{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tucker Creek Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":10175799,"letterContent":"Eighth grade students enjoy stations just as much as early elementary school students do. They enjoy velcro dots and magnet dominoes. My students benefit from sorts and solving puzzles with sprial reviews. There is nothing better than pulling out a brand new station with a friend and reviewing an old concept. With your help I've been able to create over 200 stations that my students rotate through throughout the school year. As I pulled everything out of my closet today I was able to get out my station supplies to see which needed to be fixed and cleaned up. Thank you so much for giving this opportunity to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1776135141811,"projectUrl":"project/sustainable-stations-for-math-class/10175799/","projectTitle":"Sustainable Stations for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":10175791,"letterContent":"Interactive notebooks are a staple in math class, and glue sticks are a critical element. In April most students have run out of all of their school supplies and are counting on my supplies to make it until the end of the school year. Having brand new colored pencils and glue sticks made all the difference as we finished out our school year. Basic supplies are needed more than ever in classrooms like mine and having community bins allow for all students to feel included. There is nothing that feels better than making sure all students have what they need to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1776105462436,"projectUrl":"project/zip-a-little-color-and-glue-into-math-cl/10175791/","projectTitle":"Zip a Little Color and Glue into Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":10175617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing pencils and pencil sharpeners for our students this school year. Everyone always asks where do the pencils go? Honestly, it doesn't matter where they go, it matters that we have pencils and that students can get to work. I appreciate that you are willing to provide this much needed resource to my classroom. Anytime I can remove an obstacle from the learning environment the better the day will be. With your help, I was able to support not only my math students but any student who needed a pencil.","fullyFundedDate":1776102681817,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-erasers-sharpeners-oh-my/10175617/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":9479614,"letterContent":"Fractions are the hardest thing to teach and reinforce every school year. Students struggle to remember the algorithms because they lack the hands-on understanding of what is happening with units that are smaller than one whole. We used the games, numberlines and fraction pieces in intervention and during station rotations last school year and I can't wait to pull them out for the fall. Watching students reach a new understanding of something that was once so frustrating is the best part of teaching!","fullyFundedDate":1754324221510,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-fractions/9479614/","projectTitle":"All About Fractions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":9479589,"letterContent":"Our building is experiencing massive changes as we get ready to merge two middle schools into one. We had limited outdoor space this school year. The supplies you donated were so much more valuable. Our students were so excited to have balls to play with and eager to get outside during their science block each day. \r\nAs I was pulling them out of my closet today to get them cleaned up for the upcoming school year, I could hear all the excitement already. There is nothing quite like having a soccer ball or a volleyball to break the ice with a new friend. Thank you for providing those opportunities for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1754324221448,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-outside-with-some-equipment/9479589/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Outside with Some Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":9440811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help this school year cleaning up every spill and making our classroom a safe space to make a mess. Eighth graders can really make a mess and with your help we were able to dry up every water puddle, and wipe down our tables regularly to keep students in class and healthy. Your donation also supported tissues in all the classrooms on the hallway for the last month of the school year which was an unbelieveable blessing when supplies are running low. Your generosity was felt day after day in our classroom and I look forward to the new school year and the adventures it will bring!","fullyFundedDate":1754324032036,"projectUrl":"project/take-chances-make-mistakes-get-messy/9440811/","projectTitle":"Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":3644568,"projectId":9975013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing our classroom to support! Having the new personal whiteboards just in time for state test review has made all the difference in our classroom. Students are practicing linear equations and making quick adjustments with the new markers and erasers.\r\nStudents are also able to practice transformations which is a challenging skill for all of my students. There is nothing better than moving away from the worksheets and technology onto a whiteboard!\r\nThank you so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1774913397544,"projectUrl":"project/get-on-the-right-axis/9975013/","projectTitle":"Get on the Right Axis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarfpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3644568_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628773662833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3644568"},{"teacherId":361612,"projectId":9770074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our club get the supplies and resources needed to add an interactive aspect to our club experience! The kids love learning new languages in our Duolingo club and the resources add some flare to what they achieve. When students start a new language, they can add it to their passport and get stamps when they finish milestone lessons (a set number of lessons that hit their goal.) I like to see the kids doing something that is not just a core subject and also expanding their skills by learning a new language. Thank you again for your help with getting this club stocked and running!","fullyFundedDate":1764689908141,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-supplies-for-world-countries/9770074/","projectTitle":"Interactive Supplies for World Countries Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steinman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp361612_orig.jpg?crop=826,826,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606611904951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-steinman"},{"teacherId":9827605,"projectId":9696442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing science lab equipment for our classroom. Your donation of microscopes and lab supplies has opened up new opportunities for hands‑on learning. They have also carried out an engaging lab investigating greenhouse gas effect. These activities have transformed abstract concepts into concrete experiences that spark curiosity and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nWe are planning several more labs using the supplies you provided, including experiments that build on these skills and introduce new inquiry methods. As their teacher, I am deeply grateful to watch each student flourish — gaining confidence, asking thoughtful questions, and developing true scientific habits of mind. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in their education and in the excitement they bring to science every day. Thank you again for investing in our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761940827300,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-curiosity-empowering-tomorrow/9696442/","projectTitle":"Equipping Curiosity: Empowering Tomorrow’s Scientists with Essential Lab Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maradiaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827605_orig.jpg?crop=2246,2246,x69,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730856137424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maradiaga"},{"teacherId":9827605,"projectId":9545079,"letterContent":"Your donations provided soccer balls, volleyballs, and a racket ball set that have made a real difference in our students' daily lives. Because of your kindness, our outdoor activity times are now filled with laughter, teamwork, and the healthy movement that every young person needs.\r\n\r\nDuring outdoor class sessions, students use the soccer balls to practice dribbling, passing, and short scrimmages that build coordination and cooperation. The volleyballs have encouraged students to share and make new friends while they spike the ball to each other. The racket ball set has introduced a new individual and paired activity that strengthens hand-eye coordination and provides a quieter, focused option for students who enjoy racket sports. These activities are integrated into class routines so students get regular, structured activity time that also reinforces sportsmanship and respect.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment arrived, the students were thrilled — cheering, high-fiving, and immediately trying out every item. That excitement hasn't faded: the new gear is used every day during outdoor periods which has encouraged more positive social interactions. Your gift has not only expanded our resources but has also brought the school community closer together. Thank you for investing in our students' health, confidence, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1755533364076,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-active-bodies/9545079/","projectTitle":"Active Minds, Active Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maradiaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827605_orig.jpg?crop=2246,2246,x69,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730856137424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maradiaga"},{"teacherId":2977708,"projectId":9533458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The students have been putting the resources to great use and truly appreciate them.\r\n\r\nThey especially love having dry-erase markers that work well and are smaller in size. The erasers have made transitioning from one solved problem to the next quick and easy, and the students have officially decided that smaller dry-erase markers are the way to go!\r\n\r\nThey also absolutely love their notebooks. I have received so much gratitude from students who have shared how much easier it is to stay organized and keep track of their math materials. The notebooks make it simple to store papers, and having the same notebook across the class has been a huge benefit.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759369955491,"projectUrl":"project/5-star-review-for-our-supplies-this-year/9533458/","projectTitle":"5 Star Review for our Supplies this year!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2977708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450739238198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-kinney"},{"teacherId":361612,"projectId":9514880,"letterContent":"this by far has been one of my most favorite projects in the classroom recently. The project was to help students organize information in their interactive notebooks by making charts, stickers, and information notes on labels to put into their notebooks. The students have loved coloring, writing and highlighting on them and have been referring back to them in their notebooks more than they normally do. I help teach the students that their notebooks are their resource guides in math class, that they are one of their most important tools to use to review and solve math questions when they need help. Thank you again for your help getting this project into my students hands. 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