{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leslie Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10426243,"projectId":10077066,"letterContent":"These 6th graders are amazing students that truly thank you for your donation of the clipboards and the boots. They have been more excited to explore outside knowing that they won't get their feet wet and muddy. They line up to ask for a pair to borrow and they put them away like pros. They have been going further on the trail and exploring more. I get to see more smiles along the way. \r\n\r\nThe clipboards have also been a great hit. They have enjoyed not taking their journals out and having their papers get lost because they have fallen out. They help pass out the clipboards hoping to get their favorite color. They also clean them up a bit if needed too and put them back in the crate at the end of class. \r\n\r\nI have copied their words to show you how much your donation has meant to them. \r\n\r\nThank you for the clip boards and the boots it made it way way more easy to go into the wetland without as much trouble. \r\n\r\nGrant\r\n\r\nThank you to the people who donated the boots. They expanded my boundaries. Thank you for the clipboards, they were helpful. Thank you very much. \r\n\r\n-Ire\r\n\r\nThank you for saving us from the mud multiple times, Me and my shoes are very thankful.\r\n\r\nThank you for everything you donated. It really helped while we were outside.\r\n\r\nThank you for the boots and clipboards. \r\n\r\nThank you to the people that donated the boots and clipboards, they have really helped us greatly for us and for every other person that will use them in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for donating boots. They are really useful so we don't get our actual shoes dirty.\r\n\r\nFor those people that gave us all these useful materials, thank you.\r\n\r\nThank you for the boots, you really saved my shoes >_< I AM REALLY GREATFUL!!!!!!!\r\n\r\nThank you for these amazing boots and clipboards. They help me so much exploring a wetland with them, and again, thank you. \r\n\r\nThank you for donating the boot's they helped us vary much -Mathew \r\n\r\nThank you for donating boots and protecting my socks from mud.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the boots, clipboards etc you've made life easier. \r\n\r\nThank you for the donation for the boots,clipboards to go outside the wetland. We are so thankful for those donated to go through muddy surfaces\r\n\r\nThank you for spending money and time getting us boots and clipboards so that we can use them outside.\r\n\r\nThank you for letting us use the boots and the clipboards. They helped us so our feet didn't get muddy, and the clipboards helped us so it's easier to write.\r\n\r\nThank you for getting our class clipboards and boots to help our learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us boots and clipboards so that we could go exploring!\r\n\r\nThank you for getting us the boots to use, it helped us go throughout the wetland. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving us clipboards and boots, It definitely helped us explore more.\r\n\r\nDear people who donated clipboards and boots,\r\n\r\nThank you so,so much for donating boots and clipboards. The boots have helped me keep my shoes clean, and the clipboards have helped me have something to write on. I appreciate your kindness, and please keep it up! Thank you!!\r\nThank you so much for the boots and the clip boards.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the boots. Most kids would be walking in muddy water without your kindness and kids would have to be writhing on trees like cave people and still thank you.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the boots and the clipboards. We all appreciate you so much. \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing my class boots and clipboard. I really appreciate them because without them we could not enjoy outdoor activities in life science. I wish you the best and again thanks . \r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely victor \r\n\r\nThank you for giving this class boots and clipboards for us to go outside and not to get our shoes dirty and the clipboards helped us a lot because it also helped us not lose our pencils and assignments. \r\n\r\nThank you for the boots and clipboard because I would've been dragging paper in the mud without clipboard and the boots keep our shoes clean.\r\n\r\n Thank you very much for donating the boots and clipboards. I am very appreciative because when i went in the mud, my feet did not get all muddy, and the clipboard helped me because i cant just write on my hand.\r\n\r\nThank you so, so , so much for the clip boards and the boots, It helped us so much and made things easier for us!\r\n\r\nThank you\r\n\r\nThank you for donating. We appreciate you so much\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating the boots and clipboards to our school, it helps a lot and it makes our lives a lot easier. I really appreciate it.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donations for the boots and clipboards; they have been such a big help.\r\n\r\nThank you for donated boots and clipboards for our classroom \r\n\r\nThank you for donating all the clipboards and Boots Your service has helped us all Explore a lot more conveniently \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating the boots and the clip boards I really appreciate you. \r\n\r\n \r\nThank you again for your donation. You have truly made a difference in many students lives currently and many in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1777996010063,"projectUrl":"project/boots-on-the-ground-tools-for-exploring/10077066/","projectTitle":"Boots on the Ground: Tools for Exploring Wetlands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10426243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770261154972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10426243"},{"teacherId":504918,"projectId":10154001,"letterContent":"Many thanks, once again, for choosing to support our middle-school classroom's DonorsChoose.org project for a new pencil sharpener, manual sharpeners, and printer ink. The students decided to name our new sharpener Kendrick LaSharpner, which brings a huge smile to all our faces. It has been glorious to know we now have a reliable pencil sharpener in our classroom! Thank you for making our room a better place! The printer ink has helped us with many projects! We are most grateful for your help. Wishing you the very best.","fullyFundedDate":1777661659518,"projectUrl":"project/dont-let-dull-pencils-dull-big-ideas/10154001/","projectTitle":"Don’t Let Dull Pencils Dull Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459392039615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suburu"},{"teacherId":504918,"projectId":10062250,"letterContent":"We just completed our study of the Aztecs in our humanities classes. The students learned that Aztec warriors often wore Death Whistles around their necks, which they would blow to intimidate their enemies. This fact led to the question, \"I wonder what that would sound like?\" So, we went to work. We used the amazing 3D printer and filament you helped supply our class to print 200 Aztec Death Whistles! Once we finished, we gave one to each 6th-grader on campus and we all went outside, counted down, and blew the whistles. It sounded like hundreds of screams all at once! Our scholars will not soon forget this amazing experience. Thank you all for making this dream project a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1769741821192,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-history-3d-printing-the-ancien/10062250/","projectTitle":"Hands-On History: 3D Printing the Ancient World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459392039615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suburu"},{"teacherId":2298127,"projectId":9408405,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students were able to experience a truly meaningful and transformative project. With the paper and books you funded through DonorsChoose, we read The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki together and learned about Sadako's life, her courage, and the powerful symbol of the thousand paper cranes.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials from your grant, our students created more than 1,000 origami cranes—each student learning how to fold cranes and making an average of 20 of their own. These cranes now fill a large and beautiful display at our school, accompanied by a 16-foot mural featuring imagery from both Hiroshima, Japan and Salem, Oregon. Seeing their individual cranes come together as one powerful installation gave students a deep sense of pride and connection.\r\n\r\nBeyond learning how to fold paper, students explored Japanese culture, reflected on themes of peace and resilience, and connected with others around the world through the Peace Crane Project. Your support helped turn a story into an experience—one that our students will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring history, art, literacy, and global connection together in such a meaningful way. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757423936946,"projectUrl":"project/hope-in-every-fold-inspiring-young-arti/9408405/","projectTitle":"Hope in Every Fold: Inspiring Young Artists through Sadako's Story","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helbling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2298127_orig.png?crop=617,617,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726871610866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2298127"},{"teacherId":504918,"projectId":9082098,"letterContent":"Thank you, once again, for choosing to help bring these amazing tables to our classroom. The students love the flexibility and function these tables bring to our room. Some student enjoy standing to complete assignments, while other prefer using the stools. All students love the built-in powerstrips that help to power their Chromebooks each class period!\r\nPlease know that you have made an tremendous impact on my teaching and in our classroom. Our classroom is a better place, thanks to each of you!","fullyFundedDate":1739375269726,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-tables-in-middle-school/9082098/","projectTitle":"Turning the Tables in Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459392039615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suburu"},{"teacherId":504918,"projectId":9527605,"letterContent":"Thank you, once again, for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose.org project! My phenomenal students have created a myriad of projects using the resources you helped bring to our room. Most recently, they created posters using contrasting colors of watercolors depicted images from the text, \"The Breadwinner\" by Deborah Ellis. After reading the novel, students found key imagery the author employed to help readers connect to the text on a deep level. Thanks to you, lessons like these are now possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758844050167,"projectUrl":"project/unplug-and-shine/9527605/","projectTitle":"Unplug and SHINE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459392039615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suburu"},{"teacherId":2298127,"projectId":9196824,"letterContent":"Our Unified Art program has truly come alive thanks to your generosity! With the supplies you helped fund, our students have been able to create, connect, and express themselves in powerful new ways.\r\n\r\nThis project brought together students served by our self-contained programs and general education \"art experts.\" Side by side, they painted, sculpted, collaged, and explored new materials — but even more importantly, they built friendships, confidence, and understanding. Watching students light up as they shared ideas, offered help, and celebrated each other's creations has been one of the most rewarding parts of our year.\r\n\r\nYour donation made these moments possible. The paints, brushes, clay, paper, and tools you provided gave our artists the means to experiment and succeed — but it was your belief in inclusive, creative education that truly made the impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where every student can shine through art. The joy, pride, and laughter in our classroom are proof that what you gave goes far beyond supplies — it gave us connection, community, and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1751404531814,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-art-to-all-unified-art-program/9196824/","projectTitle":"Bringing Art to All: Unified Art Program Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helbling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2298127_orig.png?crop=617,617,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726871610866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2298127"},{"teacherId":8692911,"projectId":9192928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, A Charged-Up Classroom: Keeping Students Engaged & Organized. Because of your generosity, I was able to bring in tools that help students stay focused and successful in class.\r\n\tShortly after receiving your donations, I was offered a position as an instructional mentor at my school. That meant I transitioned out of teaching 7th grade language arts and into a role where I support other teachers to improve their teaching strategies. So while I was not able to set up a break space in my classroom for students, I used your donations to create a break space for other teachers. \r\n\tOne teacher had created a break space corner, but the addition of the timer allowed students to monitor their use of the space. They loved the dial function and that the timer was magnetic. The Needoh stress ball has been popular in that corner. Students were taught the expectations for time to reset and how to use the fidget effectively before returning to work in their groups. \r\n For example, I've visited classrooms where students gather around the giant Post-it notes during group projects, eagerly writing down ideas and moving them around the room. Or students take turns writing their ideas on the poster to share with each other. \r\n Every student has their own Chromebook this year, and our classrooms don't have enough outlets for students to keep their computers charged for activities. Teachers have shared how much easier it is to manage charging devices with the new power strips. And the students like how sleek the charging towers look. \r\n Even though I've stepped into a new role, your gift is having a ripple effect: it's not just one classroom benefiting, but many. Students are continuing to use these resources to collaborate, stay organized, and regulate themselves throughout the day.\r\n Thank you for believing in our school and in the power of small tools to make a big difference.\r\n\r\nWith endless thanks, \r\nKatie Garcia","fullyFundedDate":1744079335386,"projectUrl":"project/a-charged-up-classroom-keeping-students/9192928/","projectTitle":"A Charged-Up Classroom: Keeping Students Engaged & Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8692911"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88128","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":735,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":88128,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leslie Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leslie Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/salem-keizer-school-district-24j/leslie-middle-school/88128"}