{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bancroft Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1665689,"projectId":10129703,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my ELA classroom with an iPad! This device has transformed the way I teach reading and engage with my students. I can now model annotation, highlight evidence, and demonstrate reading strategies directly on texts while students follow along. I can also move throughout the room while teaching, bringing instruction directly to small groups and individual students. This flexibility has made my classroom more interactive, responsive, and accessible, especially for students who benefit from seeing reading strategies modeled step-by-step. Your generosity is making a real difference in how my students learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778071211363,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-poweful-reading-writing/10129703/","projectTitle":"iPads for Poweful Reading & Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuomey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1665689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488471131701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hayesroom246"},{"teacherId":1665689,"projectId":10420697,"letterContent":"This mobile teaching station has transformed the way I teach by allowing me to bring instruction to students rather than being tied to the front of the classroom. I can move around the room while teaching, model reading and writing skills from different areas, and stay connected to students as they work. The mobility makes lessons more engaging and interactive, while allowing me to circulate, check for understanding, and provide support in the moment. Instead of students always looking toward the front of the room, instruction can happen wherever learning is taking place. This simple addition has helped create a more active, student-centered classroom where I can teach, model, and connect with students throughout the lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1785591941231,"projectUrl":"project/a-mobile-teaching-station-for-student-su/10420697/","projectTitle":"A Mobile Teaching Station for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuomey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1665689_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488471131701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hayesroom246"},{"teacherId":7447767,"projectId":8800183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously providing the prizes for our educational Lotería/Bingo games! Your donation has helped make learning a fun and rewarding experience for my students.\r\n\r\nWhenever students win a round of educational Lotería, they get to choose a prize from a variety of traditional candies and snacks that celebrate Latin American culture. Some of their favorite treats include Duvalín, mango-chile lollipops, and Carlos V chocolate. Students can also choose healthier options, such as trail mix, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.\r\n\r\nThese prizes have added an extra element of excitement and motivation to our classroom. Students look forward to participating, practicing their academic skills, and celebrating their accomplishments with their classmates. Learning has truly never been so much fun!\r\n\r\nFridays have become such a joyful day for my students. They are excited to learn, participate, and, of course, see what prizes they might win. Thank you for helping create these special moments and for supporting a positive and engaging learning environment. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1735675511661,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-educational-loteria-bingo/8800183/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Educational Loteria (bingo)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7447767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618510135162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7447767"},{"teacherId":7447767,"projectId":7966048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the supplies for our Día de los Muertos celebration. Your generosity helped make this a truly meaningful and beautiful experience for our entire school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students could honor and remember their deceased loved ones by bringing in photographs and sharing their memories. Our office staff also helped make the celebration special by bringing pan de muerto, while our counselors contributed beautiful flowers to help create a welcoming and respectful ofrenda.\r\n\r\nIt was wonderful to see students, staff, and families come together to appreciate and learn about this beautiful tradition. The celebration gave our school an opportunity to recognize the importance of remembering loved ones, celebrating their lives, and honoring cultural traditions.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a Día de los Muertos celebration filled with remembrance, connection, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1708548504886,"projectUrl":"project/day-of-the-dead-altar/7966048/","projectTitle":"Day of the Dead Altar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7447767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618510135162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7447767"},{"teacherId":2160956,"projectId":10099367,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring movement, teamwork, and joy to our students through your generous support of our team sports equipment project. Because of your donations, our students now have access to quality footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls that allow them to fully participate in structured games, clinics, and team-building activities. Recently during lunch, a group of students organized their own soccer match using the new equipment. One student paused in the middle of the game and said, \"This feels like a real team now.\" That simple comment captured something powerful: students are not just playing games — they are building confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour support is also helping students develop leadership and life skills that extend far beyond the field. During a recent basketball skills clinic, one student who is usually quiet in class stepped into a leadership role by organizing teams, encouraging peers, and helping younger students learn drills. At the end of the activity, another student told him, \"You should coach more often — you make people feel included.\" Moments like these remind us that sports create opportunities for students to practice communication, collaboration, perseverance, and empathy in real and meaningful ways. Thanks to your generosity, our students are gaining more than athletic equipment — they are gaining opportunities to lead, grow, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1779301589672,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-to-grow-building-leaders-throug/10099367/","projectTitle":"Gear Up to Grow: Building Leaders Through Team Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2160956_orig.jpg?crop=717,717,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606838207179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2160956"},{"teacherId":2160956,"projectId":10050851,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become an even more welcoming and supportive space for students each day. The snacks and drinks you helped provide are doing so much more than filling hungry stomachs — they are helping students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn. Recently, one student quietly came into class looking exhausted after a long morning. After grabbing a granola bar and a juice, they smiled and said, \"I didn't even realize how hungry I was. I can actually focus now.\" Moments like that remind me how powerful simple acts of kindness can be. Your support is directly helping students feel seen, valued, and prepared to fully participate in school.\r\n\r\nOur students work incredibly hard and spend long days on campus supporting one another, engaging in thoughtful conversations, and building a stronger school community together. Thanks to your donation, students now know there is always a small corner of the classroom where they can grab a snack without embarrassment or worry. One student recently turned to a classmate while sharing crackers and said, \"This feels like our classroom really cares about us.\" That comment stayed with me because it captures exactly what your generosity has created: a classroom environment rooted in compassion, dignity, and community. Thank you for helping us nourish not only our students' bodies, but also their sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1778603057805,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-smiles/10050851/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2160956_orig.jpg?crop=717,717,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606838207179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2160956"},{"teacherId":10421819,"projectId":10068630,"letterContent":"First, I want to apologize for the delay in sending this letter. Our season was such an unforgettable one, and before I could properly thank you, I realized I needed to explain just how much your support truly meant to our team.\r\n\r\nLast year, I was not the coach, but I attended many games and even helped run a \"Special Guest\" practice. During that time, I noticed the girls were using PE basketballs instead of quality basketballs designed specifically for the sport. Some balls were meant for indoors, others for outdoors. Some were overinflated, some underinflated, some heavier, and some unusually light. There was little consistency, and unfortunately, the girls did not have access to the quality equipment they deserved.\r\n\r\nThat is why I reached out to DonorsChoose and you showed up almost instantly.\r\n\r\nThe returning players from last season were shocked when they saw the new basketballs. They kept asking:\r\n\"Are these OUR basketballs?\"\r\n\"How did we get these?\"\r\n\"Where did they come from?\"\r\n\r\nTheir excitement was priceless. Meanwhile, our newer players, especially our sweet 6th graders, are now learning from the very beginning that quality and care are the standard, not the exception.\r\n\r\nAs cute as it was to hear them thank me, I reminded them that this support did not come from one person. It came from a village of generous people willing to invest in them, believe in them, and cheer them on.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our girls basketball program. Whether your contribution felt small or large, it meant everything to us. Because of you, basketball became more enjoyable and equitable for all of our players. No more racing for the \"good ball\" every athlete, both JV and Varsity, was treated fairly and given the opportunity to practice with quality equipment.\r\n\r\nI also wanted to share a few highlights from our season:\r\n\r\nBoth our JV and Varsity teams made it to the first round of playoffs.\r\nBecause we finally had enough basketballs for every player, we were able to run drills and games like dribble tag that previously were impossible.\r\nWe are currently planning to host a summer or winter basketball camp, where our student-athletes can serve as coaches and team leaders for younger players in the community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created opportunity. You gave our student-athletes the chance to experience basketball the way it should be experienced with proper resources, confidence, and pride. More importantly, you helped create an environment where these girls can now learn to give back and pay their opportunities forward into the community.\r\n\r\nThank you, truly, thank you so much. I'm not sure words can fully express how grateful we are, but please know your kindness made a real and lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1770658966896,"projectUrl":"project/girls-basketball-equipment/10068630/","projectTitle":"Girls Basketball Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MENESES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421819_orig.jpg?crop=988,988,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769620130516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421819"},{"teacherId":2160956,"projectId":10189211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The raised planter box and 3-tier shelving unit have already made a meaningful impact on how we organize and use our space. Right now, we are using both pieces for storage, helping us create a more structured and clutter-free environment where materials are easy to find and return. This has made transitions between activities smoother and has supported students in taking more responsibility for keeping our classroom organized and functional.\r\n\r\nBeyond their practical use, these additions have also brought a sense of excitement and ownership to our classroom. Students had a great time helping assemble the pieces, working together, problem-solving, and taking pride in setting up our shared space. While the planter box is currently being used for storage, we are excited to keep the door open for future gardening projects that will bring hands-on learning into our classroom. We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a space that is not only more organized, but also engaging and full of possibility for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776092533290,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-success/10189211/","projectTitle":"Storage for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2160956_orig.jpg?crop=717,717,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606838207179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2160956"},{"teacherId":3997861,"projectId":9960231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Bancroft Middle School music program. With your help, we have funded yet another quality instrument for our band program, an acoustic bass guitar. \r\nThis bass guitar is special in that it has a shorter fret board and neck. Ideal for smaller students, this allows beginning band students to comfortably reach all of the notes on the bass. Although it is a small bass, students of all sizes can play on this instrument with ease. \r\nBecause this is not a traditional concert band instrument, we rely on outside funding for basses and guitar. Thank you again for your continued support of a well-rounded music program!","fullyFundedDate":1765820034951,"projectUrl":"project/acoustic-bass-guitar/9960231/","projectTitle":"Acoustic Bass Guitar","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hargreaves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3997861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517439384754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3997861"},{"teacherId":2160956,"projectId":9521005,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding healthy snacks and drinks for our classroom. When the materials arrived, students were immediately excited and grateful. Many expressed how much it meant to have access to snacks during long school days, and their reactions showed how impactful this support truly is. The availability of healthy options has helped students stay focused, energized, and engaged in learning, reducing distractions and allowing them to fully participate in class activities.\r\n\r\nToday, our classroom includes a small, welcoming space where students can independently grab a snack or drink when needed and return ready to learn. This routine has strengthened our sense of community and responsibility while supporting students' well-being throughout the day. Your support has made a meaningful difference by helping our students feel cared for, comfortable, and prepared to succeed, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762827797960,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9521005/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2160956_orig.jpg?crop=717,717,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606838207179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2160956"},{"teacherId":4584607,"projectId":9656468,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous donation. This gaming device has created an exciting and welcoming space for our students to enjoy during lunch. It has encouraged them to socialize, form friendships with peers who share similar interests, and feel more connected to one another. Because of this device, we've also been able to offer lunchtime gaming clubs that many students look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nThe students are having so much fun that they're reluctant for lunch to end. They're able to game in a supervised, positive environment while developing valuable social skills. Thank you again for helping us bring these clubs to our school and provide such a fun and meaningful experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757191869162,"projectUrl":"project/its-game-time/9656468/","projectTitle":"It's Game Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4584607"},{"teacherId":5829680,"projectId":9616006,"letterContent":"This new collection of diverse Young Adult books has transformed our classroom reading culture. Students now encounter characters and voices that reflect their own lives and broaden their perspectives. \r\n\r\nI find that the students are engaging more deeply in reading and discussion. With fresh, relevant titles in their hands, they are more excited to pick up books, stay focused during independent reading, and share recommendations with peers. \r\n\r\nAs comprehension and analytical skills grow, students' writing and discussions become richer, with greater depth and empathy. 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