{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aki Kurose Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8364451,"projectId":9956553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our students will now have access to chemistry kits, pencils, gardening supplies, and colored paper that will make learning more hands-on, creative, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe chemistry kits will allow students to explore scientific concepts through real experiments, helping them build curiosity and confidence in science. The pencils and colored paper will support everyday learning and creative projects, while the gardening supplies will give students the opportunity to connect with the process of photosynthesis.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just supplies—it gives our students opportunities to discover, create, and learn in meaningful ways. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767567033698,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-chemistry-in-action/9956553/","projectTitle":"Hands on Science: Chemistry in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hotchkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hotchkin"},{"teacherId":10387296,"projectId":9964090,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous contribution to our school library! Our students are midway through the Global Reading Challenge and are excited to share with each other and build up towards competing with our neighboring middle schools! \r\n\r\nA key goal we have for our students here at Aki Kurose is building essential literacy skills, and through this, developing a love for reading among our students. As you may know, today's kids and teens are faced with many types of media competing for their attention- and we believe it's more important than ever to create fun, engaging opportunities for them to feel inspired by, and immersed in the world of, a good book. \r\n\r\nCompetitions like the Global Reading Challenge, which we design and host each year among SPS middle schools, brings the joy into reading that helps our students engage with each other and the world of literature. By getting students excited to read, we're providing them with opportunities that will help them build skills to achieve success, foster creativity, and carry them through challenges throughout their lives. \r\n\r\nThese opportunities would not be possible without donors like you, so thank you again for your support for our students and our library.","fullyFundedDate":1766089233448,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-global-reading-challenge/9964090/","projectTitle":"Middle School Global Reading Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10387296_orig.png?crop=351,352,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765997461906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387296"},{"teacherId":9595559,"projectId":9900516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of classroom organization supplies. Because of your support, our classroom looks more welcoming, neat, and functional than ever before. Students can easily find materials and are taking much better care of everything because each item now has a clear place to belong. I've seen students take real pride in keeping our room tidy and respecting shared supplies. Your generosity has made our learning space calmer, more efficient, and more positive for everyone. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764619484055,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom/9900516/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Qing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595559"},{"teacherId":8142882,"projectId":9800611,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to you our students have access to their online learning platform as well as audio books! I teach a ML integration class. Which means many of my students speak languages other than English. One way we support them is by providing audo versions of our written text. As you can imagine this would be impossible in a class of roughly 30 for everyone to be listening to different texts without headphones. Part of your dontation also went to surge strips which allow my students to charge their chromebooks in class, this also helps them access the online learning programs.","fullyFundedDate":1761580718078,"projectUrl":"project/tech-upgrade/9800611/","projectTitle":"Tech Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8142882_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743707447176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142882"},{"teacherId":9651461,"projectId":9639886,"letterContent":"Throughout the year, these atlases have been invaluable in the educational journey of my students. \r\n\r\nStudents have been able to anchor their learning in place and space thanks to this incredible resource. Geographic skills like using a scale, compass, and key were put into practice in productive and impactful ways with these atlases. Further, students created maps of their own invented countries, placed somewhere in the real world that they learned about through this support. \r\n\r\nOverall, my students' geographic skills and understanding have greatly benefited from this terrific resource.","fullyFundedDate":1756253880901,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-atlases-for-6th-graders-to-exp/9639886/","projectTitle":"Classroom Atlases for 6th Graders to Explore the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651461_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723509242321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilch"},{"teacherId":9651461,"projectId":9639741,"letterContent":"Throughout the year, these supplies have been invaluable in the educational journey of my students. \r\n\r\nStudents have had pencils to use everyday as they engage in thoughtful note-taking and analysis. Colored pencils helped them complete create projects focused on who has power in Ancient China and the first Black residents of Washington State. The cleanings supplies have ensured that students have a great environment to learn each day. \r\n\r\nOverall, the supplies have been a critical part of the daily learning of 170 middle school students. These students, like all students, deserve high-quality, new materials and you helped to make sure they had that this year.","fullyFundedDate":1756182894656,"projectUrl":"project/quill-supplies-to-ignite-a-year-of-learn/9639741/","projectTitle":"Quill Supplies to Ignite a Year of Learning and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651461_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723509242321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wilch"},{"teacherId":9605202,"projectId":9882833,"letterContent":"Before this project, many of my students were sharing calculators or going without one entirely. In an 8th grade math class, that small gap makes a big difference. Since receiving these calculators, I've seen a real shift in how my students approach math.\r\n\r\nThe calculators help students focus on understanding the math instead of getting stuck on long calculations. Students are more willing to try problems, check their work, and talk through their thinking. Math feels less overwhelming, and participation has increased because students feel more confident in their answers.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is simply having their own calculator to use consistently. For some students, this is the first time they've had reliable access to one. It makes them feel prepared and capable, like they belong in a math classroom and have the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nI've noticed particular growth in students who previously struggled or shut down during independent work. With calculators, they are more persistent and less afraid of making mistakes. Being able to check their work gives them reassurance and encourages them to keep going instead of giving up.\r\n\r\nThis donation has made my classroom more equitable and supportive. It removed a barrier that many of my students face and allowed them to focus on learning rather than what they lack. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them build confidence in math.","fullyFundedDate":1764284721023,"projectUrl":"project/simple-calculators-for-a-title-1-school/9882833/","projectTitle":"Simple Calculators for a TITLE 1 School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605202"},{"teacherId":9605202,"projectId":9633758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Snacks to Keep Kids Moving!\" The snacks you donated are already making a meaningful difference in my classroom and in my students' ability to learn and stay focused.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks daily and intentionally. Many of my students come to school having missed breakfast, and others share that there wasn't enough food at lunch. When students are hungry, it's difficult for them to concentrate or stay engaged. Having snacks available allows students to quietly grab something when they need it so they can refocus and fully participate in class.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, they were genuinely happy and excited. Several asked if they could have snacks every day, and some immediately started planning which ones they liked most. There was a lot of smiling, thank yous, and excitement so much so that I had a brief \"uh oh\" moment wondering how long they would last! That excitement quickly turned into appreciation once students realized the snacks were there to support them when they really needed it.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out was during a challenging math lesson. A student who often struggles to stay focused when hungry grabbed a snack at the start of class and stayed engaged the entire period. They completed their work, participated in discussion, and even helped a classmate. That small support made a noticeable difference in their learning that day.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have helped create a more caring and supportive classroom environment. Students know their basic needs matter, which helps them stay present and persevere through difficult tasks.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working through challenging math concepts, students are more prepared to focus, collaborate, and problem-solve because they aren't distracted by hunger. Thank you for your generosity and for helping remove a barrier to learning that so many of my students face.","fullyFundedDate":1758817542804,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-kids-moving/9633758/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Keep Kids Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahmed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605202"},{"teacherId":9221551,"projectId":9908132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cleaning supplies to our classroom. These items have made a real difference in keeping our learning space safe, clean, and welcoming for students every day. We appreciate your support of our classroom's health and learning environment.\r\n\r\nI have noticed that students are happier to clean and take ownership of their space because they have better cleaning supplies. We are able to play cleaning games and make cleaning fun. I now have a list of students who want to sweep and everyone has their day to do it.","fullyFundedDate":1763772639296,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-supplies-for-a-clean-classroom/9908132/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Supplies for a Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Appel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9221551_orig.png?crop=499,499,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764691597141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9221551"},{"teacherId":10202912,"projectId":9827215,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw that the prize bin was restocked with more squishy toys and candy. Our \"Payne Cash\" system has been a huge motivator for my students so far this year. \r\nThis restock also provided some much needed cleaning supplies to keep our classroom safe and healthy! \r\n\r\nThis school year, a big goal that I have is to emphasize teamwork in my classroom. I started the year by teaching students about growth mindset and the benefits of collaboration. It has been an expectation throughout the year that students work with their table groups on almost all assignments. This earns them group points, which are converted to Payne Cash, that can be used to purchase the wonderful prizes that have been funded by this project! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom. It really means so much to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760658878950,"projectUrl":"project/7th-grade-math-classroom-restock/9827215/","projectTitle":"7th Grade Math Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Payne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10202912_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755724287648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10202912"},{"teacherId":8364451,"projectId":9840662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of you, my students will have the tools they need to learn, create, and stay engaged every day. The Miracle-Gro kit will help bring hands-on science lessons to life, while the pencil sharpener ensures students are always prepared to work. The colored pencils and markers will give students the opportunity to express their creativity and enhance their learning across subjects. Your kindness and support truly make a difference for my students, and we are so grateful for your investment in our classroom. Thank you for helping make learning more exciting and meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1762701759814,"projectUrl":"project/give-my-students-supplies-for-science/9840662/","projectTitle":"Give My Students Supplies for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hotchkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hotchkin"},{"teacherId":8364451,"projectId":9788444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students will be able to explore science and learning in hands-on, meaningful ways. The Miracle-Gro kit will help us learn about plant growth and responsibility, the bacteria petri dishes will allow students to observe and better understand the world of microorganisms, and the pencils will ensure everyone has the basic tools they need to succeed each day. Your kindness and support truly make a difference, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for your investment in our learning. 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