{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sugar Land Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9968515,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my sixth-grade science classroom! Because of your kindness, my students were able to experience wave energy through hands-on investigations that made challenging concepts come alive. When they first saw the wave station materials—including the slinkies, tuning forks, spring launchers, jump ropes, and even the rubber ducks—they were excited and eager to begin exploring. Instead of simply reading about waves, they became scientists who could see, hear, and feel how energy moves.\r\n\r\nAs students rotated through the wave energy stations, they collaborated with classmates, asked thoughtful questions, collected data, and made real-world connections. One memorable moment was watching students use the slinkies to create both transverse and longitudinal waves while measuring wavelength and amplitude. They quickly realized that changing the motion changed the wave, and many excitedly connected these observations to ocean waves, earthquakes, and sound. At the tuning fork station, students were fascinated to discover how vibrations produce sound and how frequency affects pitch. The jump ropes and rubber ducks helped students visualize that waves transfer energy without transferring matter, making an abstract concept much easier to understand.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed our study of waves into an engaging, inquiry-based experience that students will remember long after the lesson ends. Next, students will apply what they learned during the stations to explain real-world wave phenomena, analyze how waves transfer energy, and use scientific evidence to support their explanations. Your generosity has given my students the opportunity to learn through discovery, collaboration, and exploration. Thank you for investing in their education and helping every student experience the excitement of science in action!","fullyFundedDate":1776088166374,"projectUrl":"project/catch-the-wave-energy-in-motion/9968515/","projectTitle":"Catch the Wave: Energy in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":10114403,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for helping bring science to life for my sixth-grade students! Because of your support, my students were able to explore real animal and plant cells under the microscope instead of only seeing diagrams in a textbook. The moment they focused the microscope and saw actual cells for the first time, their excitement was unforgettable. Students eagerly shared their observations with classmates, compared what they were seeing, and asked thoughtful questions about how cells work and why plant and animal cells look different. For many students, this was their first opportunity to observe real cells, making the lesson both meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nThroughout our Cells unit, students used the microscope slides to identify and compare plant and animal cell structures while practicing important scientific skills such as microscope use, careful observation, and recording evidence in their science notebooks. Seeing authentic specimens helped students connect classroom concepts to the living world around them and increased both their confidence and curiosity as young scientists.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our life science studies, students will build on this experience by exploring how cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and organs work together in body systems. They will use the observations they made under the microscope as evidence to explain how the structure of cells relates to the function of living organisms. Your generosity has provided an authentic scientific experience that will benefit not only this year's students but many future sixth-grade scientists. Thank you for investing in their education and inspiring a lifelong love of discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1776114387124,"projectUrl":"project/explore-the-invisible-plant-and-animal/10114403/","projectTitle":"Explore The Invisible: Plant and Animal Cells","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9982481,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my sixth-grade science classroom! Because of your kindness, my students had the incredible opportunity to experience science in a way that textbooks alone cannot provide. When they first looked through the microscopes and discovered living organisms from the pond samples, the room immediately filled with excitement. Students eagerly called their classmates over to observe what they had found, asking questions, making predictions, and sharing their discoveries like real scientists. For many of them, this was their very first time observing live microorganisms, and it was a moment they will not soon forget.\r\n\r\nUsing the Life in a Pond Microscope Slide Set and the Carolina Pond Mystery Mix, students investigated pond ecosystems by observing, comparing, and classifying organisms. They carefully recorded their observations in their science notebooks, identified living and nonliving components of the ecosystem, and discussed how organisms interact within the biosphere. Watching students connect what they had learned in class to actual living specimens deepened their understanding and sparked genuine curiosity about the natural world.\r\n\r\nThese materials have become an important part of our Organisms and Environment unit and will continue to be used by future classes. Next, students will build on their observations by analyzing how organisms depend on one another, investigating food webs and ecosystem interactions, and using evidence from their microscope investigations to support scientific explanations. Your generosity has given my students authentic scientific experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for science. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them see the wonders of life that exist beyond what the eye can see.","fullyFundedDate":1768417216127,"projectUrl":"project/a-closer-look-life-in-a-drop-of-pond-wa/9982481/","projectTitle":"A Closer Look: Life in a Drop of Pond Water","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":10225615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting my sixth-grade science classroom. Because of your kindness, my students had the opportunity to use these wonderful resources during the final week of school, and they made a lasting impression.\r\n\r\n When my students first saw the privacy desk dividers and STEM building kits, they were genuinely excited. They couldn't wait to start building, creating, and exploring. The colorful STEM materials immediately sparked curiosity, and students eagerly worked together to design structures, solve problems, and share ideas. It was wonderful to see every student engaged, collaborating, and encouraging one another.\r\n\r\nThe privacy desk dividers were also a valuable addition to our classroom. Students appreciated having their own personal workspace, which helped them stay focused during independent activities. Even in the busy excitement of the last week of school, the dividers gave students a comfortable space where they could concentrate and complete their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nAlthough we only had the opportunity to use these resources during the last week of the school year, they gave my students a glimpse of the exciting, hands-on learning experiences that are possible with the right tools. The STEM building kits encouraged creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork as students worked through engineering challenges together.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to benefit future sixth-grade students for years to come. Next school year, the desk dividers will be used regularly during assessments and independent work to help students stay focused, while the STEM building kits will become an integral part of our engineering design challenges. Students will build models, write clear step-by-step directions for their designs, and collaborate with classmates to strengthen both their STEM knowledge and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and making engaging, meaningful learning possible. Your generosity has provided resources that will continue inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love of science for many classes to come. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778173324180,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-builds-engineering-focus-and-c/10225615/","projectTitle":"Powerful Builds: Engineering Focus and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9958378,"letterContent":"We thank you for funding this project! My students were able to review and apply wave energy and types of energy by creating their own instrument, a Kazoo. It was exciting to watch them follow the lab instructions and video demonstration to help them build the kazoo. Some students had to trouble shoot and problem solve to get their kazoo to work just right, but they were proud once they got it to work. They were able to demonstrate and explain that they truly understood the types of wave energy involved while creating memories that will stick with them for future learning. Thank you so much for your investment into my students.","fullyFundedDate":1767235013728,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-kazoo-exploring-wave-energy-thr/9958378/","projectTitle":"Build-a-Kazoo: Exploring Wave Energy Through Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9958499,"letterContent":"Thank you for this project! My students really enjoyed this review of the parts of the biosphere. They were able to follow the instructions and set-up may terrariums to display and take care of in the classroom. I heard them discussing the needs of the plants and coming up with a plan to make sure the ecosystem remained balanced so that the plants would stay healthy and it made my heart smile. Thank you for allowing my to give these students learning and application experiences that will stick with them throughout there lives.","fullyFundedDate":1770495263692,"projectUrl":"project/mini-biospheres-building-self-sustainin/9958499/","projectTitle":"Mini Biospheres: Building Self-Sustaining Ecosystems in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9959294,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding this project! My students were able to apply their learning by modeling the processes involved with metamorphic, igneous ,and sedimentary rock formation. The smiles on their face during the lab showed how much hey appreciated being able to participate in this activity. They struggled with the decision of keeping their products are eating them, but I know that this will be an engaging activity that will be memorable for them. I appreciate your investment into my students learning experiences. Thank you so much. I know I took pictures of the students and their models and I m disappointed that I can't find them in my cell phone. I will upload them when I am able to find them.","fullyFundedDate":1767295962232,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-the-rock-cycle-a-tasty-science/9959294/","projectTitle":"Rockin’ the Rock Cycle: a Tasty Science Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9858959,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more engaging and motivating place for students. The Kanayu earbuds allow students to listen to lessons, audiobooks, and interactive science and math activities without distractions, supporting both independent and small-group learning. The fidget cubes, squishies, and glow-in-the-dark sticky hands have been fantastic tools for helping students focus and manage sensory needs, keeping them calm and attentive during lessons. The assorted stamps, neon stickers, and colorful pens have transformed classroom rewards into meaningful, creative incentives that encourage effort, participation, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were thrilled! Many immediately began exploring the fidget toys, decorating their work with stickers, and using the pens for special projects. These resources have made learning more interactive and enjoyable, while also helping students take pride in their work and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include incorporating the earbuds into more digital learning stations, using the stamps and stickers to celebrate academic growth, and integrating fidget and sensory tools during independent work to support focus and self-regulation. Because of your support, students are more engaged, motivated, and confident in their learning than ever before.","fullyFundedDate":1761667417615,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-organize-explore/9858959/","projectTitle":"Motivate, Organize, Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9920515,"letterContent":"hanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a beautiful new way to showcase student work with the VIVOHOME Glass Display Cabinet and ANDGOO Acrylic Display Risers. Students are using these resources to display models, experiments, and creative projects in a way that celebrates their hard work and inspires pride in their learning. One memorable moment was when students carefully arranged their Earth science models on the risers and inside the cabinet—they couldn't stop talking about how professional their projects looked and how proud they were to share them with classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the display cabinet and risers, their eyes lit up with excitement. They immediately began planning how to feature their best work, discussing layout, presentation, and how to explain their projects to visitors. This reaction shows how much these materials encourage ownership, motivation, and attention to detail.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students involve rotating displays tied to current science units, including experiments on forces and motion, water cycle models, and interactive STEM challenges. By having a central space to showcase their learning, students are more engaged, collaborative, and eager to continue exploring new ideas. Your support has truly transformed the way students experience and celebrate science in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764686776766,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-treasures-big-questions/9920515/","projectTitle":"Tiny Treasures, Big Questions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9304885,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Science World magazines have become a powerful learning tool in our 6th grade science classroom. These texts introduce students to critical skills such as reading informational text, analyzing real-world science phenomena, interpreting graphs and data, and building academic vocabulary. Students are also practicing evidence-based reasoning as they answer text-dependent questions and connect science concepts to current events and real scientific research.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and engaging. Students annotate articles, highlight key ideas, discuss claims and evidence with partners, and participate in small-group and whole-class discussions. We often use the magazines for close reading, bell ringers, and science stations, allowing students to interact with the content multiple times and from different perspectives.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who typically struggle with traditional textbooks have especially thrived with Science World. The high-interest topics, visuals, and manageable text length have motivated reluctant readers and supported English learners and students with learning differences. Students frequently ask if they can take the magazines home or read ahead during free time—something that speaks volumes about their excitement for learning. Because of you, my students now see reading as an essential part of being a scientist, not just something that happens in English class.","fullyFundedDate":1749060138838,"projectUrl":"project/science-world-fueling-curiosity-foster/9304885/","projectTitle":"Science World: Fueling Curiosity, Fostering Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9686337,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are actively using these new materials during hands-on science and engineering activities that bring abstract concepts to life. The Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks and Adtech glue sticks have become essential tools as students build, revise, and redesign models , especially during STEM challenges where they construct prototypes and classroom displays. The disappearing purple feature has been especially helpful for my students who need visual support, allowing them to apply just the right amount of glue and work more independently. The Band-Aids have supported safe learning by allowing us to quickly address minor scrapes during lab days, keeping students focused and comfortable. The adhesive-backed ceramic magnets have transformed our classroom into an interactive learning space, allowing students to display rotating models, data charts, and collaborative work on whiteboards and metal surfaces.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited, especially knowing these supplies were \"theirs\" to use for real science work. They immediately began brainstorming how to improve their projects, asking if they could rebuild models to make them stronger or more accurate. That excitement translated into deeper engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving as they took ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include expanding student-led investigations and interactive displays connected to our current science units. Students will continue refining models, presenting their thinking visually, and collaborating more effectively using these shared resources. Your donation didn't just provide supplies, it empowered my students to think like scientists, engineers, and creators. Thank you for giving them the tools and confidence to learn by doing.","fullyFundedDate":1763562912053,"projectUrl":"project/sticking-together-with-classroom-essenti/9686337/","projectTitle":"Sticking Together With Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"},{"teacherId":3701155,"projectId":9948492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Ice Cream in a Bag lab on such short notice! Because of your generosity, our students are able to experience hands-on science while learning about states of matter, mixtures, and energy transfer in a fun and memorable way. Your support is helping to turn an engaging lesson during final exam week into an unforgettable learning experience! Our students are excited, curious, and very grateful. This experience has increased student engagement, curiosity, and confidence in science. Many students expressed excitement about learning through experimentation and were proud of the results they created themselves. Because of you, science has come alive in our classroom, creating lasting memories and a deeper understanding of core concepts. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765382672874,"projectUrl":"project/chilling-chemistry-exploring-matter-wit/9948492/","projectTitle":"Chilling Chemistry: Exploring Matter with Ice Cream in a Baggie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aisha Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3701155_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687540934695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3701155"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9790","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":923,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.7,"schoolId":9790,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sugar Land Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sugar Land Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/fort-bend-independent-school-district/sugar-land-middle-school/9790"}