{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Duane D Keller Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10115151,"projectId":10384298,"letterContent":"Our new books have brought so many new opportunities for my students to explore reading in a way that feels meaningful and enjoyable. The books introduce students to different countries, cultures, vocabulary, and perspectives that they may not encounter in their everyday lives. My students have especially enjoyed learning new words in both English and Spanish while reading about places and people from around the world. They love discovering new cultures and making connections between what they read and the music and traditions we explore in our Mariachi classroom.\r\n\r\nAfter our lessons, students love spending time in our cozy corner, choosing a book and reading independently. The ambient lighting, comfortable space, and friendly posters have created an environment where students feel more relaxed and comfortable. Some students have even told me that they enjoy coming into my classroom just to study, complete their work, or read in the cozy corner because they find the space so peaceful. It has become a place where students can take a break, focus, and enjoy learning at their own pace.\r\n\r\nI have been especially excited to see students who may not always choose reading on their own become interested in the new books. They love looking through the different titles and sharing what they have learned with me and their classmates. Hearing students talk excitedly about different countries, new vocabulary, and the books they have discovered has shown me how much the new reading space has impacted them. What started as a cozy corner has become a welcoming part of our classroom where students genuinely want to spend their time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1785391646285,"projectUrl":"project/when-students-see-themselves-they-belie/10384298/","projectTitle":"When Students See Themselves, They Believe in Themselves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115151_orig.jpg?crop=1638,1638,x798,y1126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767856825521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emivargas"},{"teacherId":8128969,"projectId":10268300,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our education. Because of you, we will have more opportunities to experience hands-on learning. The resources you provided will enable us to focus on our learning instead of what materials we are missing.\r\n\r\nWe know that it can be difficult to donate to the many needs in our society, so we would like to extend our gratitude to you for choosing to help us have a stronger and better future. The lessons we are receiving are interesting and engaging because of these resources, and we cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWe will never forget what you have done and will pay it forward.","fullyFundedDate":1778108028298,"projectUrl":"project/artistic-impressions-through-paint-and-m/10268300/","projectTitle":"Artistic Impressions Through Paint and Media","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128969_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768092106440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-wmcgregor"},{"teacherId":8128969,"projectId":10272040,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind gift to me and my students. We are very appreciative of your generosity and know that it was completed only through your desire to help. \r\n\r\nWe have begun using the printer paper, markers, pens, Kleenex, and other supplies. They have made the beginning of the school year special and fun! The students have enjoyed writing, drawing, and working together through your kind gift. \r\n\r\nIt can be difficult to start school without the necessities, but this year that was not a worry because of you. Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1778119660810,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-are-basic-to-learning/10272040/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies are Basic to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128969_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768092106440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-wmcgregor"},{"teacherId":8128969,"projectId":10264904,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with materials and resources that are helping them learn. They were very excited when the packages arrived. They used the clay to build \"monuments\" to honor important figures in history. \r\n\r\nThe tubs are phenomenal. They have created a much more organized system that allows the students to find what they need easily and quickly. This saves them time and effort, which is a wonderful benefit for all the students and me.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your kindness. My current students are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to build \"brains\" out of the clay, while others are excited to use the cardstock to draw, paint, and build other hands-on models of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778035893908,"projectUrl":"project/creating-to-cement-our-learning/10264904/","projectTitle":"Creating to Cement Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128969_orig.jpg?crop=620,620,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768092106440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-wmcgregor"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":10372169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our student leaders! Before the first bell of the school year even rang, our Student Council students were already hard at work. Two weeks before school began, students volunteered their time to come to campus and help our custodial staff prepare the school for everyone to return. They painted classrooms, helped organize spaces, and tackled whatever jobs needed to be done. Your donation helped us keep these hardworking students fed and energized while they served their school.\r\n\r\nI loved watching our students take real ownership of their campus. They weren't earning a grade or completing an assignment—they showed up because their school needed help. The snacks gave them a chance to stop, refuel, spend time together, and then get right back to work. Since then, our student leaders have continued helping with school events and welcoming our students and families back to campus.\r\n\r\nWe have a busy year of service, activities, and school events ahead of us, and these students have already shown that they are ready to lead by example. Thank you for supporting them as they give their time and energy to making our school a better place. It turns out big leaders really do need great snacks!","fullyFundedDate":1785391647541,"projectUrl":"project/big-leaders-need-great-snacks/10372169/","projectTitle":"Big Leaders Need Great Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659464590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":10389602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping keep our Take One Bookcase stocked with the everyday essentials my students need! Students know that if they need a tissue, cough drop, Band-Aid, lip balm, hand wipe, or another basic care item, they can quietly take what they need without having to ask permission or explain themselves in front of their classmates. They take care of the problem and get right back to learning.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about the Take One Bookcase is how normal it has become in our classroom. Middle school students can be very self-conscious, and something as simple as needing a Band-Aid, having chapped lips, or needing a personal care item can feel like a much bigger deal when you have to ask for it in front of other people. Having these supplies readily available gives students a little more independence and dignity while also reducing interruptions to instruction.\r\n\r\nThese may be everyday items, but they make an extraordinary difference in helping students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn. Because of your generosity, I can focus on teaching while my students know that our classroom is a place where both their learning and their everyday needs matter. Thank you for helping me create that kind of classroom for them!","fullyFundedDate":1785331543086,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-extraordinary-impac/10389602/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials, Extraordinary Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659464590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":10346690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students start the year with the supplies they need to write, create, and learn! One of the biggest impacts has been our new interactive ELA notebooks. Each student has a notebook that will become a record of their thinking and growth throughout the year. Students use one side for class notes, reading analysis, evidence, writing practice, and skill work, while the other side belongs to them for their own questions, reactions, connections, reflections, and ideas.\r\n\r\nOur new annotation supplies are already getting plenty of use too! Each group has access to colorful highlighters so students can annotate texts, identify evidence, mark important ideas, and color-code their thinking. Having these materials available in the classroom means every student can participate without worrying about whether they were able to bring supplies from home.\r\n\r\nAs our year continues, these resources will support much more than individual assignments. Students will continue filling their notebooks with authentic writing and thinking, while our markers and other creative supplies will support classroom projects, displays, and student leadership activities throughout the school year. Thank you for giving my students the tools to think for themselves, express their ideas, create, and lead!","fullyFundedDate":1784233995274,"projectUrl":"project/writing-creating-and-leading-in-8th-gr/10346690/","projectTitle":"Writing, Creating, and Leading in 8th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659464590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":10348324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create an organized and student-friendly system for our classroom headphones! Each pair of headphones now has its own mesh bag and designated place along our classroom wall. When students need headphones, they write their name on the board, take a bag, use the headphones, and return everything to its proper place when they are finished. Students quickly learned the routine, and I love that they are taking responsibility for materials that our entire classroom shares.\r\n\r\nThis system has become even more important because headphones are now a regular part of our learning. Students use i-Ready throughout the school year for individualized reading instruction, and headphones are also required during testing. Instead of losing instructional time passing out headphones, untangling cords, or figuring out who was using a particular pair, students can independently get what they need and begin working.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem simple, but they have helped us create a classroom routine that we will use every single week. My students are learning that taking care of our classroom and its resources is a shared responsibility. Thank you for helping us protect our technology, maximize our learning time, and give students ownership of their classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1782694195407,"projectUrl":"project/organized-headphones-responsible-studen/10348324/","projectTitle":"Organized Headphones, Responsible Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659464590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":10168728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Sounding Like Success to my classroom! These headsets have made a huge difference in how my students are able to use technology for both reading and writing. Instead of struggling with Chromebook microphones that pick up every sound in the room, students can now record their own voices clearly while their classmates are working right beside them.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts has been seeing students become more comfortable hearing and recording their own voices. Before recording, students plan and write what they want to say, which gives us another opportunity to practice organizing ideas, revising writing, and communicating clearly. They can then listen to their recording, decide whether it sounds the way they intended, and try again when needed. Students who may not always be eager to speak in front of the entire class have another way to share what they know and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students tools that we will be able to use again and again throughout the school year. You didn't just give us headphones—you gave my students another way to find and share their voices!","fullyFundedDate":1778029864337,"projectUrl":"project/sounding-like-success/10168728/","projectTitle":"Sounding Like Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659464590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":5886677,"projectId":7986229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Mobile Learning Lab\" project. Your generosity has provided my students with resources that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, my students now have a mobile learning cart, binders, and organizational materials that will allow us to easily transport our learning from one location to another throughout the school. As our instructional needs have changed, we often move between classrooms and meeting spaces. Before receiving these materials, valuable instructional time was spent carrying supplies by hand, and materials were occasionally damaged during the move. Thanks to your support, we can now stay organized, protect our learning materials, and spend more time focused on what matters most—learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, who are working hard to strengthen their English language skills and prepare for important assessments, every minute of instructional time is valuable. The ability to quickly transition between learning spaces means more opportunities for meaningful instruction, collaboration, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour kindness extends far beyond the supplies you provided. You have shown my students that there are people who believe in them and are willing to invest in their success. That message is incredibly powerful and reminds them that their education matters.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and me, thank you for helping make our Mobile Learning Lab a reality. Your generosity has created opportunities that will benefit students for years to come, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1699134286000,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-learning-lab/7986229/","projectTitle":"Mobile Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5886677_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537224929350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-harlan"},{"teacherId":8268450,"projectId":10273124,"letterContent":"Our new art supplies helped transform the final days of school into a meaningful and creative experience for my students. After turning in their Chromebooks and finishing our curriculum, students used the markers, colored pencils, paper, and pencils to complete a butterfly project during our Holocaust unit. Each student created a butterfly to honor a child who died during the Holocaust, connecting art with empathy, remembrance, and reflection.\r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited when they saw the new materials. Many immediately began planning color schemes and designs, and even students who do not usually enjoy art became deeply invested in their butterflies. The classroom became calm, focused, and full of thoughtful conversations as students shared the stories of the children they were honoring.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will continue to be used for future creative and reflective projects that allow students to express themselves while building empathy, communication skills, and classroom community. Thank you for helping give my students a memorable and meaningful end to the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778116437373,"projectUrl":"project/ending-with-art/10273124/","projectTitle":"Ending with Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aveleno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8268450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784659464590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aveleno"},{"teacherId":10115151,"projectId":9990567,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have made the most out of their learning this past school year. Various students told me that they felt so much more prepared knowing that they had the proper supplies and materials.\r\nViolin playing is not a natural thing for humans so your contribution of new shoulder rests made a difference in my classroom. Students were able to hold their instruments much more comfortably and began showing significant growth in their playing after receiving these shoulder rests. \r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful, especially as a new teacher, for this opportunity to receive donated materials for my students. 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