{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leesville Road Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4600754,"projectId":10119881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our Front and Center: Transforming Library Access with Dynamic Shelving project. Having the bins has enabled us to group together nonfiction books of high interest, and make them more visible for easier access to students. With the World Cup having happened this past summer, all things soccer have been in demand so grouping the soccer books along with biographies of famous soccer players was a big hit. The bins have been really helpful for putting all of our Who Was, Who Is, What Was, Where Is, etc book series together in one place. The students have mentioned the bins make it easier for them to find the books they want, and a few even called them \"cool.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778000810744,"projectUrl":"project/front-and-center-transforming-library-a/10119881/","projectTitle":"Front and Center: Transforming Library Access With Dynamic Shelving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bussell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4600754_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679683059707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4600754"},{"teacherId":10462077,"projectId":10148321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our Invention Lab to life! My students have been so excited to have the opportunity to build, test, problem-solve, and learn through hands-on challenges. These materials have given them the chance to take an idea from something on paper to something they can actually create and improve.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things has been watching students work through challenges that don't have one \"right\" answer. They are learning to try something, figure out why it didn't work, make changes, and try again. I've also loved seeing students who may not always be the first to participate in a traditional classroom really come alive when they have something to build and create.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students these opportunities. Your support has helped us create a space where they can be curious, creative, and confident enough to take risks and learn from their mistakes. I'm incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in them!","fullyFundedDate":1776089580300,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-an-invention-lab-to-our-middle/10148321/","projectTitle":"Bringing an Invention Lab to Our Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10462077_orig.jpg?crop=2068,2068,x247,y447&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773412630106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10462077"},{"teacherId":3167233,"projectId":10081826,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our middle school math classroom! My students were so excited when I shared that our project had been funded. They immediately started asking when the materials would arrive and how we would use them in class. Even before opening the boxes, students were excited about being able to use more hands-on tools and interactive activities during math. In middle school, engagement can sometimes be half the equation, and these resources are already helping multiply excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using the dry erase markers and erasers daily for warm-ups, partner work, and problem-solving activities. One of the biggest benefits has been seeing students become more willing to take academic risks because mistakes can simply be erased and tried again. The pressure feels lower than working on paper, which has helped build confidence and participation. The 3D geometric solids have been especially helpful during our volume unit because students can physically hold and examine the prisms while discussing dimensions, faces, and volume formulas. Being able to touch and visualize the shapes has helped abstract concepts finally \"click\" for many learners.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets are helping me create reusable task cards and scavenger hunts that get students moving, collaborating, and talking about math in meaningful ways. Next, students will continue applying these skills through hands-on review activities and real-world problem-solving tasks as we prepare for upcoming assessments. Because of your generosity, my students are not only strengthening their math skills, but also building confidence, perseverance, and a more positive mindset toward learning. Thank you for helping us add more opportunities, subtract barriers, and calculate success together!","fullyFundedDate":1770943651984,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-visible-touch-able-and-fun/10081826/","projectTitle":"Making Math Visible, Touch-able, and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sinor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3167233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561553151542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3167233"},{"teacherId":4600754,"projectId":9784409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Middle School Gateway: Quick Reads to Lifelong Readers project. In a school where there is no mandated funding for school libraries in our state or district, my 800+ students rely on donors like you to help us obtain new books for our library. \r\n\r\nYour donation helped to add 36 new books to our library collection. All of the books were highly recommended by various school library authoritative organizations, like Junior Library Guild and/or the American Association of School Librarians. In addition, the titles were chosen for being shorter chapter books that spark engagement from students who typically don't like to read or struggle to remain invested in a book.\r\n\r\nOur students are always excited to see when I put new books out on display. Quite a few of the books from this project didn't even last half a day before being checked out! It was amusing and heart-warming to see several kids arguing (kindly) over who would get to checkout The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich first. Thankfully they came to an agreement and made their own \"hold\" list.","fullyFundedDate":1765985519363,"projectUrl":"project/the-middle-school-gateway-quick-reads-t/9784409/","projectTitle":"The Middle School Gateway: Quick Reads to Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bussell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4600754_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679683059707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4600754"},{"teacherId":3167233,"projectId":9760605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our class set of calculators. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning. Now that every student has access to a calculator, they can fully participate in lessons without waiting to share or feeling left behind. This technology supports deeper problem-solving by allowing students to focus on reasoning, patterns, and strategies instead of getting stuck on long computations.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is having their own calculator to use consistently—it builds confidence and independence. Several students who previously struggled have already shown increased engagement and willingness to attempt challenging problems. Most importantly, your donation ensures all students have equal opportunities to practice with the same tools they will use on their end-of-grade test. 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