{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvest Park Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":12.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1469345,"projectId":9621757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my science classroom with this new technology. It will have multiple uses for my classes. There are a host of education-related apps that come with iPad operating systems, so it will support my students in a variety of ways.\r\n\r\nMy most needed function for this technology is as a real-time translation tool for my English language learning students. I've installed a couple of different translation apps that can transpose my words into any language while I am presenting in class. They can also use the iPads to type messages back and forth between their classmates to discuss science topics as needed. Lastly, they can point the iPad at any text and it will translate on the fly. This has been a game changer is helping EL students stay on top on the concepts, but also to communicate with their English-only speaking peers.\r\n\r\nLastly, this tablet will be used for some of our video projects. For a few of our units, students have culminating group projects where they have to record a video that demonstrates their knowledge of the key concepts we've discussed. While a lot of kids now have smart phones to record and edit footage, many still don't at this age so this tablet will help all students participate and keep these projects equitable. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity! Know that your donations have gone to a good cause.","fullyFundedDate":1756673520649,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-student-videos-and-el-translati/9621757/","projectTitle":"iPad for Student Videos and EL Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kevin ODea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1469345_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458532476352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1469345"},{"teacherId":5911662,"projectId":9215438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful set of graphic novels you donated to our classroom! Your thoughtfulness and generosity have made a real difference for our English Learners.\r\n\r\nThese graphic novels are already making an impact. The combination of visual storytelling and text is perfect for our students who are building their English skills. The pictures provide context clues that help them understand new vocabulary and follow the story, while the engaging plots keep them motivated to read. We've already seen students reaching for these books during independent reading time, and their excitement is contagious!\r\n\r\nYour gift shows our students that their learning matters and that people in the community care about their success. For many of our English Learners, these graphic novels offer a bridge, making reading feel accessible and fun while they continue to grow their language skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their journey to becoming confident readers. Your kindness will have a lasting impact on their education and their love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1744346913586,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-english-learners/9215438/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x900,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737926803173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911662"},{"teacherId":5911662,"projectId":5507259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of dry-erase materials for my middle school classroom! The new whiteboards and markers have quickly become one of our favorite tools for learning. My students use them daily to practice everything for quick vocabulary reviews and formative assessments. One of their favorite projects so far has been small-group \"problem-solving races,\" where each team uses the boards to show their thinking step by step. The boards make it easy for them to collaborate, revise their work, and share their answers with the class.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their eyes lit up—they immediately asked, \"Can we try them today?\" They loved the idea of writing, erasing, and starting again without wasting paper. For many of them, it feels less intimidating to take academic risks when they can easily make changes, which has led to more participation and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become a more interactive space. As our next step, students will use the dry-erase boards to plan and draft ideas for their upcoming book projects. They'll sketch story diagrams, jot down quotes, and practice explaining their reasoning before creating their final work. This flexible tool makes the process both engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity—you've given us a resource that will be used and appreciated every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1618857606381,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-supplies-amplify-learning/5507259/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Supplies Amplify Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x900,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737926803173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911662"},{"teacherId":9716950,"projectId":8719915,"letterContent":"This project has totally transformed our school library into a warm, colorful, and inviting place to be on campus. Every item purchased is already in use and is making a difference. \r\n\r\nThe genre posters have been placed inside the acrylic sign holders and are now scattered across each section in the library to help students narrow down their book searches and can learn a little something about that genre in the process. The reccomendations on each poster has helped students who aren't sure of what to pick make an informed choice.\r\n\r\nStudents have been going absolutely bananas over all the bookmarks that are now available during any checkout. When I put out a new scent they swarm my desk all excited! The ceiling hooks allowed me to hang some rainbow star string lights above my LGBT+ section to really make it pop. Nothing catches an eye more than a section light up in lights!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, there's no longer traffic jams of students trying to hole punch their projects. Students have also been using the hand sanitizer bottles before using things like the printer, stapler, pencil sharpner etc. it's really keeping this common space hygenic and germ-free!","fullyFundedDate":1735677742974,"projectUrl":"project/library-supplies-and-fun-decor/8719915/","projectTitle":"Library Supplies and Fun Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corbalis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716950_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727119168447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716950"},{"teacherId":5911662,"projectId":8992549,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for purchasing a class set of graphic novels of \"Huda F Are You?\" by Huda Fahmy for my English language learners. Ms. Fahmy's personal story resonates deeply with my students, all of whom have moved to the U.S. from various countries. While they come from diverse backgrounds, the immigrant experience portrayed in the book helps them feel less isolated.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this novel is an invaluable resource for teaching essential ELA standards, including plot, setting, character, theme, point of view, hyperbole, personification, metaphor, and simile. Your support enhances our curriculum and enriches our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous contribution. It truly means the world to my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1735677743055,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-english-language-lear/8992549/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x900,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737926803173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911662"},{"teacherId":5911662,"projectId":8980709,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for providing afterschool snacks for our English Learners during their tutorials. The energy boost from these snacks is invaluable as they work through their sessions, which extend until 4:15 pm.\r\n\r\nThe students truly enjoy the snacks, and many of them come for that reason, only to realize how much the tutorial helps them complete their homework on time. This has led to increased engagement and improved grades.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to both my students and me. Thank you once again for your generous contribution!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\nLaura Bolin","fullyFundedDate":1735677743134,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-english-language-learners/8980709/","projectTitle":"Snacks for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5911662_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x900,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737926803173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5911662"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4044","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1086,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":6,"percentAsian":60,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":87.6,"schoolId":4044,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harvest Park Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harvest Park Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pleasanton-unified-school-district/harvest-park-middle-school/4044"}