{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5968538,"projectId":9715225,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous grant, which has provided my classroom at George Middle School with drawing supplies and Buddha Boards. As a middle school art teacher working primarily with minorities, recent immigrants, and at-risk students, your support has had an especially meaningful impact on our community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students—many of whom face significant challenges outside the classroom—now have access to high-quality art materials that encourage creativity and self-expression. The Buddha Boards have become a wonderful resource for practicing mindfulness and emotional regulation, helping students to find calm and focus during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom has not only enriched our art curriculum but has also given my students opportunities to build confidence, express themselves, and discover new talents. We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting education and creativity, especially for those who need it most.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. We look forward to sharing the artwork and progress that your support has made possible for our diverse and resilient group of students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\n[Your Name]\r\nArt Teacher\r\nGeorge Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1758828841461,"projectUrl":"project/learn-how-to-draw/9715225/","projectTitle":"Learn How to Draw!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5968538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544050629228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5968538"},{"teacherId":3544293,"projectId":9286982,"letterContent":"Thank you for your consistent support of myself, my students, and our TWO libraries! It felt great to leave for the summer with supplies and books for this year already secured. Students even enjoyed the Sharpies and fancy felt tip pens as we signed yearbooks during our 8th grade picnic last summer. \r\n\r\nOne of the most significant impacts of your gift was having more than two sets of books for our Oregon Battle of the Books participants. Students have almost a year to read 16 books before a challenging trivia competition in March. Giving them time over the summer to start their reading kept our energy high and focused on the competitive season ahead. \r\n\r\n\"The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd-12th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.\r\n\r\nOBOB's mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.\r\n\r\nOBOB is run primarily by volunteers through the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) and funded partially through the Library Services and Technology Act, LSTA. OASL, and OBOB operating under its umbrella, are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression in our organization, policies, and practices.\" (From https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org )\r\n\r\nMy favorite aspects of OBOB are that it motivates students to engage socially with reading, and also to try a variety of different genres from diverse authors of all cultures, identities, and abilities. This helps all of my students find themselves in books! I could not do that without generous people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1746491908642,"projectUrl":"project/of-course-we-have-that-this-is-the-libr/9286982/","projectTitle":"Of Course We Have That, This Is the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3544293_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549211581463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gmslibrarypdx"},{"teacherId":5968538,"projectId":9276027,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generous grant that provided our school with essential art supplies. Your support has made a tremendous difference in our students' educational experience.\r\nThe art supplies you funded have already begun enriching our creative programs. Students now have access to paints, brushes, watercolor paper and drawing materials, which has opened new possibilities for artistic expression and learning. \r\nCurrently, our students are exploring watercolor painting techniques while studying the works of renowned artists Louis Milo Jones and Alma Thomas. This combination of hands-on practice with art historical learning has been particularly engaging for our students. They are discovering how these influential artists used color, form, and technique in their masterworks while developing their own watercolor skills with the supplies your grant provided.\r\nWithout your generosity, many of our students would not have access to quality art materials and the chance to explore their creative potential.\r\nI am delighted to share photos of student artwork created with these supplies. Please know that your contribution is making a lasting impact on our students' education and future success.\r\nThank you once again for your generous support of George Middle School and our commitment to comprehensive education that includes the arts.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1746787305482,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-supplies/9276027/","projectTitle":"Art Room Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalsa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5968538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544050629228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5968538"},{"teacherId":3544293,"projectId":8965926,"letterContent":"As the heavy winter rains of the Pacific Northwest hit my window and I check the forecast for the coming week I am overwhelmed with gratitude for this project made possible by your generosity. If indoor recess must happen this week at least it will be positive, interactive, and will help students build social emotional skills through play and creativity. \r\n\r\nStudents at Roseway Heights Middle School have been thrilled to use our new library resources: especially the tabletop and card games, art supplies, and the four beanbag chairs. The first day the beanbags arrived students piled into \"cuddle puddles\" to see how many friends could fit on one while they sat and read in the library. It was adorable and heartwarming to see tweens and teens behaving like carefree kids in that moment. \r\n\r\nAfter winter break we launched into Reading Resolutions where students practiced searching our catalog and identifying call numbers of the books they are excited to read this winter. Many broke out our new colored pencil boxes and markers to decorate their work. As we continue working and learning together in the library in 2025 we will all be reminded of the generous community that supports us.","fullyFundedDate":1733243386230,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-days-and-roseways-library-indoor/8965926/","projectTitle":"Rainy Days and Roseways - Library Indoor Recess Favorites","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3544293_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549211581463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gmslibrarypdx"},{"teacherId":9568782,"projectId":8747448,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 6th-grade Mythology students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support in funding a class set of \"D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths.\" Your contribution has made a profound impact on their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThis classic text has proven to be an invaluable resource for our class. The engaging narratives and beautiful illustrations have captivated the students' imaginations, bringing the myths to life in a truly special way. They have utilized the book extensively for research projects, drawing inspiration from the rich imagery and fascinating stories. It is heartwarming to see students independently gravitate towards the books during free time, immersing themselves in the world of Greek mythology.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided students with access to a high-quality resource but has also fostered a love of reading and a deeper appreciation for the enduring power of storytelling. Thank you again for your support and for helping to make this year's Mythology class an unforgettable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1726687624977,"projectUrl":"project/textbooks-for-our-new-mythology-class/8747448/","projectTitle":"Textbooks For Our New Mythology Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568782_orig.png?crop=565,565,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718390349948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568782"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88220","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":88220,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/portland-public-schools/george-middle-school/88220"}