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These will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769722039764,"projectUrl":"project/i-ama-person-who-can-change-the-world/10046016/","projectTitle":"I Am...A Person Who Can Change the World through Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":10045979,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for this amazing gift! My students have been reading different biographies all year and will be able to engage in a very fun project to demonstrate what they have learned! With these materials, we will be able to create a game based on an important person's life. They get to create their own cards and their own game pieces with the items you have purchased for us. I am very excited to have my students start this project! They are going to really enjoy doing it. Thank you again for this wonderful gift!","fullyFundedDate":1770922513859,"projectUrl":"project/from-pages-to-play-biography-board-game/10045979/","projectTitle":"From Pages to Play: Biography Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":10352404,"projectId":9899475,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our spirit art supplies program. Because of your kindness, our students will have the materials they need to create colorful posters, banners, decorations, and artwork that make our school more exciting and full of pride.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps bring more energy, creativity, and school spirit to our hallways and events. Most importantly, it gives students the chance to express themselves and work together in a positive way.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and belief in our school community. Thank you for helping make our school a more vibrant and inspiring place.","fullyFundedDate":1767030092449,"projectUrl":"project/help-strengthen-mac-culture/9899475/","projectTitle":"Help Strengthen MAC Culture!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright-Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10352404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763348145226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352404"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":10074854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books to our classroom! Picture books are a fantastic way for struggling readers to engage in the reading and writing process. Students tend to gravitate to these books because they are more approachable to read. Not only do we read these books, but we also do different writing and vocabulary practices with them! We work on character development, summarizing stories, and plot development. These books are incorporated into our daily routine and my students really enjoy them! Thank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1770922514934,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-reading-and-writing-engagement/10074854/","projectTitle":"Books for Reading and Writing Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":9682958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing Chromebook chargers to our classroom! We use our computers for different projects that require research so we can practice our reading and writing skills. Sometimes students forget to charge their laptops, or they have lost their Chromebook charger, so they do not have access to their computer. With your help, we have allowed access to Chromebooks for everyone in class. We also use our laptops for reading assessments to track our progress throughout the year. Now we don't have to worry about not having a charged laptop because it's an easy fix! Thank you so much for helping our classroom run easier!","fullyFundedDate":1766971157270,"projectUrl":"project/no-charger-no-problem-with-your-help/9682958/","projectTitle":"No Charger, No Problem: With Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":9627134,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you enough for your support in my classroom! My students work really hard on their reading skills and it is so important to me that they are able to earn rewards like candy. Candy is a high-value reward and students are excited to earn this candy! They're pushing themselves and working on skills that are not easy, so to be able to reward them is huge! I would not be able to do so without your support. Thank you so much for being willing to help my students! We wouldn't be able to have a successful program without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766076236221,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-reading/9627134/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"},{"teacherId":8838337,"projectId":9874621,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our math classroom has been transformed in a simple but powerful way. Having a consistent supply of whiteboard markers and pencil cap erasers has made daily learning more interactive and collaborative. Students now work peer to peer to explain their reasoning, comparing strategies, and revise their work together. The erasers have been just as important! Students can quickly fix mistakes without frustration, reinforcing that math is about growth and learning, not perfection. When the materials first arrived, students were especially excited about the different marker colors and the erasers built right into the caps. \r\n\r\nOne powerful moment happened during a lesson. Students worked in pairs at whiteboards and were debating whether their solutions were correct. I heard students say, \"Wait, let's erase and try that again,\" and \"Show me how you got that,\" demonstrating true mathematical discourse. The ability to write, erase, and rewrite so easily allowed them to focus on reasoning instead of worrying about making mistakes. Your support may have provided simple supplies, but the impact has been meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1764780967166,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-essentials-help-students/9874621/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Essentials: Help Students Stay Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8838337_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668047339144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838337"},{"teacherId":8838337,"projectId":9852244,"letterContent":"My students and I are using mancala to learn strategic thinking and problem solving. When we are working in stations, one of the stations is a logic station. The options available to students rotate but mancala is one of the regular options students can choose from. Even though students see this station as a \"break\" from the content they are learning in the other math stations, they are actually engaging in high level mathematical thinking to plan their game strategy.\r\n\r\nStudents were very excited and curious the first day they learned how to play mancala. They felt so privileged that someone donated these game sets to our class. We have played with these game sets regularly since December and they are just as excited as the first time they played with the game sets.\r\n\r\nSome students had played this game before but played with different rules. It was amazing to have an opportunity for students to share some of their home life with us over a simple game of mancala. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity to my class.","fullyFundedDate":1762267642785,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-moves-with-mancala-building/9852244/","projectTitle":"Making Math Moves with Mancala: Building Strategic Thinkers at MAC!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8838337_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668047339144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838337"},{"teacherId":7753128,"projectId":9784212,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring our Zones of Regulation: Building Calming Choices for the Panther Den project to life. Because of you, our Panther Den is becoming an even more supportive space where students can recognize their emotions, choose strategies that work for them, and return to class ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are already making a difference. Students are using the flexible seating, soft lighting, and sensory tools to calm their bodies when they feel overwhelmed. The art supplies, kinetic sand, sand art, and affirmation cards give students safe and creative ways to process emotions and reset. When students enter the Panther Den, they identify their feelings using the Zones of Regulation and then select a calming activity that helps them move back toward the \"green zone.\" Having more choices means students can find what truly works for their brains and bodies.\r\n\r\nThis project especially supports our neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, anxiety, and sensory sensitivities. Instead of feeling singled out, students now have a variety of regulation tools that are available to everyone, which promotes inclusivity and belonging. We are seeing students settle more quickly, reflect more effectively, and return to class with greater confidence and readiness to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us teach lifelong self-regulation skills, not just manage difficult moments. Thank you for investing in our students' emotional wellness and their ability to succeed in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1760914477301,"projectUrl":"project/zones-of-regulation-building-calming-ch/9784212/","projectTitle":"Zones of Regulation: Building Calming Choices for the Panther Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7753128_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625422678542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fuquay"},{"teacherId":7753128,"projectId":9687672,"letterContent":"Because of you, our Panther Den is no longer just a space; it's a toolkit for success that students are using every single day.\r\n\r\nStudents use these calming tools during structured regulation breaks, reflection times, and reset moments when learning feels overwhelming. One powerful moment happened just last week:\r\n\r\nA student came to Panther Den frustrated and on the edge of shutting down after a difficult class period. Instead of escalating, they chose the weighted sloth and sat with the breathing light. After a few minutes of guided breathing, the student said, \"Okay, I think my brain is ready now.\" They returned to class and completed their work, something that might not have happened before these tools were available.\r\n\r\nWe are also using the zen gardens and magnetic poetry as creative regulation stations. Students who struggle to express emotions verbally often process feelings through these activities before rejoining learning. These tools are teaching students how to calm themselves, not just asking them to.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, having access to sensory tools and calming supports sends a powerful message: your feelings matter, and you deserve support.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping students build skills that last far beyond middle school. You didn't just fund materials — you helped create moments of calm, confidence, and second chances.","fullyFundedDate":1758854065511,"projectUrl":"project/from-stress-to-success-calming-tools-fo/9687672/","projectTitle":"From Stress to Success: Calming Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7753128_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625422678542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fuquay"},{"teacherId":8261451,"projectId":9641767,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our science classrooms with these state-of-the-art microscopes. They have opened up an entirely new world for our 8th-grade students, allowing them to zoom in on fascinating details of countless specimens and truly see science up close. The ability for multiple microscopes to connect directly to a computer and project images on the screen for the whole class has taken collaboration to a whole new level—students can observe the same specimen at the same time, ask questions, and discuss ideas together in real time. This shared exploration has sparked curiosity, deeper conversations, and a stronger sense of scientific community. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to give our students such meaningful, hands-on exposure to the microscopic world.","fullyFundedDate":1758815951488,"projectUrl":"project/from-cells-to-careers-tiny-worlds-to-bi/9641767/","projectTitle":"From Cells to Careers: Tiny Worlds to Big Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Heitschmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8261451_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755788584565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8261451"},{"teacherId":3620357,"projectId":9757906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing generosity! I am truly so appreciative of your support. Books are the foundation of our reading classroom and it is so important that we have books for all reading levels. Each student is able to access a book at their own level to engage with reading and grow in their reading journey! I am so thankful you chose to invest in our classroom and it really means a lot to me.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and the gift of reading! These books will be loved for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759013936988,"projectUrl":"project/novels-the-key-to-a-lifelong-learner/9757906/","projectTitle":"Novels: the Key to a Lifelong Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3620357_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649959259863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3620357"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35633","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1175,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":35633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McLoughlin Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McLoughlin Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/pasco-school-district-1/mcloughlin-middle-school/35633"}