{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brogden Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":48.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10043165,"projectId":10419024,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making our project, \"Unlocking Curiosity: Tools for Young Scientists and Problem Solvers,\"a reality! Your generosity has provided more than just classroom supplies. You have given my students opportunities to explore, discover, and experience learning in ways that make science and mathematics more meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions to our classroom is our new digital microscope. This resource allows us to bring the microscopic world into our science lessons, giving students opportunities to investigate cells, observe microorganisms, and examine structures that are normally invisible to the naked eye. Through our lessons on unicellular organisms, students can connect what they learn from textbooks and diagrams to actual scientific observations. The microscope's digital camera also makes it possible to share discoveries with the entire class, encouraging discussion, curiosity, and scientific reasoning.\r\n\r\nThe other materials have made an equally important difference in supporting our daily classroom routines. The headphones help students focus during individualized digital learning activities, while the pencils, markers, folders, and organizers make learning materials more accessible. These resources are particularly helpful for my English Language Learners and students who need additional academic support.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your generosity especially meaningful is that it helps remove barriers to learning. When students have access to the right materials, they can spend less time worrying about what they lack and more time asking questions, investigating ideas, and developing confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons on cells and microorganisms, I look forward to providing more opportunities for students to observe specimens, record scientific evidence, compare different organisms, and communicate their discoveries. My goal is to help them become independent thinkers who understand that science is not simply about memorizing facts but about exploring the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped me build the kind of classroom I have always envisioned: a place where curiosity is welcomed, every student feels included, and learning becomes an adventure.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting my journey as an educator. Your generosity will continue to touch the lives of the young scientists and problem solvers who enter my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787148585579,"projectUrl":"project/where-science-meets-math-a-classroom-bu/10419024/","projectTitle":"Where Science Meets Math: a Classroom Built for Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043165"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10707758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my classroom and students with a set of the novel A Long Walk to Water.\r\n\r\nReading this book together will support our exploration of issues in modern Africa. We have learned about the Lost Boys in Sudan, child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and a young female chess champion from Uganda. I hope that the novel will help students understand the impact of scarce water resources on children around the world.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your very generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1790788390980,"projectUrl":"project/a-long-walk-to-water/10707758/","projectTitle":"A Long Walk to Water","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10499119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a color printer for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith a color printer, my students are able to access a colorful, illustrated Word Wall to support their writing and speaking. We are able to post our Quick Writes, which are always highly visual, so that students who are absent are able to easily make up missing work. In so many ways, having a color printers supports teaching and learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe thank you again for your kindness and generosity in supplying our classroom with this important tool.","fullyFundedDate":1787138671019,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-lets-read/10499119/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer: Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10325434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Clean, Confident, Ready to Learn\" project! The personal care and hygiene supplies you provided have already made a meaningful difference for my students. Having these items readily available in our classroom allows students to quietly get what they need without embarrassment or having to explain their circumstances. Sometimes something as simple as having access to deodorant, personal hygiene products, or other basic necessities can help a student feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were so appreciative when they saw the supplies. I have worked hard to create a classroom where students know they are cared for as people first, and these resources help me continue doing that. Middle school can already be an awkward and challenging time, and I never want a student to spend the day worrying about a basic personal need when we can easily and discreetly help. These supplies have given my students another layer of security—they know that if they need something, it is available to them without judgment.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support my students far beyond a single lesson or project. When students feel clean, comfortable, and confident, they are better prepared to participate, collaborate with classmates, and concentrate on their learning. We have a busy year of hands-on science investigations, group activities, labs, and projects ahead of us, and your generosity is helping make sure my students can walk into our classroom feeling prepared to take part in all of it. Thank you for seeing a need that may seem small but can have an enormous impact on a young person's day. Your kindness truly helps my students feel cared for, confident, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787148584944,"projectUrl":"project/clean-confident-ready-to-learn/10325434/","projectTitle":"Clean, Confident, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10327970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are experiencing chemistry in a whole new way! The molecular model kits have allowed them to take concepts that can sometimes feel abstract—atoms, elements, chemical formulas, and molecules—and actually hold them in their hands. Instead of simply looking at a picture of a molecule on a worksheet or screen, students can now build it, take it apart, make corrections, and try again. When the materials first arrived, my students were excited to explore the different pieces and immediately wanted to know what they could build. That excitement has helped make our chemistry lessons more engaging, interactive, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite ways we are using the models is through a special challenge for my higher-level students. They are becoming the \"chemistry experts\" and creating step-by-step instruction guides that teach younger or lower-level students how to use the molecular models. They must explain what the atoms and connectors represent, interpret chemical formulas, build several molecules, and write directions clearly enough that a younger student could follow them without help. Students will even test one another's directions to see if a classmate can successfully build the molecule using only the written instructions. This project challenges them not only to understand the science, but also to communicate their knowledge clearly to someone else.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using the molecular models as we explore chemical formulas, molecular structures, and how atoms combine to form different substances. My students will continue building, comparing, explaining, and problem-solving with the models throughout our chemistry studies. These resources will also be available for future classes, meaning your generosity will impact students for years to come. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn chemistry by doing science—not simply reading about it. Your support has brought hands-on discovery, creativity, and excitement into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786400623172,"projectUrl":"project/building-chemistry-hands-on-molecular-m/10327970/","projectTitle":"Building Chemistry: Hands-On Molecular Models for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10327985,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our \"Starting Strong: Classroom Supplies for Student Success\" project, my students began the school year with the materials they need to feel prepared, organized, and ready to learn. The binders, notebooks, pencils, pens, markers, folders, dividers, and other classroom supplies are being used every single day. Students are able to keep their science notes, vocabulary, assignments, and activities organized in one place, and no student has to worry about being unprepared simply because they do not have the supplies they need.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students set up their science materials at the beginning of the year. There is something special about starting with a fresh notebook, an organized binder, and the supplies you need to be successful! My students were excited and appreciative, and these resources helped us begin the year with a sense of pride and readiness. More importantly, having these materials readily available means we can spend our class time focused on learning, investigating, asking questions, and doing science rather than worrying about missing supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are now diving deeper into our chemistry unit, where students are learning about atoms, elements, the periodic table, and the properties of matter. Their notebooks and binders are quickly filling with notes, diagrams, vocabulary, practice activities, and lab observations that they will continue to use throughout the year. Your generosity has provided much more than school supplies—you have helped create an environment where my students can walk into science class knowing they have what they need to participate, learn, and be successful. Thank you for helping my students start strong and for investing in their success this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1787148585380,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-classroom-supplies-for/10327985/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Classroom Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10325063,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every one of our 8th-grade students has access to a reusable water bottle to help them stay hydrated throughout the school day. My students were so excited when they saw the bottles and learned that they were provided especially for them through the kindness of donors like you. Something as simple as having their own water bottle helps students spend less time leaving class for water and more time focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese water bottles are being used every single day! Students can fill them before class or throughout the day and keep water nearby while they are learning, participating in science activities, working collaboratively, and completing labs. I especially love that this project provided something practical that students can use not just in my science classroom, but throughout their entire school day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these bottles will travel with our students from classroom to classroom, to PE, after-school activities, and wherever their busy days take them. Thank you for helping us remove one small barrier to learning and for showing our students that people in their community care about their well-being and their success. Every refill is a little reminder of your generosity, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787585248529,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-to-learn-water-bottles-for-ever/10325063/","projectTitle":"Hydrate to Learn: Water Bottles for Every 8th Grader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10328029,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the gardening materials provided through this project and to learn that we would be bringing our school garden back to life! Before we could begin planting, however, we had quite a challenge ahead of us. Our garden beds were completely overgrown with weeds—some of them were as tall as my students! It took us several days of pulling weeds, clearing the beds, and bagging all of the yard waste, but my students worked incredibly hard. The pictures we are sharing show just how overgrown the beds were when we started and some of the hard work my students put into getting them ready.\r\n\r\nThis first step has already taught my students so much about teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and environmental stewardship. They quickly discovered that creating and maintaining a garden takes effort! It was wonderful to watch them work together, encourage one another, and take pride in seeing the garden beds transform. What began as an overwhelming patch of weeds is now becoming a space where students will be able to learn, grow, and experience science firsthand.\r\n\r\nNow comes the part we have all been waiting for—we can't wait to start planting! Students will use our new resources to plant seeds and care for our garden while making real-world connections to plant growth, ecosystems, soil, weather, natural resources, sustainability, and the interactions between living and nonliving parts of the environment. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to get their hands dirty, work hard, and experience science beyond the classroom walls. We are so excited to see what grows—not only in our garden, but in our young scientists as well!","fullyFundedDate":1782406457358,"projectUrl":"project/growing-scientists-sustainable-gardenin/10328029/","projectTitle":"Growing Scientists: Sustainable Gardening and Environmental Stewardship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":582559,"projectId":10325527,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new teamwork materials and couldn't wait to put them to use! These resources have given us a fun, hands-on way to build communication, cooperation, problem-solving skills, and trust while strengthening our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOne activity that has quickly become a student favorite is the \"Half-Pipe Golf Ball\" challenge! Students had to work together using the half-pipe pieces to move a golf ball from one point to another without letting it fall. There was lots of excitement, laughter, and encouragement as they figured out how to communicate, coordinate their movements, and adjust their strategy. They quickly learned that completing the challenge successfully required everyone on the team to do their part. Watching them celebrate together when that golf ball finally made it to its destination was priceless!\r\n\r\nThese activities are teaching my students that success isn't always about being the fastest or having the \"right\" answer. It's about listening to one another, sharing ideas, encouraging teammates, persevering when something doesn't work the first time, and working toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nAs we move into more collaborative science labs, investigations, and group projects, we will continue using these resources to reinforce teamwork, communication, perseverance, and respectful problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students opportunities to learn important skills that cannot always be taught from a textbook. Your generosity has helped us create memorable experiences while building a stronger classroom community. We truly are stronger together, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1782748494715,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-together-building-teamwork-thr/10325527/","projectTitle":"Stronger Together: Building Teamwork Through Hands-On Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp582559_orig.jpg?crop=216,216,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749496434095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlawallkirkland007"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10347774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for our crafting club. We have just two more days before our first club session, and I've been busily cutting plastic canvas into squares for creating yarn covered cubes. The needles, thread, and yarn will refill our supply baskets in time for a new group of students.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we will be able to use the embroidery thread to create friendship bracelets later in the year. This is a favorite activity, and certain colors go very fast. With the packages of thread you gifted, we'll be able to replenish our embroidery thread options so that students can once again work with any color combination they dream up.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kind gift.","fullyFundedDate":1784825988428,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-crafts-club/10347774/","projectTitle":"Middle School Crafts Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10375438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom.\r\n\r\nAs I set up for the new year and a new subject, it has been so helpful to have this collection of maps and puzzles to display in our new classroom. We will be beginning with an exploration of world geography, zooming in to some of the current world hot spots. The puzzles and laminated maps will help student build an internal map of the world to better understand the relationships between places and people.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. We all appreciate your help.","fullyFundedDate":1784134032331,"projectUrl":"project/world-maps-lets-picture-it/10375438/","projectTitle":"World Maps: Let's Picture It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Livingstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp423886_orig.png?crop=634,634,x314,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608500446364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/livingstone"},{"teacherId":423886,"projectId":10356826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for expanding our classroom library with this collection of graphic novels related to social studies content. As I work at setting up the classroom to prepare for the return of students next week, these appealing books will provide an exciting entry point into the new year.\r\n\r\nStrong readers and building readers alike will be able to use these books to strengthen their understanding of key people and events in the world. 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