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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Del Webb Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":16.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8178134,"projectId":10041724,"letterContent":"Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to technology that helps them actively engage in their learning every day.\r\n\r\nThese digital writing tablets have transformed the way students approach math. Instead of feeling stuck or frustrated on paper, students can easily work through problems, revise their thinking, and try new strategies. This has helped them build confidence, especially when working through multi-step problems where organizing their thinking is essential.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how eager students are to use this new tool. They are more willing to participate, take risks, and share their work. Students who were once hesitant are now more engaged and confident in showing what they know. The ability to quickly erase and adjust their work has made learning feel more flexible and less intimidating.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them tools that support their growth. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where all students feel capable, engaged, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768806515468,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning-that-engages-every-learn/10041724/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning That Engages Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Malupa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178134"},{"teacherId":8120332,"projectId":5892068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing calculators for our classroom through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Because of you, our students now have access to the tools they need to engage more confidently in math every day. These calculators are helping remove barriers and allowing students to focus on understanding concepts, solving problems, and building critical thinking skills. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in creating an equitable learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially excited to use these new calculators as they explore more complex math concepts with greater independence. Many who once felt unsure are now participating more actively and taking pride in their work. It's inspiring to see their confidence grow as they check their answers, try new strategies, and support one another. Your support has truly empowered our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1633883555102,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-please/5892068/","projectTitle":"Calculators Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rossi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8120332"},{"teacherId":8120332,"projectId":10012871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Your generosity has provided essential supplies like calculators, chairs, and pencils that our students rely on every day. These resources help create a comfortable and well-equipped learning environment where students can focus, collaborate, and build confidence in their skills. Having access to reliable materials ensures that every student can fully participate, regardless of their circumstances, and it truly makes a difference in their daily experience at school.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home, but in the classroom, it becomes a powerful tool for deeper learning. With access to calculators and other technology, students are able to explore problem-solving in more interactive and meaningful ways. They can check their work, experiment with different approaches, and build a stronger understanding of mathematical concepts. This kind of engagement helps students move beyond memorization and toward critical thinking and real-world application.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about these new resources is the sense of independence and confidence they gain. Students who may have struggled before are now more willing to participate and take risks in their learning. In particular, some of our quieter or more hesitant learners have really embraced using calculators as a support tool—they feel more capable and less intimidated when solving complex problems. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their enthusiasm grow and to watch them develop both academically and personally, thanks to your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768416353295,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-a-successful-cla/10012871/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for a Successful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rossi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8120332"},{"teacherId":823300,"projectId":10033486,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in\r\nfunding our project. Because of your support, our classroom is now home to a\r\nbrand new iPad Mini, and the impact it has made in such a short time is truly\r\nremarkable.\r\n\r\nIn a modern classroom, technology is more than just a \"extra\"—it is a bridge to\r\naccessibility and a spark for engagement. For my students, this iPad Mini has\r\nbecome a vital tool that caters to diverse learning styles. Its portable size is\r\nperfect for small-group rotations, allowing me to bring interactive lessons\r\ndirectly to students who need targeted support.\r\nAs an educator, this device has streamlined my ability to conduct real-time\r\nassessments. I can now move around the room, documenting student progress\r\nand capturing photos of their work for digital portfolios without being tethered\r\nto a desktop. This mobility allows me to spend more quality time interacting\r\nwith my students and less time managing hardware.For the students, the iPad Mini has opened up a world of creative possibilities.\r\nWe have used it for everything from coding basics and math fluency games to\r\ndigital storytelling. For my students who struggle with traditional writing, the\r\nspeech-to-text features and touch interface have removed barriers, allowing\r\nthem to share their brilliant ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom is an investment in the future of these\r\nchildren. It tells them that their education matters and that there is a community\r\nof people cheering them on from afar.\r\nThank you for being the \"wind beneath our wings\" and for making our\r\nclassroom a more dynamic, inclusive, and exciting place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768712394287,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-technology/10033486/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/823300"},{"teacherId":10399481,"projectId":9994746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing these classroom sets for my students. Because of your support, every student in my room now has the opportunity to hold a physical copy of powerful stories like The Parker Inheritance, Ninth Ward, and Hatchet. In our classroom, reading is a multisensory experience; we often listen to professional audio narrations while students follow along in their own books. This approach is a game-changer for engagement and accessibility, as it allows students to build their reading fluency and vocabulary without the frustration of decoding difficult words alone. Seeing their eyes track the sentences while they hear the emotion in a narrator's voice has completely transformed our \"reading block\" into the most anticipated part of the day.\r\n\r\nThese specific titles were chosen to help my students develop critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence. For example, through Ninth Ward, we explore historical resilience and the impact of natural disasters, while The Parker Inheritance allows us to dive into complex themes of social justice and mystery-solving through a historical lens. Having these physical copies allows students to practice active reading skills, such as annotating key passages with sticky notes and flipping back to earlier chapters to find evidence for their arguments. You haven't just given us books; you've given my students the tools to become analytical thinkers and lifelong lovers of literature. Thank you for investing in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1768175099875,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits/9994746/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399481"},{"teacherId":1168420,"projectId":10002304,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of supplies to my 7th grade science classroom. Because of your support, my students were able to participate in engaging, hands-on investigations that brought scientific concepts to life. With the materials provided, students conducted endothermic and exothermic reaction labs using calcium chloride and baking soda, allowing them to physically feel temperature changes as the reactions occurred. We were also able to perform the exciting \"elephant toothpaste\" experiment using hydrogen peroxide, which created an unforgettable visual demonstration of chemical reactions in action.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences are incredibly valuable for student learning. When students can see, touch, and actively participate in experiments, they develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and retain information more effectively than through reading or lecture alone. Engaging in real-world investigations also builds curiosity, critical thinking skills, and confidence in problem-solving. Your generosity has made meaningful, memorable learning possible for my students, and we are truly grateful for your continued support of science education.","fullyFundedDate":1768196796272,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-learning-by-doing/10002304/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: Learning by Doing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pettitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1168420"},{"teacherId":3429038,"projectId":9991433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Building Essential Life Skills One Recipe at a Time. Because of you, my students have been able to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that go far beyond the classroom. With the new resources, we've been diving into simple cooking activities that focus on building independence and essential life skills. One special moment that stood out was when my students worked together to make waffles. They practiced following step-by-step directions, measuring ingredients, taking turns, and safely using kitchen tools. For many of them, this was their first time actively participating in preparing food and even trying something new.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue building on these skills by introducing more recipes and expanding into lessons on budgeting, grocery planning, and making healthy choices. Our goal is to help students become more independent and confident in their daily lives, one recipe at a time. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities you've created for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768077269737,"projectUrl":"project/building-essential-life-skills-one-recip/9991433/","projectTitle":"Building Essential Life Skills One Recipe at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramis-Malupa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3429038"},{"teacherId":9360915,"projectId":10002413,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Voices of Anne Frank: Student Performances. Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With the addition of a classroom Chromebook and wireless microphones, students are able to collaborate more effectively, organize their research, and fully engage in bringing The Diary of Anne Frank to life. The technology allows them to work together in real time, take digital notes, and stay organized throughout the rehearsal and performance process.\r\n\r\nThe microphones have been exciting for students. Many of them are gaining confidence in speaking and performing because they know their voices will be clearly heard. Students who are typically shy have stepped up, participating more and expressing themselves in new ways. This project has helped students connect deeply with the historical context and emotional impact of the text while building important skills like teamwork and communication.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create an engaging and supportive learning experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768172760448,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-anne-frank-student-performanc/10002413/","projectTitle":"Voices of Anne Frank: Student Performances","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mellos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360915"},{"teacherId":8153509,"projectId":10030201,"letterContent":"The iPad has had a meaningful impact on student engagement and understanding during math instruction. Students use the device for interactive practice, digital manipulatives, and visual models that make abstract prealgebra concepts more concrete and accessible. The immediate feedback from learning apps allows students to recognize and correct mistakes in real time, building both independence and confidence. The iPad also supports differentiation by providing targeted practice and supports based on individual student needs while keeping students actively involved in learning.\r\n\r\nThe popsicle sticks and Prealgebra Bingo have each added valuable, hands-on elements to our classroom routines. Popsicle sticks are used to randomly select students to participate, which increases attention, accountability, and equitable participation while reducing anxiety around being called on. Prealgebra Bingo reinforces key skills such as integers, expressions, and order of operations in a game-based format that encourages discussion, repetition, and collaboration. Together, these materials have increased motivation, strengthened participation, and helped students better retain essential prealgebra concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support in providing these materials for my classroom. Your contribution has made a direct and positive difference in how my students experience and engage with math each day. I truly appreciate your investment in their learning and success.","fullyFundedDate":1768690847940,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-counts/10030201/","projectTitle":"Confidence Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8153509"},{"teacherId":8220616,"projectId":10005777,"letterContent":"A new 11-inch Apple iPad with A16 chip, Wi-Fi, and 256GB will help students easily utilize technology anywhere on the go. Their Chromebooks aren't convenient or durable for mobile use. Also, necessary robotics apps such as VEX VIA, VIQRC HUB, and VEX TM Mobile, can be downloaded and used. \r\n\r\nMobile technology will improve efficiency and accuracy. There are many goals for this project. Students will practice time management with the competition timer on the VIQRC Hub app. Students will practice mentally calculating scores and checking their accuracy with the competition scorer on the VIQRC Hub app. Students will research and stay current on competition rules, criteria, constraints, and results on the on the VIQRC Hub app and the VEX VIA app. Students will conduct practice robotics scrimmages and the iPad can also be used during official tournament competitions using the TM Mobile app. \r\n\r\nThank you for your very generous donation! We really appreciate your support of public school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education!","fullyFundedDate":1768257538681,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-technology/10005777/","projectTitle":"Mobile Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8220616"},{"teacherId":8126292,"projectId":10003189,"letterContent":"Thank you for buying my class a color printer. It has impacted my students immensely. \r\nThey can now create projects digitally and see them displayed on the wall. The students love creating, and being able to use technology will enhance their ability to use digital applications. This will help them to be successful in high school and beyond.\r\n\r\nI don't see this happening in other classrooms. Mine is the first. Granted, I have small class sizes, but watching these students create is awesome. They did a one-pager assignment on the novel \"A Raisin in the Sun\". You can see the originality and creativity they produced. I am sharing a picture of their phenomenal work. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.\r\n\r\nThis printer is amazing. It does two-sided copies, and I have enough ink cartridges so that I don't have to worry about how much ink I'm using. This program is the best ever for teachers like me and others. On behalf of my students, thank you, Donors Choose.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1768269167322,"projectUrl":"project/display-it/10003189/","projectTitle":"Display It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaRocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8126292_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699157826915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8126292"},{"teacherId":2696235,"projectId":10011958,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping support our classroom. Your generosity helps us every day by giving us access to supplies we sometimes don't have or need a quick replacement for. You've helped make our learning environment cozy so we can have a calm place to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping supply us with paper, spirals, pencils, and Noreen the sharpening queen. It makes our day in math class be a breeze. We also enjoy the ambiance the new lamps provide when we need a calming environment to learn.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768387551715,"projectUrl":"project/joyful-math-vibes/10011958/","projectTitle":"Joyful Math Vibes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLemore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2696235"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30846","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1684,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"27.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.8,"schoolId":30846,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Del Webb Middle School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Del Webb Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/del-webb-middle-school/30846"}