{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Niu Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":10.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9346513,"projectId":10108446,"letterContent":"I am writing on behalf of my ELA classes at Niu Valley Middle School to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support. Your donation has made a profound difference in our classroom environment and, most importantly, in our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nAs an ELA teacher, I have been disappointed in recent trends that show a lack of reading by children, opting for electronic entertainment instead. I am commited to providing an opportunity for every student to \"fall in love\" with a book, which means offering many opportunities for hands-on reading. Because of this trend, we engage in Sustained Silent Reading at the beginning of every class period.\r\n\r\nHowever, we have been struggling with a serious lack of adequate storage space for our SSR classroom library. Now, with our new, beautiful bookcases, students have the invaluable opportunity to choose and read a unique book that genuinely interests them!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we now have the necessary shelving and organizational materials to properly house our diverse collection of novels and reading materials. This collection spans all genres—including graphic novels, which are often the gateway to reading for students who might otherwise struggle to engage. I carefully selected these books for their high interest and diverse range of Lexile levels, ensuring they are accessible and appealing to every student, regardless of their current reading proficiency.\r\n\r\nHaving proper storage has transformed a cluttered corner into an inviting, accessible \"bookstore\" atmosphere, making it easier for students to browse, discover new favorites, and treat this reading time with the respect and joy it deserves.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in the literary development and educational success of our Niu Valley Middle School students. The students (and I!) are thrilled. Your kindness is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWarmly,\r\n\r\nRobin Bradley\r\n6th grade ELA Teacher\r\nNiu Valley Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1771690216169,"projectUrl":"project/the-plot-thickens-creating-the-perfect/10108446/","projectTitle":"The Plot Thickens - Creating the Perfect Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346513"},{"teacherId":3274580,"projectId":10107269,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution. The TABA squishies sold out in minutes and all the kids wanted more! They were the most coveted items in our PBIS store. The drinks also sold out even after we restocked them. Our store is a highlight for many students and their excitement and joy when shopping and using their points is palpable. \r\n\r\nI have already given a child in need a comb and hairbrush and wipes to help with body odor and making sure she felt comfortable while in school. Having resources like these is important, especially in a school that is more affluent. Basic needs are often forgotten and we don't receive federal funding to support students in need like other schools with a larger homeless population.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have the outside support and generosity to help our students thrive and have fun, no matter what their circumstance.","fullyFundedDate":1771772851822,"projectUrl":"project/its-more-than-academics/10107269/","projectTitle":"It's More Than Academics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dougherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3274580"},{"teacherId":8823993,"projectId":10103867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continuous support for all that we do in the schools. A big part of the schools is helping students to find themselves, b build character, and to find success. A program that has helped us to reach these goals has been through our PBIS store. The students strive to do well and in return they have been able to earn prizes for their positive behaviors and actions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new prizes there were so excited to be able to purchase them. The Ice Drinks were a huge hit but an even bigger hit were the Squishy Taba toys. Those toys were gone in the first 5 minutes of us opening the store for students to come in. They were so amazed to see that, that was something they could purchase. \r\n\r\nWe hope to continue to build and work with our students but please know that none of this could be done without your help and support. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771641965341,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-year/10103867/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujitani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823993"},{"teacherId":9369969,"projectId":10103653,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has already been felt the moment my students walk through the door. By providing comfortable seating and a sensory-rich environment with calming lights and music, we are creating a space where students feel safe to take risks in their learning. Furthermore, providing snacks ensures that hunger never stands in the way of a student's potential. Together, these items transform our classroom into a supportive sanctuary that honors the 'whole child,' allowing them to focus on reaching their academic and social-emotional goals.","fullyFundedDate":1771526334476,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-hungry-students/10103653/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9369969_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700204899998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369969"},{"teacherId":10186123,"projectId":10108900,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support in purchasing items for students to use for arts and crafts. In the common age, it can be difficult to encourage students to get off their screens and engage in activities that build their creativity and fine motor skills. During these activities, students are able to plan and craft their own creative projects that is driven by their own passion. Creating something with your own hands is a joy that many people forget as they grow older. With these items, learn to communicate with each other, bond over shared interest, and develop new hobbies that they can use later in life.","fullyFundedDate":1771718505633,"projectUrl":"project/threading-connections/10108900/","projectTitle":"Threading Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186123_orig.jpg?crop=2988,2988,x71,y326&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757204634739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186123"},{"teacherId":6403976,"projectId":10108005,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project to support multimodal learning in my classroom! My students have consistently enjoyed using the whiteboard markers, and I have been using the different colors to differentiate my instruction from their work. The markers are being used daily, and the students are so excited to work with supplies that aren't dried out!\r\n\r\nHaving a TV screen as our monitor, paired with an iPad, allows for incredible teaching flexibility. I am now able to write from anywhere in the room, display student work using the camera function, and annotate various files freely. We often work at vertical whiteboards, and being able to mirror my iPad screen to the TV allows me to walk around and support individual students while simultaneously advancing the rest of the class when they are ready.\r\n\r\nWe are truly excited about everything. My students love working on puzzles during their free time and are thrilled to have a new one to tackle. We are so grateful for these technological advancements and cannot wait to use our new speaker—both to amplify my voice and to play music to help us focus during independent work. Thank you so much for your kindness and for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771684374717,"projectUrl":"project/multi-modal-math-mastery/10108005/","projectTitle":"Multi-Modal Math Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hyun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6403976_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628059958929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6403976"},{"teacherId":8831134,"projectId":10103819,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation, ensuring that my middle school students have the supplies they need to be ready for class. While having school supplies might seem like a given, not having them makes learning so much harder, especially when students are in a stage of their life where so much is changing and they realize there is so much about the world that they have yet to learn about. \r\n\r\nHaving an organized classroom where supplies are available keeps students focused on the work at hand. They don't have to spend time or stress about finding a writing utensil or worry about making a mistake, because they can just erase it and try again. Having more shelving space also allows me to organize handouts per class period, including a space to put handouts for students who were absent, or extra copies for those who misplaced them. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for your help in providing a way for me to help facilitate the learning of my students even more with the supplies provided.","fullyFundedDate":1771471441850,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-learn-japanese-in-an-engag/10103819/","projectTitle":"Help Students Learn Japanese in an Engaging Organized Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lethin Sensei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831134"},{"teacherId":7893191,"projectId":10103100,"letterContent":"The snacks and drinks have been a tremendous support to our middle schoolers. They help our students to stay focused during class and to remain energized throughout the day. A handful of students stay after school to practice so it also ensures that they are able to eat something after school hours as well.\r\n\r\nMy students were super excited to see all of the boxes arrive. They couldn't believe how many snacks were being provided for them. They felt very lucky and grateful that Donors Choose would support teachers supporting students.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to continue to motivate our middle schoolers to keep practicing and improving as musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1771438179988,"projectUrl":"project/super-snacks-for-students/10103100/","projectTitle":"Super Snacks for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7893191_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x187,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700103954802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7893191"},{"teacherId":9804686,"projectId":9773583,"letterContent":"Students were successfully able to send 10 students to the district level science fair. From those 10 students 3 made it to states, and 2 of those students were selected for a national level competition. It is all because of the generosity provided. The very same students going to the national competition did science projects related to the equipment provided through this project; environmental water and STEM technology experiments.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again, we look forward to working with you again. This has helped so much and made such a difference in these students. Many of the students in my classes were able to take part in science fair. The supplies and equipment provided helped to bridge the inequity in the classroom and across schools, and it gave my students a better opportunity to compete on similar/equal footing and develop their passion for science.","fullyFundedDate":1759281214089,"projectUrl":"project/getting-science-fair-ready/9773583/","projectTitle":"Getting Science Fair Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804686"},{"teacherId":2563168,"projectId":9757682,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our classroom project! Your donation has provided my students with a critical combination of physical nourishment and academic structure.\r\n\r\nThe healthy snacks and chips have already made a noticeable difference in student focus and stamina. Meanwhile, the cardstock, sheet protectors, and targeted ELA workbooks allow me to create the hands-on, individualized lessons my students with learning disabilities need to succeed. Thank you for investing in their potential and helping me create an environment where they can truly shine","fullyFundedDate":1759455692783,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-supplies-and-str/9757682/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks, Supplies, and Strategies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2563168_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758747907736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2563168"},{"teacherId":8822602,"projectId":9772944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your donation is transforming our classroom into a hub of engagement and SEL growth. My ELA students are already using the laminated success criteria and wet-erase markers to lead their own writing discussions, while the dry-erase paddles have turned academic review into a high-energy community builder. Between the wobble stool for focused learning and cornhole for much-needed brain breaks, you've provided a space where every student feels supported. These tools help them put down their devices and truly connect. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759387447705,"projectUrl":"project/talk-to-me/9772944/","projectTitle":"Talk to ME!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Itamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822602"},{"teacherId":7941437,"projectId":9773187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my classroom. The students have put the items to good use. We are a building thinking classroom and use whiteboards for the majority of our class. Students have loved the mini erasers. Our old erasers from the beginning of the school year were quickly lost or damaged so this donation was very much needed. Each student has a binder to keep track of notes and classwork. I have been making students brightly colored cover sheets for each unit to help them organize. The cardstock I received has been used for this purpose and the students love the bright, fun colors! It makes organizing a little more fun. The most popular and exciting donation was the polaroid camera. We have used it for a couple SEL projects and students were able to add fun photos of themselves to our classroom SEL decor and also their New Year's goal crafts. \r\n\r\nWe've appreciated all of the donations so much but these three really stood out in daily use and I hear the most gratitude from students. But we love it all and are so grateful! Thank you again for supporting teachers and their classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1759311919396,"projectUrl":"project/project-success-and-snackin-rewards/9773187/","projectTitle":"Project Success and Snackin' Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941437_orig.jpg?crop=1338,1338,x1142,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667273622261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941437"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50863","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":786,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":12,"percentAsian":33,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.0,"schoolId":50863,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Niu Valley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Niu Valley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/niu-valley-middle-school/50863"}