{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Schofield Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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. Thank you for helping us bring stories to life.","fullyFundedDate":1746452510540,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-integrating-th/9292454/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Integrating the Arts into English Class","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":9292682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Game On: Making English Fun!\" project! The new game-based learning materials have completely transformed the energy in our classroom. When students first saw the Plinko board, game-show buzzers, and other game supplies, they were immediately excited and couldn't wait to use them. What they didn't realize was that they would be reviewing vocabulary, analyzing literature, practicing grammar, and strengthening reading comprehension while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a review game before an assessment. Students were buzzing in to answer questions about literary devices, theme, and author's purpose, cheering for their teammates, and eagerly discussing answers. Even students who are usually hesitant to participate were raising their hands and volunteering to play. The games created a positive environment where students felt comfortable taking academic risks and learning from their mistakes. What looked like a game on the surface was actually rigorous review and meaningful learning happening in real time.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to be used during novel studies, vocabulary practice, SC READY preparation, and classroom review activities. My students are already asking when the next game day will be, which is something every teacher loves to hear! Thanks to your generosity, I have more ways to engage students, increase participation, and make learning memorable. You have helped create a classroom where students are excited to learn, eager to participate, and motivated to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746452510336,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-making-english-fun/9292682/","projectTitle":"Game On: Making English Fun!","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":9263922,"letterContent":"Here's a warm, authentic DonorsChoose impact letter that sounds like it came from a classroom teacher rather than a formal report:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make our \"Comfy Corners, Creative Minds\" project a reality! The cushions have quickly become one of the most popular spots in our classroom. When my students first saw them, they were excited and immediately began asking when they could use the reading corner. What might seem like a simple addition has made a big difference in creating a welcoming space where students can relax, focus, and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nWe use the cushions during independent reading, literature circles, partner discussions, and small-group activities. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students settle into the reading corner with their novels and become completely immersed in their books. Students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged during reading time have been choosing to read in the comfy corner and are spending more time focused on their texts. The flexible seating gives them a sense of ownership and choice, which has made reading feel less like an assignment and more like an enjoyable experience.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, students will use the reading corner for book clubs, novel studies, and independent reading projects. My goal is to help students develop a lifelong love of reading, and having a comfortable, inviting space helps make that possible. Thank you for helping create an environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. Your generosity has helped turn a corner of our classroom into a favorite destination for readers.","fullyFundedDate":1745847024997,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-corners-creative-minds/9263922/","projectTitle":"Comfy Corners, Creative Minds","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":9263906,"letterContent":"When I first requested this color printer, I knew it would be useful, but I honestly didn't realize just how much my students would love it. In our English classroom, students do much more than read and write essays. They create book covers, illustrate scenes from novels, design infographics, publish their own stories and poems, and complete projects that allow them to show their understanding in creative ways. Being able to print these projects in color has made a huge difference. The colors help students better understand visuals, text features, and literary concepts, but more importantly, they make student work feel special.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact has been the pride my students take in their work. There is something about seeing their writing, artwork, and projects printed in full color that makes them light up. Students who would normally rush through an assignment are spending more time revising, editing, and adding creative details because they know their finished product will look professional. They love seeing their work displayed in the classroom and sharing it with their families.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things has been watching students who don't always shine through traditional assignments find success through creative projects. Some of my artistic students have really come alive, while others who are usually hesitant to share their work have gained confidence after seeing their finished projects in print. This printer has helped turn ordinary assignments into something students are proud to create and excited to show off. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us celebrate their creativity, hard work, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1746786946939,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-in-full-color/9263906/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life in Full Color!","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":2504722,"projectId":10236978,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping create a more comfortable and inviting learning environment for my students. The flexible seating options have made a tremendous difference in our classroom, especially during independent reading time. Students now have the opportunity to choose a comfortable spot that helps them focus, and that simple choice has increased both engagement and reading stamina.\r\n\r\nThe day the seating arrived, students were immediately excited. They eagerly explored the different options and began discussing which spaces would work best for them. During our reading block, students settled into their chosen seats with books in hand and remained engaged for longer periods of time than before. Several students who often struggled to stay focused during independent reading were able to remain on task because they felt more comfortable and invested in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped create a classroom culture where reading is something students look forward to. We have used the seating during book clubs, independent reading, partner discussions, and reading response activities. Students are building important literacy skills such as comprehension, analysis, and evidence-based discussion while enjoying a space designed with their needs in mind. As we continue exploring new novels and independent reading selections, these seating options will help students develop stronger reading habits and greater confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than seating. You have helped create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, valued, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1778013271961,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-to-strengthen-focus/10236978/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating to Strengthen Focus and Reading Stamina","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504722_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738600594157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504722"},{"teacherId":2504722,"projectId":10065632,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us build a classroom library that students are genuinely excited to explore. The books from this project have quickly become some of the most requested titles in our classroom. From graphic novels by Jerry Craft to the Track series by Jason Reynolds, Percy Jackson, Wings of Fire, and The Last Kids on Earth, students have found books that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom looks different for every student. Some students curl up with a graphic novel and eagerly discuss the characters with their peers. Others who previously struggled to find a book they enjoyed are now asking if they can continue reading during free time. One of the biggest lessons these books have taught my students is that reading can be enjoyable. When students have choice, they are more willing to take risks, build stamina, and engage in deeper conversations about what they read.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have also helped strengthen important literacy skills. Students practice making inferences, analyzing character development, identifying themes, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. Because the books are engaging and relevant, students are more willing to tackle challenging reading tasks and participate in discussions. I have seen students recommend books to one another, create waiting lists for popular titles, and celebrate finishing books that they once would have considered too difficult.\r\n\r\nOne student who rarely completed independent reading assignments became completely invested in the Wings of Fire series and has already read multiple books. Another student who loves graphic novels has devoured the Jerry Craft books and frequently shares connections between the stories and real-life experiences. Moments like these remind me that the right book can change a student's attitude toward reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than add books to a shelf. You have helped create a classroom culture where reading is valued, celebrated, and enjoyed. 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