{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luther Burbank Middle School Arts Technical","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1103219,"projectId":9193486,"letterContent":"Honestly, thank you so much — you have no idea how much this means to me and my students! My classroom is a busy place. At any given moment, there might be four or five different books being read at the same time, because I tailor reading assignments to each student's level. That's a wonderful thing for learning, but it can get a little chaotic! The headphones you helped provide mean my students can dive into their audiobooks and EdPuzzle books without distracting each other — everyone gets to be in their own little reading world.\r\nThe difference has been real. Students who might have struggled to focus in a noisy room are now tuning in and actually enjoying their books. It's been so cool to look around the classroom and see every single kid engaged in their own story at the same time.\r\nAnd the copy paper — I know it sounds unglamorous, but it has been a lifesaver! Right now my students are in the middle of making zines, and watching them print out their writing and pictures and assemble everything by hand has been so fun. They are so proud of what they're creating. None of it would be possible without the basics, and you helped us cover those. Thank you for supporting my students and making our classroom a place where every kind of learner can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1746813899810,"projectUrl":"project/what-earphones-for-audiobooks/9193486/","projectTitle":"What?! Earphones for Audiobooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bilovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1103219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475682063798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bilovsky"},{"teacherId":1103219,"projectId":9728810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make my first year teaching middle school history truly unforgettable! I came to the classroom with a background in anthropology and a deep love of ancient civilizations, and your generosity is allowing me to share that passion with my students in a real, hands-on way. With your support, my students aren't just reading about ancient peoples — they're connecting with them through projects that bring history to life.\r\nThe paper, chalk, and fire centerpieces are helping my students recreate and engage with the art, tools, and traditions of civilizations that existed thousands of years ago. One of the most exciting parts has been watching students craft their own \"stone\" tools, which are now proudly displayed on our new classroom shelves. There is something powerful about a middle schooler holding something they made with their own hands and understanding, viscerally, what it means to be human long before the modern world existed.\r\nWhat has surprised me most this year is just how hungry my students are for this material. They are curious, they ask incredible questions, and they are genuinely excited to learn. Your donation is helping me keep feeding that curiosity and giving them experiences that I hope will stay with them long after they leave my classroom. Thank you for believing in the power of history — and in these amazing kids.","fullyFundedDate":1758827749422,"projectUrl":"project/making-history-fun/9728810/","projectTitle":"Making History Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bilovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1103219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475682063798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bilovsky"},{"teacherId":1103219,"projectId":7519062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Last year was my first year teaching middle school, and I quickly learned that so many of my students arrive without the basic supplies they need to fully participate in class. With 90 students, it's simply not possible for me to run to Target and fill the gaps the way I might have with a smaller class — your donation makes that possible in a way I never could on my own.\r\nYour contribution means my students can focus on learning instead of feeling embarrassed or left behind because they don't have what they need. This year I'm especially excited about our new homeroom structure — my class will be dedicated to embroidery, a hands-on creative skill that I know is going to capture so many of my students' imaginations. There's something special about giving middle schoolers the chance to create something tangible with their hands, and I can already picture the pride on their faces when they finish their first project.\r\nAnd the Kleenex and Clorox wipes? Those might seem small, but keeping 90 kids healthy is no small feat! A healthy classroom is a learning classroom, and your thoughtfulness in helping us stay well means more instructional time and fewer sick days for everyone. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for investing in my students and helping me be the most prepared, best-equipped teacher I can be this year.","fullyFundedDate":1691015201385,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/7519062/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bilovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1103219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475682063798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bilovsky"},{"teacherId":9323774,"projectId":9724592,"letterContent":"Integrating the arts into science and social science is vital to connecting joy and the curriculum, but it's also a way to challenge our students to use their creativity to solve problems in new ways.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to get the new materials. They're looking forward to using them when we are studying an ancient Egypt and the Middle East in history. We just finished a unit on ancient Sam area and we were able to use the markers to create tablets using cuneiform to tell us a little more about them themselves.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to start creating in groups small plays explain what life was like in Egypt and ancient China and meso-America. So the challenge is do not only read and understand the text from history, but to present that knowledge in a new and interesting way.","fullyFundedDate":1760820353359,"projectUrl":"project/sharpies-for-art-in-history-and-science/9724592/","projectTitle":"Sharpies for Art in History and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702442376932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbmsbears-bicycle-club"},{"teacherId":9167739,"projectId":9620979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Luther Burbank Middle School Physical Education program. Your contribution has made an incredible difference for our students, and we truly appreciate your kindness.\r\n\r\n1. How we are using the new resources:\r\nOur students are already using the new PE equipment during our softball unit, during fitness stations, and sport-specific skill development. One of our most meaningful moments so far has been using the equipment during our softball and fitness unit. Students who normally struggle to stay engaged were excited to rotate through stations using the new gloves, and helmets—giving them structure, confidence, and hands-on success. The tools have allowed us to build lessons that are smoother, safer, and more accessible for all students, especially those who need extra support or motivation.\r\n\r\n2. Student reactions:\r\nWhen the students first saw and heard about the new materials, the enviorment changed into a positive direction. Many of them said things like, \"Is this really for us?\" and \"Now PE is going to be fun!\" You could see genuine joy on their faces. For students who often feel discouraged or overlooked, having brand-new equipment made just for them sent a powerful message: that people care about their growth and believe they deserve high-quality opportunities. That moment alone made this project worth it.\r\n\r\n3. What's next for our classroom:\r\nOur next steps include expanding our skill-based units so every student continues building confidence, teamwork, and physical literacy. With the new equipment, we will be launching a movement-based fitness rotation where students work on agility, strength, coordination, and sport fundamentals in small groups. This will help them develop independence, improve behavior, and experience success in a structured, positive environment. The equipment you helped fund will continue to support these lessons all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and belief in our students. Your support has created a lasting impact on their physical health, mental well-being, and overall confidence. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755666405993,"projectUrl":"project/play-move-grow-help-us-refresh-our-pe/9620979/","projectTitle":"Play, Move, Grow: Help Us Refresh Our PE Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167739_orig.jpg?crop=3750,3750,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755614121814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167739"},{"teacherId":6575802,"projectId":9522442,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Combatives program! Our students are thrilled to start using the new boxing mitts and plyo boxes, and their excitement has brought great energy to our practices. These tools help them build strength, focus, and confidence while also learning discipline and teamwork. For many, the program offers a positive outlet that supports both their physical and mental well-being. Your contribution has made it possible for us to give students a meaningful and motivating experience that keeps them active, engaged, and on task.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially inspired by one of our alumni, a national boxing champion now training with hopes of competing in the Olympics. Seeing someone from their own school achieve such success reminds them that hard work and perseverance can lead to incredible accomplishments. The enthusiasm has spread across all groups—our girls are just as motivated as our boys to push themselves and grow through the program. We believe this initiative will continue to increase student activity, build resilience, and help reduce stress. Your support is helping shape confident, determined young people who are learning to set goals and believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1755046666847,"projectUrl":"project/pow-jab-and-jump-thats-fitness/9522442/","projectTitle":"Pow, Jab and Jump! Thats fitness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henree Haitkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6575802_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x73,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564615011771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haitkinators"},{"teacherId":8666240,"projectId":9420722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and kindness. Your support means more than words can express. Because of your donation, my students have a classroom environment that truly works for them—one that encourages movement, focus, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe students I serve are bright, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, but traditional classroom settings can sometimes make it difficult for them to stay engaged. The resources you helped provide will give them the flexibility and tools to channel their energy in positive ways and focus on what matters most—learning and growing.\r\n\r\nYour gift has made a lasting impact. You've not only provided materials, but also helped create a space where every student can feel successful and proud of their progress. I can't wait to see how these changes help them build independence and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1753641372881,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-wiggle-while-they-work/9420722/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Wiggle While They Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666240_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752729956103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessalopez"},{"teacherId":1103219,"projectId":8438237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The project didn't go as planned and the books were not purchased. The seller ran out of copies. However I used the funds to buy materials for my advisory and received a lot of embroidery supplies. \r\n\r\nThe students are loving the freedom to use different materials to stitch their projects. It also helps that they can print out their pattern and stick it onto the fabric. It gives them a chance to use thicker or darker fabric. There is something about using fancy embroidery scissors that makes it seem more dainty, than just using regular school scissors. Today, I wasn't using the embroidery scissors and one of the students grabbed me a pair because it just didn't seem right to her. \r\n\r\nOnce again thank you for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1723675215225,"projectUrl":"project/wizards-welcome-fiction-reading-experie/8438237/","projectTitle":"Wizards Welcome! 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From creating triptychs depicting the daily lives of ancient peoples to explaining scientific concepts such as thermal energy changes at the molecular level, art can help students connect to the subject matter.","fullyFundedDate":1757348467910,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-and-heavy-duty-pencil-sharpeners/9640420/","projectTitle":"Pencils and Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702442376932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbmsbears-bicycle-club"},{"teacherId":2361224,"projectId":9658609,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom. The students have truly embraced the opportunity to create zines and sketch in their sketchbooks, and they are enthusiastically developing their own characters. The excitement in the room is palpable as they share their ideas and artistic visions.\r\n\r\nHaving their own sketchbooks to carry around has empowered the students to store their thoughts and inspirations, making them eager to bring their creativity to class each day. Additionally, the portfolios have helped them keep their work organized, making it easier to reflect on their progress. I can't wait to see what they come up with next!","fullyFundedDate":1756809680708,"projectUrl":"project/zines-and-things/9658609/","projectTitle":"Zines and Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361224_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756339064844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vgonzalez"},{"teacherId":9323774,"projectId":9209221,"letterContent":"Students benefited greatly from your generosity. On the spot, sometimes we need photos printed out or materials. They can help with some of the technical writing and posters that we create.\r\n\r\nThis last spring, and this fall, we worked on many projects. We had a solar oven project, a food engineering project, an analysis of molecules and atoms that are included in the metabolic syste, genetic variation, and we had a bicycle repair project that all needed on the spot materials. The printer allowed us to complete these projects.\r\n\r\nStudents benefit from hands-on experiences in science and history. Allowing them the freedom to create on the spot and print makes a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1742915488304,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-through/9209221/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art, History, and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702442376932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbmsbears-bicycle-club"},{"teacherId":246008,"projectId":9380650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Because of your support, we were able to start the year with the tools and materials we needed to create posters that celebrate and uplift our school community.\r\n\r\nYour contributions not only helped us cut down on wasted time but also allowed students to focus on the craftsmanship and creativity that make our posters shine. The upgraded brushes, paints, and supplies made a real difference—students could bring their ideas to life more efficiently and with greater pride in their work.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps us build a stronger school culture. Every poster we create spreads positivity, encourages school spirit, and gives students a sense of ownership and pride in their community. None of this would have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and excited to continue creating even more impactful work in the 2025–2026 school year.","fullyFundedDate":1751086969027,"projectUrl":"project/fund-the-marketing-advisory/9380650/","projectTitle":"Fund the Marketing Advisory","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabezas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp246008_orig.jpg?crop=2046,2046,x554,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718688201945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/246008"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7309","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":866,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":7309,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luther Burbank Middle School Arts Technical on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luther Burbank Middle School Arts Technical","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/luther-burbank-middle-school/7309"}