{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10229428,"projectId":9659907,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of crochet materials.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided—specifically the variety of colorful yarn and hooks—have made a significant, positive impact on our students. They now feel empowered and fully equipped for success, which is essential for fostering a strong learning environment. The genuine excitement and enthusiasm displayed by the teenagers upon receiving the supplies were truly remarkable, and we have never witnessed such eagerness to learn a new creative skill.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given them the invaluable opportunity to:\r\n\r\nAcquire a new, lifelong skill.\r\n\r\nEngage in creative expression.\r\n\r\nExperience the fulfillment of making handmade gifts for family and friends.\r\n\r\nWe are pleased to report that the club features a diverse range of skill levels, from absolute beginners mastering the slip knot to more advanced crocheters.\r\n\r\nOur first major project will be creating crocheted roses for Valentine's Day. Our hope is that this project will encourage a rapid improvement in their skills and instill the confidence needed to share their handmade roses with loved ones.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to supporting our students' creative development and educational success.","fullyFundedDate":1758809238780,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-club/9659907/","projectTitle":"Crochet Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Popovich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229428"},{"teacherId":8524158,"projectId":9536065,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generosity and support in funding my DonorsChoose project for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and personal care supplies for my English as a Second Language (ESL) high school students. Your kindness has made a direct and powerful impact on young people who are not only learning a new language but also navigating the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, community, and school environment.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have arrived in the United States within the last few months or years, and they face unique barriers that go beyond academics. They are learning to express themselves in a new language while processing the emotions that come with change, loss, and uncertainty. The SEL resources you helped provide—such as journals, mindfulness tools, fidget items, and discussion cards—have become daily essentials in our classroom. They help my students practice grounding techniques, reflect on their emotions, and build the vocabulary to talk about feelings, relationships, and goals.\r\n\r\nThe personal care supplies you made possible have also been incredibly meaningful. Something as simple as deodorant, lotion, or sanitary items might not seem like much, but for many of my students, access to these necessities helps restore dignity and confidence. It's amazing to see how providing these small supports has reduced anxiety and improved attendance and participation. When students' basic needs are met, they show up ready to learn, contribute, and connect.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming changes I've seen is how the classroom atmosphere has shifted. My students now see our classroom as a safe and welcoming space—a place where they can take a deep breath, ask for help, and know that someone cares about their well-being. The SEL check-ins we do each morning have led to meaningful conversations about self-worth, resilience, and empathy. Students are learning to listen to one another, support each other, and recognize their own strengths.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide supplies—it has reminded my students that people believe in them, even those they've never met. For students who often feel unseen or overlooked, that message carries immense weight. I've seen quiet students open up and shy students take leadership roles during group SEL activities. The joy, laughter, and confidence that now fill our room are evidence of the ripple effect your generosity has created.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I am deeply moved and inspired by your compassion. You've helped me create a classroom that nurtures both hearts and minds—one where language learning, self-awareness, and emotional growth come together. Thank you for investing in my students' potential and for helping them feel valued and supported.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755774019457,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-the-whole-student/9536065/","projectTitle":"Caring for the Whole Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bustos Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8524158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727898760252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-bustosdiaz"},{"teacherId":410966,"projectId":9593669,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, all of my students can access the audio portions of my online textbook! I teach Computer Foundations, which covers the basics of how computers and the Internet work, an introduction to cybersecurity, the impact of computing on our lives, algorithms and programming, and data analysis. My textbook is online, and it will read the text to the students in English or Spanish if they need that support. There are also very informative videos embedded in the reading for my visual learners. \r\n\r\nNow, I can offer earbuds to my students so they can fully engage with the content for my course. All students have a chance to learn the material in a way that works best for them. This has leveled the field for my students. Everyone can access the information. I have noticed a calm settle in during class, which I attribute to students having their needs met.\r\n\r\nLastly, my students' grades have improved. All of my students are thriving and have found success with this challenging content. Thank you for your donation to my class and your commitment to students.","fullyFundedDate":1755739651396,"projectUrl":"project/a-sound-investment/9593669/","projectTitle":"A Sound Investment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp410966_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727956000892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/410966"},{"teacherId":9852150,"projectId":8982582,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of yoga blocks, meditation cushions, and cleaning supplies. \r\n\r\nMy students are enjoying the new yoga and mindfulness materials in our Yoga classes this semester. The meditation cushions and blocks help them to find a comfortable position to be still and focus on building resilience and inner strength. For most, it's there first opportunity to practice meditation and yoga. \r\n\r\nStudents have learned how to thoughtfully and intentionally clean and care for the materials with the cleaning supplies so we can use the mats and blocks for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1733373269887,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-yoga-and-mindfulness-opportuni/8982582/","projectTitle":"Expanding Yoga and Mindfulness Opportunities in PE classes.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9852150"},{"teacherId":9027595,"projectId":9104663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our Crocheting Club! Your generosity means so much to our students. Our club is more than just yarn and hooks; it's a vital space where students can express themselves, relieve stress, and build friendships. The supplies we'll be able to purchase with your donation—yarn, hooks, and patterns—are essential for keeping our club running and welcoming to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Your kindness ensures that every student who wants to participate has the opportunity to do so. You are helping us stitch hope into our students' lives, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746699646725,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-hope-support-our-crochet-club/9104663/","projectTitle":"Stitching Hope: Support Our Crochet Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eisenman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683429060259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wearewayne"},{"teacherId":3677003,"projectId":9315632,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generosity in helping bring our Dry Erase Supply Pouches project to life! Thanks to your support, each of my students now has their own personal pouch with dry erase markers and a microfiber cloth—ready to go at their desks every single day.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was contagious when the supplies arrived. The students jumped right in to help assemble the pouches, and it didn't take long before we were putting them to use on our Wipebooks, individual whiteboards, and even our dry erase desks. Having these tools within arm's reach has made a huge difference in our classroom. Now, we can dive into problem-solving without wasting time searching for markers or sharing supplies, and students can focus more on thinking, collaborating, and learning together.\r\n\r\nFrom the student perspective, they love having \"their\" set of materials. It gives them a sense of ownership and responsibility, and they feel prepared for every activity. I've noticed how much more confident they are when sharing their ideas; their mistakes feel less intimidating when they can quickly erase, adjust, and try again.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my students, thank you for helping make our learning space more engaging, efficient, and fun. Your kindness has left a lasting impact on our classroom, and we will continue to use and appreciate these supplies every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746446483036,"projectUrl":"project/erase-the-mess-embrace-success/9315632/","projectTitle":"Erase the Mess, Embrace Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3677003_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535722287518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3677003"},{"teacherId":8524158,"projectId":8950288,"letterContent":"My level 1 students were able to read and engage with When Stars Are Scattered and see themselves reflected on the pages. A lot of my students who are from the complete opposite side of the globe where Somalia and Ethiopia are found learned about the culture and food and refugees. \r\nMy Venezuelan and Nicaraguan refugees students realized that there are others in the world facing similar challenges in their own countries. The amount of empathy and love that I saw flourish as we read will never leave my heart. \r\nYou made that happen. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1741118640833,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-words-using-graphic-novels-to-un/8950288/","projectTitle":"Beyond Words: Using Graphic Novels to Unlock ESL Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bustos Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8524158_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727898760252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-bustosdiaz"},{"teacherId":9027595,"projectId":9274191,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making a Real Difference!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, my students have had the opportunity to engage with learning in new and exciting ways! The materials you helped provide have become a vibrant part of our classroom community and curriculum.\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the Resources\r\nFrom the moment we opened the boxes, excitement buzzed through the room. My students couldn't wait to dive in! One standout project we recently completed involved [insert specific resource or material here — e.g., hands-on financial literacy kits, business simulation games, or collaborative tech tools]. Students worked in teams to create mock businesses, complete with logos, mission statements, and marketing plans. The creativity and critical thinking were off the charts!\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nThe look on their faces when they first saw the new materials was priceless. One student said, \"This feels like a real business class now!\" Another added, \"I didn't think school could be this fun.\" These resources have transformed our classroom into a more dynamic, real-world environment where students are more engaged, confident, and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next\r\nWe're building on this momentum by diving into our next unit: entrepreneurship and digital branding. Students will take what they've learned and apply it to real-world scenarios, even pitching their ideas to local community members. Your donation helped lay the foundation, and now we're growing from it — loop by loop, idea by idea.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart — and on behalf of every student you've impacted — thank you. Your kindness and support are shaping the future one learner at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1746787389309,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-every-thread-supporting-t/9274191/","projectTitle":"Confidence in Every Thread: Supporting the NGC Clothing Boutique","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eisenman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683429060259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wearewayne"},{"teacherId":1542482,"projectId":8988802,"letterContent":"I have had the pleasure of continually evolving my classroom to best meet the needs of the students I serve. I have enjoyed this process, but could not have achieved it without the generosity of donors like you. \r\n\r\nIt was exciting to learn that our project had been funded and when our items arrived it was even more exciting to see our new relaxation area come to life. I knew it was essential to create a defined area of our room for my students to relax in so it didn't interfere with the learning environment. As we have built this space in our classroom, the students have flocked to the area when they are in need of some relaxation.\r\n\r\nAccess to this sensory space has allowed my students a time and space to relax to help them get their bodies ready to learn. It has overall increased their engagement by allowing them time to regroup and return to baseline when needed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support and donations to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734713002996,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-relax-and-reset/8988802/","projectTitle":"Time to Relax and Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1542482"},{"teacherId":410966,"projectId":8820765,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students have needed personal hygiene available to them in the ladies' restroom and outside the door of a classroom nearby. We fill a hanging shoe holder with the care items weekly and have more in my classroom if it is empty. On multiple occasions, female students have come to me during class asking for a feminine pad. The look of relief on their faces is priceless. \r\n\r\nThe students were appreciative when they saw the different items we placed in the ladies' restroom for them, organized and ready for use. Plus, it was free. They commented on the variety of items we provided. \r\n\r\nMy next step is for me to find a way to fund these items for the students I have next semester and beyond. The need exists, and this is a small way to positively impact a student's day.\r\n\r\nPlease note that due to privacy mandates, I cannot photograph where the items are located in the restrooms or students using these items. Please accept the photos I have submitted of the hanging pouches full of the items you provided.","fullyFundedDate":1728218855527,"projectUrl":"project/care-for-every-need-hygiene-and-period/8820765/","projectTitle":"Care for Every Need: Hygiene and Period Support for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp410966_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727956000892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/410966"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20619","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1243,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":20619,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-wayne-township/ben-davis-ninth-grade-center/20619"}