{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bret Harte Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9887088,"projectId":9029526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. This was the first time many of the soccer players got to play on an organized team as most had only played on the recess yard. The addition of cones, goals, and bibs made the student feel and look like a real soccer team.\r\nWith the supplies provided I was able to provide a rigorous soccer experience. My players grew their soccer skills and also became close as a team. Some even asked if we could continue to practice after the year ended! All of this was made possible by your donations. \r\nNext year's team will benefit from the supplies in the same way.","fullyFundedDate":1736434015628,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-soccer/9029526/","projectTitle":"Middle School Soccer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Eisenthorne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887088"},{"teacherId":9679605,"projectId":8982515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of therapy offices for newcomer students at two middle schools in Oakland! Students have all reported feeling very welcome and safe within my therapy offices, especially with all of the supplies that you helped fund! Students have unanimously loved the snacks that you made possible to provide for them including gummies, chips, and cereal bars and were SO excited to be able to eat them. These snacks have helped students connect with me as a therapist and social worker, and have also provided sustenance when students with limited access to food have been hungry at school. Being able to provide them with food allows them to connect with me and to be able to engage academically in a way that they cannot when they are hungry. The snacks were also a big asset to my therapy and lunch groups and students always looked forward to starting the groups with a fun snack!\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the games for newcomer students to play with - they were thrilled when they saw Jenga, Sorry!, Loteria, and the mini basketball hoop! I use these games to build relationships with students and also to do play therapy. Additionally, Jenga been a huge hit during lunch with newcomer students! Loteria was also incorporated into a Day of the Child event that I hosted this year in which newcomer students led a game that they played in their home country for the whole student body to learn more about their culture, and students loved sharing this game with their peers!\r\n\r\nLastly, thank you for helping fund art supplies for newcomer students for them to be able to engage in art therapy. Students have loved the new crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Many of my one-on-one sessions with students involve creating art, and art is also a central component of the therapy and lunch groups that I facilitate.\r\n\r\nYou have truly made a difference in the therapeutic opportunities that newcomer students have access to and to the high quality of my office space for them - thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1735772577828,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-supplies-and-snacks-for-newcomer/8982515/","projectTitle":"Therapy Supplies and Snacks for Newcomer Students from 13+ Countries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679605"},{"teacherId":7041895,"projectId":9031776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art project, \"Creating with Clay, Color, and Creativity!\" Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, hands-on studio where imagination truly comes to life.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was off the charts the day the materials arrived! My students' eyes lit up when they saw the boxes filled with colorful tie-dye kits, clay, and brand-new art tools. One student exclaimed, \"This is better than Christmas!\" For many of them, this was their first time working with real clay or creating wearable art.\r\n\r\nWe recently completed our first big project—designing and sculpting small clay creatures inspired by their favorite animals and imaginary characters. The focus, collaboration, and pride in their finished pieces were incredible to witness. Students who are often quiet and reserved found their voices through their creations, sharing stories about their sculptures with the class.\r\n\r\nNext up, we're diving into our tie-dye unit! Students will be learning about color theory and fabric design as they create their own wearable art. They're already buzzing with ideas for patterns and color combinations. This project is more than just fun—it's giving them ownership of their creativity and a tangible way to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has brought more than just supplies—you've brought joy, confidence, and a spark of inspiration into our classroom. We can't wait to share more of our journey with you!","fullyFundedDate":1736973074400,"projectUrl":"project/creating-with-clay-color-and-creativity/9031776/","projectTitle":"Creating with Clay, Color and Creativity: Hands on Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Talia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7041895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658289069838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7041895"},{"teacherId":9449176,"projectId":8992142,"letterContent":"Students are so excited to use the weights and equipment that you have provided for us. The hex bar will help us prevent injuries while lifting weights and strengthening muscles. The weights are great because we can easily adjust different exercises and difficulty in levels. The ropes are a bit small bit that is my fault for choosing them and the ones I originally wanted were out of stock. We will be able to workout during rainy days and while unable to be outside. The 8th graders are the most excited as they love weightlifting","fullyFundedDate":1735915219025,"projectUrl":"project/weight-lifting-class-for-youth/8992142/","projectTitle":"Weight Lifting Class for Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449176_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706295289910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449176"},{"teacherId":9451983,"projectId":8180259,"letterContent":"This project has empowered student learning and given students the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom environment. I took students hiking near stream where they gathered natural resources and learned how they relate to the environment/ ecosystem that we were exploring. Students' learned about soil, moss, ferns, insects, the power of sunlight and how the stream acts as a natural water source to water other plants within the ecosystem they explored. \r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled, dedicated and invested in their outside learning project. This donation empowered students to want to know more about plants and the natural environment they come from. You allowed students to be creative when planting their ecosystems and I was able to witness the joy and artistic capabilities the my students poses. So on behalf of me, my students, and my school I would like to thank you for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1707321809464,"projectUrl":"project/plant-practitioners/8180259/","projectTitle":"Plant Practitioners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9451983_orig.jpg?crop=482,482,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706817338431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9451983"},{"teacherId":7108945,"projectId":8849043,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generosity and support of our students. Our students were so excited to receive all the new books, and they flew off our shelves as fast as I put them out! In a world where everyone is so addicted to technology, seeing our students excited about books is such a joy! \r\n\r\nWith your support, we were able to add over 80 books to our school library! Even though our student population dropped this year, when I ran the numbers, our average number of books checked out per student was the same. That's an incredible achievement, and I credit this with having books available that students are excited to read. While I wish we had the budget to purchase every book a student requests, I am thankful there are generous people like you who are willing and able to help fill in the gaps.\r\n\r\nYour donation empowers our students by encouraging them to explore their own interests while fostering a love of reading. Thank you so much for supporting our library and connecting our students with the books they want to read!","fullyFundedDate":1728051726924,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-a-new-year/8849043/","projectTitle":"New Books for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7108945_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581010372703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solia"},{"teacherId":7041895,"projectId":8985828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Hydration for Success project! Because of your kindness, every student in my classroom now has their own reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a significant impact on my students' ability to focus, learn, and thrive. These water bottles have already brought smiles and excitement to the classroom, and they serve as a daily reminder that people like you believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nI'm incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you for investing in my students' well-being and education—it truly means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1733551993837,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-for-success-water-bottles-for/8985828/","projectTitle":"Hydration for Success: Water Bottles for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Talia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7041895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658289069838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7041895"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20867","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":417,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":20867,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bret Harte Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bret Harte Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/bret-harte-middle-school/20867"}