{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arcadia Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3466926,"projectId":10259902,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support in fully funding the project Multicultural Books. This project gave access to resource that act as mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors by allowing students to see themselves and others in stores and walk in others' shoes. \r\n\r\nBeyond literacy, your support directly addresses our students' social-emotional needs. The inclusion of Spanish affirmation cards will offer daily encouragement in our students' home language, helping build confidence and a sense of belonging. Furthermore, the therapy-based games, CBT workbooks, and anxiety guides will provide concrete tools for small group sessions and individual check-ins, giving our students actionable strategies to navigate stress and build resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1778062004854,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-books/10259902/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3466926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525456559621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3466926"},{"teacherId":8706949,"projectId":10176213,"letterContent":"A huge thank you from the entire Social Studies Department. Our students have been using the headphones you donated almost every day in our classes. \r\n\r\nThe headphone sets have been used to help our multilingual students improve their English comprehension by listening to sources using different software while reading along with those source.\r\n\r\nWhen needed they can also switch from English to Spanish and listen to the sources in English. \r\n\r\nBeyond that, students can choose the modality they use to engage the content. For example if a student wants to access information on the American Revolution or Branches of government they can either read the textbook or they can use the headphones you donated to listen to a podcast. \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity these opportunities would have been very limited since prior to your donation we only had 3-4 sets of headphones per classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778061923877,"projectUrl":"project/accommodating-all-learners/10176213/","projectTitle":"Accommodating All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Poppie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8706949"},{"teacherId":8183247,"projectId":10435929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our \"Classroom Snack Project\"! When the boxes of snacks first arrived in our room, my students were absolutely thrilled. (They really liked the Nutella snacks.) Their eyes lit up as we unpacked the supplies, and there was an immediate wave of excitement and relief throughout the room. Having a verity of snacks readily available has made a world of difference in our daily routine.\r\n The class before lunch has really benefitted from the snacks. Now, whenever someone needs a boost of energy, they can grab a quick snack without any stress or distraction. Your support has given my students more than just food—it has given them comfort, equity, and the ability to focus entirely on their growth and education. Thank you for investing in our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1786989618191,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snack-project/10435929/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snack Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183247"},{"teacherId":8183247,"projectId":10270904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project, \"Piece by Piece: Helping Students Share Through Puzzles & Crafts.\" Since the boxes have arrived my students and I have sorted the items and have decided that on Fridays we will spend time making Christmas ornaments with the diamond art kit to give to family members. One special memory that came from receiving this gift is that a blind student used the modeling clay to make what he thought a shark would look like. Another special moment was watching a group of students who rarely interact sit down together to organize and decide how they would complete a puzzle. They were encouraging each other, problem-solving out loud, and are hopeful of finishing the puzzle soon.","fullyFundedDate":1778227250394,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece-helping-students-share/10270904/","projectTitle":"“Piece by Piece: Helping Students Share Through Puzzles & Crafts\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183247"},{"teacherId":8183247,"projectId":10142911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Fueling Our Imagination with New Reads!\" Having these new books in our classroom has engaged several of my students during silent reading time. The illustrations and text of the books I ordered are helping students engage in reading when reading has always been difficult for them. \r\nDuring our daily reading block when we practice our silent reading skills I have seen students that are reluctant to choose a book go quickly to the bookcase for the new graphic novels that you helped purchase for our classroom. \r\n\r\n One student who used to struggle to stay engaged during quiet reading time now eagerly grabs their book the moment they enter the room, excited to discover what happens next. Another student proudly shared that they finished an entire book on their own for the first time this year. Seeing their confidence soar and watching them light up as they connect with new stories has been deeply rewarding. Your generosity made these breakthrough moments possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778061875064,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-imagination-with-new-reads/10142911/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Imagination with New Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183247"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10270790,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new storage bins and book organizers every day to keep our 7th grade science classroom neat and organized. Students now have designated places for their binders, notebooks, classroom books, and supplies, which has made it much easier for them to find materials quickly and stay prepared for class activities. The organized system has reduced clutter and helped create a calmer, more focused learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have also helped students build important responsibility and organization skills. Students are taking greater ownership of their materials and classroom spaces, which has improved classroom routines and saved valuable instructional time. Because materials are easier to access and manage, we are able to spend more time focused on science learning and hands-on activities each day.","fullyFundedDate":1778327928809,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-book-bins-and-storage-f/10270790/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds: Book Bins and Storage for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10270635,"letterContent":"This project greatly improved our 7th grade science classroom by giving students the opportunity to experience science through hands-on learning. Instead of only reading about photosynthesis and plant growth in a textbook, students were able to grow and observe their own plants using both soil and hydroponic systems. This made learning more engaging and helped students better understand how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to survive and grow.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided also helped create a more interactive and meaningful learning environment. Students strengthened their observation, data collection, and critical thinking skills while making real-world connections to sustainability, agriculture, and environmental science. This project increased student excitement and participation in class while helping me provide lessons that were more memorable, creative, and impactful.","fullyFundedDate":1778193158791,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-exploring-plants-hydropo/10270635/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: Exploring Plants, Hydroponics, and Photosynthesis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10267566,"letterContent":"This project has improved my 7th grade science classroom by giving students a hands-on, creative way to explore sustainability and waste reduction. By building upcycled phone holders from everyday materials, students can see how \"trash\" can be turned into something useful. This has increased engagement and helped students make real-world connections to environmental science concepts.\r\nBecause of this project, I was able to guide students through the engineering design process, including brainstorming, designing, building, testing, and improving their creations. Students collaborated, problem-solved, and used critical thinking skills throughout the activity. This allowed me to move beyond traditional instruction and focus on creativity, innovation, and applying science concepts like recycling and conservation in a meaningful way.\r\nOverall, this project has made science more engaging and relevant for students. They are more excited about sustainability, more confident in their problem-solving abilities, and more aware of how small design choices can support a greener future.","fullyFundedDate":1778061868987,"projectUrl":"project/trash-to-tech-upcycled-phone-holders-fo/10267566/","projectTitle":"Trash to Tech: Upcycled Phone Holders for a Greener Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10267237,"letterContent":"This project has improved my 7th grade science classroom by making environmental science more engaging, hands-on, and relevant to students' daily lives. Through analyzing ingredient labels and exploring the impact of palm oil on deforestation and orangutan habitats, students were able to clearly see how consumer choices affect global ecosystems. This increased participation, curiosity, and meaningful discussion in class.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials and structure of this lab, I was able to guide students through an inquiry-based experience where they identified palm oil in products and then created energy balls using more sustainable ingredients. This allowed students to apply their learning in a real-world way and understand that small changes can make a positive environmental impact.\r\n\r\nOverall, students are more engaged, collaborative, and thoughtful about sustainability. This project helped me connect science to real life in a way that is memorable, meaningful, and accessible for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778061882037,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-while-saving-orangutans-a/10267237/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds While Saving Orangutans: A Sustainable Food Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10265612,"letterContent":"This project has greatly improved my 7th grade science classroom by turning abstract chemistry concepts into a hands-on, engaging investigation. With the borax crystal ornament activity, students are no longer just reading about solutions, temperature, and crystal formation—they are actively observing and experiencing these changes over time, which has increased curiosity and understanding.\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to guide students through the full scientific process, including making predictions, measuring, mixing solutions, and tracking crystal growth over several days. Students recorded observations, analyzed results, and practiced key science skills such as following procedures, collecting data, and maintaining organized scientific records.\r\nThis project also ensured that all students could participate equally in a safe, structured lab environment, regardless of access to supplies outside of school. Overall, it has increased engagement, supported different learning styles, and helped students build a deeper, more lasting understanding of chemistry concepts through real, hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778061945157,"projectUrl":"project/growing-science-borax-crystal-ornaments/10265612/","projectTitle":"Growing Science: Borax Crystal Ornaments in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10252314,"letterContent":"This project has greatly improved my 7th grade science classroom by creating a calmer, more comfortable learning environment. The light covers and curtains have reduced harsh fluorescent glare that previously caused eye strain and made it difficult for students to focus during labs, note-taking, and digital work. Now students are more comfortable, less distracted, and better able to stay engaged throughout lessons.\r\n\r\nWith reduced glare, students can concentrate longer and participate more confidently in discussions, group work, and hands-on science activities. The softer lighting has also helped decrease sensory overload for students who are sensitive to bright environments, creating a more inclusive classroom for all learners. I have been able to focus more on delivering interactive, hands-on science instruction rather than managing discomfort or distractions.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has helped improve student focus, engagement, and comfort, while making our classroom a more positive and productive space for learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777999270322,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-glare-for-better-focus-in-scien/10252314/","projectTitle":"Reducing Glare for Better Focus in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"},{"teacherId":10488943,"projectId":10245978,"letterContent":"This project has already improved our classroom by creating a safer, more organized, and more efficient learning environment for my 7th-grade science students. With durable storage containers and clearly labeled bins, I am able to safely store science chemicals and organize classroom materials so students can quickly access what they need during labs and activities. This has allowed me to spend more time focusing on hands-on instruction, experiments, and student engagement instead of searching for supplies or managing clutter.\r\n\r\nThe classroom library bins have also helped students access science books more independently and encouraged greater interest in reading about science topics. Students are learning responsibility by helping maintain organized materials and following proper lab safety procedures. Because of these resources, our classroom feels more structured, calm, and welcoming, which helps students stay focused and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1778061908239,"projectUrl":"project/safe-science-organized-learning-stora/10245978/","projectTitle":"Safe Science & Organized Learning: Storage for Our Growing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kowalsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10488943"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108999","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":343,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":65.7,"schoolId":108999,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arcadia Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arcadia Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/arcadia-school-district/arcadia-middle-school/108999"}