{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherwood Githens Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3671244,"projectId":8892695,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project and for providing my students with the necessary accessories to aid them in the classroom when they are engaging in technological learning.\r\n\r\nHeadphones are essential for allow them function effectively in the blended learning structure and reduces disturbances during in-class learning. Many become easily distracted during independent practice and assessment, and the use of headphone provides them a safe place to be successful. It will also allow them the opportunity for extensive game-like practice; engage in developmentally appropriate and differentiated assignments.","fullyFundedDate":1729540240593,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-engage-students/8892695/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Engage Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3671244_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584138573530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3671244"},{"teacherId":3671244,"projectId":8507820,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our pride restoration project. Coaching this game can be an opportunity to build perseverance, boost confidence, exhibit self-control, and allow us to reach their inner strength and abilities.\r\n\r\nThe new-look uniforms made the student-athletes excited about the coming season because they can wear the jerseys to school on game day and build up the excitement of the student body to come out see something special on the field.\r\n\r\nWe are certain that an external element such as uniform doesn't have an impact on the student's athletic abilities or performance, but the objective to give them a sense of pride, that will boost morale and win or lose, will meet that objective this fall.","fullyFundedDate":1725566108516,"projectUrl":"project/embracing-the-journey/8507820/","projectTitle":"Embracing the Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3671244_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584138573530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3671244"},{"teacherId":3671244,"projectId":8507465,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our pride restoration project. Coaching this game can be an opportunity to build perseverance, boost confidence, exhibit self-control, and allow us to reach their inner strength and abilities.\r\n\r\nThe new-look uniforms made the student-athletes excited about the coming season because they can wear the jerseys to school on game day and build up the excitement of the student body to come out see something special on the field.\r\n\r\nWe are certain that an external element such as uniform doesn't have an impact on the student's athletic abilities or performance, but the objective to give them a sense of pride, that will boost morale and win or lose, will meet that objective this fall.","fullyFundedDate":1725566109058,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-we-will/8507465/","projectTitle":"We Can, We Will.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3671244_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584138573530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3671244"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":10015901,"letterContent":"This project will transform daily instruction by making learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every student in my classroom. My students learn best when lessons are dynamic and inclusive, and these resources will allow us to move beyond static instruction into a more responsive, multimedia-rich learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith a wireless HDMI adapter and a high-quality speaker system, I will be able to present lessons, videos, and student work seamlessly—without interruptions, tangled cords, or technical delays. Wireless projection will save valuable instructional time and allow me to move freely around the room, supporting students where they are while sharing content instantly. Clear, room-filling sound will ensure that every student can hear instruction clearly, no matter where they are seated.\r\n\r\nThese tools will directly support student learning by:\r\nIncreasing engagement through multimedia and interactive lessons\r\nEnsuring equitable access so all students can see and hear instruction clearly\r\nSupporting student presentations, collaboration, and group discussions\r\nReducing downtime caused by technical issues\r\nCreating a more inclusive environment for students with visual or auditory learning needs\r\n\r\nWhen technology works smoothly, students stay focused on learning rather than distractions. Visual and auditory reinforcement strengthens comprehension, boosts participation, and builds confidence—especially for students who benefit from multiple learning modalities.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping create a classroom where lessons flow smoothly, every voice can be heard, and learning comes alive. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on student understanding, engagement, and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768499265981,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-with-wireless-p/10015901/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life With Wireless Projection and Clear Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":10035038,"letterContent":"This project will have an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' daily learning by ensuring continued access to clear, reliable printed instructional materials. My students are hardworking and motivated learners who thrive when lessons are well-organized and materials are easy to follow. Many of them rely on printed resources—such as guided notes, practice problems, exit tickets, and assessments—to stay engaged, focused, and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe HP 121 Black Toner Cartridge will keep our classroom printer operational, allowing me to prepare high-quality instructional materials without interruption. A dependable printer supports effective instruction by enabling timely assessments, small-group intervention resources, and differentiated materials that meet students where they are academically.\r\n\r\nWhen printing is reliable, instructional time is maximized and learning remains consistent. Students receive the materials they need exactly when they need them, which helps lessons flow smoothly and reduces disruptions caused by technical challenges. Clear, accessible print materials are especially important for students who benefit from visual references or prefer working on paper.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping maintain a productive, well-prepared classroom environment where students can focus on learning and growth. 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My students rely daily on platforms such as Delta Math, I-Ready, Google Classroom, Desmos, and ALEKS to practice skills, explore mathematical concepts, and monitor their own progress.\r\n\r\nThe addition of two Chromebooks will significantly expand device availability in our classroom, allowing more students to work independently and participate fully during lessons, assessments, and small-group rotations. Increased access means less waiting, fewer interruptions, and more time spent learning. With more devices available, I can better differentiate instruction—providing targeted remediation for students who need extra support and enrichment opportunities for those ready to move ahead.\r\nThe two wireless mice will further enhance learning by improving accuracy and accessibility during digital math tasks. Many students struggle with trackpads when graphing, modeling, or completing multi-step assignments. Wireless mice provide better control and precision, supporting students with fine-motor or processing challenges and allowing all learners to work more efficiently and confidently.\r\nTogether, these resources will:\r\n\r\nIncrease student participation in digital learning\r\nReduce delays caused by limited device access\r\nSupport effective small-group and centers-based instruction\r\nImprove accuracy on graphing and interactive math tasks\r\nStrengthen data-driven instruction and differentiation\r\nCreate a smoother, more organized classroom workflow\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, donors are directly supporting equitable access to technology and helping my students engage more deeply with math. These tools will maximize instructional time, boost student confidence, and ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed in a technology-rich learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768409043036,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-empower-every-math-student/9968692/","projectTitle":"Tools That Empower Every Math Student","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9943077,"letterContent":"My students are bright, determined learners who thrive when they have access to the right tools. Many come from diverse backgrounds and do not always have reliable technology at home, making classroom resources essential to their success. With your support, my students will be able to fully engage in math learning, technology integration, and collaborative problem-solving every day.\r\n\r\nThe new classroom projector will allow lessons, examples, visuals, and interactive activities to be clearly displayed for all students, improving understanding and engagement. An additional HP Chromebook will help close access gaps during small groups and rotations, ensuring no student is left waiting or left out. The five HP Chromebook chargers will keep devices powered and ready for use throughout the school day, reducing interruptions and maximizing instructional time.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources will create a more equitable, organized, and engaging learning environment where students can focus on learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Your generosity directly supports student success and helps turn curiosity and motivation into meaningful academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766204600072,"projectUrl":"project/tech-essentials-for-engaged-classroom-le/9943077/","projectTitle":"Tech Essentials for Engaged Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9841842,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing 2 more devices for our classroom for students to use. They are amazingly fast, something the old ones definitely are not. The students love that they have a device they can borrow to keep on going and not have the frustration of fighting with a device or getting behind. These new devices are able to run every program that we utilize so students are not having to complete an alternate assignment or not be able to work with thier peers during class. As a 1:1 district, we utilize technology daily for at least part of the daily work. Much of their work is completed and turned in online to save on paper, so these ensure that technology is available whenever there is a need for multiple students. Many will utilize my room to charge their device to get them through the rest of the day so they grab a loaner and get to work. I also utilize these to preset station work when there is a simulation to explore or research to complete so they do not have to walk around the room with their devices. They are taking great care of them and we can hopefully get another 9-10 years out of them!","fullyFundedDate":1767222813730,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-our-classroom-chromebooks-pa/9841842/","projectTitle":"Replacing Our Classroom Chromebooks - part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9836442,"letterContent":"Thank you for ensuring that I can continue using lab books with our 7th graders next school year. By having these resources now, I can go ahead a make the books ahead of time and store them so they are ready before we leave for the summer for next year's kiddos. The students truly love having all of their resources all in one place so they know where to look for things. This year, when the students saw the lab books, they were amazed that they had everything all laid out in one place and were excited to look through what they would be doing this year in science. They helped to pique curiosity and allows students to make bigger connections as they are able to look back at previous data and conclusions.","fullyFundedDate":1763609343755,"projectUrl":"project/lab-books-for-science/9836442/","projectTitle":"Lab Books for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":2206652,"projectId":9691022,"letterContent":"My students absolutely LOVED their dystopian literature circles!! Students were able to engaged with each other in thought-provoking discussions about government, equality, what it means to have a just and fair society as well as evaluate aspects of their own lives and our society that resembles and/or is different from the society of the novel they read! Students also used these novels to study various elements of fiction, such as plot, character traits and interactions, impact of setting on characters and theme, conflict-internal and external and more! They used these novels to not only study these elements of fiction but to also apply them through various activities and projects such as one-pagers, speed debating and newspaper creative writing! They can't wait to read another one!!","fullyFundedDate":1759327332995,"projectUrl":"project/dystopia-for-everyone/9691022/","projectTitle":"Dystopia for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2206652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757156128622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2206652"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9892043,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for making this project come to life. The kids were seriously all smiles and laughs as they did this activity. They gained a great understanding of how the muscles in the uterus have to work in order to push out the baby. It was a great model of the female reproductive system, and the kids had a blast finding out if they got a boy or girl and picking out names. The ball would pop out and they would all shout \"It's a girl!\" or \"It's a boy!\" Many great conversations were started from this activity and students were questioning why it took theirs so long to come out, but others not so much. They wanted to complete it a couple of times so each person could have a turn pushing the \"baby\" all of the way out. \r\nThank you for providing our students with a great model and activity to complete to really learn how the muscular system works with the female reproductive system to help move the baby through the birth canal. This body system is usually awkward for this age group, but this activity made it more fun than awkward for them. It allowed them to really make the connections I was hoping for and was a great way to finish out this system. Parents have told me it was all their kiddo could talk about that evening!","fullyFundedDate":1763582697893,"projectUrl":"project/balloon-births-for-student-understanding/9892043/","projectTitle":"Balloon Births For Student Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9934740,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in tools that directly strengthen learning for my 7th-grade math students. A new Chromebook will ensure full participation in digital lessons, practice platforms, and small-group activities. Printer ink and toner will allow me to provide clear, high-quality worksheets, assessments, and guided notes so every student so that regardless of technology access at home, all can stay on track. A wireless mouse will make digital tasks more accessible and efficient for students who struggle with trackpads.\r\n\r\nThese resources will immediately enhance engagement, improve assignment completion, and support differentiated instruction. Your generosity helps our scholars stay focused, confident, and prepared for success in math, and as always, we pledge to keep on pounding.","fullyFundedDate":1764735884879,"projectUrl":"project/technology-supplies-to-power-math-succ/9934740/","projectTitle":"Technology & Supplies to Power Math Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1461","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":877,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.3,"schoolId":1461,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherwood Githens Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherwood Githens Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/durham-public-schools/sherwood-githens-middle-school/1461"}