{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pine Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":8.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3297893,"projectId":8245880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding new release books for our middle school library! Your donation gives students access to the newest and most exciting stories, helping us keep our collection fresh, relevant, and engaging. These books will encourage students to read for enjoyment, discover new authors and genres, and explore different perspectives and experiences. Your generosity helps us create a library where students can find books that capture their interests, spark their imaginations, and inspire a lifelong love of reading. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their reading journey!","fullyFundedDate":1710282041461,"projectUrl":"project/new-exciting-books-for-the-library/8245880/","projectTitle":"New Exciting Books for the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arechaederra - PVMS Library","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297893_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664407375784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arechaederra-pvlibrary"},{"teacherId":3297893,"projectId":9842784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new monitor for our middle school library! This is one I am especially excited about. The students love it! \r\n\r\nThis display helps us share important library events, reading opportunities, new books, student activities, and other announcements with our school community. Your support helps make our library more welcoming, connected, and engaging for students. We truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to helping our library be a place where students can learn, explore, discover new ideas, and stay informed throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1761921188402,"projectUrl":"project/bring-our-library-to-life-with-a-new-dig/9842784/","projectTitle":"Bring Our Library to Life With a New Digital Display!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arechaederra - PVMS Library","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297893_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664407375784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arechaederra-pvlibrary"},{"teacherId":3297893,"projectId":10157317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school library! Your generous donation will help us add books that provide both \"windows\" into experiences and cultures different from our own and \"mirrors\" that allow students to see themselves and their lives represented. Your kindness helps create a library where every student can discover stories that inspire, connect, and remind them that their voices and experiences matter. We are truly grateful for your support and always blown away by the generosity of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1773837631984,"projectUrl":"project/windows-and-mirrors-reflecting-every-st/10157317/","projectTitle":"Windows and Mirrors: Reflecting Every Student's Story with Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arechaederra - PVMS Library","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297893_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664407375784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arechaederra-pvlibrary"},{"teacherId":9856861,"projectId":9754764,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations for my 7th Grade class! Students in my class have worked on creating their own stained glass windows, inspired by the Notre Dame's reopening last year. Students used a combination of sharpies, acrylic paint, and wax paper to trace and paint their designs. As a core department, we also held a celebration and gallery walk where students were able to visit each core classroom and see stained glass pieces their peers created. During the gallery walk students used star stickers to vote on their favorite projects. Winners had their art work displayed and hung up. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, students used the acrylic paint for the Islamic tile project. As part of our Arabian Peninsula unit, students learned about the lasting legacies and innovations of Muslim peoples during the Middle Ages. Students saw samples of the calligraphy and geometric designs used in Muslim art, specifically with interior designs of buildings, pottery, books, and sewing. Using this as inspiration, students painted their own designs onto tiles.\r\n\r\nWith both these projects, students were able to demonstrate learning with a more creative outlet. These are the types of projects students will remember after their time in seventh grade.","fullyFundedDate":1764710606641,"projectUrl":"project/history-with-h-art/9754764/","projectTitle":"History with H-art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9856861"},{"teacherId":3964088,"projectId":9833630,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation of badminton rackets to our PE program. The students are very excited for the opportunity to use new equipment and develop their skill in badminton. Badminton is a great activity because it teaches both individual skill and collaboration with a partner. Learning to communicate with a partner is essential to success in badminton. Having proper equipment to play allows students to effectively focus on both aspects of the sport. \r\n\r\nThank you again for this generous donation and supporting our PE program.","fullyFundedDate":1764650365208,"projectUrl":"project/badminton-fun/9833630/","projectTitle":"Badminton Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schlientz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3964088"},{"teacherId":3831748,"projectId":9656688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift of brand new books for my 7th grade classroom. Your support is already making a clear difference- not just in my bookshelves, but in what and how my students are learning.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have helped introduce and strengthen the key reading and literary skills I teach, including: vocabulary development and use of context clues, close reading and text evidence to support ideas, making inferences and analyzing character motivation, identifying theme, tone, and author's purpose, comparing perspectives and recognizing text structure, research and synthesis for projects and presentations, and building discussion skills: citing evidence, building on others' ideas, and respectful debate. \r\n\r\nI received many dystopian books and we are going to begin our Dystopian Book Clubs unit in about a month, so I know students will thoroughly enjoy not just the books, but the series that now accompany Book 1 for several titles! \r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looks active and varied. We use a workshop model with brief mini-lessons, independent reading time, literature circles and partner discussions, regular book talks, and short writing reflections that connect reading to thinking and argument. Students practice close-reading routines, annotate texts, and frequently share insights aloud so they learn to support ideas with evidence. We also have a free reading SSR time on Fridays for about 30 minutes every week. Students are quizzing themselves on their reading comprehension by using Accelerated Reader to take quizzes and earn points toward their ultimate goal: The 40 Book Challenge! \r\n\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful!! Your donations not only expand my classroom library but also fuel skill growth, curiosity, and a stronger reading culture. Thank you for making reading more available, engaging, and meaningful for my 7th graders.","fullyFundedDate":1766266274278,"projectUrl":"project/book-bonanza/9656688/","projectTitle":"Book Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benedetto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3831748_orig.jpg?crop=1925,1925,x564,y876&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756312894568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831748"},{"teacherId":5739245,"projectId":9794924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with everyday essential supplies that are needed to supply not only our big projects, but our day to day. These may seem simple, but they make a huge difference for my students!\r\n\r\n It may sound small, but having fresh pencils and highlighters for annotating texts makes students feel prepared and ready to learn! Next, we'll continue using these supplies as we revise and edit our essays, complete classwork packets, and prepare for upcoming projects. Having reliable, accessible materials ensures every student can fully participate without worry. This creates a very inclusive environment where students don't need to worry about the small things!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom. Your generosity supports not just supplies, but confidence, organization, and daily learning. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1764710607074,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/9794924/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMartini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5739245_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714148222579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5739245"},{"teacherId":5739245,"projectId":9896306,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the new resources in our classroom! My students have already begun using the supplies and are overwhelmed with the options they now have for projects! I know that students feel very valued and supported knowing we are investing into their learning and overall classroom environment. \r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources to strengthen our writing projects, especially as we move into Companion Books. This will be the biggest project of the year!The supplies are helping students stay organized, engaged, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference every single day. We are truly blessed through your continued generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764692535506,"projectUrl":"project/demartinis-super-supplies/9896306/","projectTitle":"DeMartini's Super Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMartini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5739245_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714148222579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5739245"},{"teacherId":2190523,"projectId":9879396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of computer keyboards to our classroom. We are finally able to replace our old, worn out keyboards, and the students are truly grateful. With reliable new equipment, they can type comfortably, stay focused, and complete their digital assignments much more efficiently.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more equitable and accessible learning environment for all students. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the success of young learners. Your generosity makes a real difference, and we are deeply appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1764710607403,"projectUrl":"project/keyboard-rescuereplacing-worn-out-keybo/9879396/","projectTitle":"Keyboard Rescue:Replacing Worn-Out Keyboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2190523_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536765843315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2190523"},{"teacherId":6896563,"projectId":9928254,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our 8th graders are bringing their end-of-year Correspondence Project to life in ways that feel truly special. Throughout the school year, students have exchanged thoughtful letters with a partner, building connection, reflection, and growth through written communication. Now, with the art materials you helped provide — including washi tape, stickers, markers, and scrapbooking paper — they are transforming those letters into personalized memory books.\r\n\r\nIn class, students are carefully assembling their collections of letters, decorating pages to reflect their personalities, inside jokes, shared memories, and meaningful moments from the year. One of the sweetest moments happened when a student said, \"This doesn't feel like an assignment anymore — it feels like something I'll actually keep.\" The materials have elevated the project from a simple compilation of letters to a creative keepsake that represents their entire 8th grade journey. Many of them don't often have access to specialty craft materials like these, so seeing high-quality art supplies just for them made the experience feel important and valued.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue finalizing their memory books by adding reflection pages about what they learned through written communication, friendship, and personal growth this year. Once completed, they will take these books home to share with their families and, in many cases, continue the connection with the partner they corresponded with. My hope is that years from now, they'll open these books and remember not just middle school — but the power of words and connection.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this culminating experience creative, meaningful, and lasting. Your support has turned a classroom project into a treasured memory.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1764692535801,"projectUrl":"project/letters-that-last-preserving-connection/9928254/","projectTitle":"Letters That Last: Preserving Connections Through Student Scrapbooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamshon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6896563_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572041781778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6896563"},{"teacherId":8683507,"projectId":9876221,"letterContent":"Our cooking classes have had the same bowls for years. They are plastic and more than a few of them were chipped and melted. The new Corelle bowls provide a much less toxic option for our cooking labs.\r\n\r\nWe use bowls in our classroom to set up our mise en place for each cooking lab. We also use them for mixing ingredients for labs and for eating the dishes that we create. We have unboxed them and washed them and color coded them so we know which bowls belong to which kitchen and we have used them to serve our Caesar Salad lab.\r\n\r\nOur budding chefs greatly appreciate your support and are looking forward to making many more dishes with our fancy new bowls.","fullyFundedDate":1764660256244,"projectUrl":"project/new-bowls-the-healthiersafer-option/9876221/","projectTitle":"New Bowls: The Healthier/Safer Option!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krummes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683507"},{"teacherId":3964088,"projectId":9833348,"letterContent":"These new pickleball paddles have been a great addition for our PE program. We are able to create more exposure and get more students involved in the game with these new paddles which has been great! With pickleball becoming very popular we believe as a department this is a critical sport for students to learn and participate in. Not only does it teach students about physical attributes but it encourages teamwork and sportsmanship. \r\n\r\nThese new paddles have allowed the students to participate at a high level and learn the game. Thank you for this contribution as it has really helped with the number of students that can participate.","fullyFundedDate":1761187086997,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-fun/9833348/","projectTitle":"Pickleball Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schlientz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3964088"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4264","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":964,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":7,"percentAsian":49,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"24.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":91.5,"schoolId":4264,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pine Valley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pine Valley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-ramon-valley-unified-school-district/pine-valley-middle-school/4264"}