{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monongah Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10068492,"projectId":9441977,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the essential tools we need to kick off the school year successfully! The markers, construction paper, folders, pens, pencils and colored pencils you provided may seem simple, but they have already made a world of difference for my students.\r\nOn the very first day we unpacked the supplies, my students eyes lit up. They were excited to grab their new folders, sharpen fresh pencils, and dive right into activities without the stress of not having the materials they needed. The colorful markers, colored pencils and construction paper have already been used for creative projects that help the students enjoy the work even more. They made cards for a very sick student also. For some of my students even basic supplies can be out of reach at home. Thanks to you, no one feels left out or unprepared. Instead we are building a classroom community where students can focus on learning, collaborating, and being creative. \r\nYour donation truly set the tone for a successful school year. You didn't just provide supplies, you gave my students confidence, excitement and the tools to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1753966390314,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-kickstart-tools-for-success/9441977/","projectTitle":"Classroom Kickstart: Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068492"},{"teacherId":9795847,"projectId":9369857,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a place where creativity and learning truly take off. The supplies from Creativity Blossoms: Essential Supplies to Ignite a Love of Learning have already had an incredible impact on my students.\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students gathered around with curiosity, asking, \"Is this for us?\" and \"Can we use them today?\" \r\nOne of our favorite activities so far has been our \"Ready, Set, Soar!\" astronaut projects. Using the new supplies, students were able to personalize their work with drawings, colors, and creativity that brought their learning to life. These projects allowed students to not only practice writing and research skills but also dream big about the future—what they would pack for space, who they'd take with them, and what stars they'd reach for. The results were colorful, thoughtful, and truly inspiring.\r\nThe excitement didn't stop there. The classroom environment has become brighter and more welcoming with our new decorations and resources. Every time my students see the \"Shoot for the Moon\" wall in our classroom, they're reminded that their learning has no limits. It motivates them daily to push a little harder, dream a little bigger, and take pride in their work.\r\n \r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for your generosity. You've given them the chance to learn in ways that are fun, hands-on, and meaningful—and for that, we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750948014178,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-blossoms-essential-supplies/9369857/","projectTitle":"Creativity Blossoms: Essential Supplies to Ignite a Love of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tustin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9795847"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":9251706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our books! The students are in the process of learning about the American Revolution and are very excited to get started reading. They are always amazed that some generous donor chooses to give money to help them have a better learning experience, which leads to a better life. My students always appreciate the love being shown to them.\r\n\r\nIn life, there are only so many wins children can have in a poorer area like we are located, without the help and love of others. Thank you again for that help, and God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1752505090373,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionized-my-ela-classroom-into-his/9251706/","projectTitle":"Revolutionized My Ela Classroom Into History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"},{"teacherId":7899900,"projectId":9279262,"letterContent":"Wow! I knew the Bouncy Bands would have a positive impact on my classroom, however, I did not know exactly how much! Of course there was the initial newness of having the bands, but once that ran its course, they began utilizing them without even realizing it! I have even found myself utilizing them when sitting across from a student assisting them one-on-one.\r\nI have seen a great increase in concentration and focus on task while moving and not disrupting their peers. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1752103014856,"projectUrl":"project/movementgood-for-imagination-focus-a/9279262/","projectTitle":"Movement...good for Imagination, Focus and Concentration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7899900_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721920621164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7899900"},{"teacherId":9795847,"projectId":9198448,"letterContent":"On the very first day, we set up the boards and the classroom was buzzing with excitement. Some students eagerly began teaching their classmates the rules, while others quickly picked up strategies and started experimenting with different moves. One special moment was seeing students who don't normally interact working together over a board, sharing ideas and encouraging each other—it was a powerful reminder of how chess builds community as well as critical thinking.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been using the chess sets regularly as part of our classroom enrichment time. The game has provided a natural way to strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills, and it's amazing to watch students reflect on their choices and learn from both successes and mistakes.","fullyFundedDate":1744228437094,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-with-chess/9198448/","projectTitle":"Building Minds with Chess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tustin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9795847"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":9239500,"letterContent":"I cannot wait to read this with my students next year! Students seem mesmerized by Greek mythology and are so excited to try a different genre of reading. I am thrilled with this prospect! I hope that this read will encourage more students to read a book instead of spending all their time on YouTube. God bless you for this future opportunity for my students. We greatly appreciate you and hope this blessing you bestow comes back as a great thing in your life, too. Thank you again, dear friend!","fullyFundedDate":1746720005545,"projectUrl":"project/lighten-our-books-up/9239500/","projectTitle":"Lighten our Books up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":9210334,"letterContent":"It might sound like it's not a big deal because it's just a sharpener, but it's a HUGE deal to middle school kids to have a working sharpener that makes your pencils sharp! The kids feel like they won the lottery! I also teach sixth grade and had two eighth graders come in to sharpen their pencils because my classroom now has the 'good sharpener!' Thank you so much for helping us out, and God bless you for your kindness. This will benefit us for many years in my classroom and positively impact the lives of many students.","fullyFundedDate":1747313161062,"projectUrl":"project/sharpen-our-pencils-please/9210334/","projectTitle":"Sharpen our Pencils, Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":8999364,"letterContent":"Having the ability and availability for the students to use a Cricut in my class and club has been so enlightening and meaningful to them and me. My students amaze me with their ability to adapt and help each other. The technology they needed to learn during this was quickly learned, and they have been printing like crazy. I've let them experiment and grow on all the things they could make or come up with to make. They are quickly becoming masters of their craft on the Cricut. Thank you again for helping my dream come true for my students! God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1743050389705,"projectUrl":"project/stem-our-stem-club/8999364/","projectTitle":"STEM our STEM Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":9239887,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to carry the box up and open it! They said that they must be smart enough to actually get to read a big book and be very happy to get started. Ray Bradbury's story may give my readers the edgy reading material that will help my students become students who enjoy reading for fun. Ray Bradbury brings stories that engage your middle school students, so Ray Bradbury short stories are your magic ticket! His science fiction is sure to illicit inferencing skills, critical thinking, thoughtful discussions, and literary analysis. His short stories will invite students into rich discussion when we ask students to consider the strengths of technology. I just cannot wait! Thank you so much for bringing my dream to life! God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1744230188745,"projectUrl":"project/ray-bradbury-needs-a-comeback/9239887/","projectTitle":"Ray Bradbury Needs a Comeback","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"},{"teacherId":9795847,"projectId":8862300,"letterContent":"--- \r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your contribution enabled us to purchase much-needed light covers, which have made a remarkable difference in the learning environment.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving the light covers, our classroom was often very bright and harsh, making it difficult for students to focus. The new covers have helped soften the lighting, creating a much more comfortable atmosphere for everyone. \r\n\r\nNot only has this improved the overall mood and energy in the classroom, but it has also contributed to reducing distractions and headaches for students and myself who were sensitive to bright lights. As a result, students are now more engaged in lessons and can better concentrate on their work. They enjoy looking up and seeing clouds.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly mean the world to us. It is because of donors like you that we are able to create a better, more effective learning space for our students. We are so grateful for your generosity, and I want you to know that your contribution is having a lasting, positive impact on our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nThis letter highlights the positive impact of the donation and demonstrates your appreciation for their generosity. Feel free to personalize it with specific details about your classroom and students to make it even more meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1729633445213,"projectUrl":"project/too-bright-or-no-light/8862300/","projectTitle":"Too Bright or No Light","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tustin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9795847"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":8834365,"letterContent":"My students thought they won the lottery when the puzzles started rolling in! When we put the table together, they were beyond amazed that someone would fund these supplies to make their lives better. The smiles on their faces warmed my heart in a way I will never forget!\r\n\r\nThank you and God Bless you for helping enrich our little lives! You helped make our world a better place! My students are very grateful and I hope to use the supplies to make their little hearts and brains grow and flourish! God Bless You!","fullyFundedDate":1730418333027,"projectUrl":"project/phone-down-puzzles-up/8834365/","projectTitle":"Phone Down, Puzzles Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"},{"teacherId":1171972,"projectId":8830419,"letterContent":"Even when plans change, your help makes a world of difference. The store that had the merge cubes is no longer in stock. My class decided to do a 360 and wanted a laptop hooked to the classroom printers including two 3D printers. This has worked out better than expected! \r\nThank you so much for helping me make my classroom more manageable. The students feel so special to know that people care enough to help little students in the rural area of West Virginia!\r\nThis makes a world of difference to us!\r\n\r\nGod Bless You ALL!","fullyFundedDate":1731513173708,"projectUrl":"project/merge-our-reality/8830419/","projectTitle":"Merge Our Reality","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchesani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171972_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645021244687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amie-marchesani"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39039","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":190,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":93,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":39039,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monongah Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monongah Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/marion-county-school-district/monongah-middle-school/39039"}