{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ranchero Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10350528,"projectId":10151252,"letterContent":"Having an iPad in the classroom has made a significant impact on my Special Education students by providing greater access to individualized and engaging learning opportunities. Many of my students benefit from visual, interactive, and technology-based instruction, and the iPad allows me to provide differentiated materials, digital reading resources, educational activities, and assistive tools that meet their individual needs. It also gives students alternative ways to read, write, complete assignments, and demonstrate their understanding, helping increase engagement, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has also had a tremendous impact on my responsibilities as a Special Education case manager. It allows me to access IEP information, review student goals and accommodations, collect progress-monitoring data, document observations, and take notes in real time. Having these resources readily available keeps me organized and better prepared for IEP meetings and communication with families and team members. Overall, the iPad has become an essential tool that allows me to provide more effective instruction while improving the organization and efficiency of my case management responsibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1778292321351,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-request-to-support-special-educatio/10151252/","projectTitle":"iPad Request to Support Special Education Case Management","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350528_orig.jpg?crop=427,428,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768320694115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350528"},{"teacherId":10424229,"projectId":10073239,"letterContent":"Here's a strong, donor-ready draft for your Impact Letter — written in your voice as a first-year teacher. It's 3 paragraphs and answers all their prompts:\r\nDear Wonderful Donors,\r\nThank you so much for powering up our classroom! Because of your incredible generosity, our project \"Powering Up Potential\" was fully funded at $890, and my 90 8th-grade ELA and ELD students at Ranchero Middle School now have reliable Chromebook charging stations at every table.\r\nMany of your donors use technology every day at home, but in our classroom, these Chromebooks are our entire gateway to learning. For my English Language Development students especially, they are how we access interactive language platforms, collaborate on writing, listen to fluent reading models, look up visuals for vocabulary, and research texts for literary analysis. Before your gift, learning would literally stop when a battery died — and because many of my students don't have a safe, consistent place to charge at home, they were starting the day at 20%. Now, they walk in, dock their device, and they are immediately ready. No missed assignments, no sitting out. Just uninterrupted learning and independence.\r\nWhat my students are most excited about is simply not having to worry. They love that the chargers live right at their tables — it's their responsibility, their station, their classroom home for technology. One of my newcomer ELD students who was incredibly shy about participating because her device was always dead now volunteers to lead our collaborative writing slides. Another student told me, \"Mr. Solorzano, now I can actually finish my essay in class.\" That confidence is everything. You didn't just fund chargers; you funded equity, access, and the message that their learning matters enough to stay powered on. From the bottom of my heart and from all 90 of us — thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1778292321227,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-potential-chromebook-chargi/10073239/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Potential: Chromebook Charging for ELA & ELD Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Solorzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10424229_orig.png?crop=571,571,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769759177421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-solorzano"},{"teacherId":10279366,"projectId":10058213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping bring new math manipulatives into our classroom! My students were so excited to see the new materials and begin using them during our math lessons and centers. Having hands-on resources has made math more engaging and has given my students another way to explore and understand the skills we are working on.\r\nWe have been using the manipulatives to practice counting, number recognition, and basic math operations. The materials allow students to physically work through problems instead of relying only on numbers on a worksheet. It has been wonderful to see students become more confident and willing to participate as they use the materials to help them solve problems.\r\nAs we continue building our math skills, we will use these resources to work toward greater independence and strengthen each student's understanding of important foundational concepts. Thank you for providing my students with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities and for helping them experience success in math!","fullyFundedDate":1776448432132,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-math-learning-for-every-stude/10058213/","projectTitle":"Supporting Math Learning for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279366_orig.jpg?crop=952,952,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759089412627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trujillo-lifeskills"},{"teacherId":10421955,"projectId":10069097,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations to Ranchero Middle Schools Dungeons and Dragons Club! This has impacted the members in so many ways, it has given the students a creative outlet after school, confidence to enjoy their interests that is usually made fun of or considered \"nerdy\". The students are 7th-8th grade, which I believe is such a formative age for their personalities and self confidence. With the access of the source material with the books that were donated, they are starting to come up with so many creative ideas for stories, characters and plans they are so excited about for their D&D game. The amount of kids who tell me the crazy and chaotic plans they have for the next time we play together.\r\n\r\nMany students have told me that they had trouble making friends at the beginning of the year but through the club and with all the resources you've given us, we have been able to continue to create a space for the members to have fun and be kids in. Because D&D is a game, it allows the kids to keep their interests that their peers would want to leave behind as \"kid things\" so to see them get so excited by game books, maps and figurines and all of the other items you donated, they get to still play with their kid things in a more advanced and story telling way.","fullyFundedDate":1772504982963,"projectUrl":"project/rattlers-adventurers-guild-dungeons-and/10069097/","projectTitle":"Rattlers Adventurers Guild! Dungeons and Dragons Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fargon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421955_orig.png?crop=92,92,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769631178978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421955"},{"teacherId":10052932,"projectId":10092157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation! Your kindness and belief in my students means so much to us.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of a 3D printer, my students will have access to hands-on learning experiences that bring creativity, problem-solving, and innovation to life. For my students in special education, hands-on and visual learning opportunities are especially impactful. The 3D printer will allow them to design, create, and explore concepts in a way that is engaging, accessible, and confidence-building.\r\n\r\nThe donated fidget tools will also make a meaningful difference in our classroom. Many of my students benefit from sensory supports that help them regulate emotions, manage anxiety, improve focus, and stay engaged during lessons. Having access to fidgets gives students an appropriate tool to support self-regulation while learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, included, and excited to learn. More than just materials, you are providing opportunities for independence, confidence, creativity, and success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1776448432411,"projectUrl":"project/steam-starts-with-a-spark/10092157/","projectTitle":"STEAM Starts with a Spark","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052932_orig.jpg?crop=1737,1737,x231,y802&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769634282957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052932"},{"teacherId":10401223,"projectId":10065119,"letterContent":"On behalf of our middle school students and physical education department, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of PE equipment. Your kindness and support have made a huge impact on our students and our program.\r\nThe excitement and joy from the students when they saw the new equipment was truly unforgettable. Many of our students were eager to try everything out immediately, and their enthusiasm brought so much positive energy to our classes. The new equipment has helped make PE more engaging, inclusive, and enjoyable for all students.\r\nAs a middle school PE teacher, it means so much to see students excited to participate, build confidence, work together, and stay active. Your donation is not just equipment it is an investment in our students' health, happiness, and overall well being.\r\nThank you again for your generosity, support, and commitment to helping our students thrive. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and the difference you have made in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1770502245964,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-help-our-pe-class-level-up/10065119/","projectTitle":"Game On! Help Our PE Class Level Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401223_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769573383465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401223"},{"teacherId":10295731,"projectId":10006177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the paper supply! It has been such a great help in the classroom. One of the things that we have been doing in my ELA class is trying to be creative and trying to get the kids to show their creativity. I have also been able to use the paper to print out important documents, and not having to worry about running out of paper, as I am also a special education teacher. \r\n\r\nOne of the things that I have used my materials is printing out shields, and we covered this when we were reading the book Narnia. We gave them a project on what shield would represent them, and each different shield and color meant something different.","fullyFundedDate":1769177614941,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-paper-supplies/10006177/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Paper Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295731"},{"teacherId":10279366,"projectId":10004883,"letterContent":"The gift of two Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards has helped our classroom by giving us access to special lessons and activities that fit our students' needs. We have used these resources for hands on crafts and writing lessons that include word banks and pictures to help students understand and express their ideas. These supports make learning easier and more engaging for many of our students.\r\n\r\nStudents have been very excited to create their own work and share it with others. Some students who used to struggle with writing are now more confident and willing to try. Students who need extra help have especially benefited from the pictures and word banks, which help them feel more successful. Overall, these materials have made learning more fun and supported student growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177613982,"projectUrl":"project/modified-curriculum-for-special-educatio/10004883/","projectTitle":"Modified Curriculum for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279366_orig.jpg?crop=952,952,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759089412627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trujillo-lifeskills"},{"teacherId":10350528,"projectId":10004972,"letterContent":"Your generous snack donations have already made a meaningful difference in our special education classroom. Because of your support, our students have been better able to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has also helped create a more positive and supportive environment where students feel cared for and valued. These snacks have not only provided nourishment, but have also improved behavior, eased transitions, and allowed our students to participate more fully in their daily activities.","fullyFundedDate":1769177612680,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-to-support-student/10004972/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Support Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350528_orig.jpg?crop=427,428,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768320694115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350528"},{"teacherId":10442972,"projectId":10193193,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our technology initiative. At our middle school, more than 180 students daily will benefit from increased access to charging ports in the classroom. \r\n\r\n These power strips will help ensure Chromebooks remain charged and enable students to engage more productively with the day's curriculum. With reliable access to power, students can begin lessons promptly without disruptions due to unavailable wall outlets. With your support, there will be no more excuses to disengage from the day's work.","fullyFundedDate":1776442849142,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-charging-access/10193193/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Charging Access","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10442972_orig.png?crop=716,717,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776282263426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ranchero-comp-sci"},{"teacherId":10418155,"projectId":10064311,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. The voice microphone has made a huge difference in my teaching. My students are now able to hear instructions clearly, no matter where they are seated in the room. This has helped improve focus, understanding, and overall classroom engagement.\r\n\r\nI also truly appreciate the Lysol that was donated. Keeping our classroom clean and sanitized is very important, especially in a busy middle school environment. Having these supplies allows us to maintain a healthier learning space for all students, which helps reduce the spread of germs and keeps everyone feeling safe.\r\n\r\nLastly, thank you for the Scotch tape. It may seem like a small item, but it is incredibly useful in our daily classroom activities. From fixing torn papers to helping students complete projects, it is something we use often. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770502245943,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-sound/10064311/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Sound and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418155_orig.jpg?crop=2493,2493,x0,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769463386520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418155"},{"teacherId":10299028,"projectId":10004944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to new supplies that make our learning environment more engaging, organized, and interactive.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology and materials aren't just extras, they are tools that help students actively participate in learning. Many of our lessons involve interactive activities, collaborative work, and digital assignments where students analyze historical events, work together to solve problems, and share their ideas. The supplies you provided help students stay focused, participate more fully, and feel excited about learning each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in the daily learning experience of my students. 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