{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sacajawea Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9749389,"projectId":9452777,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your contribution, our science classroom now has a drying rack for lab supplies, which has made a noticeable difference in how we conduct hands-on investigations.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the drying rack set up in the lab area, they were excited to see our classroom becoming a more professional and functional science space. It also sparked conversations about lab safety, organization, and the importance of maintaining scientific equipment—valuable lessons that extend beyond the content itself.\r\n\r\nWe currently use the drying rack in our Earth science labs, where students clean and properly store beakers, trays, and other materials after investigations. This has helped streamline transitions between classes and increased student responsibility during lab clean-up.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue to use the drying rack as we conduct more frequent experiments. Your support has strengthened our ability to provide safe, authentic lab experiences. Thank you for helping our students learn like real scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1752773955539,"projectUrl":"project/help-organization-needed-in-the-chaotic/9452777/","projectTitle":"Help! Organization Needed in the Chaotic Science Laboratory!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gehlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749389_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769651083221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749389"},{"teacherId":9749389,"projectId":9450407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your contribution, my middle school students now have consistent access to paper for their science binders—something that has already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their reactions were immediate and positive. Several students commented on how \"official\" and organized their binders felt, and others expressed relief at not having to ration paper or worry about running out during lessons. For many of my students, having a dedicated space to write, draw, and reflect has increased their confidence and sense of ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using the paper to support a unit on Earth science, where students write detailed observations, create models, and respond to lab questions directly in their binders. One especially memorable moment was watching students eagerly compare their diagrams and revise their explanations after a hands-on investigation—something that was much easier with adequate materials.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their binders as ongoing science journals to track experiments, vocabulary, and reflections throughout the year. Your generosity has truly given our classroom the tools to think, write, and learn more deeply. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1752111159710,"projectUrl":"project/quick-write-that-down-scientists-who/9450407/","projectTitle":"\"Quick, Write That Down!\" Scientists Who Need More Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gehlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749389_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769651083221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749389"},{"teacherId":9749389,"projectId":9450583,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to my classroom. The beginning of this year has been very hectic, and having these snacks on hand really helped my students. As a teacher in a high-needs school, our success really comes from donations like yours! \r\nAlthough our students receive free or reduced-price breakfasts and lunches, the snacks you bought for our classroom really tide them over during their long days. Studies show that if students are too hungry, they cannot learn or focus on their work. While the school does a wonderful job feeding our scholars, your additional donation helps more than you know! \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1752018190055,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-news-middle-schoolers-are-alwa/9450583/","projectTitle":"Breaking News: Middle Schoolers Are Always Hungry! Who Knew!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gehlen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749389_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769651083221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749389"},{"teacherId":2607408,"projectId":9187693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping us purchase the Lakeshore Upper Grades Math Manipulative Library! You've brought a hands-on, minds-on experience into our classroom that's already transforming how my students engage with math. The moment they saw the colorful fraction circles, linking cubes, and geometric shape builders, their eyes lit up—and the room buzzed with curiosity and excitement. That joy can be turned into focused exploration as they dive into lessons on decimal operations using the grids and fraction multipliers. These manipulatives are used to reinforce key concepts like fractions, percents, and measurement in ways that feel tangible and empowering. \r\nFor many of my students—especially those who learn best through movement and visual models—these tools will help open new pathways to understanding.\r\nI'm excited for our next unit: we'll be diving into proportional reasoning, where the factor triangles and card decks will help students visualize relationships and patterns. Your support has given us the freedom to explore math in dynamic, inclusive ways—and it's making a real difference. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us build a foundation of confidence, curiosity, and joy in learning","fullyFundedDate":1746627548362,"projectUrl":"project/manipulating-math/9187693/","projectTitle":"Manipulating Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2607408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478129650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2607408"},{"teacherId":2607408,"projectId":9187529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of ten ThinkWrite Technologies TW200 premium headphones—over $200 worth of essential learning tools that are already making a meaningful difference in our math classroom. With 20–30 students working independently on computers, the challenge of overlapping audio has been a real barrier to focus and comprehension. Your gift has helped create a quieter, more productive environment where students can engage deeply with math videos, games, and tutorials tailored to their learning needs.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students—especially those who are multi-language learners or working several grade levels behind—being able to hear instructions, explanations, and problem-solving strategies clearly is critical to their academic growth. These headphones don't just reduce noise; they amplify equity. In a school where more than three-quarters of our students come from low-income households, access to high-quality technology levels the playing field. It allows every child to learn at their own pace, with dignity and clarity. Your support empowers them to focus, persevere, and believe in their ability to succeed. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746627548134,"projectUrl":"project/heads-up/9187529/","projectTitle":"Heads Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2607408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478129650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2607408"},{"teacherId":2607408,"projectId":9187635,"letterContent":"How is it possibly the second month of school already? Thanks to you and your generosity, every student in my classroom has access to the very basics of classroom tools: the all-powerful pencil. Your contribution provided six boxes of 576 pre-sharpened pencils--totaling over 3 thousand pencils. \r\n\r\nYour donation may seem small in size -- a simple pencil, a box of pencils, three thousand plus pencils--but it is so much more than just a classroom staple. Your donation represents so much more. Your contribution sends a message to our students that their education matters and their community believes in them. You have helped us supply our students with preparedness, equity, and care. \r\n\r\nYour impact is felt with every sharpened point, written word, and problem solved.","fullyFundedDate":1746627548250,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-palooza/9187635/","projectTitle":"Pencil Palooza","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2607408_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478129650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2607408"},{"teacherId":9706962,"projectId":9419275,"letterContent":"The new resources you provided have already transformed the way my students organize and learn in our classroom. As my students walk in the door, I see the majority of them checking the calendar to see what we are doing for the day and week. Using the magnetic strips and laminated pieces, I built a system that tracks assignments, projects, and upcoming school events in English, Spanish, and Dari. It has quickly become a daily tool that makes every student feel included and capable of staying on track.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools have also made a big difference during our science labs. Each station now has its own pencil box stocked with materials and a laminated checklist to guide students in keeping everything in order. During our most recent experiment on volcanoes, I watched students take ownership of their spaces, checking off items on their lists and reminding one another what needed to be put back. What once felt like a scramble at the end of lab time has turned into smooth teamwork and pride in keeping our materials ready for the next group.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most meaningful was the graph paper and pencils. Though it does not shine nor have color like the other materials, these are the two things that without which, my classroom would not run. Thanks to your generosity, my kids now have the structure and supplies to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1757559142668,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-organization/9419275/","projectTitle":"Materials for Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Archibald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706962"},{"teacherId":9706962,"projectId":9419565,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now conducting labs with the safety and confidence they deserve. The goggles, gloves, and bandages you provided have become a natural part of our classroom routine, and students put them on with a sense of purpose before starting each experiment. When we completed our most recent lab on chemical changes, one student turned to me and said, \"I feel like a real scientist in these goggles!\" That moment captured exactly what your support has made possible—students not only staying safe, but also beginning to see themselves as capable scientists.\r\n\r\nThe elastic has also had a surprising impact on our sustainability. Instead of discarding goggles when the straps wore out, my students watched me replace the elastic and were amazed that such a simple fix could extend the life of our equipment. This has sparked meaningful conversations about reducing waste and finding creative solutions in science and in life.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide safety gear—it gave my students confidence, ownership, and a vision of themselves as scientists who belong in the lab. Our next steps include more hands-on experiments this fall, and I can't wait to see how their curiosity and confidence continue to grow with these tools at their side.","fullyFundedDate":1751647239986,"projectUrl":"project/personal-protective-equipment/9419565/","projectTitle":"Personal Protective Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Archibald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706962"},{"teacherId":5901087,"projectId":8951991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! These new books are giving my students the chance to strengthen essential reading skills like identifying theme, analyzing character development, and making inferences. In our classroom, reading is active and collaborative—students annotate, discuss in small groups, and connect the text to their own lives. Many are especially excited to read independently with books they've chosen, which has built confidence and joy in reading. One student who often struggled to stay engaged now proudly shares his insights during class discussions, showing how these books are opening doors for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1733245749159,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-myths-alive/8951991/","projectTitle":"Keep The Myths Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5901087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542342463298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5901087"},{"teacherId":2222335,"projectId":6932064,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. Students can't get enough of graphic novels, but they are able to read through them so quickly. That's why I'm always trying to get more of them into my classroom. Graphic novels and comic books have more new vocabulary than most books, so not only are you helping my students get books they love to read, you're also helping them build their vocabularies. The best part of getting new books is watching students' eyes light up with excitement and anticipation as I pull each book out of the box. Thank you again for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1668809690583,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-motivate-us-to-read/6932064/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Motivate Us to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aschantz"},{"teacherId":2222335,"projectId":6901267,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. Students can't get enough of graphic novels, but they are able to read through them so quickly. That's why I'm always trying to get more of them into my classroom. Graphic novels and comic books have more new vocabulary than most books, so not only are you helping my students get books they love to read, you're also helping them build their vocabularies. The best part of getting new books is watching students' eyes light up with excitement and anticipation as I pull each book out of the box. Thank you again for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1665938538501,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-keep-us-reading/6901267/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Keep Us Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aschantz"},{"teacherId":2222335,"projectId":6652000,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. Students can't get enough of graphic novels, but they are able to read through them so quickly. That's why I'm always trying to get more of them into my classroom. 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