{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5682091,"projectId":10097169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom! Spring is always the time of year where we start to run out of supplies, motivation and need a little help getting us over the finish line! The supplies in this project helped us stay motivated (jolly ranchers), supplies to help us get our work done (pencil lead) and supplies to keep us organized (book bins). My students were very excited to be able to get jolly ranchers for answering review questions and helping to clean the classroom. All of the supplies in this project made for a productive end to our year.","fullyFundedDate":1772140115317,"projectUrl":"project/spring-supplies/10097169/","projectTitle":"Spring Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Neugebauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5682091_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535809224532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5682091"},{"teacherId":5934239,"projectId":9272181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help purchase supplies for our frog dissection labs! Your generosity and support have made a meaningful difference in the educational experiences of our students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nScience education is most effective when students are given the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning. Through frog dissections, students are able to explore anatomy in a real and memorable way, gaining a deeper understanding of body systems, organ structures, and biological processes that cannot be fully appreciated through textbooks alone. These experiences help spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and inspire many students to pursue future interests in science, medicine, and related fields.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, we were able to purchase the necessary specimens needed to conduct these labs successfully. Your contributions ensured that every student had access to quality supplies and the opportunity to fully participate in this valuable learning activity. Many students expressed excitement and appreciation for being able to take part in such an engaging experience, and that would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThe frog dissection labs provided students with much more than just a science assignment. They encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, observation skills, and respect for the scientific process. Students were able to connect classroom concepts to real-life anatomy in a way that was both educational and memorable. Experiences like these leave a lasting impression and often become some of the most impactful moments of a student's academic journey.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a direct and positive impact on student learning, and I am sincerely thankful for your partnership in education. Thank you for helping bring science to life in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755715217157,"projectUrl":"project/froggy-fun/9272181/","projectTitle":"Froggy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5934239_orig.jpg?crop=2651,2651,x0,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600099604646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5934239"},{"teacherId":2553031,"projectId":10126662,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my students and my classroom. Your donations have allowed my kids to continue cooking and understanding the Culinary Arts Career Pathway. I bring in culturally relevant courses that the kids create and eat, and also use STEM concepts like measurement, fractions, and chemistry in the kitchen. \r\n\r\nMany students who take my class, College and Career Awareness, continue taking High School classes that certify them as a chef before they graduate. Because of your donations through Donors Choose, my students are able to explore a career path and possibly a career choice for their future. Oh yeah, and the kids get to eat their creations!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1773498207560,"projectUrl":"project/from-pantry-to-plate-restocking-our-cul/10126662/","projectTitle":"From Pantry to Plate: Restocking Our Culinary Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Littlefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553031_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760041415166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2553031"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10140883,"letterContent":"Thank you for showing up for our students again in such a meaningful way—we don't take that for granted! As the DonorsChoose ambassador working alongside our librarian, I get to see exactly what your generosity makes possible. These nonfiction books are already transforming how students approach learning. Research consistently shows that background knowledge is a key driver of reading comprehension, especially for multilingual learners—and now our students have access to the kind of rich, engaging nonfiction texts that build that knowledge every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, classrooms across our school feel different. Science teachers can put vivid ocean and climate texts into students' hands, art classes are connecting culture and creativity through anime, graffiti, and calligraphy, and history discussions are deeper and more inclusive. Instead of struggling to piece together unfamiliar concepts, students are making connections, asking better questions, and participating with confidence. We're not just adding books to shelves—we're strengthening instruction across subjects and giving teachers tools that actually work.\r\n\r\nThe best part? Students see themselves as thinkers. A student who picks up a book about sharks, renewable energy, or creative careers isn't just learning facts—they're building the mental framework that helps everything else click. You've helped create those \"I get it now!\" moments that stick. Thank you for continuing to invest in our students' curiosity, their voices, and their futures—we're so grateful to be doing this work with your support.","fullyFundedDate":1773839431212,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-thinkers-start-here-boosting-b/10140883/","projectTitle":"Stronger Thinkers Start Here! Boosting Background Knowledge Through Nonfiction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10097726,"letterContent":"Your generosity just turned our library into a curiosity playground—thank you! These nonfiction books are already sparking that \"wait, tell me more\" energy everywhere. One student grabbed a national parks book and immediately started planning a dream trip, while another dove into ancient civilizations and didn't want to leave when the bell rang. That's the magic of access—when students can choose topics they care about, engagement and motivation shoot up, and reading starts to feel like discovery instead of a task.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just send books—you built background knowledge. For many of our multilingual learners, these texts (including Spanish titles!) are helping them connect new ideas to what they already know, which research shows is key to comprehension and vocabulary growth. Teachers are already pulling these into lessons—pairing history titles with primary sources, using psychology and science books to spark discussion, and weaving arts and sports into projects that actually feel relevant to students' lives. It's making learning stick in a real way.\r\n\r\nAnd the variety? Incredible! From volcanoes to Vikings, etiquette to the World Cup, space exploration to poetry—there's something here for every kind of learner. Students are seeing themselves in these pages and also stepping into brand new worlds. That combination builds confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking all at once.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in what fuels them—questions, interests, and big ideas. We're so grateful—and so excited to see where their curiosity goes next!","fullyFundedDate":1773839431725,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-fuels-curiosity-books-that-i/10097726/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Fuels Curiosity: Books That Inspire, Inform and Empower!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":9900230,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding much needed Spanish books to our shelves! Students with limited English are so excited to find more reading options in their language--both fiction and nonfiction! From graphic novels to history to science and sports, these books are already in students' hands, being read, shared, and talked about. There's something special about watching a student pick up a book in their first language and immediately feel confident enough to jump in.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in how students learn. Strong literacy in a first language helps students build vocabulary, comprehension, and background knowledge that transfers directly to English. Now, when students learn about topics like historical events or scientific concepts, they're building that understanding in Spanish first—so when they encounter it in English, it clicks faster and sticks deeper. Teachers are using these books to connect lessons, support understanding, and make learning more meaningful and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nJust as important, students feel seen and valued. They're choosing books they can fully engage with while continuing to grow as bilingual learners. They're building confidence, independence, and pride in who they are. Your generosity didn't just add books—it created opportunity, belonging, and momentum for students and teachers every single day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773839431508,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-literacy-spanish-books-to-spar/9900230/","projectTitle":"Igniting Literacy! Spanish Books to Spark Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":10187987,"projectId":9937136,"letterContent":"The filament supplied through this project has allowed me to create fidgets that are tailored to individual students and their sensory needs, while also maintaining a quality learning environment for the whole class. I was also able to create practice Mic-Key G-tube buttons for our district nurses. With these practice buttons, our nurses will be able to better train staff to provide critical medical care for students throughout the school district.\r\n\r\nThe cart provided through this project has made is much easier to organize and maintain supplies for the 3D printer. It also provides a secure place to store everything.","fullyFundedDate":1771001262719,"projectUrl":"project/continued-3d-printed-support/9937136/","projectTitle":"Continued 3D Printed Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187987"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10149269,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project come to life! As the DonorsChoose Ambassador and an art teacher collaborating with our librarian, I see every day how powerful visual storytelling is for our students—and you've put that power directly into their hands. Our middle schoolers are incredibly diverse, with many English Language Learners and developing readers, and graphic novels are the format they connect with most. They ask for them constantly, and now we can finally say \"yes\" more often and turn that excitement into real reading momentum.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most about this collection is the mix—engaging fiction alongside high-interest nonfiction that builds knowledge and vocabulary in a natural, approachable way. Students can move from adventures and fantasy to topics like technology, sports, and real-life stories, all in a format that supports understanding and confidence. These books won't sit on shelves—they'll be read, shared, and talked about. You're helping students see themselves as readers, sometimes for the first time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of graphic stories. You've helped create a space where reading feels exciting, accessible, and worth choosing—and that impact will last far beyond these books!","fullyFundedDate":1773839430923,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-with-the-power-of-gra/10149269/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy With the Power of Graphic Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":1126356,"projectId":10151253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fueling our students' reading frenzy in the best possible way! Because of you, our manga library shelves are about to go from \"always checked out\" to \"finally, the next volume is here!\"—and that shift means more than you might realize\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just add books to a shelf—it keeps momentum alive. It keeps multilingual learners feeling capable, hesitant readers feeling brave, and already hooked readers feeling seen. You've given them stories they can't wait to return to, and that excitement is something we can't manufacture; it's something you helped make possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that middle schoolers deserve books that match their passions. You've helped create a community of readers who are proud of themselves, proud of their progress, and hungry for more! It's so exciting to see!","fullyFundedDate":1773839430708,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-manga-help-us-feed-their-read/10151253/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Manga: Help Us Feed Their Reading Frenzy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1126356_orig.png?crop=518,518,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631646587639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/becky-stewart"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10190015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding my project, \"Paper to Masterpiece: The Art of Quilling.\" This has truly been such a fun and engaging experience for my students. Because of your support, they've been able to explore a new art form that challenges their creativity, patience, and attention to detail.\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was seeing a student so eager to continue working that they took materials home to keep creating. That kind of enthusiasm speaks volumes about the impact this project has had in our classroom.\r\nYour support has helped spark creativity, build confidence, and create meaningful learning experiences for my students. Thank you again for making this possible—we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1776086794109,"projectUrl":"project/paper-to-masterpiece-the-art-of-quillin/10190015/","projectTitle":"Paper to Masterpiece: The Art of Quilling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10188467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project, \"Stenciling Imagination in Art\"! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a wide variety of stencils that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\nCurrently, Mr. Hetzel's class is using these materials as part of their study of shape. The stencils are helping students better understand how shapes can be combined, layered, and transformed into creative compositions. It has been exciting to see their confidence grow as they experiment and take artistic risks.\r\nThese tools are opening the door for creativity, allowing students to focus on design, pattern, and visual storytelling in new ways. Your support is helping bring engaging, hands-on learning experiences into our art room.\r\nI can't wait to share the amazing results with you. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping inspire their creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1776086794395,"projectUrl":"project/stenciling-imagination-in-art/10188467/","projectTitle":"Stenciling Imagination in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10190080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Illuminated Letter Wallhangings.\" Your generosity has made it possible for my students to experience art in a meaningful and hands-on way. Because of you, they now have access to a variety of beautiful glazes that have truly transformed this project into something special.\r\nWith these new materials, students were able to explore color in a much deeper and more creative way. The wide range of glazes allowed them to experiment with blending, layering, and finishing techniques, helping them bring their illuminated letters to life with vibrant and unique designs.\r\nThis project gave students the opportunity to combine creativity with craftsmanship. Each wall hanging became a personal expression of their style, and it was incredible to see the pride they took in their work. The addition of high-quality glazes made a noticeable difference in both the process and the final results.\r\nFor many of my students, art is a place where they feel confident and successful. Your support helped create an environment where they could take risks, try new techniques, and truly enjoy the creative process. Experiences like this build not only artistic skills but also confidence and a sense of accomplishment.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in my students. 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