{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Davis Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9617921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this vital piece of technology into our learning center. For my students with diverse learning needs, the bridge between abstract instruction and independent work is often the hardest to cross. While digital whiteboards are common in schools, they can sometimes feel disconnected from the paper-and-pencil reality that students face at their desks. This document camera has been a game-changer because it allows me to model math problems in a \"natural format.\" My students can watch my hand moving across a real page, seeing exactly how to line up decimals, use a ruler, or organize a complex equation on paper—nuances that are often lost on a slick digital screen.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been palpable since we unboxed the camera. The students are most fascinated by the ability to project 3D math manipulatives—like counting blocks or geometric shapes—onto the big screen in high definition. It turns a small handheld object into a shared visual experience for the entire group. Students have since realized that their work \"looks like\" the teacher's work, and that validation has made them much more eager to attempt difficult problems. Thank you for helping us make learning visible, accessible, and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1762266386655,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-documen/9617921/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With a Document Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":91456,"projectId":8938689,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the new design station. They immediately began sketching ideas for mugs, shirts, decals, and stickers that connect to their learning. The new tools have already helped them create meaningful keepsakes, and the organization cart has taught them the importance of caring for shared materials.\r\n\r\nIt was a nice opportunity working with them to put together the craft organization cart. It took a lot of reading and critical thinking skills. It was nice to see! \r\n\r\nOur next step is to launch a Student Designer of the Week activity so each student can turn an academic idea into something real and personal. Thank you for bringing this creative opportunity to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731528461494,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-the-lab/8938689/","projectTitle":"Expanding the Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holloway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsholloway24"},{"teacherId":10043421,"projectId":9723879,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now learn with confidence, joy, and independence each day! The new technology has transformed our lessons, making learning more accessible and engaging for every student. They use speech-to-text and text-to-speech tools to express their ideas, read with ease, and actively participate in class discussions. Your kindness has truly empowered my students, sparked creativity, and inspired a lasting love for learning that will continue to grow each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759240490523,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-accessible-technology-to-our-cl/9723879/","projectTitle":"Bringing Accessible Technology to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043421_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748130017284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mwalters112"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9625707,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity. While a supply of printer toner might seem like a simple office supply, in our special education classroom, it has been a complete game-changer. Previously, the constant lack of toner created a significant barrier to our daily learning. I would often have to spend valuable time away from my students, searching for a working printer elsewhere in the school just to get the essential materials we needed for a lesson.\r\n\r\nYour donation has eliminated that stress and inefficiency. Now, technology serves its true purpose in our classroom: providing immediate and individualized support. When a student needs a worksheet with larger font, a graphic organizer to structure their thoughts, or a specific progress-monitoring form, I can print it on the spot. The most exciting part for my students isn't the toner itself, but the seamlessness of their learning. There are no more delays or disruptions; they receive the exact tools they need to succeed the moment they need them.\r\n\r\nThis has been particularly impactful for students who require differentiated materials to access the curriculum. Being able to instantly adapt and provide those resources has boosted their confidence and kept them engaged. Ultimately, your contribution has done more than just put ink on paper; it has given me back the invaluable time I need to do what truly matters: teach, support, and connect with my students. Thank you for making such a practical and powerful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758848376923,"projectUrl":"project/printing-success-for-special-education-s/9625707/","projectTitle":"Printing Success for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9654531,"letterContent":"Words can hardly express the gratitude my students and I feel for your incredible generosity. The day the boxes of snacks arrived, a buzz of excitement filled our classroom. For middle schoolers, seeing favorite treats like Pringles, chips, and cookies is always a thrill, but this was different. Their eyes lit up not just at the thought of a snack, but at the realization that our classroom store was now officially open for business! Your donation wasn't just a box of food; it was the tangible start of a new learning adventure for them.\r\n\r\nWe have seamlessly integrated the classroom store into our daily routine. Students earn classroom dollars for everything from completing their assignments and showing kindness to demonstrating responsibility and participating in class. It has been truly amazing to watch them engage with this process. I've witnessed students huddled together, counting their earnings and debating whether to buy a small snack now or save up for a bigger item at the end of the week. These are real-world moments of budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making unfolding right in our classroom. For many of my students, who come from backgrounds where opportunities to manage money and make independent financial choices are limited, this hands-on experience is simply invaluable.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided the motivating rewards that make these abstract financial concepts concrete and meaningful. The next step is to introduce more complex ideas, like tracking savings and understanding the value of their hard work over time. Thank you for not only stocking our shelves but for investing in the lifelong skills my students are building. Your support has made a direct and powerful impact on 28 bright, deserving students at Davis Middle School.","fullyFundedDate":1758720046179,"projectUrl":"project/building-financial-skills-through-our-cl/9654531/","projectTitle":"Building Financial Skills Through Our Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9617884,"letterContent":"Subject: Making Math Real: A Thank You from Mr. Perez\r\n\r\n\r\nI'm writing to you today with warm gratitude! The hands-on math manipulatives you funded have arrived, and they've already made a huge difference in my RSP classroom. My students learn best through touch and sight, and your gift has transformed abstract math concepts into something they can actually hold and explore.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the Magna-Tiles, their eyes lit up. One student, who normally struggles with geometry, immediately grabbed a few tiles and started building a cube, explaining to his partner how the different shapes fit together. We've used the fraction bars to physically model adding and subtracting fractions, and it has made the concept so much clearer for them. Instead of just looking at numbers on a page, they can see that 1/2 and 2/4 are the same thing. The geoboards have also been a huge hit, helping students create shapes and understand perimeter in a way that feels like a game, not a chore.\r\n\r\nThese tools are not just a nice addition; they are essential for helping my students gain confidence and feel successful in math. Our next step is to use these manipulatives to dive into our geometry unit, building shapes and models to understand area and volume. Your generosity has truly helped create a more engaging and effective learning environment where every student feels empowered to tackle new challenges. This was made possible through your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1755730572128,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-confidence-with-hands-on-l/9617884/","projectTitle":"Building Math Confidence with Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9617870,"letterContent":"Subject: The Gift of Time: A Heartfelt Thank You from Mr. Perez\r\n\r\nI'm so excited to share an update on the shredder you helped us fund. While it might not seem as \"glamorous\" as some projects, this tool has made a powerful difference in my classroom. As an RSP teacher, I handle a lot of sensitive documents like IEPs and student records. Your donation has provided me with a secure micro-cut shredder that gives me peace of mind knowing my students' confidential information is safely and properly disposed of.\r\n\r\nThis technology has directly impacted my students by giving me back something priceless: time. Instead of spending hours each week manually sifting through and tearing up documents, I can now quickly and securely shred them. This has freed me up to spend more time where it matters most—working directly with students. Just yesterday, that extra time allowed me to pull a small group to work on a tricky math concept. I was able to give them the one-on-one attention they needed to finally grasp the lesson, and the look of triumph on their faces was incredible.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited because they see the effect of this on our daily routine. They know when I'm able to spend more time with them, and that's the most exciting part for them. They love watching the paper get shredded into tiny, confetti-like pieces, and we've even turned it into a small classroom job. One student, who thrives on order and routine, has taken ownership of the task. This small act of responsibility has boosted his confidence and made him feel like an important part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. This shredder has become an invaluable tool that protects my students' privacy while helping me be a more effective and present teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1755730571947,"projectUrl":"project/shredding-for-student-privacy-and-more-t/9617870/","projectTitle":"Shredding for Student Privacy and More Teaching Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9393953,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude and a classroom that's a whole lot brighter and calmer thanks to your incredible generosity. The light filters and calculators you so kindly funded for my students have arrived, and I can't wait to share the impact they've already had.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students walked into the resource center and saw the classroom lights transformed, their faces lit up, and not from the glare! The harsh, fluorescent hum was gone, replaced by a soft, soothing light. Quite a few students actually mentioned how \"It's so much quieter in here.\" It's truly amazing how such a simple change can make such a profound difference in a student's ability to feel safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOur new calculators are also a game-changer. For my students with dyscalculia and other math-related learning disabilities, the fear of making mistakes can be overwhelming. These tools are not just for solving problems; they're for building self-worth and showing my students that they are capable of tackling any challenge.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided us with essential learning tools but has also created a more inclusive and welcoming environment where every student, regardless of their learning needs, can thrive. Our next step is to dive deeper into our new math curriculum with these calculators and continue to use our new calm space for focused reading and writing activities. Thank you for giving my students the gift of confidence and a peaceful place to learn. We are all so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752780402759,"projectUrl":"project/focus-confidence-and-calm-tools-for-m/9393953/","projectTitle":"Focus, Confidence, and Calm: Tools for My Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":10043421,"projectId":9378341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Silence the Scrape: Smooth Moves for Bright Minds!\" Until now, that wonderful energy came with a cost: scraping chairs across our tile floors, an echo that cut through conversations and made it harder to focus. Your gift of Fuzzy Feet Chair Glides changed that immediately. The first morning we installed them, the room felt different—calmer, softer, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWe're using the new resources all day long, especially during small-group rotations in reading and math. Transitions used to be our noisiest moments; now chairs glide quietly as students move between a teacher table, independent practice, and a collaboration station. During our \"Quiet Launch\" activity, I asked students to push their chairs in and out at the count of three. They giggled when they realized there was no screech—just a gentle slide. One student whispered, \"It's so calm in here now,\" and another added, \"I can hear my thoughts.\" That simple, joyful moment told us we'd created a better learning environment together.\r\n\r\nA favorite example came during our \"Think-Pair-Share Carousel.\" Students rotated to four posters to add evidence and ideas. In the past, the scraping would drown out the best parts—the quick, excited comments students make as they connect ideas. This time we could actually hear those sparks: \"Wait, I noticed the pattern too!\" and \"Let's try it this way.\" The quieter movement helped my students with mild to moderate support needs sustain attention, follow multi-step directions, and participate more confidently. Our paraprofessionals also noticed fewer redirections; with less sensory overload, students settled faster and stayed engaged longer.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the chair glides, they were curious—turning them in their hands and asking how they worked. After we put them on, several students tested them like scientists, sliding a chair a few inches and grinning. The reaction was part awe, part relief. They immediately connected the dots: quieter chairs mean clearer thinking and kinder floors. A few even helped create \"chair care\" job cards so we can check glides weekly and keep our classroom organized.\r\n\r\nNext steps: we're launching a mini-project called \"Design a Calmer Classroom.\" Students will observe our learning space, identify other distractions (visual clutter, traffic patterns, material organization), and propose low-cost solutions. They'll collect simple before-and-after observations, reflect on how changes affect focus, and present recommendations to our class community. This will roll into our next writing task, where students craft short explanatory pieces about how environment supports learning—using evidence from their own classroom. The Fuzzy Feet glides are the anchor for this work: a concrete example that shows how small changes can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success. Your generosity did more than protect our floors—it protected our focus. You helped transform daily routines into opportunities for clarity, confidence, and pride in our learning space. We're grateful for your partnership and excited to keep you posted on our progress.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\n\r\nMr. Walters\r\nDavis Middle School, Compton USD","fullyFundedDate":1748203115162,"projectUrl":"project/silence-the-scrape-smooth-moves-for-bri/9378341/","projectTitle":"Silence the Scrape: Smooth Moves for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Walters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043421_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748130017284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mwalters112"},{"teacherId":91456,"projectId":8739813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with this project. The first activity we tried was the \"Air Takes Up Room\" experiment, and my students were so eager to test their bottles, balloons, and clay. As they watched the balloons begin to expand inside the bottles, they were excited to see how air pressure works in a way that made sense to them.\r\n\r\nNot every group's experiment worked perfectly, but that became one of the most powerful lessons. We talked about how science isn't about getting everything right the first time, but about testing, problem-solving, and trying again. My students were proud of their observations and wrote down what they noticed in their notebooks, even when their balloon didn't inflate the way they expected. That moment taught them that mistakes are part of real science, and that persistence is just as important as success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made it possible for my students to experience the wonder of science hands-on, and to discover that learning happens even when things don't go as planned. Thank you for giving them this opportunity to grow as curious, resilient learners.","fullyFundedDate":1725780964393,"projectUrl":"project/aviation-lessons-for-middle-school/8739813/","projectTitle":"Aviation Lessons for Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holloway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsholloway24"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9154486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Bob Books for Struggling & ELD Students! Your generosity has already made a powerful difference in our reading intervention groups here at Davis Middle School in Compton. The Bob Books you helped fund have become a foundational tool in our efforts to support emerging readers and English Language Development (ELD) students. Their structured phonics-based approach makes decoding more manageable, especially for students who are still building confidence and fluency.\r\n\r\nThe students' excitement when they opened the box of new books was contagious! Several students who had previously struggled with even the simplest passages are now proudly reading full books aloud. These texts have given them a sense of mastery, and the colorful composition notebooks you helped provide are now filled with sentence practice, word sorts, and vocabulary journals that build off the reading. One student even asked if he could borrow a set of Bob Books for home reading, eager to share his progress with his younger sibling—a huge milestone for a learner who once avoided reading altogether.","fullyFundedDate":1746785371632,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-bob-books-for-s/9154486/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers: Bob Books for Struggling & ELD Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9154437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us secure four Chromebooks for our Learning Centers classroom at Davis Middle School. Your gift has made a significant impact on my students—many of whom come from households where access to reliable technology is limited or inconsistent. Now, with dedicated classroom devices, my students are able to participate more fully in writing assignments, complete research projects, and engage with online learning tools without interruption. These Chromebooks have become an essential part of our daily instruction, helping bridge the digital divide that too often holds students back.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when the new devices arrived! They especially love being able to log in quickly and get to work without worrying whether a device is available or functioning. One student shared that having the Chromebook ready for her meant \"not falling behind\" when she forgets her device at home. Several students with IEPs have shown increased confidence while using assistive writing tools like speech-to-text and grammar support apps during interventions. It's inspiring to see their enthusiasm and pride when they independently complete a task they used to struggle with.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and empowering students with the tools they need to succeed. 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