{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palms Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1182374,"projectId":9702079,"letterContent":"The round robin tournament was a big hit with all the kids each having their own jersey for each team. We had a total of 12 games and a championship game. The moment I gave out the jerseys the students enthusiasm escalated because they were able to actually see which were their teammates. Also the new basketballs were great because we usually have more worn out ones. Many student asked if we could continue the basketball unit but unfortunately we had to give the area to another teacher for their classes unit. The teamwork and encouragement from the students to each other was amazing. I am thankful they were able to share this camaraderie. Thanks again to all the donors!!","fullyFundedDate":1758827841459,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-a-lifelong-journey/9702079/","projectTitle":"Basketball a Lifelong Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wakasa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1182374"},{"teacherId":9109716,"projectId":9276167,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you again for your generous donations to my class. These supplies have an incredible impact on my students. First, the cleaning supplies, such as the mop and the cleaning spray, allow us to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Next, the keychains have supported our class morale as students have been working to earn prizes for positive work. Finally, the highlighters have been extremely helpful in helping students with their essay writing. My students benefit greatly from coloring coding and these highlighters allow them to highlight their writings. \r\nOverall, these supplies have greatly benefited our class, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755725201586,"projectUrl":"project/start-of-the-year-essentials/9276167/","projectTitle":"Start of the Year Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moffett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109716_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747854170757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-moffetts-class"},{"teacherId":6847021,"projectId":8678745,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the materials for us to set up a sixth grade science lab. Teachers bring students in to the science lab to conduct experiments, including using microscopes, engineering projects, I will pallet dissections, and more!\r\n\r\nOur school really needed organizational supplies to make the materials, stored and accessible for teachers and students to use. The help you provided made this possible!\r\n\r\nHundreds of of students have benefited from your generosity, participating and countless experiments and projects. 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They persevered through challenges, redesigning structures when their initial plans didn't work the way they expected. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, students had an unforgettable learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1725237034751,"projectUrl":"project/aviation-in-action-2/8685823/","projectTitle":"Aviation in Action 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kat Czujko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6847021_orig.jpg?crop=964,964,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569308022935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katpalms"},{"teacherId":5295740,"projectId":9656975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your wonderful contribution to my class. Look at my students having a great time playing team handball with their new and colorful equipment. We simply could not have done it without you.\r\n\r\nAs you can see the smiling faces. They are happy. To most students, this is the first time being introduced to Team Handball. 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It is my hope that they will begin to explore careers that involve building like engineering or construction. \r\nWe know you have many options and projects to choose to support and we are so grateful that you choose to donate to our classroom. These projects are also a great way to motivate students to apply themselves in their core classes like math and English. They can't wait to get to their fun project. \r\nAgain, thank you so much for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1759265542498,"projectUrl":"project/learning-lab-activities/9650692/","projectTitle":"Learning Lab Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040592"},{"teacherId":2248634,"projectId":9757812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my Donors Choose project. Robotics is an expensive subject with lots of little parts and a need for frequent updates. With this project, I was able to purchase additional lab materials for my students to use in the design and creation of an intake system for their robot, storage containers for those new parts, and updated battery chargers (which are a must!)\r\nWithout your support, I wouldn't have most of what I use daily for hands on engaging instruction in my classes. My students and I are so grateful for you and your donations. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758922456245,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-lab-equipment-storage-update/9757812/","projectTitle":"Robotics Lab Equipment, Storage & Updated Battery Chargers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2248634_orig.png?crop=148,148,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754427546443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kromero"},{"teacherId":6096518,"projectId":9645257,"letterContent":"We have been holding the 6th grade volleyball club all month long, and will be continuing throughout the semester! The new equipment is amazing, and gives every student the opportunity to practice their skills with their own volleyball, so they can maximize time spent developing their skills. Students are forming new friendships and learning about volleyball, so your gift is impacting lives!\r\nWhen the students come to volleyball club they grab a volleyball from one of our new racks and just start bumping, setting and practicing their serves while the whole group arrives. We have never had the means to provide every student with their own ball before, so this has been amazing. It is inspiring to watch the new 6th graders learn and develop their skills as they discover a new passion for a sport- please know how much your generous donation is being appreciated at Palms!","fullyFundedDate":1756348311609,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-volleyball-club-wanted/9645257/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Volleyball Club Wanted!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Millet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6096518_orig.jpg?crop=170,170,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756136746304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6096518"},{"teacherId":2248634,"projectId":9718752,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! The robot game for this season has some challenges and we needed new motors for our robots to be competitive. With your donations we were able to purchase the motors we needed which will keep our teams competing this season! The kids have already started making their ideas come to life with the new materials by creating a mechanism to launch the scoring artifact for this year's game. \r\nOnce again, the Donors Choose community has helped my students to obtain materials that keep them well supplied and thriving in my room and beyond. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758209673329,"projectUrl":"project/updated-motors-for-competition-robotics/9718752/","projectTitle":"Updated Motors for Competition Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2248634_orig.png?crop=148,148,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754427546443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kromero"},{"teacherId":2248634,"projectId":9673444,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to our project! With these materials, the class will be able to recognize each other with framed awards for various accomplishments. Celebrating each other and our wins is so important and I'm really excited to be able to give this to the kids this year. Additionally the folders and post it notes will help keep my students on track with a project management tool that I'll be introducing to them shortly. \r\nWithout you and your generosity, my students would not have access to much of what we have in our classroom. Thank you for your continued support; it means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1757554665533,"projectUrl":"project/managing-our-projects-and-celebrating-ou/9673444/","projectTitle":"Managing our Projects and Celebrating Our Wins!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2248634_orig.png?crop=148,148,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754427546443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kromero"},{"teacherId":2248634,"projectId":9552102,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! The materials for this project are going to have a huge impact on my classroom and the Soccer in Robotics unit that I have planned. The soccer mat, the pennies, and all of the other supplies will truly excite the kids. Many of my students love soccer, they play on various teams, and with the World Cup coming to Los Angeles in 2026 this is a truly relevant unit. Thank you again for all of your support and generous donations. 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