{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arvida Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9157122,"projectId":10244492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring this project to life! Because of your generosity, we were able to build cubbies that give our Global Academy students a dedicated place to safely store their farm gear and supplies. With so many students participating in our program, organization is incredibly important. Instead of aprons, gloves, boots, and other materials being piled up or carried back and forth each day, students now have their own organized space where their belongings are easy to find and ready when it is time to head outside.\r\n\r\nThe cubbies have already made a huge difference in how smoothly we transition from the classroom to the farm. Our students take care of animals, work in the garden, maintain our farm spaces, and participate in hands-on environmental projects, so having their equipment organized means we can spend less time searching for supplies and more time actually learning and working. It has also given students a greater sense of responsibility and ownership—they are expected to keep their space organized and take care of their own equipment.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to invest in our students and our program. These cubbies may seem like a simple addition, but with hundreds of students moving through Global Academy, they have made our classroom more functional, organized, and ready for all of the hands-on learning ahead. Thank you for helping us create a space where our students can learn, work, and grow! 🌱🐐🐓","fullyFundedDate":1778005888994,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-farm-gear-accessible-cubbies-fo/10244492/","projectTitle":"Keeping Farm Gear Accessible: Cubbies for Our Global Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157122_orig.jpg?crop=1180,1180,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777693343075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arvidaglobal"},{"teacherId":5640493,"projectId":10362312,"letterContent":"As a social studies teacher, we often talk about the importance of individuals within a community and how human actions can ripple out at a larger scale. Starting on the first day of school, I began handing out raffle tickets to students with no explanation. Are you participating in our group conversation? Here's a raffle ticket. Did you pick up that piece of paper that was on the floor, even if it wasn't you who dropped it? Here's a raffle ticket. As is often the case with middle schoolers, other students started to notice the pattern and my classroom shifted from the awkward silence that often predominates on the first day of school to excitement about what the tickets represent. \r\n Once the snacks were delivered, I introduced them to the J-Shop and they cheered. Yes, really. They cheered. The idea that there were tangible rewards for effort and citizenship instantly changed the culture of our classroom in a way where apathy was no longer cool. \r\n When I explained to them that strangers funded our little shop, they were shocked to know that there are people who care about them and who are rooting for them. What a valuable lesson for them to learn on the first week of school! Thank you so much for your donation and for investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784048078167,"projectUrl":"project/ticket-to-success-rewarding-positive-st/10362312/","projectTitle":"Ticket to Success: Rewarding Positive Student Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Justiniano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5640493_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551838751902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-justiniano"},{"teacherId":1031883,"projectId":10013484,"letterContent":"Our students were excited to see two additional cordless hot glue guns added to our classroom makerspace. We already had a pair of these tools, but during our sculpture and mixed-media projects, students often found themselves waiting for a turn to use them. Expanding our supply has made a noticeable difference in the flow and pace of our studio environment.\r\n\r\nWe are using the glue guns during three-dimensional design projects, sculpture units, and mixed-media artwork that require quick and durable assembly. One of the biggest changes has been the reduction in wait times. Instead of students pausing their creative momentum while standing in line for a tool, more students can now work simultaneously and remain engaged in the artistic process.\r\n\r\nStudents immediately noticed the difference when the new glue guns arrived. Several commented that projects moved much faster and that they appreciated being able to continue building and experimenting without interruptions. Having additional tools available has allowed students to spend more time creating and less time waiting.\r\n\r\nAs we move into future sculpture and design projects, these additional glue guns will continue to support larger classes and more ambitious student work. Students will be able to construct more complex pieces, experiment with a wider variety of materials, and collaborate more effectively with classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us improve not only what our students can create, but also how they experience the creative process. Your support has helped transform valuable class time from waiting time into making time.","fullyFundedDate":1776390072259,"projectUrl":"project/cordless-tools-for-boundless-creativity/10013484/","projectTitle":"Cordless Tools for Boundless Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez-Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1031883_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649965914973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nfernandez-castillo"},{"teacherId":1031883,"projectId":9943412,"letterContent":"Our students were genuinely excited when the new ratchet locks for our sliding glass display cases arrived. While locks may not seem as exciting as art supplies, the students immediately understood their importance. Many of them take tremendous pride in seeing their artwork selected for display, and knowing that their pieces are now better protected has made those exhibitions feel even more meaningful and professional.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the locks to secure student artwork displayed throughout the school. One memorable moment came when students preparing work for exhibition asked if their pieces would be \"safe in the case now.\" Being able to confidently answer yes reinforced that their artwork is valued and worthy of protection. It sent an important message that their creativity and hard work deserve to be treated with care and respect.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the locks installed, several commented that the display cases looked more like those found in galleries and museums. That simple change helped elevate the importance of the work inside and encouraged students to take even greater pride in craftsmanship and presentation.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to rotate student exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing a wider variety of media, grade levels, and special projects. These secure display spaces allow us to celebrate more student artists while ensuring their work remains protected and available for the entire school community to enjoy. Your support has helped us create a safer, more professional environment for recognizing and honoring our students' artistic achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1765645662945,"projectUrl":"project/lock-it-in-a-permanent-student-art-gall/9943412/","projectTitle":"Lock It In: A Permanent Student Art Gallery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez-Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1031883_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649965914973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nfernandez-castillo"},{"teacherId":9097328,"projectId":9515013,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and the entire Theatre Department at Arvida Middle School, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donations have made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences and have provided resources that would not have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nThis year, your contributions helped us obtain the materials needed for our Theatre 1 Masks Project and our Technical Theatre Prop Food Design Unit. Through the Masks Project, students explored character development by designing and creating original theatrical masks. They learned how physical appearance, movement, and expression can help tell a story and bring a character to life. In Technical Theatre, students used a variety of materials to create realistic prop food items, gaining hands-on experience with design, construction techniques, and creative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom was immediate when students first saw the materials arrive. Many had never worked with professional-quality art supplies or specialized theatre materials before. Their enthusiasm was contagious as they eagerly began brainstorming designs, sketching ideas, and discussing how their creations could be used on stage. Watching students transform simple materials into unique masks and realistic props was one of the highlights of the school year.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment occurred during our mask presentations when students stepped into character for the first time while wearing masks they had designed themselves. Students who are often quiet or hesitant in class demonstrated newfound confidence and creativity as they performed. In Technical Theatre, students were amazed at how cardboard, paint, papier-mâché, and recycled materials could be transformed into convincing stage props. Their pride in their work was evident as they showcased their creations to classmates.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials have helped lay the foundation for exciting learning opportunities in the upcoming school year. I will be welcoming a new group of students into Theatre 1, where they will continue exploring character development through mask work and performance techniques. I will also be introducing new Technical Theatre students to prop construction using cardboard, papier-mâché, and recycled materials, as well as costume design and basic sewing techniques. These hands-on projects will encourage creativity, collaboration, craftsmanship, and confidence while exposing students to the many career pathways within the performing arts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done far more than provide supplies. It has given students opportunities to create, imagine, and discover talents they may never have realized they possessed. Thank you for investing in arts education and for helping us provide meaningful, engaging experiences that inspire young artists every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757428979745,"projectUrl":"project/stage-their-future-support-our-theatre/9515013/","projectTitle":"Stage Their Future: Support Our Theatre Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9097328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689051473605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9097328"},{"teacherId":9280117,"projectId":10209467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support by donating to our project for the 8th Grade Class of 2026 to receive their promotion certificates in their covers. These covers matched our school colors perfectly and provided a great way to protect the student certificates and have them as a keepsake and memory. \r\n\r\nStudents were very happy when receiving their certificates in the holders on graduation night, as they walked the stage and took pictures with their teachers, friends, and families. Students were able to hold their certificates proudly when posing for photos on and off the stage, throughout the evening. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to support our graduating 8th Grade class, as they prepare to enter the next steps toward high school.","fullyFundedDate":1777036896281,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-graduation-memories/10209467/","projectTitle":"Middle School Graduation Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacobowitz"},{"teacherId":2070247,"projectId":9992167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference each and every day. Many of our students rely on these snacks because they may not have the opportunity to eat lunch or need extra nourishment before, during, and after school and testing. Providing healthy snack options, along with incentives, helps students stay focused, motivated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donations of snacks, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners will help us create a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive classroom environment where students can feel cared for and successful. Sometimes students simply need an extra boost during the day, and because of donors like you, we are able to provide that support.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness, generosity, and belief in our students and teachers. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1770233005727,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-full/9992167/","projectTitle":"Clean and Full","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2070247_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541168135696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-balladares"},{"teacherId":6488584,"projectId":10263334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward our new Classroom Charging Station!\r\n\r\nYour support has provided a creative solution to one of the modern classroom's biggest hurdles: the \"pocket distraction.\" Because of your donation, our students now have a secure, centralized place to power up their devices. This does more than just fill a battery; it allows students to physically detach from their phones during the lesson, knowing their device will be ready for them when the bell rings.\r\n\r\nYour gift has helped us achieve:\r\n\r\nDeepened Focus: A classroom environment free from the temptation of notifications.\r\n\r\nDigital Equity: Ensuring every student has a charged device for after-school safety and homework.\r\n\r\nA Tidy Workspace: No more tripping over tangled cords or \"outlet hunting.\"\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students' focus and success. You've helped us turn a potential distraction into a streamlined part of our daily routine!","fullyFundedDate":1778011867790,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-charging-station/10263334/","projectTitle":"Classroom Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6488584_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720797406870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quallo"},{"teacherId":9280117,"projectId":9487226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of poster papers and markers for my Journalism and Yearbook students to create their posters to advertise the yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year! \r\n\r\nMy students enjoyed making their own personalized posters to display around the school building to encourage their peers to purchase the yearbook this school year. Not only did they have pride in displaying their posters, it encouraged them to work hard and creatively to produce this years yearbook!\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to receive the Mr. Sketch markers and use the vibrant colors and the fun scents, while making their posters. \r\n\r\nAt this point, we are 10 yearbooks away from selling out for the 2025-2026 school year! My yearbook crew is happy to be the first group to sell out the yearbook and know that it has to do with the creative posters displayed around the school building!","fullyFundedDate":1763653690298,"projectUrl":"project/buy-the-yearbook/9487226/","projectTitle":"Buy the Yearbook!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jacobowitz"},{"teacherId":9157122,"projectId":10084215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Teaching Students to Care for Their Learning Space.\" Because of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment after working hands-on with animals, soil, and crops on our school farm. This might seem simple, but it has made a huge difference in our daily routine. Students are now taking real ownership of their space—cleaning up after themselves, caring for shared materials, and understanding that responsibility doesn't end when the activity is over.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were genuinely excited—especially to use equipment that made them feel trusted and capable. They've quickly stepped into leadership roles, helping each other clean, organize, and reset the classroom for the next group. It has also helped bridge an important gap between our outdoor farm work and indoor learning space, allowing us to transition smoothly without losing valuable instructional time.","fullyFundedDate":1771460966770,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-students-to-care-for-their-lear/10084215/","projectTitle":"Teaching Students to Care for Their Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157122_orig.jpg?crop=1180,1180,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777693343075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arvidaglobal"},{"teacherId":2070247,"projectId":10047537,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a dedicated vacuum that has made an immediate and noticeable impact on our learning environment. With daily classroom activities, hands-on labs, and high student traffic, keeping our space clean can be a challenge. This vacuum allows us to quickly and efficiently maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom for all students.\r\n\r\nA cleaner classroom means fewer distractions and a healthier environment, helping students stay focused and comfortable throughout the day. It is especially valuable after hands-on projects and activities, where debris can accumulate and disrupt learning if not addressed promptly.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students are learning the importance of responsibility and respect for shared spaces by helping maintain our classroom. This small but powerful tool supports not only cleanliness, but also life skills and pride in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped create a space where students can focus, collaborate, and thrive. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770233007714,"projectUrl":"project/vacuum-needed-asap/10047537/","projectTitle":"Vacuum Needed ASAP","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2070247_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541168135696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-balladares"},{"teacherId":2070247,"projectId":9964245,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a large storage cabinet that is already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. With this added storage, we are able to organize supplies, lab materials, and student projects in a safe and accessible way. This has significantly reduced clutter and increased instructional time, as students can quickly find what they need and stay focused on their work.\r\n\r\nThe cabinet also allows us to better protect important materials, ensuring that resources can be reused throughout the year and for future classes. In a hands-on classroom like ours, where activities and investigations are a regular part of learning, having a dedicated, secure space for materials is essential.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this improvement has helped create a more structured, calm, and efficient classroom environment where students can thrive. 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