{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brewer Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10070439,"projectId":9445661,"letterContent":"I wanted to say thank you so much for everything that you donated! We are so grateful that we were able to receive those gifts! With all of the fidgets and little toys that I received, I was able to give those students out during testing and for rewards whenever they get a question right or they are on their best behavior! With the whiteboards, we use them during our games whenever we are studying for our test. The kids absolutely love them. They think they are a much better choice to use rather than a notebook piece of paper. The students absolutely love the beanbags. They use it all the time and they are able to work in groups and have differential seating if they choose to. You help change my classroom and the way my students are able to complete work and hang out in my room and we are forever so grateful for what you did for us. Thank you so much.!!","fullyFundedDate":1762188177386,"projectUrl":"project/2025-bailees-classroom/9445661/","projectTitle":"2025 Bailee’s Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Whitener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070439_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751603173534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070439"},{"teacherId":9558604,"projectId":9600892,"letterContent":"Thank you to those of you who helped complete some of my book series in my classroom library. Completing these book series has energized my classroom library and sparked a new excitement for reading. Thanks to your support, students can now follow their favorite stories from beginning to end, explore new authors, and stay engaged in books they love. Your generosity has made it possible to build a richer, more inviting reading community for every student. My classroom library is complete with full series, sparking excitement and deepening student engagement in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1757957016960,"projectUrl":"project/from-book-one-to-done/9600892/","projectTitle":"From Book One to Done","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chancellor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558604_orig.jpg?crop=931,931,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717019523946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558604"},{"teacherId":9993141,"projectId":9241009,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the supplies every single day, and they have truly transformed our classroom. The new books immediately expanded our independent reading options, and students are already recommending titles to one another and revisiting the shelves during any free moment. The bean bag has become a calm, focused reading spot where students can sit with a book and actually stay engaged, especially during sustained silent reading. One specific moment that stood out was watching a student who usually avoids reading settle into the bean bag and finish an entire chapter without prompting.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked in and saw the materials, their reaction was instant and joyful. There were gasps, smiles, and lots of \"Can I read this one?\" as they explored the shelves. Several students commented that the classroom felt more comfortable and \"like a real library,\" which meant a lot to me. The excitement carried into our lessons that day, and students were noticeably more motivated to read and participate because the space felt special and inviting.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, these resources are not just items in a room, but tools that support literacy, comfort, and a positive classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1753206078484,"projectUrl":"project/a-shelf-is-a-house-for-a-book/9241009/","projectTitle":"A Shelf is a House for a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993141_orig.png?crop=306,306,x88,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744046884204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993141"},{"teacherId":9626555,"projectId":9239821,"letterContent":"Our classroom is so thrilled and grateful for the generosity shown through this fully funded project. Because of your support, my students nowhave beautiful, brand-new class sets of Divergent and The Outsiders - books that we read every year, but have only ever had access to in extremely worn, taped-together copies. Many of our previous beeoks were missing pages, had loose bindings, and no two ever looked the same.\r\n\r\nYour donation of these high-quality novels is mor than just receiving of materials. It sends a powerful message to my students that they are worthy of them. When every student can open the same clean, intact book and feel proud to hold it, engaement rises. These new books create a sense of dignity, excitement, and belonging in a way that old, damaged copies simple never could.\r\n\r\nThe value you have placed on funding this project is something I will always be grateful for. I know my students will take great care of them and we will learn and imagine so much with them!","fullyFundedDate":1753919322648,"projectUrl":"project/novel-rescue/9239821/","projectTitle":"Novel Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peressim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9626555_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726234714889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9626555"},{"teacherId":9529858,"projectId":9752708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help! I have been having trouble getting my kiddos to sit and read for any amount of time. Ten minutes in and they are bored. Checking each individual interest and trying to find corresponding books was tough but it is working! Even the first day the students had the books, they were already reading five to ten minutes more per session.\r\n\r\nI have always been an avid reader. Since I was a child, I could get lost in any book. My students struggle though, finding books they actually want to read. So many of them have decided they don't like reading, either because it is tough for them or they haven't found a book that interests them. Every week, during homeroom, the students are required to read for at least thirty minutes. This helps their reading stamina, allowing them to read for longer periods of time. So far, most of them are up to twenty-five minutes! Coming from just ten minutes, that is a huge improvement!\r\n\r\nOn the day I passed out the books, I literally had students exclaim things like, \"Ooh, you got more 'I, Survived' books\" and \"Yay, new books.\" I have one student who loves Greek mythology and the book about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece fascinates her. Another student is happy to have some options in Spanish! I can't thank you enough for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1759365138865,"projectUrl":"project/they-will-not-read-books-in-a-chair/9752708/","projectTitle":"They Will Not Read Books in a Chair...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heavner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9529858_orig.jpg?crop=2177,2177,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759155930082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529858"},{"teacherId":9854714,"projectId":9381536,"letterContent":"Your donations have helped my students pick books they love to read. Having so many options and a variety of levels to read has encourage me to get students to try to challenge them selves and grow. \r\n\r\nWe use these books to help students find what they love to read and have also used them to answer important questions like \"what is the theme\", \"why would the author write this\", \"what is the plot\". Having books that the students actually want to read, has helped get me to engage them in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1749262753908,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-the-gap/9381536/","projectTitle":"Shelf the Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9854714_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748371424159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9854714"},{"teacherId":9509418,"projectId":9295723,"letterContent":"This project has made a significant impact in our classroom by ensuring students feel safe, cared for, and supported. With a variety of snacks available, any student who is hungry can easily find something to eat, which helps improve their focus and ability to succeed academically. Meeting these basic needs also supports their emotional well-being, giving them a sense of security and belonging. Overall, the snack cart has created a positive and welcoming environment where students feel valued and are better able to learn, grow, and thrive both socially and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1746785295468,"projectUrl":"project/snack-store/9295723/","projectTitle":"Snack Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9509418_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715228787041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9509418"},{"teacherId":9558604,"projectId":9238417,"letterContent":"This project transformed my classroom by giving every student access to their own novel for literature circles. Providing novel sets for my 8th grade classroom literature circles has transformed reading into a collaborative and engaging experience. With every student holding their own copy, they can read deeply, discuss meaningfully, and build confidence as critical thinkers—all while developing a love for books they might not have discovered on their own. Having complete novel sets gave my students equal access to the text and gave me the tools to teach more authentically and effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1746582352996,"projectUrl":"project/lit-circles-lit-minds/9238417/","projectTitle":"'Lit Circles, Lit Minds'","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chancellor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558604_orig.jpg?crop=931,931,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717019523946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558604"},{"teacherId":9558604,"projectId":9236134,"letterContent":"Providing my students with a class set of And Then There Were None created an incredible impact in our classroom. Each student had their own copy of this classic novel, which not only allowed them to fully engage in our reading but also gave them the pride of ownership in their learning. By sharing Agatha Christie's masterpiece, I was able to introduce a generation of readers to one of the world's most influential authors—an opportunity many of them may not have otherwise had. This project connected students to literature's past while sparking a lifelong appreciation for reading and critical thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1744571292984,"projectUrl":"project/a-captivating-classic-for-creative-minds/9236134/","projectTitle":"A Captivating Classic for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chancellor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558604_orig.jpg?crop=931,931,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717019523946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558604"},{"teacherId":9551389,"projectId":9343343,"letterContent":"This project brought so much more than supplies; it brought comfort, motivation, and joy into our writing space. The fresh pencils, colorful pens, and encouraging stickers have made writing time feel special. Students are more focused and eager to write when the tools they need are readily available and organized. It's amazing what a difference the right materials can make.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles have also been a huge hit during our brain break times! They give students a fun, low-pressure way to reset between writing blocks, especially for those who struggle with focus or stress. One student told me, \"I love when we do puzzles, it helps me think better when I go back to work.\" That quiet moment of collaboration or solo reflection helps recharge their minds.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is a place where students feel supported, celebrated, and inspired to do their best work. You've helped create a space that works—for thinking, writing, and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1752264635713,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-praise-and-puzzle-time-a-writ/9343343/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Praise, and Puzzle Time: a Writing Space That Works","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551389_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742497186160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bms-gibson"},{"teacherId":9551389,"projectId":9334325,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is more organized, efficient, and focused, and it's making a real difference in how students approach their writing. The new file crates have given us a structured system to store writing projects, handouts, rubrics, and goal sheets for each student. It's helped reduce lost work, streamline feedback, and give students a clear picture of their writing journey.\r\n\r\nNow, when it's time for peer editing, self-reflection, or writing conferences, students go straight to their personalized folder in the crate. They can easily track their growth, revisit past essays, and make meaningful revisions. One student even said, \"I feel like my writing matters now because I can see everything I've done.\"\r\n\r\nThese crates may be a simple tool, but they've created a sense of ownership and pride that's hard to teach from a textbook. Thank you for helping our writers stay organized and empowered, your support is building confident voices one folder at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1752437391085,"projectUrl":"project/organized-writers-confident-voices-fil/9334325/","projectTitle":"Organized Writers, Confident Voices: File Crates for Writing Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551389_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742497186160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bms-gibson"},{"teacherId":9551389,"projectId":9361109,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our students are now taking ownership of their learning in a whole new way. These folders have become a central part of our classroom routine, housing writing samples, goal-setting sheets, and teacher feedback that students can reflect on over time. It's helped shift our conversations from \"What did I make on this?\" to \"How can I grow from this?\"\r\n\r\nEach week, students pull out their folders for writing conferences, where we review progress, revise work, and celebrate growth. One student recently shared that she feels \"more like a real writer\" because she can actually see how her writing has improved. Another student, who typically struggles with organization, now beams with pride when he opens his folder and finds everything exactly where it should be.\r\n\r\nThese folders may seem simple, but they've created a system that fosters accountability, builds confidence, and helps students track their growth in a meaningful way. Thank you for investing in tools that support both structure and student success, you've made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753023294398,"projectUrl":"project/folders-for-feedback-helping-students-t/9361109/","projectTitle":"Folders for Feedback: Helping Students Track Their Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551389_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742497186160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bms-gibson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_11196","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":991,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.4,"schoolId":11196,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brewer Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brewer Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/white-settlement-independent-school-district/brewer-middle-school/11196"}