{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schofield Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10484771,"projectId":10282555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for making The Counseling Connection Project possible! Your support has provided us with an EcoTank printer that will make a meaningful difference in how we serve our students at Schofield Middle School. As a school counselor, having access to reliable printing allows me to create and provide the resources students need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThis technology helps bring counseling lessons and activities to life by allowing me to print worksheets, reflection activities, goal-setting sheets, coping strategies, and other materials that students can use during classroom guidance lessons, small-group sessions, and individual counseling. Having these resources readily available makes it easier to provide engaging, hands-on activities that encourage students to participate, reflect, and apply what they learn to their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting benefits is being able to provide students with tangible resources they can write on, personalize, and take with them. Whether students are identifying their strengths, learning healthy ways to manage emotions, building positive friendships, or setting academic goals, these printed materials help make counseling lessons interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, I look forward to using this printer to develop even more creative counseling resources that meet our students' diverse needs. From classroom guidance lessons to individual student activities, this technology will help strengthen the connection between counseling and student success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting the important work of school counseling. Your generosity helps ensure that we have the tools needed to encourage, empower, and support every student. Because of you, The Counseling Connection Project can continue making a positive impact in our school community. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782482896574,"projectUrl":"project/the-counseling-connection-project/10282555/","projectTitle":"The Counseling Connection Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484771"},{"teacherId":10160393,"projectId":10244998,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the opportunity to learn in a classroom that promotes comfort, flexibility, and success! The addition of flexible seating has helped create a more welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students can choose seating options that best support their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I understand that every student learns differently. Some students need movement to stay focused, while others benefit from having a comfortable space that helps them remain calm, engaged, and ready to learn. Flexible seating provides students with choices that support attention, self-regulation, independence, and active participation in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just providing comfortable seats. It is about giving students a sense of ownership over their learning environment and helping them develop the skills needed to recognize what works best for them. Having seating options encourages students to make responsible choices, build confidence, and take an active role in their academic success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped transform our classroom into a space where students feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best. These seating options will continue to benefit students by creating opportunities for greater engagement, positive learning experiences, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us create a classroom where comfort meets confidence, choice encourages independence, and every student has an opportunity to succeed! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778276252611,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-choice-and-classroom-success/10244998/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Choice, and Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160393"},{"teacherId":10160393,"projectId":10234457,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the opportunity to learn in a more flexible, comfortable, and engaging classroom environment! The addition of standing desks provides students with an alternative seating option that supports movement, focus, and active participation throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I recognize that every student learns differently. Some students struggle with remaining seated for extended periods, maintaining attention, or managing their need for movement during instruction. These standing desks give students the flexibility to move while continuing to participate in learning activities and complete assignments.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just furniture. It is about creating an inclusive classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their learning. By providing flexible seating options, we are helping students develop self-regulation skills, increase independence, and discover learning strategies that work best for them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us create a classroom that recognizes individual learning needs and encourages every student to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them RISE to the challenge! Your generosity is making a lasting difference, one student and one standing desk at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778013185275,"projectUrl":"project/rising-to-the-challenge-standing-desks/10234457/","projectTitle":"Rising to the Challenge: Standing Desks for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160393"},{"teacherId":10160393,"projectId":10234072,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students have an opportunity to experience the power of positive reinforcement in our classroom! Your support has helped create a motivating and encouraging learning environment where students are recognized for their hard work, positive behavior, academic growth, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nFor middle school students, especially those who face academic and behavioral challenges, small rewards can make a big difference. These incentives encourage students to stay focused, complete assignments, follow classroom expectations, and take pride in their accomplishments. More importantly, they help students recognize that their efforts matter and that every step toward success deserves to be celebrated.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just rewards. It is about building confidence, encouraging responsibility, promoting positive choices, and helping students develop a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where effort is recognized, progress is celebrated, and every student has an opportunity to succeed. Your generosity reminds my students that small achievements can lead to BIG success!","fullyFundedDate":1778280064705,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-impact-fueling-middl/10234072/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Impact: Fueling Middle School Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160393"},{"teacherId":6314604,"projectId":10241039,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our \"Backpacks for Students in Need\" project. Because of your generosity, students who needed backpacks now have a safe and dependable way to carry their books, supplies, and other learning materials each day. Seeing their excitement when they received their new backpacks was incredibly special. For some students, this was more than a new school supply—it was something they could proudly call their own.\r\nYour kindness has helped our students come to school feeling more prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Most importantly, you reminded them that there are people who care about their needs and believe in their success. Thank you for making our students feel supported and valued. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777757881141,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-for-students-in-need/10241039/","projectTitle":"Backpacks for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6314604_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554377849344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6314604"},{"teacherId":6314604,"projectId":10241202,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our \"Eco-Friendly Printer Upgrade for a More Sustainable Classroom\" project. Your generosity has given my students a resource that makes a difference in our classroom every day. Our new printer allows me to provide reading passages, writing activities, graphic organizers, and other learning materials quickly and reliably, so students have what they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nMy students love having clear, high-quality materials ready when they need them. This has been especially meaningful for students who need extra support, guided materials, or another copy of an assignment. Being able to provide those resources right away helps students stay engaged, feel more confident, and continue learning alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond purchasing a printer—you have invested in my students and their education. Knowing that others believe in them and want to see them succeed means more than you know. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a better place to learn and grow. Thank you for being a part of our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1778276119373,"projectUrl":"project/eco-friendly-printer-upgrade-for-a-more/10241202/","projectTitle":"Eco-Friendly Printer Upgrade for a More Sustainable Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6314604_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554377849344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6314604"},{"teacherId":10264864,"projectId":10270280,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to have their own water bottles! They have especially enjoyed personalizing and customizing their bottles, which has made them feel like they have something that is truly their own. For some students, simply having a water bottle available throughout the school day has made it easier to stay hydrated without having to worry about finding or purchasing a drink. We have loved seeing students proudly carrying their bottles and making them their own.\r\n\r\nThe response from students has been wonderful. They were excited to choose how they wanted to decorate and personalize their bottles, and it has been a fun way to build a sense of ownership and responsibility. These bottles are becoming part of their daily routines as students learn to take care of their belongings while also taking care of themselves. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for providing a resource that our students can use every day. Your generosity has made a small but meaningful difference in our students' school experience, and we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778113496319,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-for-learning-water-bottles-fo/10270280/","projectTitle":"Hydration for Learning: Water Bottles for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10264864_orig.jpg?crop=435,435,x156,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777473538620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264864"},{"teacherId":10433849,"projectId":10234124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our flexible seating project come to life. Because of you, my students are able to work in an environment that is less restricted, and they are very comfortable. Our flexible seating resources have transformed the way students learn and collaborate in our classroom. Students use the new seating during independent work, small-group activities, reading assignments, and collaborative projects. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together during a geography activity. They selected seating that made them comfortable, gathered in small groups, and worked together to analyze maps and discuss geographic concepts. The flexible seating created a more relaxed environment while still keeping students focused, engaged, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate! My students could not wait to try the different seating options. They were excited to have choices beyond traditional classroom desks and chairs. It was wonderful to see them exploring the new seating and deciding which options helped them feel most comfortable and ready to learn. When my old students come to visit from last year, they often say, \"Now how you gonna do us like that? Can't believe you got them that.\" The resources have also encouraged students to take greater responsibility for choosing a learning space where they can be successful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using our flexible seating as students explore population and migration in our World Geography unit. Students will work collaboratively to analyze population maps, identify areas that are densely and sparsely populated, and investigate the push and pull factors that cause people to migrate. They will rotate through learning activities, discuss real-world examples, and use what they learn to explain how geography influences where people live and why they move. Our new flexible seating will give students comfortable spaces to collaborate, communicate, and take an active role in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778276314333,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-an-engaging-inclu/10234124/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for an Engaging & Inclusive Social Studies Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murdock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10433849"},{"teacherId":10433849,"projectId":10095556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project a success. Because of you, our new color printer has made a difference in our SS class. Geography is a highly visual subject, and color helps students better understand maps, graphs, charts, political boundaries, physical features, and other geographic information. Instead of looking at black-and-white materials where features can be difficult to distinguish, students can clearly identify countries, regions, landforms, climate zones, and other important information. The printer also allows me to create engaging activities, graphic organizers, and visual resources that support different learning styles.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to receive colorful maps, project materials, and classroom activities. They immediately notice the difference when a map or graphic is printed in color! Color makes their assignments more inviting and helps bring the places we study to life. Students also enjoy seeing their own projects and classroom work printed in color because it makes them feel proud of what they have created.\r\n\r\nMy visual learners have especially benefited from having access to materials printed in color. Students who sometimes struggle to understand information presented only through text can use color-coded maps, charts, and graphics to make connections and better understand geographic concepts. I have also noticed students becoming more interested in map activities and projects because the materials are easier to read and more engaging. This printer is helping me provide resources that make learning Social Studies more accessible, meaningful, and exciting for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772386815835,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-powering-our-soc/10095556/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Powering Our Social Studies Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murdock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10433849"},{"teacherId":10484771,"projectId":10282545,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank-you to our generous donors for supporting our SMS Essential Care Package project! Your kindness has helped provide our students at Schofield Middle School with essential personal care items, including deodorant, tissues, and wipes. These simple but important resources help students feel fresh, comfortable, and confident throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies available at school allows students to take care of everyday personal needs without having to worry about whether they have the items they need. Whether it's using deodorant to freshen up, wipes to clean up, or tissues when needed, these resources help create a more comfortable and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs we continue throughout the school year, we will keep these supplies available to support our students' daily needs and promote personal hygiene, self-care, and overall well-being. Our goal is to ensure that students know they can turn to trusted adults at school for support and that their needs matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us care for the whole child. Your generosity reminds our students that their community cares about them, their comfort, and their success. We are truly grateful for your support of the SMS family!","fullyFundedDate":1781722038817,"projectUrl":"project/sms-essential-care-project/10282545/","projectTitle":"SMS Essential Care Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484771"},{"teacherId":3167011,"projectId":9290696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Amplify Learning: Using Microphones to Foster Creativity, Communication, and Confidence\" project! The microphones have brought a whole new level of excitement and engagement to our English classroom. While many people think of microphones as something used by performers or podcasters, in our classroom they have become powerful learning tools. Students are using them to record podcasts, narrate stories, create audio versions of their writing, and add sound effects to creative projects. These activities help students strengthen their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while also building confidence in their voices.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been hearing themselves sound like real podcasters, storytellers, and content creators. The first time we used the microphones, students were eager to record and immediately wanted to listen back to their work. They quickly realized that effective communication involves more than just writing good content—it also requires expression, pacing, clarity, and audience awareness. The microphones have given students an authentic purpose for revising and improving their work because they know others will hear it.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have benefited most are those who don't always feel comfortable speaking in front of the class. The microphones have given them a way to share their ideas in a less intimidating setting. I've watched students who are typically quiet become more confident as they record, edit, and share their projects. As we continue using these resources, students will create podcasts, produce audio storytelling projects, and bring literature to life through narration and sound design. Thanks to your generosity, my students are discovering the power of their own voices and learning that their stories deserve to be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1746467912822,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-learning-using-microphones-to-f/9290696/","projectTitle":"Amplify Learning: Using Microphones to Foster Creativity, Communication, and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3167011_orig.jpg?crop=1403,1403,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657055380315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-cannon"},{"teacherId":3167011,"projectId":9292454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Bringing Stories to Life: Integrating the Arts into English Class\" project! The art supplies and headphones have opened up new opportunities for creativity and expression in our classroom. When students first saw the materials, they were excited to know that they would be able to do more than just read and write about literature—they would be able to create, illustrate, and bring their ideas to life. The supplies quickly became a favorite resource, especially for students who enjoy expressing themselves through art.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students create visual representations of themes and characters from the texts we were studying. Instead of simply answering questions on a worksheet, students used colored pencils, drawing paper, and watercolor materials to illustrate key scenes, symbols, and character traits. The headphones also allowed students to listen to music during independent creative work, helping them focus and connect emotionally with their writing. Students who are often quiet during class discussions found a new way to demonstrate their understanding, and many produced some of their most thoughtful work of the year.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, students will use these materials to create visual essays, illustrate original stories and poems, design book covers, and complete arts-integrated projects connected to the literature we read. My goal is to help students see that reading, writing, and creativity all work together. Thanks to your generosity, my students have opportunities to engage with literature in meaningful ways while developing confidence in their own voices and artistic talents. 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