{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atascadero Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9081830,"projectId":10285959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my math students by providing calculators for our classroom! Having access to calculators will help my students focus on understanding mathematical concepts and solving problems rather than getting stuck on basic calculations. This technology will allow us to explore more complex problems, check our work, and build confidence as students learn to use tools appropriately to support their mathematical thinking. For students who struggle with computation, calculators can also help remove a barrier and allow them to demonstrate what they truly understand.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to have a new tool that they can use to help them solve problems and check their answers. I know many students will enjoy seeing how quickly they can use the calculators to explore different mathematical ideas and test their thinking. I am particularly excited for students who often become frustrated when they make calculation errors or work more slowly than their peers. Having calculators available will help these students feel more successful and willing to take risks with challenging problems. Your generosity is giving my students not just a piece of technology, but another way to build confidence, independence, and a stronger understanding of mathematics. Thank you for investing in my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1779828556779,"projectUrl":"project/math-matters-calculator-campaign/10285959/","projectTitle":"Math Matters: Calculator Campaign","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porterfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9081830_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778607949679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9081830"},{"teacherId":10416510,"projectId":10191685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When another ELA teacher left abruptly in January, our school had to adapt quickly to ensure all our students continued to receive high-quality instruction. We immediately faced a major hurdle: we didn't have enough copies of our novel to cover the extra class section with a long-term substitute. It was very important to me that the second classroom have access to the same novel as the rest of 6th grade, and your generosity made that happen. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we secured enough copies of The Lightning Thief so every student in this new section walked into class with a book in hand. Having access to these texts allowed our students to transition seamlessly without missing a beat in their learning.\r\n\r\nShared physical copies mean every student can follow along, annotate, and actively participate in our lessons. With these books, our classes are diving deep into Greek mythology and the \"Hero's Journey\" archetype, bridging our ELA block with our 6th-grade Social Studies curriculum on Ancient Greece.\r\n\r\nYour support turned a challenging mid-year transition into an exciting, shared adventure for both our students and our long-term substitute. Thank you for ensuring that every 6th grader in our expanding ELA program feels valued, prepared, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1776725164547,"projectUrl":"project/help-all-of-our-6th-graders-embark-on-a/10191685/","projectTitle":"Help All of Our 6th Graders Embark on a Hero’s Quest!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416510_orig.jpg?crop=669,669,x152,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769125670523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416510"},{"teacherId":10416510,"projectId":10169455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When another ELA teacher left abruptly in January, our school had to adapt quickly to ensure all our students continued to receive high-quality instruction. We brought in a long-term substitute to teach that section of English Language Arts, but we immediately faced a major hurdle: we didn't have enough books to cover the extra students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, every single student had a copy of the book in hand. Having access to these texts allowed our students to transition seamlessly without missing a beat in their learning. With these books, our classes have been diving deep into literary analysis, character development, and critical discussion. Reading in our classroom is an active, collaborative process, and having shared physical copies means students can annotate, follow along together, and engage in meaningful group discussions.\r\n\r\nYour support made a challenging mid-year transition smooth and successful for both our students and our substitute teacher. You ensured that every student felt valued, prepared, and ready to learn from day one. Thank you for making such a direct and positive impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1775008409581,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-books-to-have-an-additional/10169455/","projectTitle":"We Need More Books to have an Additional Cass Join our Odyssey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416510_orig.jpg?crop=669,669,x152,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769125670523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416510"},{"teacherId":10416510,"projectId":10074027,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 6th-grade students at Atascadero Middle School, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our Donors Choose project, Empowering 6th Grade Voices: One Novel at a Time.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, every single student in our classroom now has access to our club novels. Having these books in hand makes a world of difference as our students transition from \"learning to read\" to \"reading to understand the world.\"\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly funds:\r\n\r\nSmall-Group Literature Circles: Allowing every child to participate fully and take on leadership roles without feeling left out.\r\n\r\nExpanded Horizons: Providing diverse stories like The House on Mango Street, The Magician's Elephant, and The Wednesday Wars that build empathy, critical thinking, and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nEqual Access: Ensuring that regardless of resources at home, every student has access to high-quality literature.\r\n\r\nIt is inspiring to see a local partner like JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery invest so directly in our local schools and young learners. Your generosity is helping us build a vibrant culture of reading, empathy, and leadership that will serve these students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770096446816,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-6th-grade-voices-one-novel-a/10074027/","projectTitle":"Empowering 6th Grade Voices: One Novel at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416510_orig.jpg?crop=669,669,x152,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769125670523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416510"},{"teacherId":10416510,"projectId":10074339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"More Than a Story: Building Community Through Book Clubs.\" Your support has made our classroom a vibrant hub of shared reading, lively discussion, and deep connections.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, our students are doing far more than decoding words on a page. They are learning how to analyze character motivations, evaluate thematic elements, and build persuasive arguments during their book club discussions. On any given day, walking into our classroom means seeing small groups gathered together—debating plot points, practicing active listening, and learning how to respect differing perspectives. These books have given them the tools to not only grow as critical thinkers, but also to build empathy and community with one another.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been truly inspiring. Students who previously struggled to find joy in reading are now eager to jump into their club roles and share their thoughts with peers. Seeing them light up when they pick up a brand-new book and eagerly discuss chapters together has been one of the greatest highlights of our school year. Your kindness made this possible, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1774328610380,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-a-story-building-community-th/10074339/","projectTitle":"More Than a Story: Building Community Through Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416510_orig.jpg?crop=669,669,x152,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769125670523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416510"},{"teacherId":8218577,"projectId":10152447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of these high-interest books to our classroom! Your support is providing our students with opportunities to read books that capture their interests while also connecting to the skills and topics we study throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThese books are especially valuable because they allow us to extend our learning beyond the textbook. As we explore different curriculum units, students can use these engaging stories and nonfiction texts to apply the skills we are learning in class, including identifying theme and main idea, analyzing characters and plot, examining different narrative styles, making connections, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation gives students choice. Students can select books that interest them, discover new authors and topics, and share their reading experiences with classmates. We will also use these books for partner and small-group activities, giving students the chance to discuss what they are reading and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a classroom where students can see themselves as readers, explore topics they care about, and practice important skills in meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build a classroom library that will benefit our students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1774327657080,"projectUrl":"project/read-on/10152447/","projectTitle":"Read On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8218577_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640125024656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8218577"},{"teacherId":10461448,"projectId":10142354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our library. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our students and their learning experience. Many of the books available in our school library are written above our students' current reading levels, which can sometimes make reading feel frustrating or discouraging. Because of your thoughtful donation, our students now have access to books that are engaging, accessible, and appropriate for where they are as readers.\r\n\r\nHaving books at their level has given our students the opportunity to experience success and confidence while reading. They are excited to visit the library, choose books independently, and participate more fully in reading activities. These books are helping build not only important literacy skills, but also a love of reading that will support their growth both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened doors for our students to feel included and empowered as learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our class in such a meaningful way. Thank you for helping create opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773674222050,"projectUrl":"project/library-project/10142354/","projectTitle":"Library Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chrystelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461448"},{"teacherId":8218577,"projectId":10080948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the desks I was asking for. Your generosity has truly made a long-standing goal for my classroom a reality. We love using the desks every day, and the difference is incredible. For years, we worked with a mix of mismatched furniture which made it difficult to create a cohesive and comfortable learning environment. Thanks to your support, our classroom now feels more organized, welcoming, and intentional for students.\r\n\r\nThese desks are already making a meaningful impact on how our classroom functions. We are able to easily rearrange the room to support collaboration, small group work, and a variety of learning activities. Where we were once limited by large tables, we now have the flexibility to adapt our space to meet student needs. They have truly been a game changer for our students, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1770659892435,"projectUrl":"project/desks-for-all/10080948/","projectTitle":"Desks for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8218577_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640125024656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8218577"},{"teacherId":9237584,"projectId":7755782,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Battle of the Books!\r\nYour generous donation does more than fill our classroom shelves — it opens doors to new worlds, sparks conversations, and builds a community of curious, confident readers. Because of your gift, students who might not have access to engaging, age-appropriate books at home will be able to borrow titles, practice close reading, and prepare for friendly team competitions that reward collaboration, critical thinking, and perseverance.\r\nBattle of the Books isn't just about answering questions — it's about building skills that transfer across the curriculum: summarizing complex ideas, citing textual evidence, communicating clearly in teams, and speaking confidently in front of others. Your support gives us the resources to create teams, run practice sessions, and provide materials for all learners, including guided-reading sets, study guides, and incentives that motivate sustained effort.\r\nYou're also helping us make the event inclusive and memorable. With these books and supplies we can celebrate diverse voices and genres, host reflection nights for families, and recognize student growth with certificates and a school-wide finale. We'll use part of the funding to keep a classroom library that future classes can enjoy, multiplying the long-term impact of your generosity.\r\nWe're excited to share the results: photos from practice sessions, team reflections, and highlights from the final competition so you can see the difference your support made. Thank you for investing in literacy, teamwork, and the joy of reading — our students will carry what they learn far beyond this school year","fullyFundedDate":1693618075459,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-set/7755782/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237584"},{"teacherId":8218577,"projectId":10064365,"letterContent":"On behalf of our sixth-grade students and our entire school community, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for funding our project to bring copies of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief into our classrooms. Your generous donation has made it possible for our students to engage with this captivating story together through our book clubs. This novel has become a bridge between our literature curriculum and our history studies, allowing students to explore Ancient Greek mythology, culture, and values in an exciting and relatable way. Your support directly impacts our students' learning experience and fosters a love of reading that will last a lifetime.\r\nThrough reading Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, our students are developing critical literacy skills that extend far beyond the classroom. They are learning to analyze complex characters, identify themes of heroism and perseverance, and make connections between fictional narratives and historical facts about Ancient Greece. Book club discussions are strengthening their comprehension and critical thinking abilities as they debate plot points, predict outcomes, and interpret symbolism. Additionally, students are building vocabulary, improving their fluency, and gaining confidence as readers—skills that are essential for success across all academic subjects.\r\nWe are truly inspired by your investment in our students' education and personal growth. The enthusiasm and engagement our sixth graders have shown while reading this book is a testament to the power of quality literature and community support. Thank you for believing in our students and for making this enriching learning opportunity possible. Your generosity will continue to resonate in our classrooms for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769732617164,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-reading-with-the-lightning-t/10064365/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Reading with the Lightning Thief!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8218577_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640125024656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8218577"},{"teacherId":9237584,"projectId":10064298,"letterContent":"Thank You Letter for Book Donations\r\nOn behalf of my book club students and our entire class, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on our learning community. These books have become the cornerstone of our book club discussions, sparking curiosity and igniting passionate conversations among our students. The thoughtfulness of your gift demonstrates your commitment to fostering a love of reading and learning in young people.\r\nThe benefits to our students have been remarkable. Through reading and discussing these books in depth, students have developed critical thinking skills, expanded their perspectives on diverse topics and cultures, and built confidence in expressing their ideas. Book club participation has strengthened their comprehension abilities, enhanced their vocabulary, and created a supportive community where every voice is valued. Beyond academics, these discussions have helped students develop empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for reading that will serve them well throughout their lives. Your donation has truly enriched our classroom experience and reminded our students that reading is not just an academic skill—it's a gateway to adventure, understanding, and connection.\r\nWith sincere appreciation","fullyFundedDate":1769732411805,"projectUrl":"project/book-clubs-in-our-room/10064298/","projectTitle":"Book Clubs in Our Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237584"},{"teacherId":10188012,"projectId":9621842,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the fun toys and materials! My students at the high school and the middle school have been especially engaged with the new activities you provided for us! One student even initiated drawing shapes on the boogie board. The kinetic sand and Pop the Pig are used multiple times a week. It is so sweet to see the joyful expressions on my students' faces! The thank you note you see below was decorated by all the students in one of my classrooms using the paint sticks you gave us! \r\nOur inclusion club is growing more and more successful! Activities like the frisbee and ball pop games are perfect for the club as my students get more time with their peers. Your support means so much as my students work so hard to grow inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764688067717,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-dexterous-digits-for-fantastic/9621842/","projectTitle":"Engaging Dexterous Digits for Fantastic Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188012_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756839198568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188012"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39904","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":795,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":89.0,"schoolId":39904,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Atascadero Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Atascadero Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/atascadero-unified-school-district/atascadero-junior-high-school/39904"}