{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dolores Huerta Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":12.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10456168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! Your donation has provided our classroom with a dedicated set of durable headphones, and I cannot thank you enough for making this project a reality.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are unable to bring headphones from home, making this classroom set absolutely essential. Having them readily available ensures that every child can access audio texts with dignity, without ever feeling singled out or missing out on valuable learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than provide technology—it removes daily barriers, builds confidence, and helps every student discover that they are capable readers. Thank you for helping make literacy accessible, engaging, and joyful for every child who walks through my classroom doors.","fullyFundedDate":1787201015686,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-6th-grade-literacy-succes/10456168/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 6th Grade Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10495990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support in funding our classroom color printer!\r\n\r\nThe moment I shared the news with my middle school students, the classroom was filled with excitement. They are currently working hard on publishing their own custom projects—specifically, self-made art comics that dynamically combine writing, art, and graphic design. Printing their final work in vibrant color provides a powerful creative platform for my students to express who they are, what they care about, and how they see the world.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can finally, proudly display their combined writings, art, and designs on our classroom walls for everyone to see. Thank you for investing in our classroom, empowering our students' voices, and making them feel like true published authors and artists!","fullyFundedDate":1787194825903,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color/10495990/","projectTitle":"Learning In Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":5422103,"projectId":8383479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Yoga and Mindfulness: Essentials for Today's Teens\" project! Having a class set of yoga mats, straps, blocks, and meditation materials has allowed my students to participate in movement and mindfulness activities together rather than simply learning about wellness from a textbook. Students have used the yoga equipment for stretching, beginner yoga practices, breathing exercises, and short movement breaks that help them reset their bodies and minds. Having enough equipment for students to participate at the same time has made these activities much more inclusive and has helped create a classroom environment where taking care of our physical and mental well-being is a normal part of the school day.\r\n\r\nThe mindfulness cards, sensory bottles, affirmation activities, teen mindfulness book, and coloring materials have given students a variety of ways to practice self-regulation and explore what works best for them. The \"Would You Rather\" questions have also provided fun opportunities for students to connect with classmates, learn about one another, and build community. These resources have been especially valuable for middle school students, who are learning to navigate stress, emotions, friendships, and academic expectations. Your generosity has helped me provide students with practical tools for calming their minds, moving their bodies, expressing themselves, and developing healthy coping strategies that they can use both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for investing in the whole child and helping our students learn that wellness is an essential part of success!","fullyFundedDate":1715355912048,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-and-mindfulness-essentials-for-tod/8383479/","projectTitle":"Yoga and Mindfulness: Essentials for Today's Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5422103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531084827691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcsmakerspace"},{"teacherId":5422103,"projectId":10266535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students through the \"Calm Mind, Clean Air, and Fueled Bellies\" project! These materials have helped me create a classroom environment where students can take care of both their bodies and their minds while preparing to learn. The air purifiers help us maintain cleaner classroom air, while protein bars and Gatorade provide students with quick nourishment when they arrive hungry or need an extra boost during the school day. Having these resources available allows students to feel cared for and helps remove some of the physical barriers that can make it difficult to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe mindfulness materials have been especially meaningful for helping students develop strategies for managing stress and emotions. Students can use the Zen rock garden, breathing blocks, coloring pages, sticker art, and brain workbooks during calming activities, transitions, or moments when they need to reset. These activities give students practical tools for slowing down, practicing intentional breathing, and learning about how their brains work. Your generosity has helped me build a classroom where wellness is part of learning and where students know that taking a moment to care for themselves is an important part of being successful. Thank you for helping my students breathe, refuel, reset, and return to learning ready to engage!","fullyFundedDate":1778505734181,"projectUrl":"project/calm-mind-clean-air-and-fueled-bellies/10266535/","projectTitle":"Calm Mind, Clean Air, and Fueled Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5422103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531084827691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcsmakerspace"},{"teacherId":8642177,"projectId":10131833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing a class set of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson for my 6th graders. Having a dedicated copy for every student completely transformed our reading experience. Instead of relying on printouts or screenshots of the text, my students were able to deeply immerse themselves in their own, brand new copy as they followed along with Isabel's harrowing journey through Revolutionary War-era New York.\r\n\r\nTeaching a historical fiction novel like Chains allowed us to build critical skills that go far beyond standard reading comprehension. Through Isabel's perspective, my students learned to analyze complex historical themes, differentiate between a character's personal struggles and the larger political landscape, and explore the concept of freedom from multiple viewpoints. The book served as a perfect bridge for 6th graders to practice reading between the lines, identify symbolism (like the literal and figurative chains in the story), and understand how point-of-view shapes historical narratives.\r\n\r\nThe impact on individual students has been profound. In particular, a few of my most reluctant readers, who typically struggle to stay engaged with historical texts, were completely captivated by the suspense and stakes of Isabel's life as a spy. I even had students scrambling to get their hands on the sequel to the novel, excited to find out what happens next. Your gift has not only provided books; it has sparked a genuine love for history and literature in a diverse group of young learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our students' futures","fullyFundedDate":1772900684658,"projectUrl":"project/a-class-set-of-our-next-class-novel/10131833/","projectTitle":"A Class Set of our Next Class Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642177_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772670548691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642177"},{"teacherId":6353827,"projectId":9855471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We have been able to use the tuners to help us develop an ear for the correct notes in orchestra. The students are able to see if their note is right on the mark or if they are flat/sharp. They can also see if their finger placement is correct. Other students are so grateful for the shoulder rests as they can play more comfortably and are not hurting anymore. \r\n\r\nAs far as the percussion, our students are able to learn how to play those specific instruments and cover those parts in their music. We played a cumbia style song this past winter concert and we had the instrumentation for it to sound as authentic as possible. \r\n\r\nThe students were SO excited and full of smiles. They are eternally grateful as am I. Thank you are all again!","fullyFundedDate":1764720626820,"projectUrl":"project/in-tune-and-in-time/9855471/","projectTitle":"In Tune and in Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6353827_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554329768447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6353827"},{"teacherId":10213651,"projectId":9638317,"letterContent":"I have found so many ways to use the materials you provided to support my students' speech and language growth. When working on articulation, it is essential for students to achieve a high number of practice trials each session. Thanks to your generous support, my students are now more motivated than ever to practice their sounds. Engaging games like Jenga and Battleship have transformed our sessions. They are able to produce a high number of repetitions AND find joy in the activities we complete. \r\n\r\nIn addition, materials such as the 100 Task Cards for Making Inferences have been an invaluable resource. The short, engaging passages are rich with language-learning opportunities, allowing my students to practice skills such as inferencing, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking in a fun way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in their progress and confidence during speech sessions. Thank you for helping create such meaningful learning opportunities for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758839702129,"projectUrl":"project/lets-fill-in-the-gaps-to-integrate-st/9638317/","projectTitle":"Let's fill in the gaps to integrate & strive togather!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213651_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759001824585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213651"},{"teacherId":3044167,"projectId":9383544,"letterContent":"We have been thrilled with the supply bins you helped us purchase. The students' supplies have stayed in tact and our classrooms have stayed organized. We use different notebooks for ELA and Social Studies each day, and not one student has misplaced a notebook this year because there is a sturdy place to keep it. The bins are color coded by class and they add a special colorful touch to our space as well.\r\n\r\nAs teachers, we look for any way we can to help our kids. With education funding being limited right now, it is more and more difficult to get the supports and supplies our students need. Thank you for making a difference and helping us add some color and structure to our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1755704969294,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-store-supplies-and-ideas/9383544/","projectTitle":"A Place to Store Supplies and Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3044167_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489765558758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tig"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127822","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":548,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.6,"schoolId":127822,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dolores Huerta Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dolores Huerta Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-unified-school-district/dolores-huerta-middle-school/127822"}