{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Travis Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9632827,"projectId":8657985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! My students and I were absolutely thrilled when we received your donation.\r\n\r\nWhen the kids first saw the materials, the room erupted in pure chaos, happy chaos, but still chaos. Imagine a Black Friday sale, but with smaller humans and way more squealing. They immediately jumped onto the new couch and into the games with so much enthusiasm that the couch didn't exactly survive. RIP to a very short-lived but very loved piece of furniture. 😂\r\n\r\nWe used the new resources constantly. The Lego sets became a full-class project: the kids built every set in record time and proudly turned the classroom into a tiny Lego town. They even held daily debates about who got to be the \"mayor,\" which, honestly, was the most political activity I've ever witnessed in a classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was a creativity challenge where students had to invent a Lego gadget to solve a classroom problem, like the mysterious disappearing pencil epidemic. The inventions were wild, impractical, and absolutely brilliant.\r\n\r\nAlthough I no longer work at Travis, the kids there are still enjoying everything so much. The materials continue to be used daily, and the joy (and probably the noise level) lives on.\r\n\r\nAs for what's next, the students are expanding their Lego city, using the games for teamwork lessons, and building stories around their creations. They're still excited, still imaginative, and still giving the remaining furniture a run for its money.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. You didn't just donate materials, you created moments these kids will remember for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1726664080688,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-corner/8657985/","projectTitle":"Comfort Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anwar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632827"},{"teacherId":3458251,"projectId":9839276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and our very first STEM Club! Your generosity provided batteries for our classroom calculators and five exciting hands-on STEM project kits — and the impact was immediate.\r\n\r\nWith reliable calculators, my students are no longer hindered by dead batteries. They can engage fully in math lessons, check their work, and feel confident taking on challenging problem-solving tasks.\r\n\r\nBut the biggest transformation will happen after school. Thanks to you, the STEM Club has the materials to officially start! Students will be building, experimenting, and discovering that they can be creators and engineers. The STEM kits will impact collaboration and curiosity. You have opened a door to new possibilities for every student who walks into our classroom. We are so grateful for your generosity, and we can't wait to share how far these STEM projects will take us!","fullyFundedDate":1761404495491,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-problem-solving/9839276/","projectTitle":"Power Up Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3458251_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557640675365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stowe"},{"teacherId":10289845,"projectId":9797674,"letterContent":"My students have been putting their classroom supplies to great use. The pencils and sanitizing wipes have created a more organized cleaner work space. With essential supplies taken care of, they can concentrate on lessons and engage on stories we are working on. \r\n\r\nWe have also been using the treats as rewards for completing assignments well, showing excellent teamwork, answering questions correctly and outstanding behavior. It is amazing to see how these small incentives have motivated everyone to do their best and motivate one another. \r\n\r\nTheir excitement was contagious when they saw the new pencils, some of them were ready to use them to get to work. Earning treats for great work and team work brought big smiles. They were thrilled to know that the supplies were donated by people who believe in them .\r\n\r\nThey are continuing to develop their skill with small group activities and displaying their work. They are excited about sharing their work with others. The stapler makes this so easy.\r\n\r\nThank you for the support of our classroom. Your donations have nurtured a sense of teamwork and pride in learning. You've helped create an environment where students feel valued, motivated, and eager to succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760181845487,"projectUrl":"project/treats-and-essentials/9797674/","projectTitle":"Treats and Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10289845_orig.jpg?crop=530,530,x56,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761243320273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289845"},{"teacherId":3458251,"projectId":9788445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The color printer has been an amazing addition! We can print visuals, projects, and learning materials. My students especially love having colorful charts and diagrams—it helps them understand new concepts. We also used it to help enhance a vocabulary word wall. Seeing the words displayed with color has made it much easier for students to remember and use them in their writing and discussions.\r\n\r\nThe electric pencil sharpener has been a huge help as well. It keeps pencils ready to go and saves us time, so we can focus more on learning and less on sharpening. The sanitizing wipes are making our classroom feel much cleaner.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been a hit, too! They give students a boost when they're hungry and help keep energy up during busy days. We're so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760628417000,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-color-ignites-mathematical/9788445/","projectTitle":"The Power of Color Ignites Mathematical Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3458251_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557640675365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stowe"},{"teacherId":3458251,"projectId":9790828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. The 40 privacy shields have made a noticeable difference during tests and independent work. My students really appreciate having their own space to focus, and I've seen a big improvement in their concentration. It's been great watching them take their work more seriously just by having that small bit of personal space.\r\n\r\nThe Kleenex has been a huge help as well. It's something we always need but often run out of quickly. Having plenty on hand keeps everyone more comfortable and helps our classroom run smoothly, especially during allergy and cold season.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem simple, but it's made our daily routines easier and helped my students feel more supported. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760634389838,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-distraction-free-learning-en/9790828/","projectTitle":"Focused and Distraction-Free Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3458251_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557640675365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stowe"},{"teacherId":3458251,"projectId":9706903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom! Your donation has provided motivating snacks for my students. Having snacks available makes sure that no student has to struggle to focus because they are hungry, and it also allows me to reward their hard work and good behavior in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe simple act of offering a snack can make a big difference—students are ready to learn and more engaged in learning activities. It's amazing to see their eyes brighten when they know they are cared for and supported, including their basic needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only filled the snack drawer, but it has also fueled my students' confidence. Thank you for helping fuel future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1758635351628,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-nourishing-future-leade/9706903/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures: Nourishing Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3458251_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557640675365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stowe"},{"teacherId":3458251,"projectId":9566114,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students have been able to stay focused like never before! Your support funded 200 pairs of earbuds, a laminator, and fruit snacks — and each of these items has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe earbuds have allowed students to engage independently with digital lessons, math tutorials, and enrichment activities without distraction. Whether they're solving problems on IXL or reviewing a concept at their own pace, having their own set of earbuds has helped them take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has quickly become one of our most-used tools! We have been able to make visual aids, math reference charts, and a massive vocabulary math wall that will last for years. \r\n\r\nAnd finally, the fruit snacks have provided students with a boost of energy during long days. For many students, it helps them refocus and stay engaged\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to this important project.","fullyFundedDate":1757553545745,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hear-the-lesson/9566114/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hear the Lesson!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3458251_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557640675365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stowe"},{"teacherId":6609997,"projectId":8653030,"letterContent":"My sincere apologies for the delay in this message. Albeit, I would like to convey my success and share my student's success all because of your kind donations.\r\nWe are constantly using the dry erase markers for my vertical learning as well as flip chart markers for poster making and group work. My students learned writing and solving equations and inequalities on butcher paper. They drew algebra tiles models, and graphed inequalities in the number line.\r\nThe glue sticks are also an important part of our daily journal notes as we maintain our interactive notebook in math.\r\nMy students love having Crayola dry-erase markers because they are easier to erase and do not leave any stains on the white boards. My students appreciate always having pencils, and colored papers. These are things they may not always afford to buy. The laminated task cards also come in handy when they are used by different classrooms.\r\nMy students also use Lysol wipes regularly to keep desks and surfaces clean and germ free.\r\nMost of all, my students absolutely love having the fruit snacks, and cheezit crackers for after school tutoring. I am always purchasing snacks weekly for my tutoring students because they do get hungry at the end of the day. \r\nMy students love receiving fun pencils and stickers as rewards for positive behaviors.\r\nI also cannot wait to use the fun pencils, and the fun erasers as motivation this spring semester as we prep our students to take the STAAR test. I love incentivizing efforts with rewards like these to keep my children motivated:) Thank you Thank you Thank you for all your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1726284626988,"projectUrl":"project/a-diverse-classroom-of-mathematicians-ne/8653030/","projectTitle":"A Diverse Classroom of Mathematicians Need Diverse Learning Methods!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shenoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609997_orig.jpg?crop=988,988,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723926893878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6609997"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12985","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":947,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.0,"schoolId":12985,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Travis Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Travis Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/irving-independent-school-district/travis-middle-school/12985"}