{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowes Grove Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4131094,"projectId":10154572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my SPARCS students! These students committed to the group from beginning to end and received journals and pen sets as special end-of-group gifts to celebrate their growth and accomplishments. The students absolutely loved their journals! The journals will encourage them to continue practicing self-expression, reflection, mindfulness, and self-care. Your generosity helped make this meaningful celebration possible and gave students tools to continue their personal growth beyond our group!","fullyFundedDate":1778673171519,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-self-care-growth-for-studen/10154572/","projectTitle":"Supporting Self-Care & Growth for Student Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4131094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770304363079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4131094"},{"teacherId":9495060,"projectId":9936018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Although the storage bins originally requested became unavailable, your generosity allowed me to purchase a rolling cart and a stick vacuum instead. The cart will help me easily organize and transport materials throughout the school day, while the vacuum will help me keep my classroom clean and welcoming for my students. Your support makes a meaningful difference in my classroom and helps create a space where students can learn, focus, and thrive. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764600940966,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9936018/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495060"},{"teacherId":7866503,"projectId":10131349,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely express my deepest gratitude to you for donating to my project and providing the ink I need to print essential materials for my students.\r\n\r\nAs you know, resources are limited, especially as school funding continues to be cut. Supplies that educators once relied on receiving are no longer available or are available only in limited quantities. As a result, many educators are having to reach into their own pockets to ensure that their students have the materials and resources they need. Donors like you are one of the reasons our schools are able to stay afloat. Your generosity helps ensure that ALL students have access to the essentials they need not only to learn, but also to grow.\r\n\r\nThe ink you provided allows me to print materials that support my students' academic and emotional success. I often have students visit my office when they are feeling upset, anxious, frustrated, or angry for a variety of reasons. In those moments, having simple activities available can give them an opportunity to pause, refocus, and reset.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, I can print coloring sheets, mandalas, word searches, Sudoku puzzles, assignments they may have missed, and other activities that help students work through difficult moments. Something as simple as a coloring page or puzzle can provide a much-needed distraction and a safe way for a student to calm down and regain their focus.\r\n\r\nOnce students receive these materials, I often see a noticeable change. They are able to step away from whatever is troubling them, take a moment to breathe, and begin to feel more settled. These small moments can make a tremendous difference in helping a student return to the classroom ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem like something as simple as ink, but to my students and me, it is so much more. It is an investment in their education, their well-being, and their success. You have helped provide resources that allow me to meet my students where they are and give them what they need in that moment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting my project, and helping me create a space where they can learn, grow, and feel supported. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778298829975,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-impact-in-the-school-counseling/10131349/","projectTitle":"Ink for Impact in the School Counseling Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7866503_orig.png?crop=308,308,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765400419741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7866503"},{"teacherId":9495060,"projectId":10243054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a couch into our classroom! My students absolutely love it and it has quickly become one of their favorite spaces. The couch has helped create a welcoming and comfortable environment where students feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to learn. It has also become a positive incentive for students, encouraging them to stay focused, make good choices, and work toward their goals. Your generosity has made our classroom feel more inviting and has given students a space they truly enjoy. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787585260756,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-engaged-learning/10243054/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495060"},{"teacherId":9495060,"projectId":10243017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating ink for our classroom printer! Your generosity ensures that my students have access to the materials they need each day, including worksheets, study guides, projects, graphic organizers, and engaging learning activities. Having a reliable supply of ink allows me to respond quickly to student needs and provide resources without interruption. Your donation helps create an organized, supportive, and equitable learning environment where students can focus on learning and success. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787585240498,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-supporting-learn/10243017/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Supporting Learning and Athletics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495060"},{"teacherId":9495060,"projectId":10224092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Rubbermaid storage containers to support our school's athletic program! Your generosity has provided us with an important resource that will help us better organize, protect, and manage our athletic equipment and supplies.\r\n\r\nAs the Athletic Director, one of my responsibilities is making sure our student-athletes and coaches have access to the equipment and resources they need to participate safely and successfully. With multiple sports, teams, seasons, and activities taking place throughout the school year, athletic supplies can quickly become difficult to organize and maintain. Having durable storage containers allowed us to create a more organized system for our athletic department and make it easier to locate supplies when they are needed.","fullyFundedDate":1787585460518,"projectUrl":"project/organized-athletics-storage-solutions-f/10224092/","projectTitle":"Organized Athletics: Storage Solutions for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495060"},{"teacherId":9495060,"projectId":10065826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Social Studies classroom by donating a printer for my students! Your generosity has provided us with a resource that has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the learning experiences I am able to provide for my students.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom printer allows me to give my students immediate access to the materials they need to be successful. Instead of waiting to make copies or finding another location to print materials, I can quickly provide students with maps, primary source documents, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, study guides, articles, project materials, and other resources that help bring Social Studies concepts to life. This may seem like a simple classroom supply, but having a reliable printer readily available has been incredibly useful.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits has been the ability to respond to students' needs in the moment. When students need an additional resource, lose a handout, need a modified version of an assignment, or benefit from an extra practice activity, I can provide it without interrupting the flow of instruction. The printer has also allowed me to create more engaging and interactive learning experiences that support different learning styles and needs.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also been especially helpful for student projects. Students can print research materials, visuals, maps, timelines, and other resources they need to demonstrate their understanding. Having access to these materials in the classroom helps remove barriers and gives students greater opportunities to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772633558056,"projectUrl":"project/a-printer-the-most-essential-school-re/10065826/","projectTitle":"A Printer - the Most Essential School Resource!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495060"},{"teacherId":4475225,"projectId":9949856,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind giving in allowing our school to purchase a much needed speaker for many events we have during the school year. We use speakers throughout the entire school year for such events as Athletic Banquet, School Talent & Fashion Show, 8th grade Graduation Ceremony, and many, more events we have. \r\n\r\n Our older speaker had many sound issues because of the age of the speaker, but through your kind giving, we were able to purchase a new one which also came with Bluetooth capabilities. \r\n\r\nAgain thank you so very much,","fullyFundedDate":1772668863669,"projectUrl":"project/life-is-music-music-is-life/9949856/","projectTitle":"Life is Music & Music is Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4475225_orig.jpg?crop=622,622,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600053758156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4475225"},{"teacherId":8937051,"projectId":10142197,"letterContent":"When I created this project, I was thinking about the reality many of my students face once they leave school for the day—and especially once summer begins. For several of my students, access to food is not guaranteed outside of school. Because of your generosity, I was able to create 25–30 hunger relief kits filled with nonperishable meals, snacks, and drinks for students to take home over the summer. Each bag included items such as Cup Noodles, microwaveable meals, juice, water, and snacks—simple resources, but ones that can make a very real difference for a child who may otherwise go without. Although I know these kits will not carry students through the entire summer, it truly warms my heart to know that this project was able to provide a starting point, a moment of relief, and a reminder that my students are cared for by people beyond the walls of our school.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this experience was watching the students' reactions as the items arrived and the kits began coming together. There was genuine excitement, gratitude, and curiosity as they saw the bags being packed with food just for them. For some, it was the comfort of knowing they would have something to eat later. For others, it was simply the feeling of being thought about and supported. That moment was bigger than snacks or meals—it was a reminder to my students that they matter, that their needs matter, and that there are people willing to show up for them in tangible ways. As a teacher, that is something I will never take lightly.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than provide supplies—it gave my students dignity, care, and hope. It helped me meet a need that extends far beyond academics and reminded my students that community still exists in powerful ways. As we continue to support students socially, emotionally, and academically, these resources have helped lay the foundation for trust and stability, which are essential for student success. Thank you for seeing my students, believing in them, and helping me provide for them in a way that truly matters. Your generosity made an impact that will stay with our classroom long after these bags are gone. We ❤️ DPS & DPS ❤️YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1777724480822,"projectUrl":"project/weekend-hunger-relief-quick-meals-sna/10142197/","projectTitle":"Weekend Hunger Relief: Quick Meals & Snacks for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AP (Alston-Pender)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8937051_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x435,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773753858483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8937051"},{"teacherId":7866503,"projectId":9959825,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for donating to my project, \"Clean, Confident, and Ready to Learn.\" My students have truly benefited from the items you provided and are now more confident, comfortable, and ready to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nAlmost daily, I have students asking for essential hygiene and clothing items such as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, leggings, and socks. Before this project was funded, I often found myself unable to meet those needs because I simply did not have the necessary supplies. Some of my female students needed feminine hygiene products, while some of my male students needed deodorant. Thanks to your generous donation, I am now able to provide these essential items when students need them most.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these supplies has made a meaningful difference in my school community. Students no longer have to worry about uncomfortable or embarrassing situations and can instead focus on their education with greater confidence and peace of mind.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your contribution goes far beyond providing supplies—it shows my students that there are people who believe in them, care about their well-being, and want them to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the positive impact you have made in our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a learning environment where all students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772633559639,"projectUrl":"project/clean-confident-and-ready-to-learn/9959825/","projectTitle":"Clean, Confident, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7866503_orig.png?crop=308,308,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765400419741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7866503"},{"teacherId":10396052,"projectId":9980809,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our middle school agricultural program and for helping us build a new chicken coop for our campus flock. Your kindness has provided our chickens with a safe, secure shelter and has created meaningful hands-on learning opportunities for our students.\r\nSince completing the coop, students have been actively involved in caring for the chickens by feeding them, collecting eggs, cleaning the coop, and monitoring the health and safety of the flock. One of our favorite classroom projects has been having students design feeding schedules and track egg production while learning about animal care, responsibility, and sustainable agriculture practices. The coop has truly become an outdoor classroom where students connect science lessons with real-world experiences.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new coop, they were incredibly excited and proud as it was their love and labor that created the coop. Many of them immediately wanted to help prepare the space and make it welcoming for the chickens. Their enthusiasm has continued every day as they care for the animals and learn valuable agricultural skills.\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our students, our program, and our school community. Thank you again for investing in their education and experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1770207190466,"projectUrl":"project/chicken-shelter/9980809/","projectTitle":"Chicken Shelter","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lockhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10396052_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767718753338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396052"},{"teacherId":7866503,"projectId":9955254,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for your generous donation! Because of you, our school's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) store has been stocked with healthy snacks that our students are excited to earn and enjoy.\r\n\r\nIn our PBIS store, snacks are used as rewards that students can earn by demonstrating positive behaviors and following school expectations. Students receive tickets from teachers and staff for actions such as being respectful, responsible, and engaged in learning, as well as for achievements like making the A/B Honor Roll, just to name a few. They can then use these earned tickets to purchase items from the PBIS store, including snacks.\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw all of the healthy snacks that had been delivered to the school, they were immediately overwhelmed with excitement and happiness. Their enthusiasm was a wonderful reminder of how meaningful these rewards are and how much they appreciate being recognized for their efforts.\r\n\r\nOffering snacks as rewards helps motivate students to make positive choices and encourages continued participation in the PBIS program. By allowing students to choose rewards they enjoy, the PBIS store reinforces good behavior in a positive and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nSince the PBIS store was a huge success this school year, we plan to continue using it as a positive incentive moving forward. The opportunity to earn and redeem rewards motivates students to make positive choices, and we look forward to continuing this program to support student success and celebrate their achievements.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donation, we have been able to help shift our school's culture from a punitive, reactive environment to a more proactive, positive community. By operating as a tangible token economy, the PBIS store reinforces good behavior, empowers students, and builds a sense of collective pride throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping us celebrate, encourage, and reward our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1772550531796,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-students-through-our-pbis-sto/9955254/","projectTitle":"Motivating Students Through Our PBIS Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7866503_orig.png?crop=308,308,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765400419741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7866503"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1449","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":563,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":47,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.2,"schoolId":1449,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lowes Grove Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lowes Grove Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/durham-public-schools/lowes-grove-middle-school/1449"}