{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Herbert Hoover Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9527216,"projectId":9385307,"letterContent":"The Art room... it's fun, it's creative, but it's definitely a bit of organized chaos that can get messy at times. And with only 45 minute class periods and 3 minutes time between each class that leaves very little flexible time to do a proper clean up. To someone who has no clue it seems like such a strange thing to ask for. A case of Tub'O'Towels... Really? But, I'm not even kidding, when I run out, my students probably get more upset than me. These make clean up SO MUCH EASIER and SO MUCH QUICKER leaving us with so much more valuable time during class to devote to working. These also help eliminate more of that scratchy white build up that is left behind on top of the work tables by most other clean up products when we are cleaning up during our plaster projects so these towels are literal gold in the art room if you can't tell by the way I am describing them.\r\nIt is all thanks to Power Home Remodeling that we have these as they are the ones who FULLY FUNDED this project for us... I had fully convinced myself that the project wasn't going to get its funding and I'd either have to find some cheap solution for cleaning this year or go broke buying these all year and last minute these guys stepped in. I can't explain the joy I felt when I woke up to the email so I can't even imagine the looks on my kids faces when they see a whole big case of them, knowing we won't be running out this year. Power Home Remodeling... You guys rock!","fullyFundedDate":1758292029180,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-workspace-is-a-productive-worksp/9385307/","projectTitle":"A Clean Workspace Is a Productive Workspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wistuba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527216_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749262169876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswistuba"},{"teacherId":9527216,"projectId":9371257,"letterContent":"My Special Ed Students were so thrilled when I rolled out the colorful cart full of all the new materials and activities. They were even more thrilled when I told them that it was all for them. \r\nExcited to let them start to give the materials a try I chose to bring it out on a day when my Gen Ed students were finalizing a project and didn't need much help from me. This let me be able to take the time and be with them and the Paraprofessionals and explain all about our new cart, where everything was, and how we would be using it. Rather than specify what they were to use, I allowed the Paras to follow the lead of the students to see where their interests were. Would it be the sensory bin full of fidgets? The magnetic bead drawing boards? The Color forms? \r\nI stood back and observed, seeing what excited them most. My hope is to see what excited them most so that I can continue to grow my collection with the things that they enjoy. I was so glad to see that each of my students mostly gravitated towards different things... but the overall winner. The magnetic drawing boards. The one item that was a last minute add when I was searching for a regular drawing board and figured, hmmm, these look different. Not only were they fun for drawing, they also had a sensory experience in pushing the beads in and out as well as shaking the boards to hear the lose beads move inside the boards. It actually had reached a point where the paras had to encourage them to move on to try a new item. \r\nI know for sure this cart will be a total game changer for how my art room will function, especially in those tough moments when some may need a bit of a break. We are immensely thank you for all your generosity in helping us get this collection started!","fullyFundedDate":1755292253009,"projectUrl":"project/ms-wistubas-adaptive-art-materials-col/9371257/","projectTitle":"Ms. Wistuba's Adaptive Art Materials Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wistuba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527216_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749262169876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswistuba"},{"teacherId":5985079,"projectId":9171735,"letterContent":"My students and I are so appreciative of the new chromacryl acrylic paints that we received. Chromacryl is our favorite brand for quality, opacity, and coverage! It's important to have a variety of hues for students to choose from. We use acrylic paint in every grade for tons of different projects. We go through lots of black and white for mixing! It's one of the materials on our supply order that is most costly, with prices rising for every material. Receiving this materials package at the end of the year when we were running low on supplies was so helpful to be able to complete end of year projects. Thank you for your support of our art classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744567891532,"projectUrl":"project/chromacryl-acrylic-paint-sets/9171735/","projectTitle":"Chromacryl Acrylic Paint Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dressel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5985079_orig.png?crop=607,607,x156,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705355883511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdressel"},{"teacherId":9799161,"projectId":9134178,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how thankful I am for your generous donation for supplies for my classes! Life in middle school is challenging, and often my students are coming to class without the most basic of supplies needed. Things such as folders, pencils, pencil cases, and cleaning supplies will help keep my students on task and ready to learn for the coming school year. Your donation helped purchase the items shown in the pictures-I truly am grateful for your generosity. My students will put everything to good use!","fullyFundedDate":1740969327705,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-farrells-science-class/9134178/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Farrell's Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799161"},{"teacherId":5985079,"projectId":9018327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and making this project a reality! Because of your kindness, my students now have the opportunity to explore the exciting and tactile art of needle felting. These supplies will allow them to experiment with texture, form, and creativity in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement as they begin their projects is truly inspiring. Your generosity has provided them with hands-on experiences that foster creativity, patience, and artistic growth. We are so grateful for your support—thank you for believing in the power of art education!","fullyFundedDate":1741871646298,"projectUrl":"project/needle-felting-art-project/9018327/","projectTitle":"Needle Felting Art Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dressel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5985079_orig.png?crop=607,607,x156,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705355883511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdressel"},{"teacherId":9527216,"projectId":9077937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my class with so many pencils and all the tools to keep them sharp. It seems like you blink and all the pencils disappear and you're left with nothing but nubs. \r\n\r\nHaving these supplies has cut down on time getting prepared and because they are new and nice quality materials my students are respecting the materials more. \r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for this. It might not seem like a major thing, but in the art room it's some of our most important materials and will be put to great use!","fullyFundedDate":1738380849428,"projectUrl":"project/looking-sharp/9077937/","projectTitle":"Looking Sharp!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wistuba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527216_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749262169876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswistuba"},{"teacherId":5985079,"projectId":8783618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art classroom and our project, Duct Tape Wallets! The students were so surprised at the collection of colors, patterns, and holographic duct tapes! it was really helpful to have the rotary cutting tools and small mats for the students to create the duct tape pieces. We have enough materials to do this project again in the upcoming semester, and it's so exciting to see how the students are able to create their own designs and ideas beyond wallets including small purses! I cant wait to see what other creations these young artists will create with duct tape. Thank you for your continued support of the arts in middle school!","fullyFundedDate":1735055153666,"projectUrl":"project/duct-tape-wallet-art-project/8783618/","projectTitle":"Duct Tape Wallet Art Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dressel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5985079_orig.png?crop=607,607,x156,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705355883511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdressel"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81510","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1031,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":43,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.0,"schoolId":81510,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Herbert Hoover Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Herbert Hoover Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/edison-township-public-school-district/herbert-hoover-middle-school/81510"}