{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10227324,"projectId":9706537,"letterContent":"Earning recess breaks is a huge motivator in this classroom! With that comes more academic success and time to enjoy each other's company. Having a basketball and football for outside has been amazing. In the past we would borrow one from the gym teacher, but sometimes they were in use. Afterschool flag football didn't have a football for practice, and I was able to loan them mine for a while as well. All of these supplies are so appreciated and have helped a lot of kids already.\r\n\r\nA lot of students have tried the double Dutch jump rope. This was new for them, and they were very encouraging with each other. We did the marble race once so far and will return to it again. It was a fun activity and also a learning opportunity in how to work together. I will be sharing the marble race game with our support staff to work with small groups as well. It's a great tool! \r\n\r\nThe tattoos were a big hit with kids, and of course the candy too. I appreciate having small treats to encourage them when they help each other, work well together and persevere through challenges. Thank you so much for making it possible for our students to earn breaks and opportunities for teamwork!","fullyFundedDate":1757868300283,"projectUrl":"project/recess-and-team-building/9706537/","projectTitle":"Recess and Team Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227324"},{"teacherId":10227324,"projectId":9656230,"letterContent":"As packages arrived students were excited to help carry them to the classroom. They were definitely curious about what was in them and who sent them. \r\n\r\nWe have completed our first science unit about weather, and we are starting our next unit about energy. Many of the lab supplies I requested will be needed very shortly and I am very excited to have these ready to go! \r\n\r\nIn our first unit, students loved making the density columns. The food coloring has been useful for other labs as well. For example, we visualized convection with hot (red) and cold (blue) water mixing together. When learning about sublimation, students added food coloring to dry ice to see if they could change the color of the vapor (unfortunately not, but we were glad we could try!). \r\n\r\nMost recently, we used tape and glue for our marble roller coasters. This was a fun project that helped demonstrate potential energy transforming into kinetic energy. And it was made possible by you! I am very grateful to have exciting lab materials to use this year along with very need items like meter sticks, glue, sticky notes, etc. All of these things add up quickly and it is a relief to have them! Thank you so much for your generosity and supporting our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1757542326355,"projectUrl":"project/science-lab-and-demo-materials/9656230/","projectTitle":"Science Lab and Demo Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227324"},{"teacherId":10227324,"projectId":9656606,"letterContent":"Kids are into a routine at this point in the year. They know who has a job, when to do it. They know where to get a pencil, when to sharpen it. They have done a great job taking care of the given supplies.\r\n\r\nWiping down tables is the most sought after job. There is never a class period without clean tables- yay! Thank you for making it possible for the classroom to stay clean and helping students take ownership of their space. All these little things add up over time, and it was so appreciated to get the year off to a good start.","fullyFundedDate":1756678400635,"projectUrl":"project/squeaky-clean-and-ready-to-go/9656606/","projectTitle":"Squeaky Clean and Ready To Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227324"},{"teacherId":9776553,"projectId":9416964,"letterContent":"This project will directly impact students' mental and physical health by providing essential, engaging tools for active learning and stress reduction. Resources like the jump ropes will build crucial skills such as coordination, rhythm, and perseverance, while the exercise dice and Toss N Talk Ball will make movement breaks spontaneous and fun, offering vital outlets to manage energy and stress. We look forward to incorporating these tools into our Girls on the Run program as well in the spring!!\r\n\r\nThe large parachute is a powerful tool for fostering a sense of teamwork and communication, requiring students to collaborate and anticipate each other's actions. Furthermore, the Five-Minute Activity Books are excellent for developing leadership skills and social-emotional growth through quick, movement-based activities, strengthening the classroom community and individual self-awareness. We have used several activities in our leadership and belonging small group.","fullyFundedDate":1750256185792,"projectUrl":"project/mind-body-boost-exercise-for-student-we/9416964/","projectTitle":"Mind-Body Boost: Exercise for Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776553_orig.jpg?crop=1817,1817,x485,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727653759655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9776553"},{"teacherId":9776553,"projectId":9297379,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to our literacy project has provided our students with a diverse collection of engaging, high-interest texts that are significantly enhancing their literacy skills. These new resources allow us to introduce complex skills, such as inferring character motivation and expanding vocabulary through context clues, in an accessible format. Crucially, the books support the mentorship component of our project: older students serve as \"Reading Mentors,\" utilizing the materials to model fluent, expressive reading and effective questioning for their younger \"Reading Buddies,\" thereby building both leadership skills and empathy. The increased student engagement is tangible; students who were previously reluctant, like those drawn to the new graphic novels, are now actively participating, and natural leaders are thriving in their mentorship roles. We are deeply grateful for your investment in fostering a skilled and enthusiastic community of lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1750082856833,"projectUrl":"project/empower-through-mentorship-literacy-l/9297379/","projectTitle":"Empower Through Mentorship: Literacy & Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776553_orig.jpg?crop=1817,1817,x485,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727653759655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9776553"},{"teacherId":9999324,"projectId":9376276,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, I've been able to provide hygiene kits to families in need and assist students with essential supplies when they need them most. These kits were able to assist families in starting the year off right and also creating a sense of trust with the school. They were incredibly grateful and touched. For many students, having access to hygiene items and basic supplies is not something they can always count on. Their faces lit up when they realized these items were just for them — no judgment, no stress. Some even asked if they could bring items home to share with siblings, which shows how much these resources impact not only the individual students but their entire families. The resources have created a sense of dignity and care within our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1748142360527,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-essentials/9376276/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999324"},{"teacherId":9776553,"projectId":9113637,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our students! Your contribution has already transformed our classroom into a truly supportive and engaging space, and we're excited to share the immediate impact of the new resources.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students' reaction was one of pure excitement and curiosity. They immediately felt seen and heard, realizing these tools were an investment in their well-being and success.\r\n\r\nWe use the interactive fidgets and sensory tools every day for self-regulation during our \"Check-In, Check-Out\" routine. These resources provide students with a hands-on way to independently manage stress and anxiety, ensuring they develop crucial coping strategies and return to learning focused and ready to engage. The noise-canceling headphones are particularly effective at creating individual \"focus zones.\" In addition, the healthy snacks are consistently fueling the energy they need to remain active and engaged learners throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making this vital social and emotional growth possible. Thank you for helping my amazing students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1746786060784,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-student-success-with-positive-r/9113637/","projectTitle":"Boosting Student Success With Positive Rewards and Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776553_orig.jpg?crop=1817,1817,x485,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727653759655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9776553"},{"teacherId":9776553,"projectId":9230466,"letterContent":"Your generosity has profoundly impacted our middle schoolers! These new books aren't just improving reading scores; they're opening vital conversations on tough topics.\r\n\r\nBeyond comprehension, students are developing critical thinking by analyzing complex characters and themes. They're building empathy through relatable narratives and learning to articulate their own feelings and perspectives. Classroom reading now involves lively discussions, collaborative analysis, and students making personal connections with the text.\r\n\r\nMany students are thriving, especially those who previously felt unseen. One student, shared how a character's struggles mirrored her own, making her feel less alone and more engaged in learning. Another, previously hesitant to speak, now eagerly shares his interpretations. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1744206995384,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-readers/9230466/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776553_orig.jpg?crop=1817,1817,x485,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727653759655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9776553"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37852","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":225,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"schoolId":37852,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/roosevelt-middle-school-of-arts/37852"}