{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherman Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10216774,"projectId":10131475,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our \"End of Year\" supply project. As the school year winds down, resources often run low, and the arrival of these fresh supplies has provided a much-needed boost of energy and excitement for my students. It is truly heartening to know there is a community of supporters who value education and are willing to invest directly in the success of our students.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation is visible the moment the students walk through the door. With these new materials, we have been able to engage in hands-on projects and creative review activities that would have otherwise been impossible.","fullyFundedDate":1778015612336,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-supplies/10131475/","projectTitle":"End of Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stillings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216774"},{"teacherId":8485393,"projectId":10230848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of composition notebooks for our classroom. These notebooks have become an important tool in helping students create interactive notebooks that support learning in meaningful and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nStudents use their interactive notebooks daily to organize notes, vocabulary, reflections, diagrams, and classroom activities all in one place. Having dedicated notebooks has helped students stay organized and encouraged them to take ownership of their learning. The hands-on format allows students to actively interact with content instead of simply copying notes, which has improved participation, creativity, and understanding of lessons.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks have also provided students with a personalized learning resource they can refer back to throughout the year for review and reinforcement. Many students take pride in designing and maintaining their notebooks, making learning more enjoyable and memorable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students have access to materials that make lessons more interactive, engaging, and student-centered. Your donation has helped create a classroom environment where students can build confidence, stay organized, and deepen their understanding through active learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1778061954532,"projectUrl":"project/notebooking-our-way-to-success/10230848/","projectTitle":"Notebooking Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485393"},{"teacherId":8485393,"projectId":10230883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. These supplies have already made a meaningful difference in helping us stay organized, engaged, and prepared for learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe magazine holders have helped create organized spaces for student materials, classroom resources, and independent reading activities, making it easier for students to access what they need and take responsibility for their learning materials. The folders have also been incredibly helpful for keeping assignments, projects, and important papers organized both in the classroom and at home.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers and erasers are used daily during lessons, small-group activities, and student practice. Having a large supply of markers in both black and colorful options has made classroom instruction more interactive and engaging while ensuring every student has the tools they need to participate. The magnetic whiteboard shelves have helped keep classroom materials and writing tools easily accessible and neatly organized during instruction.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is running more smoothly, students are more prepared and engaged, and our learning environment feels more welcoming and organized. Your donation has directly supported student success and has made a positive impact on our daily classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778061929736,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-things-write-on-track/10230883/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Things Write on Track!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485393"},{"teacherId":8485393,"projectId":10131580,"letterContent":"These materials have made our classroom more organized, comfortable, and easier for students to learn in every day. The laptop chargers and charging stations have helped keep devices powered and ready to use, which means fewer interruptions during lessons, research, and online activities. Students are able to stay focused and connected without worrying about low batteries or limited outlets.\r\n\r\nThe LED lights have helped create a fun and welcoming classroom atmosphere that students enjoy being in. The sand timer and digital clock have also been really helpful for keeping students on track during transitions, group work, and independent activities. They give students clear visual reminders about time, which has improved routines, focus, and participation throughout the day. Overall, these resources have helped make the classroom run more smoothly and created a more positive learning environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1778062019749,"projectUrl":"project/powered-up-for-learning/10131580/","projectTitle":"Powered Up for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485393"},{"teacherId":8485393,"projectId":10113979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. These hands-on materials and sensory tools have made a huge impact on our students by helping create a more engaging, creative, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies, beads, Shrinky Dink kits, and Perler bead materials have given students exciting opportunities to express their creativity while building important fine motor, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Students have loved creating keychains, bracelets, designs, and personalized projects that connect learning with creativity and self-expression. These activities have also helped strengthen classroom community by encouraging teamwork, communication, and positive peer interactions.\r\n\r\nThe sensory and stress-relief tools, including stress balls, squishies, fidgets, and sensory toys, have been especially valuable in helping students manage stress, improve focus, and regulate emotions throughout the school day. Many students benefit from having calming tools available during independent work, transitions, and small-group activities, allowing them to stay engaged and successful in the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe dice, alphabet beads, and interactive games have also supported hands-on learning opportunities that make lessons more interactive and enjoyable. Students are more motivated to participate when learning activities include movement, creativity, and tactile experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become a more welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered space where students feel encouraged to create, explore, and learn in ways that work best for them. Your generosity has provided resources that support both academic growth and student well-being, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive difference in our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778062007566,"projectUrl":"project/artful-break-hands-on-relaxation/10113979/","projectTitle":"Artful Break: Hands-On Relaxation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485393"},{"teacherId":8485393,"projectId":10113933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of snacks, treats, and drink mixes for our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution—ranging from snack packs, crackers, and cookies to fun treats like lollipops, candy assortments, and flavored drink mixes, has brought so much excitement to our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to provide students with a variety of snacks that support them throughout the school day, as well as special treats that can be used for celebrations, rewards, and classroom events. Items like Goldfish crackers, Chips Ahoy cookies, and the assortment of chips and candies have already become student favorites!\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment where students feel cared for and energized to learn. We are truly grateful for your support and the joy these snacks bring to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778061987034,"projectUrl":"project/growing-and-glowing/10113933/","projectTitle":"Growing and Glowing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485393"},{"teacherId":8485393,"projectId":10113874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution, including essential supplies like parchment paper, cleaning wipes, dry erase markers, magnetic tools, craft kits, and an amazing collection of books, has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will have access to creative materials like Shrinky Dink kits, engaging books such as The Bad Guys, Dog Man, and The Crossover series, as well as the everyday tools we rely on to keep our classroom running smoothly. These resources help foster creativity, organization, and a love of learning in our students.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778062003993,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-and-read-to-succeed/10113874/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, and Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8485393"},{"teacherId":9335497,"projectId":9896447,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students were able to create their tri-fold display boards for their science fair research projects. These materials gave them the opportunity to present their learning in a clear, organized, and professional way. One of the most special moments was seeing students carefully assemble their boards, adding their research, data, and visuals with so much pride and attention to detail.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived in our classroom, my students were genuinely excited and eager to begin working on their displays. Many of them immediately started planning how they would organize their information and how to make their projects stand out. It was incredible to see their sense of ownership and confidence grow as they brought their ideas to life and prepared to share their work with others.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on this experience by presenting their projects, explaining their thinking, and reflecting on their learning. This process is helping them strengthen important skills such as communication, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry. Your support made this experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765654416606,"projectUrl":"project/let-their-curiosity-shine-support-our-s/9896447/","projectTitle":"Let Their Curiosity Shine: Support our Science Fair Displays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9335497_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727838708147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9335497"},{"teacherId":10283557,"projectId":10078475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in creating a mobile ESL teaching resource. Your donation enables me to keep supplies available for my students regardless of where they are in the building.\r\nStudents keep their folders, notebooks and classwork in one place which has helped them (and me!) stay organized. As middle schoolers, they are developing their executive functioning skills, and this system has contributed to that learning. \r\nMore than anything, this cart and resources gives me peace of mind as a teacher \"classroom on wheels.\" Knowing all of my items are in one place allows me to focus on teaching, not on constantly organizing materials. Your support is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1770241175500,"projectUrl":"project/esl-mobile-learning-resources/10078475/","projectTitle":"ESL Mobile Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10283557_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770150655703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10283557"},{"teacherId":9741781,"projectId":10017350,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you how helpful it is to have a good supply of period products in the health office. We have kids coming to the health office who are caught completely off guard by the arrival of their periods, and of course they don't have any pads with them. Additionally, there are students whose families have limited income. This often translates to trying to use as few products as possible during the student's period, to make them last longer. This can lead to infection, and other hygiene issues. Knowing that they can supplement their supplies through the health office is a huge relief for these students, and brings a little comfort during a stressful time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping the Health Office obtain these very needed supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1770317359501,"projectUrl":"project/surprise-its-aunt-flo/10017350/","projectTitle":"Surprise! It's Aunt Flo!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Renee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9741781"},{"teacherId":10216774,"projectId":9981729,"letterContent":"These snacks kept students well fed, smiling and prepared for learning. Over the last few months students have you to thank for this amazing gift. As a class, we've noticed that during that time there has been less distractions / disruptions to our learning environment. We believe that a lot of that is due to the fact scholars are not worried about finding a snack or what they're going to eat at lunch based on us having the necessary fuel to power our learning. \r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your generosity. It has not gone overlooked.","fullyFundedDate":1771031672087,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-snack-gap/9981729/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Snack Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stillings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216774"},{"teacherId":9087098,"projectId":9987188,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of Animal Farm, my students now have access to a powerful and engaging text that has sparked meaningful conversations in our classroom. Having their own copies has allowed students to actively read, annotate, and reflect, leading to deeper understanding and stronger connections to the themes. Students have been especially engaged in discussions about power, fairness, and society, making the learning experience both relevant and impactful.\r\nThis book has not only strengthened their reading and critical thinking skills, but also encouraged students to share their perspectives and learn from one another.","fullyFundedDate":1768231529683,"projectUrl":"project/animal-farm-book-study/9987188/","projectTitle":"Animal Farm Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9087098_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769030529958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jjcampos"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55984","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":385,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.6,"schoolId":55984,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherman Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherman Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/madison-metropolitan-school-district/sherman-middle-school/55984"}