{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Allegheny Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10706162,"projectId":10724947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students! Being able to provide snacks has made such a difference in keeping my students motivated and engaged during our speech sessions, and that means more to me than I can express. I've also been able to provide sensory items, like kinetic sand, to help my students get the sensory input they need to stay focused and ready to learn. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources have been amazing as well! I've found so many fun and engaging materials that have made our sessions even more meaningful and exciting for my students. I was able to find a pop the pig activity on TPT that has my kids HOOKED in speech. It has made me feel so much better about how productive speech is, because it's fun, yet provides my speech students with so many opportunities to practice sounds and goals. \r\n\r\nOverall, we are so happy and incredibly grateful for your generosity and for DonorsChoose. My kids were SO excited to see how many things were provided. This is something I never knew existed, and I've been amazed by how easy and quick the process has been. Your support has made a real difference in my speech room, and I can't thank you enough for helping me create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for my students. We will continue to use all three of these products the same way we are using them now, but I imagine it will only to continue to make sessions more smooth, engaging, and motivating. We are truly so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1791547288448,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-voice-in-speech-therapy/10724947/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Voice in Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10706162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791321357638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10706162"},{"teacherId":2216725,"projectId":10713786,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and generosity in supporting our weekend food bag project. Your donation means so much more than simply providing food. It provides comfort, security, and peace of mind to students who may otherwise face uncertainty about their next meal.\r\nFor many of our students, weekends can be especially challenging when access to school meals is unavailable. Because of your generosity, we can send students home with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food that helps ease the burden on their families and allows them to return to school on Monday ready to learn.\r\nMost importantly, your support sends a powerful message to our students: You matter. You are cared for. Your community believes in you.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your compassion and willingness to make a difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness extends far beyond the classroom and helps ensure that our students have the support they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1791078850204,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-bell-weekend-meals/10713786/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Bell: Weekend Meals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2216725_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689991510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenna-whitney"},{"teacherId":2216725,"projectId":10457514,"letterContent":"The materials provided helped to create a clean, organized, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Each item addresses an important aspect of the classroom experience, from hands-on creativity and maintaining shared learning spaces to supporting students' sensory and movement needs.\r\nTogether, these materials help remove small but significant barriers to learning, creating a classroom where students have access to creative resources, well-maintained learning tools, and accommodations that support their individual needs. For students at South Allegheny, these everyday essentials make a meaningful difference in creating a positive, equitable, and student-centered learning experience.\r\nWe are so grateful for your continued support of our school.","fullyFundedDate":1787139582809,"projectUrl":"project/organized-tidy-spaces/10457514/","projectTitle":"Organized & Tidy Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2216725_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689991510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenna-whitney"},{"teacherId":1783207,"projectId":10519294,"letterContent":"The stools may seem like a small addition, but their impact goes far beyond having another place to sit. They help make The Nest a welcoming, comfortable space where middle school students can gather, collaborate, share ideas, and explore their interests. Thrive Time gives students something every middle schooler needs. It is a place where they have a voice, can make choices, build friendships, and feel like they belong. Whether they are creating something new, working through a challenge, laughing with friends, or simply taking a breath in a busy school day, these moments matter. The Nest reminds my students that school is more than academics. It is about connection, confidence, creativity, and knowing that you matter. Sometimes, the smallest additions help create the spaces where the biggest differences happen in a child's life.","fullyFundedDate":1789484862928,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-take-a-lead/10519294/","projectTitle":"Take a Seat, Take a Lead","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wachs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1783207_orig.jpg?crop=2812,2812,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667248992805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1783207"},{"teacherId":10417732,"projectId":10720165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Warmth, Care & Hunger project at South Allegheny Middle School! Your kindness means so much to my students and me. Because of your generosity, our classroom will have snacks and essential items to help students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSometimes, something as simple as a snack, a pair of earbuds, or a personal care item can make a big difference in a student's day. Having these items available helps meet students' everyday needs, reduces distractions, and allows them to focus more fully on learning. Just as importantly, it reminds our students that they matter and that there are people in their community who care about them.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I want my classroom to be a place where every student feels safe, welcome, and valued. Your donation helps me create that environment by providing resources that support students both academically and personally. These small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference in a child's confidence, comfort, and ability to participate in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students. Your generosity goes beyond providing supplies; it sends the message that every child deserves care, dignity, and support. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students know they belong and can focus on reaching their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1791210800848,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-ready-to-learn/10720165/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417732"},{"teacherId":1783207,"projectId":10495760,"letterContent":"This project has reminded me why I love teaching. Some of the best learning happens when we give kids the time, space, and freedom to follow their curiosity. It has helped me let go of the idea that every learning experience needs to look a certain way and instead trust my students to surprise me with their ideas. I've learned that sometimes, the most meaningful thing I can do as a teacher is provide the tools, step back, and let kids take the lead. Watching them create, collaborate, build confidence, and discover what they're capable of is a beautiful reminder that when we give kids the opportunity to own their learning, they often show us just how much they can do.\r\nThe TV has opened up a whole new world of curiosity and wonder for my students. We can explore a yoga practice, discover how something is made, watch a science experiment, or stumble upon something that sparks a hundred new questions. These experiences build background knowledge and give students a starting point for ideas they might never have encountered otherwise. I love watching their eyes light up when they make a connection, ask a question, or suddenly want to learn more. Sometimes, a short video becomes the beginning of a project, a creative experiment, or a conversation we never expected to have. For me, that's the magic of it. The TV isn't just providing entertainment; it's helping students see what's possible, imagine beyond what they already know, and discover that learning can begin with something as simple as wondering.\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1788399938750,"projectUrl":"project/stem-up-the-heat/10495760/","projectTitle":"STEM Up the Heat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wachs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1783207_orig.jpg?crop=2812,2812,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667248992805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1783207"},{"teacherId":2994636,"projectId":10391254,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support of our classroom! The 30 fast phone chargers and commercial laundry cart have already made a meaningful difference in both student focus and classroom organization.\r\n\r\nThe phone chargers have given us a creative alternative to simply placing phones in a calculator holder on the wall. Instead, students can plug their phones in and intentionally disconnect from them for our 42-minute class period. Knowing that their phones are safely charging gives students peace of mind while allowing them to put their attention where it belongs—on learning, creating, collaborating, and participating. It has been rewarding to see students recognize that they can make it through an entire class without constantly checking their notifications.\r\n\r\nThe commercial laundry cart has also been an unexpected classroom game-changer! We use it to store our large and heavy rolls of paper and other oversized materials. Because the cart is sturdy and has wheels, we can easily move these materials when needed instead of having them take up valuable classroom space or become difficult to access. It has helped us create a safer, cleaner, and much more organized workspace.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem simple, but they have solved two very real classroom challenges: digital distractions and storage. More importantly, they have helped create an environment where students can focus, stay organized, and take greater ownership of their learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a more focused, functional, and productive place to learn. Your generosity has made a difference that students experience every single day!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1786542155917,"projectUrl":"project/organized-charged-and-ready-to-create/10391254/","projectTitle":"Organized, Charged, and Ready to Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994636_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x320,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698194143893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/southalleghenygraphics"},{"teacherId":10413520,"projectId":10046362,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students! \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generous donation of daily necessities for our students. These items are things our students use every day, and your kindness is making a meaningful difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nFor some of our students, having access to these basic necessities at school means one less thing they have to worry about. They can come to school knowing that their needs will be met and that they are cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where our students can focus on learning, growing, and being successful. More importantly, your donation reminds them that there are people in their community who care about them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide not only the necessities our students need each day, but also a sense of comfort, dignity, and belonging. We are truly thankful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1776097296768,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials-are-needed/10046362/","projectTitle":"The Essentials are Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dolata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413520"},{"teacherId":2216725,"projectId":10360248,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support our new teachers and their classrooms. Your kindness has helped provide essential supplies that allow our teachers to begin the school year with welcoming, organized, and healthy learning environments for their students.\r\nStarting the year in a new classroom can be both exciting and overwhelming. Because of your generosity, our new teachers have access to supplies that help keep their classrooms clean, tidy, and ready for learning. Items that may seem simple like cleaning supplies, tissues, hand sanitizer, organizational materials, and other classroom essentials make a tremendous difference in helping teachers create spaces where students can feel comfortable and cared for each day.\r\nYour donation is a message to our new teachers that our community supports them and values the important work they are beginning. Most importantly, your generosity directly benefits our students by helping provide clean, healthy, and welcoming classrooms where they can focus on learning and growing.\r\nThank you for investing in our teachers, our students, and our schools. We are incredibly grateful for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1782923415652,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-new-classrooms/10360248/","projectTitle":"Healthy New Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2216725_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689991510616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenna-whitney"},{"teacherId":10416386,"projectId":10053400,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 7th grade students, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of snacks and personal care items. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThese items not only help meet important needs, but they also bring comfort, encouragement, and a sense of support to our students. Knowing that members of the community care about their well-being truly means a great deal.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your generosity and your commitment to helping our students succeed both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for making a positive impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1769318161484,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-ready-to-thrive-comfort/10053400/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn, Ready to Thrive: Comfort Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Latini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416386"},{"teacherId":10413427,"projectId":10051453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. I teach in a low-income school district, so many of our students often need supplies and gear for school. I firmly believe when students have what they need, they are happier, more confident, and have a better chance of being successful. So thank you for allowing me to provide some essentials for my students.\r\n With the donation, I was able to purchase cold weather gear (gloves, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, and socks) for my students during the winter months. We had a brutal winter this year in Pittsburgh, so the gear was much needed and appreciated. \r\n In addition to clothing, I was able to purchase snacks and drinks to share with my students. We used the snacks as prizes when we played review games. After state testing this year, we took students outside for recess and were able to provide them with Gatorade. \r\n Your donation put a lot of smiles on student's (and teacher's) faces, and I thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1769652265748,"projectUrl":"project/brrwere-cold/10051453/","projectTitle":"BRR...We're Cold!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413427"},{"teacherId":10413443,"projectId":10044153,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable and supportive place for students to learn each day. The snacks have been especially impactful. Many students come in hungry or without having eaten much, and having access to a quick snack has helped them stay focused and engaged during lessons. I've already noticed fewer distractions and more consistent participation, especially during longer class periods. The hygiene supplies have also made a meaningful difference. Students are able to discreetly access what they need, which has helped build confidence and reduce anxiety, allowing them to stay present and ready to learn.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. There was genuine excitement and relief. Some students even expressed how much it meant to them to have these resources available without needing to ask or feel uncomfortable. It has helped create a classroom environment where students feel cared for and supported beyond just academics, which has strengthened our sense of community.\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support our daily routines and ongoing learning. With fewer basic needs going unmet, students are better able to focus on classroom activities and collaborate with their peers. As we continue into more challenging content, I am confident that this added support will help students stay engaged, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on both their learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1769101535784,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-students-full-bellies-clean/10044153/","projectTitle":"Caring for Students: Full Bellies, Clean Hands, Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bauman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413443"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88740","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":322,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"6.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.6,"schoolId":88740,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Allegheny Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Allegheny Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/south-allegheny-school-district/south-allegheny-middle-high-school/88740"}