{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clark Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9708895,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the generous donation of Clorox cleaning wipes and pre-sharpened pencils. These items are used every single day in our classroom and make a big difference in keeping our learning space clean, organized, and ready for students to focus on their work. The cleaning wipes help us maintain a safe and healthy environment, especially during cold and flu season.\r\n\r\nThe pre-sharpened pencils are also a huge help for our students. Having supplies ready to use allows them to start their assignments right away without any distractions. Your thoughtful contribution helps our classroom run smoothly and shows our students that their community supports their education. Thank you for helping us create a cleaner, brighter, and more successful learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1760647279444,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-super-clean/9708895/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Super Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9478281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of multiple charging units for our classroom Chromebooks. With recent budget cuts, it has been difficult to provide students with the resources they need, and your contribution has filled a very important gap. Having reliable charging units ensures that all students can keep their devices powered and ready for learning throughout the day, which helps them stay focused and engaged in their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our classroom. Students no longer have to worry about their Chromebooks losing power in the middle of a lesson, and this has greatly reduced stress while boosting productivity. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of education. Your generosity has not only provided us with the tools we need but has also shown our students the power of community and giving back.","fullyFundedDate":1757536175359,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-for-the-new-school-year/9478281/","projectTitle":"Powering Up for the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9491355,"letterContent":"On behalf of my middle school students, I want to sincerely thank you for your thoughtful donation of colorful and fun stickers. In a time when our classroom has been affected by budget cuts, your gift has brought an extra layer of joy and excitement to our learning environment. Something as simple as a sticker may seem small, but to our students it is a bright and encouraging reward that makes them feel proud of their hard work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. The stickers have become a source of motivation, helping to celebrate effort, creativity, and positive behavior. Each time a student earns one, their faces light up, and the classroom feels a little more cheerful. Thank you for reminding our students that there are people who care about their success and happiness. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1758636618133,"projectUrl":"project/believe-you-can-and-youre-halfway-there/9491355/","projectTitle":"Believe You Can and You're Halfway There!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9497409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of a large, colorful 20-foot parachute for our classroom. In a time when our school has faced budget cuts, your support has brought joy and excitement to our students. The parachute has quickly become a favorite activity, encouraging teamwork, cooperation, and lots of laughter. Its bright colors and engaging games have given our students a chance to connect with each other in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a big difference in our classroom. The parachute has not only provided a new way for students to be active, but it has also lifted their spirits and given them something to look forward to each week. We are truly grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you for reminding our students that even during challenging times, there are people who care about their learning and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1757536176334,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-hearts-minds-and-bodies-in/9497409/","projectTitle":"Keeping our hearts, minds and bodies in shape!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":4001282,"projectId":9716334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with this new technology! While many of us use devices every day at home, in school this technology takes on a very different role—it transforms into a tool for learning, problem-solving, and collaboration. My students aren't just passively looking up information; they're using it to create presentations, research, and build projects that bring lessons to life. Thanks to the outlets provided, they can now keep their computers charged and ready, which means no interruptions to their learning or group work. That simple addition has made a huge difference in keeping the flow of our classroom strong and productive.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how creative and interactive their learning has become. Instead of worrying about dead batteries or taking turns with devices, they can focus entirely on designing digital projects, sharing visuals, and collaborating in real time. Even students who are usually hesitant to speak up have started taking on leadership roles because the technology gives them a new way to express themselves. One student in particular, who is often shy, has stepped forward as a \"tech helper,\" eagerly assisting classmates with both the new tools and the charging stations—a role that has boosted her confidence tremendously.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than just equipment; you've given them uninterrupted access to learning, creativity, and collaboration. These resources have created a classroom where students feel empowered and capable, and I can't thank you enough for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1758306722166,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-learning-charging-stations/9716334/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Learning: Charging Stations for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mostafavi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4001282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691029653457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4001282"},{"teacherId":4001282,"projectId":9498623,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of SIM cards, our yearbook team has been able to use technology in a way that brings their work to life. In the classroom, students are now able to upload and share photos in real time, conduct interviews, and collaborate on layouts without being held back by spotty internet access. For many of them, this is the first time they've seen how digital tools can make a project more efficient, creative, and professional—skills they can carry well beyond school.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is the independence these SIM cards give them. They don't have to wait until they're back at school or connected to a reliable Wi-Fi signal; they can capture important moments on the go and upload them right away. This has given them a sense of ownership over the yearbook, since they can contribute instantly when inspiration strikes. One student in particular, who used to shy away from group projects, has completely embraced this tool—she's now out interviewing classmates, uploading photos, and volunteering for editing tasks because the technology feels accessible and empowering to her.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided a practical resource but has sparked creativity, confidence, and teamwork in our students. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping them tell the story of their school year in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1757536176074,"projectUrl":"project/save-the-memories-sd-cards-for-yearbook/9498623/","projectTitle":"Save the Memories: SD Cards for Yearbook Heroes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mostafavi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4001282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691029653457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4001282"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9497417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donation of a colorful parachute to our middle school classroom. With recent budget cuts, we have not been able to add new, fun, and engaging materials for our students, so your gift makes a huge difference. The parachute brings so much excitement and energy to our activities, and it allows students to play, collaborate, and enjoy movement in a way that feels joyful and refreshing.\r\n\r\nOur students light up with smiles every time we bring out the parachute. It has quickly become one of their favorite activities, giving them a chance to work together, build teamwork skills, and simply have fun. Your generosity has created opportunities for laughter, connection, and creativity in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us make learning and play more meaningful and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1758317609027,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/9497417/","projectTitle":"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":9467339,"projectId":9470297,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to work with these materials in class. They are learning how to respect classroom materials, and taking care of the materials to ensure that all classes have equal chances to use everything. We have been working on using the highlighters for annotations, and the students have even started taking the initiative to use highlighters for their work even when I do not mention it explicitly. \r\n\r\nThe binders are also giving the students a chance to learn about organization, and they were all very excited to decorate their papers to go inside the binder and make it feel like their own. It has made it easier for students to keep track of their work and their notes, making the papers available to them at all times for reference. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support in getting these materials! Moving forward, the students will be using these materials to continue enhancing their organizational and annotation skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755733900379,"projectUrl":"project/stop-gaming-start-writing/9470297/","projectTitle":"Stop Gaming, Start Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9467339_orig.jpg?crop=2348,2348,x403,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724433383233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9467339"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9477808,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of books to our middle school classroom. Your gift has had such a positive impact on my students. Having access to a wide variety of books has encouraged more independent reading, sparked curiosity, and helped students discover new interests and favorite authors.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided have given us the opportunity to build a stronger classroom library where students can explore stories that reflect their lives and introduce them to new perspectives. Many students who were once reluctant to read are now excited to pick up a book, and the classroom has become a more vibrant place for learning and discussion.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided resources but has also inspired a love of reading that will stay with my students for years to come. Thank you for believing in the power of books and in the importance of education.","fullyFundedDate":1755719352220,"projectUrl":"project/history-is-the-lesson-we-need-for-our-fu/9477808/","projectTitle":"History is the Lesson We Need for Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9178725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pencil sharpeners to my middle school classroom. This simple yet essential tool makes a big difference in keeping our class running smoothly. My students can now stay focused on their work without the frustration of broken pencils slowing them down. Your gift has truly improved our daily routine and brought a sense of excitement to something as small, but important, as sharpening pencils.\r\nYour kindness shows my students that there are people who care about their learning and success. We are grateful for your support and generosity, which helps create a more positive and productive classroom environment. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for making a meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1751997615499,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-writing/9178725/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":9196666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to my middle school classroom. Your kindness and support have brought excitement and joy to my students, who are already eager to explore the new stories and knowledge these books provide. Having access to a variety of books makes a huge difference—it encourages a love for reading, sparks curiosity, and helps my students grow as learners.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enriched our classroom and given my students resources that will inspire them for years to come. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and for believing in the importance of education. Your gift will have a lasting impact, and we are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752777906666,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-literature-through-graphic-nov/9196666/","projectTitle":"Exploring Literature Through Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":9275116,"projectId":9195032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. With your donation I was able to purchase materials for my small group speech sessions to be more engaging! The white board has really enhanced our space in order to have a way to display visuals and write out my student's thoughts. The wordless picture books were a huge hit that sparked creativity and language. I look forward to using these materials more in the new school year and being able to dive deeper into all the books with my small groups. I know the students will be excited to work through the book series and contribute their own ideas and opinions. Myself and my students are so grateful for your donation and thoughtfulness - it had such a positive impact on the end of our school year.","fullyFundedDate":1742752447295,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-speech/9195032/","projectTitle":"Small Group Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fiske","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9275116_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696367334277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coffeetime"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66442","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":735,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.7,"schoolId":66442,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clark Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clark Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/clark-middle-school/66442"}