these donations are helping us build a classroom that is more flexible, organized, welcoming, and responsive to our students' individual needs. They give us additional tools to create an environment where students can focus on learning while also having appropriate opportunities for movement, comfort, and choice.\r\n\r\nWe are especially thankful because your donation is about so much more than providing classroom supplies. You are helping us create an environment where students can feel successful and supported. You are showing our students that their comfort, learning needs, creativity, and individuality matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in our students. Your generosity helps us provide learning experiences and classroom supports that can make a lasting difference. We are excited to put these materials to use and watch our students learn, collaborate, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788965733716,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-focused-minds/10573580/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10614785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our STEM DonorsChoose project! We are incredibly grateful for your donations and for the opportunity to provide our students with hands-on materials that make learning exciting, meaningful, and memorable.\r\n\r\nToday, we were able to put some of the donated materials to use during our SAE SAM Challenge, and the students had an amazing time! The gummy worms were a fun and engaging part of the challenge and gave our students the opportunity to work together, think creatively, solve problems, and apply STEM concepts in a hands-on way. Watching the students collaborate, experiment, laugh, and encourage one another reminded us how powerful hands-on learning can be.\r\n\r\nYour donations are helping us create learning experiences that go beyond simply reading about STEM concepts. Our students are able to design, build, create, test ideas, make adjustments, and learn from both their successes and their mistakes. These experiences help students develop important skills such as communication, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe wooden keychain blanks, basswood sheets, macrame cord, rings, clasps, acrylic blanks, and other craft materials will continue to provide our students with opportunities to design and create their own projects. These materials allow students to explore engineering and design while also expressing their creativity. Even something as simple as creating a keychain or working with different materials can become an opportunity for students to practice planning, measuring, designing, building, and revising their ideas.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps our students see themselves as creators and problem-solvers. When students have access to materials they can touch, manipulate, build with, and experiment with, they become more engaged in the learning process. They begin to see that STEM is not just something they learn from a textbook—it is something they can experience and use to create something of their own.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in our students. Your generosity is helping us provide experiences that our students may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a place where students can be curious, creative, collaborative, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you are making in the lives of our students. Thank you for helping us turn everyday materials into meaningful learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1789566165790,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-stem-from-prototypes-to-products/10614785/","projectTitle":"Sweet STEM: From Prototypes to Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10313332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D filament project! Your generous donation will give our students the opportunity to use 3D printing to turn their creative ideas into real, hands-on projects. Students will learn how to design, build, test, and improve their creations while developing important problem-solving and engineering skills.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to combine the 3D filament with materials already available in our classroom, including cardboard, small zip-top bags, toothpicks, soil, recycled containers, seeds and plants, string or yarn, paper, and pencils. Students will be able to experiment with different materials and discover how 3D-printed pieces can be incorporated into their projects.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping bring creativity, technology, and hands-on learning into our classroom. Thank you for giving our students the chance to explore 3D printing, learn from their mistakes, and bring their ideas to life. We truly appreciate your generosity and the learning opportunities you are providing for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1780585239924,"projectUrl":"project/every-last-inch-turning-filament-scraps/10313332/","projectTitle":"Every Last Inch: Turning Filament Scraps Into STEM Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10191889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D filament project! Your generous donation will give our students the opportunity to use 3D printing to turn their creative ideas into real, hands-on projects. Students will learn how to design, build, test, and improve their creations while developing important problem-solving and engineering skills.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to combine the 3D filament with materials already available in our classroom, including cardboard, small zip-top bags, toothpicks, soil, recycled containers, seeds and plants, string or yarn, paper, and pencils. Students will be able to experiment with different materials and discover how 3D-printed pieces can be incorporated into their projects.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping bring creativity, technology, and hands-on learning into our classroom. Thank you for giving our students the chance to explore 3D printing, learn from their mistakes, and bring their ideas to life. We truly appreciate your generosity and the learning opportunities you are providing for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1776446345084,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-fueling-steam-wi/10191889/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Fueling STEAM with 3D Filament","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":8856013,"projectId":10234780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of thin EXPO dry-erase markers to our classroom! Your support means the world to us. The fine tips help students write smaller and more clearly on their personal whiteboards and make things easier at our standing whiteboards. We use the markers every day for our math tasks. Students love using the colored markers to show their answers and share their ideas. Having enough markers means every child can participate at the same time.Your kindness makes learning fun and engaging for everyone in our room. We are truly grateful for your support of our education.","fullyFundedDate":1786149845723,"projectUrl":"project/a-remarkable-gift/10234780/","projectTitle":"A ReMARKable Gift","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Komar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkomarmath"},{"teacherId":8856013,"projectId":10101387,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of folders and three-prong folders to our classroom. Your gift has made a big difference for our students. Your donation has helped us stay organized to start the year. Students keep their daily assignments and important papers neat and easy to find. Every child comes to class ready to work because they have the right tools. Children spend less time searching for loose papers and more time learning.We are very grateful for your support of our classroom. Thank you for helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1776446347438,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/10101387/","projectTitle":"Organization is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Komar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkomarmath"},{"teacherId":8856013,"projectId":10235110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of my materials. We do guided notes everyday in my classroom and students were really excited to have their materials already prepped and ready to use to put in their binders. These tools help prepare my students for notekeeping and organization throughout college. \r\nAfter dealing with multiple issues with pencil sharpeners breaking, this new pencil sharpener is super efficient and is always reliable to allow my students to sharpen their pencils. \r\nOverall, these supplies increased the efficiency of daily operations in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777995676820,"projectUrl":"project/pointed-punched-pressed/10235110/","projectTitle":"Pointed, Punched, Pressed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Komar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkomarmath"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10195138,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Earth Day community service project! Your generosity has empowered our students to become environmental leaders while making a positive impact beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students were able to combine sustainability, technology, creativity, and service to create meaningful gifts for members of our community. Using 3D printing, students designed custom garden components, plant markers, and educational displays. They then assembled mini eco-gardens using living moss and natural materials, transforming simple supplies into tools for environmental education and community engagement.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is that it was entirely student-driven. Students researched environmental issues, created educational signs and QR codes, wrote messages promoting kindness and sustainability, and shared their gardens with families and community members. Through this process, they learned that even small actions can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nThe mini gardens serve as lasting reminders that caring for our planet starts with simple choices. More importantly, this project helped students discover the power of giving back. They saw firsthand how their creativity, hard work, and compassion could educate others and inspire positive change in our community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students move beyond learning about sustainability to actively practicing it. Your support allowed them to grow not only plants, but also confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility for the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1777986750791,"projectUrl":"project/grow-kindness-student-built-earth-day-g/10195138/","projectTitle":"Grow Kindness: Student-Built Earth Day Gardens for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10262216,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our 3D printing project! Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a space where students don't just learn about science, engineering, and design—they experience it firsthand.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our 3D printer, students have designed and printed educational games, created models of the Sun, Earth, and Moon to better understand space science concepts, developed tools to support our school garden, and even designed hummingbird feeders that connect engineering with environmental stewardship. Each project has given students the opportunity to solve problems, test ideas, and see their creativity come to life.\r\n\r\nThe filament you provided is the key ingredient that makes all of this possible. Every spool represents dozens of student creations, countless engineering challenges, and valuable lessons in perseverance and innovation. Students are learning to think like designers, engineers, and inventors as they move through the design process from concept to finished product.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has shown our students that their ideas matter. They have gained confidence, technical skills, and a deeper understanding of how STEM can be used to improve the world around them. Thank you for helping us continue to create, innovate, and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777985924118,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-filament-for-our-new/10262216/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity: Filament for Our New 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10168336,"letterContent":"When our classroom received this 3D printer, it opened the door to learning experiences we could only imagine before. What started as a new piece of technology has quickly become one of the most powerful educational tools in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students have designed and printed educational games, created models of the Sun, Earth, and Moon to better understand space science, and engineered useful tools to support our school garden. They have even designed and produced hummingbird feeders, combining science, sustainability, and creativity to make a positive impact on the environment. Every project has challenged students to think critically, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, this printer has helped students see themselves as creators, inventors, and engineers. They are learning that mistakes are part of the design process and that great ideas often come from testing, revising, and trying again. Your support has provided far more than a machine—it has provided opportunities, inspiration, and countless moments of discovery. Thank you for helping our students dream bigger, create boldly, and learn by doing.","fullyFundedDate":1776446347776,"projectUrl":"project/printing-kindness-building-compassion-o/10168336/","projectTitle":"Printing Kindness: Building Compassion One Creation at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"},{"teacherId":591917,"projectId":10190967,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this exciting hands-on STEM project! Because of your generosity, our students will have the opportunity to design, create, and problem-solve like real engineers and inventors.\r\n\r\nUsing the mechanical keyboard switches, students will design and 3D print interactive fidget tools that provide satisfying tactile feedback while teaching important concepts such as force, motion, circuits, and user-centered design. These projects help students see how small components can transform a simple 3D print into a functional and engaging invention. Students will also explore fiber engineering and structural design using yarn, wire, and an automatic i-cord knitting machine, creating flexible structures, wearable designs, and prototypes while investigating how different materials behave and work together.\r\n\r\nYour support also provides the essential 3D printer accessories needed to keep our makerspace running smoothly. Replacement hotends, build plates, and plate cycling systems will reduce downtime and allow students to spend more time creating, testing, and improving their designs. Through the engineering design process, students will learn that innovation is built through creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving. Thank you for giving our students the tools and opportunities to turn their ideas into tangible creations while building valuable STEM skills that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1776111280285,"projectUrl":"project/click-build-create-engineering-with-3/10190967/","projectTitle":"Click, Build, Create: Engineering with 3D Printing & Fiber Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Careri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp591917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516888776537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-careri"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81714","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1142,"numTeachers":97,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.0,"schoolId":81714,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Long Branch Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Long Branch Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/long-branch-school-district/long-branch-middle-school/81714"}