{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Parkland Pre - Engineering Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":65.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9468019,"projectId":10186022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Big Dreams, Bright Rewards. Your generosity has helped create a positive and motivating classroom environment as we work toward finishing the school year strong.\r\n\r\nThe resources from this project have been used as special incentives to encourage students to maintain good grades, positive behavior, strong attendance, and consistent effort during these important final weeks of school. As the end of the year approaches, students can sometimes lose motivation, but these rewards have helped keep them focused, engaged, and excited about reaching their goals.\r\n\r\nOne memorable classroom moment happened during a recent end-of-year celebration activity when students were recognized for their hard work and growth throughout the year. Seeing students proudly earn rewards for their effort, teamwork, and academic progress was incredibly meaningful. Students encouraged one another, celebrated each other's accomplishments, and felt proud of what they had achieved together.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. They were smiling, cheering, and eagerly asking how they could earn the rewards. Many students became even more motivated to complete assignments, improve behavior, and stay focused because they knew their hard work would be recognized in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThese incentives have made a real difference for many students, especially those who sometimes struggle with confidence or motivation. The rewards have helped students stay encouraged, make positive choices, and take pride in their accomplishments both academically and behaviorally.\r\n\r\nAs we move through the remainder of the school year, students will continue working toward individual and classroom goals tied to effort, responsibility, and achievement. We are using these resources to reinforce positive habits, celebrate growth, and help students end the year with confidence, excitement, and a sense of success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our students' big dreams possible through bright rewards and positive encouragement. Your kindness and support have brought joy, motivation, and meaningful opportunities into our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778086987717,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-bright-rewards-student-ince/10186022/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams, Bright Rewards: Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468019"},{"teacherId":9468019,"projectId":10186427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, High Tech Rewards for High Level Efforts. Your generosity has helped us create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, encouraged, and excited to give their best effort every day.\r\n\r\nThe technology from this project is being used as a positive classroom incentive to recognize students for their hard work, participation, responsibility, and academic growth. While many donors may use technology at home for entertainment or communication, in our classroom it has become a powerful motivational tool that encourages students to stay focused, complete assignments, work cooperatively, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhat students find most exciting about these new tech rewards is the opportunity to earn access through their positive choices and strong classroom effort. Students are highly motivated to meet expectations because they know their hard work can lead to engaging and rewarding technology experiences. The excitement and anticipation surrounding these rewards have helped create a more positive and productive classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with staying engaged or motivated have especially connected with these incentives. I have seen students put forth greater effort, improve their behavior, and become more confident learners because they now feel recognized and encouraged for their accomplishments. Even small successes are being celebrated, which has helped many students develop a stronger sense of responsibility and pride in themselves.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to reinforce positive behaviors in meaningful ways while building a classroom culture centered on effort, growth, and achievement. These resources are helping students understand that hard work matters and that their dedication can lead to exciting opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us inspire high-level efforts through meaningful high-tech rewards. Your kindness and generosity are making a lasting difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777236022016,"projectUrl":"project/high-tech-rewards-for-high-level-effort/10186427/","projectTitle":"High-Tech Rewards for High-Level Effort","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468019"},{"teacherId":9468019,"projectId":10186651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, End of Year Essentials: Helping Us Reach the Finish Line. Your generosity came at the perfect time and helped give our students the tools, supplies, and encouragement they needed to finish the school year strong.\r\n\r\nWith the new resources, our classroom has been filled with renewed excitement and motivation. Students have been using the materials daily during independent work, small-group activities, review lessons, and end-of-year projects. These resources have helped keep students engaged and focused during a time of year when maintaining momentum can sometimes be challenging.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment happened during a collaborative review activity where students worked together to solve problems, create presentations, and reflect on how much they have grown this year. The new materials allowed every student to fully participate, and it was incredible to see their confidence shine through. Students were excited to share ideas, support one another, and celebrate their learning accomplishments together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were priceless. They were smiling, asking questions, and eager to begin using everything right away. Many students commented on how special it felt to have fresh materials to help them finish the year successfully. Their excitement reminded me how much these opportunities truly matter.\r\n\r\nAs we move through these final weeks of school, students will continue using these resources to complete end-of-year lessons, hands-on projects, and activities that reinforce the important skills they have learned throughout the year. These materials are helping us end the year with positivity, creativity, and confidence while preparing students for the next step in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us reach the finish line. Your kindness, generosity, and support have made a lasting impact on our classroom and on each of our students. We are so grateful to have partners like you cheering our students on.","fullyFundedDate":1777989023347,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-essentials-helping-us-cross/10186651/","projectTitle":"End-of-Year Essentials: Helping Us Cross the Finish Line","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468019"},{"teacherId":6770151,"projectId":9987223,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. Your donation of glue, colored paper, and erasers has made a real difference in our daily work.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to receive the materials—they loved choosing their colors and thought the erasers were cute and fun. Surprisingly, they've also been keeping better track of their pencils since getting them.\r\n\r\nWe've been using everything to build our interactive notebooks. Students glue in notes, create foldables, and color-code their work, which helps them stay organized and understand the material better. The glue has really helped keep everything in place, so their notebooks are no longer falling apart or losing pages.\r\n\r\nWe'll keep building on these notebooks and using them more for review and partner work.\r\n\r\nThank you again—these simple supplies are helping my students stay organized, engaged, and more confident in their learning. 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Your generosity makes a tangible difference in our students' daily experiences through providing access to diverse books. \r\n\r\nYour investment in our school affirms that our students are valued and worthy of care, support, and opportunity. That message alone carries tremendous impact.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to student success. Thank you for helping us create an environment where every student can focus, learn, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1761927908080,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-to-dive-into/9461564/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books to Dive Into!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560440_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664463571653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560440"},{"teacherId":8560440,"projectId":9461837,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, thank you for your generous support of the Lone Star Genre Book Club. Your contribution directly helps provide meaningful resources and opportunities for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we are able to remove barriers that might otherwise interfere with learning and growth. Your generosity makes a tangible difference in our students' daily experiences through providing access to diverse books. \r\n\r\nYour investment in our school affirms that our students are valued and worthy of care, support, and opportunity. That message alone carries tremendous impact.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to student success. Thank you for helping us create an environment where every student can focus, learn, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758812243803,"projectUrl":"project/lone-star-genre-book-club/9461837/","projectTitle":"Lone Star Genre Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560440_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664463571653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560440"},{"teacherId":2477173,"projectId":9784111,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to essential feminine hygiene products right here at The Park. We use these supplies every day to support female students' comfort and confidence so they can focus on learning without stress or worry. Students helped organize the products and restock baskets in the girls' restrooms, and when the materials first arrived they were genuinely relieved and grateful to know these basic needs are now available.\r\n\r\nHaving these items easily accessible has already made a difference in how students feel about being at school. It opens up opportunities for respectful conversation about health, normalizes personal care needs, and reduces anxiety for those who previously had limited access. As we move forward, we'll continue to integrate this resource into our Wellness lessons and community discussions, helping students understand dignity, empathy, and self-advocacy. Your support didn't just provide supplies — it helped us build a more supportive, inclusive environment where students feel safe, capable, and cared for every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764947989704,"projectUrl":"project/the-park-vs-period-poverty-fall-2025/9784111/","projectTitle":"The Park VS Period Poverty! 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We're now building this into regular routines where students take turns planning, organizing supplies, and reflecting on how small acts of kindness can support well-being. Your donation helped create a welcoming space where students feel valued and proud to contribute to a positive school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764608308007,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-beverages/9887217/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Beverages!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De La Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2477173_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742510285269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adelapena"},{"teacherId":9468019,"projectId":9888483,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a more organized, welcoming space where students can truly focus on learning. We are using the new cleaning and organization resources daily—students now take responsibility for maintaining their learning areas by wiping down tables after activities, organizing shared supplies, and keeping our classroom library and centers neat. One powerful moment came during a group project when a student proudly said, \"We can actually find everything now!\" That simple statement showed how much ownership and pride they feel in their environment...\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They immediately wanted to help set everything up and asked thoughtful questions about how we would use each item. What surprised me most was how quickly they connected a clean space with better learning—several students commented that the room felt \"calmer\" and \"more like a real learning lab.\" The materials didn't just clean our classroom; they boosted student morale and teamwork.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are supporting our current lessons on responsibility, collaboration, and community care. Students are rotating through classroom jobs connected to maintaining our space, reinforcing life skills alongside academic learning. As we move into upcoming projects that involve hands-on activities and group work, our cleaner, more organized classroom allows us to spend less time managing messes and more time focused on creativity, critical thinking, and success. Thank you for giving our students a learning environment that truly supports their best work—we couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1763561953888,"projectUrl":"project/from-mess-to-success-a-cleaner-classroo/9888483/","projectTitle":"From Mess to Success: A Cleaner Classroom for Better Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468019"},{"teacherId":6031628,"projectId":9483181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Fill Our Shelves, Fuel Their Futures. Because of your generosity, our classroom is now fully stocked with essential school supplies that many of our students otherwise would not have had access to this year.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, our students have been using composition notebooks daily for class notes, reflections, and written assignments. Pencils, pens, and paper ensure that every student is prepared for lessons without interruption, while earbuds allow students to fully engage in digital learning activities and assessments. The hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes have also been invaluable, helping us maintain a healthier learning environment during cold and flu season so students can stay focused and present.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Many were surprised to see everything laid out and ready for them. Several students immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" That moment was incredibly meaningful—seeing their relief and pride knowing they had what they needed to be successful. For many of them, the stress of worrying about missing supplies disappeared instantly.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact of your donation is that our students can now focus entirely on learning. They no longer have to worry about where their supplies will come from or feel anxious when materials are required for an assignment. Instead, they can put their energy into academics, participation, and growth.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to use these supplies as we work through current lessons that involve note-taking, written responses, and independent practice. Having consistent access to materials allows us to maintain momentum in our instruction and set clear, high expectations for all learners—because now everyone has the tools to meet them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nKimberly A. 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Students really love this project because at the end of the project they can take the poster and hang it in their rooms or homes!!! So thank you for providing this for our students we are very thankful and grateful for each and every one of you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746492393949,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-this-world-dilation-scale-drawing/9283304/","projectTitle":"Out of This World Dilation Scale Drawings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6770151_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692380772842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissajimenez"},{"teacherId":2477173,"projectId":9732894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring \"Fueling Math Growth With Rewards!\" to life. Because of your gift, my students now have small rewards to celebrate their hard work, persistence, and progress in math and that means more than you might think. I've seen students who used to shut down when math got hard now try problems again, encouraged by the chance to earn a sticker, a pencil charm, or a fun keychain when they show effort. Many are more willing to stick with difficult work, ask for help when they need it, and proudly show what they've learned. Your donation didn't just provide trinkets it helped build belief in themselves, made math class more inviting, and gave students a reason to keep trying. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758790081033,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-math-growth-with-rewards/9732894/","projectTitle":"Fueling Math Growth With Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De La Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2477173_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742510285269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adelapena"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14034","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1094,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.0,"schoolId":14034,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Parkland Pre - Engineering Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Parkland Pre - Engineering Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/ysleta-independent-school-district/parkland-middle-school/14034"}