{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union Hill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1625544,"projectId":9909467,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to tell you the impact your donations have made in our classrooms. Our arts department services the entire building and we have many students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. \r\n\r\nHaving access to basic hygiene supplies and pencils have impacted our learning in a positive way. There are less students leaving the room to go get a tissue from the bathroom and time is saved on the \"Miss I don't have a pencil\" discussion. We have set up the places within our arts classrooms where students can come and get the supplies without fear of judgment or needing to ask. These community supplies allow our students the chance to create and learn in a positive social community.\r\n\r\nWe were able to supply for arts classrooms and hope to continue to see this amazing change.","fullyFundedDate":1767651875575,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-in-the-arts/9909467/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics in the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1625544_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502800422159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mkaymusic"},{"teacherId":5472548,"projectId":9530718,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donations, our classroom has been reinvigorated with new graph-ruled notebooks for math class and poster material for projects. We are using poster paper to create collaborative scientific and math presentations that allow students to graphically convey their ideas. Graph-ruled notebooks are an essential daily math tool because they allow students to precisely plot points, clearly illustrate their problem-solving processes, and arrange their notes and supporting work to their math problems. When the kids first saw the new materials, their excitement was genuine and instantaneous. One especially noteworthy example was when the students used poster paper to build a graphic to compare and contrast mixes and compounds as part of a science project. \r\n In addition, they will begin a cross-curricular project that integrates math and scientific data analysis, culminating in poster presentations that showcase their findings. As students, these next steps will enhance their critical thinking skills, academic vocabulary, and confidence. Our school community has greatly and permanently benefited from your generosity, and we truly appreciate the opportunity these resources provide.","fullyFundedDate":1758123004234,"projectUrl":"project/math-notebooks-and-poster-paper/9530718/","projectTitle":"Math Notebooks and Poster Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camilo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5472548_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532001841283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscamilo"},{"teacherId":10418586,"projectId":10059373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of care items to my classroom. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful difference for my students. Because of you, our classroom is a more comfortable, welcoming, and supportive place where children can focus on learning and feel cared for each day.\r\n\r\nThe care items you provided help meet real needs for our students and give them a sense of security and confidence. Simple things like these go a long way in helping children feel safe, prepared, and valued. When students know their needs are met, they are better able to participate, stay engaged, and do their very best in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769440213022,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-warmth-care/10059373/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands: Warmth & Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Poli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418586"},{"teacherId":9511983,"projectId":9499111,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in helping me provide my students with these essential supplies needed for their success in the classroom. Thanks to your generous donations, my students have been able to work on essential skills necessary for success beyond the middle school classroom. For instance, my students have been using post-it notes to guide them as they develop their annotation skills and to break down and better understand the text. \r\n\r\nKnowing that I am able to provide them with these supplies and eliminating the worry and stress of having to ask their parents for expensive supplies has had a postive impact on my students and their learning. Thank you for you generosity, we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1755638052352,"projectUrl":"project/help-empower-7th-grade-through-literacy/9499111/","projectTitle":"Help Empower 7th Grade Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aroca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9511983_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724952520206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9511983"},{"teacherId":5472548,"projectId":9285996,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity through DonorsChoose, our classroom has been transformed in a simple, but incredibly powerful way. The two new cubbies you helped fund have given my students a designated place to store belongings they do not need at the moment, allowing them to keep their workspaces clear, organized, and ready for learning. \r\nWhen the cubbies first arrived, my students were thrilled. They immediately noticed how neat and inviting the classroom looked and were eager to organize their belongings. For some students, especially those who struggle with organization, having a clear system gave them a sense of independence and confidence. They take pride in maintaining their space and helping classmates do the same.\r\nBecause of you, my students are learning not just academic skills, but also responsibility, organization, and respect for their learning environment. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students can focus, grow, and succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755747352855,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-space-makes-an-organized-br/9285996/","projectTitle":"An Organized Space Makes An Organized Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camilo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5472548_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532001841283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscamilo"},{"teacherId":9020438,"projectId":9253363,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom story took a beautiful turn! With your help, students dove into new novels, shared lively discussions, and enjoyed snacks that kept both their minds and hearts full. Our little \"book club meets snack bar\" thrived because you believed in the magic of good stories—and well-timed granola bars. Your support filled our shelves, fueled curiosity, and reminded us that every great story deserves a strong ending (and maybe a snack break). Thank you for helping us close this chapter with joy, connection, and plenty of good reads ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1746709883883,"projectUrl":"project/plot-twists-popcorn-purell-support-o/9253363/","projectTitle":"Plot Twists, Popcorn & Purell: Support Our Final Chapters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cummings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9020438_orig.jpg?crop=638,638,x229,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714939366798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9020438"},{"teacherId":1625544,"projectId":9036790,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting the arts in our school. We are very fortunate to have people like you who value what our students are capable of. \r\n\r\nYour very generous gift came in just in time for our spring showcase. Students have been preparing for weeks. Our bucket group was able to use their new drumsticks and stands to prepare for their performance. It went amazingly. Our students learned several new skills, have learned that it's OK to make mistakes, and put on an amazing performance.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our program.","fullyFundedDate":1746787185688,"projectUrl":"project/bucket-bonanza/9036790/","projectTitle":"Bucket Bonanza!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1625544_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502800422159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mkaymusic"},{"teacherId":9020438,"projectId":9062358,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity and kindness, I've been able to keep student reading engagement steady for over two years now. Our school library has officially been renovated, but many books had to be thrown out due to water damage, and black mold. Classes have not had a book fair this year, nor have they've been invited in with a schedule in order to check out which books are available to them.\r\n\r\nStudents—whether from my classes or those I mentor after school—are constantly checking out books, not out of obligation, but out of genuine interest. Because of your support, they now have access to titles that complement and expand on the core novels we read together in class. In addition, students outside of my class, have had more access to popular young adult literature, as well as other books to series they love, and have started outside of school. \r\n\r\nHaving a classroom library has ultimately deepened students understanding of themes and sparked richer class discussions that bridge connections to real world events, as well as serve as mentor texts for our own narrative writing. I've seen students light up when they find a book that speaks uniquely to them, and their interests, and for that we are eternally grateful for your help in donating.\r\n\r\nWe're about to begin our dystopian independent reading novel projects this marking period, and thanks to you, students now have a wider selection of engaging titles to choose from, as well as multiple copies of popular books that allow them to form their own book clubs. These small changes have made a big impact—reading stamina is increasing, curiosity is growing, and students are more engaged than ever before. \r\n\r\nOur library isn't just a place to check out books; it's become a space where students see themselves as readers, thinkers, and collaborators. Thank you for making this possible. 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