{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oliveira Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8702097,"projectId":9529194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Having the keyboard to the tablet has been such a great help to students that don't have technology at home and are able to use it in class. We have used it in so many ways in our 6th and 7th grade math class to incorporate technology that they are not use to having or using at home. Our school has students with low income and bilingual status so providing technology is something they are not comfortable using and your donation has helped the students feel comfortable and fancy :D Thank you once again for all your donations and for making my job enjoyable and rewarding to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760573357476,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-keyboard-needed/9529194/","projectTitle":"iPad Keyboard Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8702097_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x323,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663298785901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8702097"},{"teacherId":8702097,"projectId":9046938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. Having Spanish speaking students that are shy to speak English are now able to clearly hearing themselves with these headphones. It has helped them with their pronunciations and speaking volume so that they can practice for the TELPAS assessments. It has made a big difference in their confidence and work. Using these headphones has been a great tool for even one of my students that fractured both of his wrist. He now is able to hear and speak through these headp","fullyFundedDate":1746785699874,"projectUrl":"project/what-did-i-say/9046938/","projectTitle":"What Did I Say?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8702097_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x323,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663298785901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8702097"},{"teacherId":8702097,"projectId":8802567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you donations to my 6th grade students! They have had a blast using the speaker and microphone when they are presenting their math problems. Mainly all my students are bilingual and using the microphone and speaker have been so essential to learning and understanding what they are saying and importantly they are able to hear their pronunciations. My bilingual students have the most trouble getting comfortable speaking English because their pronunciations still have a heavy spanish accent. Having the speaker and microphone are helpful to everyone when presenting their work because we are all able to assist in sounding confident and correct.","fullyFundedDate":1732071466272,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/8802567/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8702097_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x323,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663298785901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8702097"},{"teacherId":9558509,"projectId":8429247,"letterContent":"When my students walked into class and saw all the new supplies, they were so excited. One of them said, \"We have our own stuff now?!\" It made them feel ready to start their new school year and to learn.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the materials for a science project where students made posters and 3D models of plate tectonics. They used the glue sticks, rulers, scissors, and markers to bring their ideas to life. Having everything they needed at their table helped them stay focused and work together without worrying about missing supplies.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a big difference. My students are more confident, creative, and excited to learn. Up next, we'll be studying ecosystems, and students will be creating diagrams and anchor charts with the help of these same materials. Thanks to your donation, my students are prepared and proud to be in a classroom that supports their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1717458563013,"projectUrl":"project/empower-bright-minds-supplying-our-fut/8429247/","projectTitle":"Empower Bright Minds & Supplying Our Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9558509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716994341859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558509"},{"teacherId":6254756,"projectId":8766749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for my cheer squad! They were so excited and surprised when they saw that they all received poms that we could use for every practice! We've been using every practice since we received them! We will be having tryouts within the next couple of weeks and I am so grateful that I will have poms for everyone to use! We are currently trying to raise enough money to get us to cheer camp this summer! Thank you again for your contribution to the team! And I hope we can work together again soon!","fullyFundedDate":1734369707491,"projectUrl":"project/pom-poms-for-the-new-cheer-year/8766749/","projectTitle":"Pom Poms For The New Cheer Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6254756"},{"teacherId":8702097,"projectId":8551196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the materials that were donated! My 6th grade students were in desperate need of the essential materials for math class. The spiral notebooks, pencils, and white board markers are being used in so many fun ways to educate my students. The students were so thrilled to be able to have the supplies that are needed to work out problems on paper and white board. Students want to some how pay it forward and I can't wait to see how they pay it forward. Thank you so much for showing them the gift of giving.","fullyFundedDate":1730410307978,"projectUrl":"project/materials-needed-for-6th-grade-mathemati/8551196/","projectTitle":"Materials Needed for 6th Grade Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8702097_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x323,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663298785901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8702097"},{"teacherId":8408649,"projectId":8684542,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donations. The file organizer and calculator holder have helped me organize my calculators, papers, student work, and graded work. Each student is assigned a calculator and a number. They know as soon as they walk in, where their calculator is and which number belongs to them. The supplies have really made my back table look clean now that my extra copies are organized in the hanging file. When my students are absent, they know where they can find a copy. Also, my students recently used the markers for a class activity and I am so happy I had enough black markers for each group. This was my first time using Donors choose, and I was surprised and thankful for people like you that help education.","fullyFundedDate":1729727599950,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-amazing-class/8684542/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Amazing Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8408649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724231857531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8408649"},{"teacherId":9629681,"projectId":8910932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new resources have truly made an incredible impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen we first opened the materials, the excitement in the room was electric! One student said, \"This is the coolest thing ever!\" while others couldn't wait to dive in and explore. We used the resources to build our rockets and help explain Newton's Laws of Motion. Watching my students engage, collaborate, and learn in new ways was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we're working on applying the data we gathered to help build better and more efficient rockets. These resources have sparked curiosity and fostered teamwork, and I can't wait to see how they continue to inspire my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a part of our journey and making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1733037580355,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-engineers/8910932/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9629681_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x1384,y833&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725984810157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9629681"},{"teacherId":9551998,"projectId":8414684,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in funding the \"Enhance Science Learning with Essential Supplies\" project. Your contributions have had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, sparking excitement and creativity in our science classroom.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided are being put to great use:\r\n\r\nThe scissors were essential when my students built their rockets during our physics unit. They were so proud to see their hard work soar (literally!).\r\nThe markers added a personal touch as students decorated and labeled their rockets, showcasing their creativity and attention to detail.\r\nThe Sharpies have become a classroom staple during our chemistry labs, where students use them to clearly label the beakers and materials they work with during experiments.\r\nThe glue sticks have helped my students keep their science journals organized by gluing important notes and diagrams into their notebooks. These journals have become an invaluable resource for their learning.\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to use the paint brushes and paints next semester. When we dive into ecosystems and cell structures, students will create and paint their 3D models, bringing these scientific concepts to life through art and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping to make these experiences possible. Your generosity has turned our classroom into a place where science is not only learned but also experienced in a fun and engaging way. My students and I are truly grateful for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1726662205470,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-science-learning-with-essential/8414684/","projectTitle":"Enhance Science Learning with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Halasz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551998_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724618622936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551998"},{"teacherId":9629681,"projectId":8756154,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how incorporating engineering concepts into our science curriculum has significantly impacted both my teaching approach and my students' learning experience. 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They are more confident in their ability to apply knowledge creatively and are eager to explore connections between science, technology, and engineering in their future studies.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting such a dynamic and integrative learning approach.","fullyFundedDate":1730304704335,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-innovators/8756154/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9629681_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x1384,y833&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725984810157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9629681"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8157","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":739,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":38.5,"schoolId":8157,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oliveira Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oliveira Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/brownsville-independent-school-district/oliveira-middle-school/8157"}