{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Valley Central Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8306622,"projectId":9384081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of student files. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in helping my students stay organized and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWith these files, each student now has a dedicated place to collect and store their work throughout the year. This simple tool has made it easier for them to keep track of assignments, reflect on their progress, and take pride in what they've accomplished. I'm especially looking forward to our upcoming parent-teacher conferences, where students will be able to confidently share their work and growth with their families—organized and ready to go thanks to your donation.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has contributed not just to classroom organization, but also to building a strong sense of responsibility and self-awareness in our students. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1750025326656,"projectUrl":"project/student-needs/9384081/","projectTitle":"Student Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306622_orig.jpg?crop=874,874,x1029,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693543806865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306622"},{"teacherId":8306622,"projectId":9353843,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of golf pencils with erasers, notebooks, and erasers to our classroom. Your kindness has made a significant difference in helping meet the daily needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, every student now has access to the basic materials they need to engage fully in class activities and learning. It may seem simple, but having a pencil and a notebook at the ready builds not only academic confidence but also a sense of preparedness and pride in their work. It's amazing how something so small can have such a big impact.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has lightened my load as an educator and has truly supported my mission to create an inclusive, well-equipped, and encouraging learning environment. On behalf of all my students, thank you for helping us start the school year off strong!","fullyFundedDate":1748989161811,"projectUrl":"project/golf-pencils-and-notebooks/9353843/","projectTitle":"Golf Pencils and Notebooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306622_orig.jpg?crop=874,874,x1029,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693543806865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306622"},{"teacherId":9322947,"projectId":9535045,"letterContent":"On behalf of our EVC classroom, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of snacks and essential learning materials. We have already begun enjoying our gifted items!\r\nYour thoughtful support has made a meaningful impact on our classes' daily learning experiences. The snacks you provided help keep our students focused and energized throughout the day and \"Friday formative assessment feeds\" are a great way for students to give their testing best. The educational supplies have enriched our lessons and supported a more engaging and effective learning environment.\r\nYour kindness not only meets tangible needs but also sends a powerful message to our kids—that they are valued and supported. It means so much to us to know that others are invested in our success.\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. We are truly grateful for your support and partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1757566863662,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right-for-new-ell/9535045/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Right for New ELL Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hevland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9322947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707275779288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9322947"},{"teacherId":8640122,"projectId":9647189,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are now able to engage in exciting, hands-on cooking lessons that bring learning to life! The new blender and griddle have quickly become classroom favorites. My students are using these tools to practice real-world skills like measuring ingredients, sequencing steps, and following multi-step directions—all while working together as a team. Cooking has become an opportunity for them to apply their math and reading skills in meaningful, engaging ways as well as practice social skills by conversing with each other during their cooking time. \r\n\r\nThese experiences help them gain confidence and independence that extend far beyond the classroom. They're learning that they can create something from start to finish, make healthy choices, and take ownership of their learning. The griddle has become a staple this fall and we look forward to using our new blender to make milkshakes, sauces and smoothies in the coming months. Thank you for helping make these meaningful, skill-building opportunities possible—your support is helping my students grow in confidence, capability, and excitement for learning every day","fullyFundedDate":1757295539966,"projectUrl":"project/mix-it-flip-it-learn-it/9647189/","projectTitle":"Mix It, Flip It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krustangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640122_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746636183437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640122"},{"teacherId":8640122,"projectId":9332112,"letterContent":"When our hydroponic growing systems and seed pod kit arrived, my students' excitement was contagious. Many had never seen plants grow without soil, so when they first saw the boxes they were so excited! They eagerly helped set up the systems using a slideshow created by our OT and they carefully placed the seed pods. We have a plan to check on them each day, monitoring the water levels and making sure that our plants are growing. \r\n\r\nSince then, the hydroponic systems have become part of our daily routine. Students take turns monitoring water levels, will record plant growth, and compare notes on which pods are growing fastest. They will use our writing program to write about their experiences growing plants! We are connecting the project to our science lessons on plant life cycles and ecosystems, but it's also tied directly to our weekly cooking labs. Soon, the herbs and vegetables we grow in class will become the ingredients in recipes my students prepare together—giving them the powerful experience of taking food from seed to table.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to harvest our first crops and use them in simple dishes during cooking lab, helping students see how their care and responsibility in the garden connects to the meals they create. This project has sparked excitement about healthy eating, sustainability, and teamwork, while giving my students pride in knowing they grew the food they're cooking. Your generosity has given them not just classroom tools, but real-life skills and joyful experiences that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746810845432,"projectUrl":"project/from-seed-to-plant/9332112/","projectTitle":"From Seed to Plant","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krustangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640122_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746636183437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640122"},{"teacherId":7874136,"projectId":9326659,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your kindness and support help create a welcoming and productive learning environment for all of our students.\r\n\r\nSimple items like pencils, paper, and other supplies make a tremendous difference in their ability to succeed each day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and investment in our classroom. Your contribution is more than just supplies—it is an investment in our students' growth and future.","fullyFundedDate":1746785313084,"projectUrl":"project/daily-supplies-needed/9326659/","projectTitle":"Daily Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandall"},{"teacherId":9238751,"projectId":8978045,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our art program. Your donation of weaving supplies (key rings and thread) made it possible for students to explore multiple skills and media.\r\n\tWe started our exploration of this art method by learning the history of Kumihimo Weaving in Japan. This style includes everything from Samurai sword hilts to modern day shoe laces! Students were impressed by the complexity of traditional Kumihimo Weaving, but were quickly able to master the craft. Students used the thread to begin with a simple 2 color design. They tied their braids to the key chains and wore them proudly. Once students mastered the simple 2 color design they were able to manage multiple colors and lengths.\r\n\tAs an educator, the best part of this project was the variation of engagement it provided. Students requiring extensive individualized support were able to master and even found the repetitive nature of the weaving to be calming. Numerous students who often struggled to engage asked to take their weaving with them to other classes and home. Our administrators even asked for braids in our school colors.\r\n Overall, the impact of your generosity has been immeasurable. Through your support, students have experienced the joy of artistic expression. This is an activity that I can't wait to repeat for many years to come!\r\nThank you once again for your support. Your generosity has made a lasting impact in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1734042616150,"projectUrl":"project/kumihimo-tags/8978045/","projectTitle":"Kumihimo Tags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rowland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238751"},{"teacherId":9238751,"projectId":8651963,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our art program. Your donation of inking supplies (pastels, ink, metallic markers, and foam plates) made it possible for students to explore multiple skills and media.\r\n\tStudents started by using the donated pastels to create 4 styles of design-swirl, criss cross, ripple, and ray. Students used either warm or cool colors of construction paper with the pastels. These simple design strategies began the basis for the students' projects. It was neat to see the variety and unique art personalities start to show at the early stages of the project. \r\n\tFrom there, students practiced drawing nature objects and then tracing them on the foam plates. Students chose everything from insects to large plants. Some students had whole flowers, some chose to etch parts, such as leaves. The variety created also allowed for students to borrow and use each other's prints.\r\n\tStudents were then able to practice some inking skills. This technique took a little practice for many students. It took the right amount of ink on the foam stamps and pressure to create crisp prints. Several students then chose to embellish their pieces with the metallic pens, which allowed students to make certain aspects of their work pop. The last step was to mount their chosen prints for presentation similar to the work of real life artists, complete with title and signatures! Students were able to own their creations.\r\nOverall, the impact of your generosity has been immeasurable. Through your support, students have experienced the joy of artistic expression. Your contribution has not only provided them with essential materials but has also empowered them to explore their passions and talents to the fullest\r\nThank you once again for your support. 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