{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vista Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10112545,"projectId":9741514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that has purchased decodable chapter books for my reading intervention students. They were so excited to read age appropriate looking books that were possible for them to read independently. One student said that he wanted to read a second chapter because he wanted to know what happened next. \r\n\r\nThese decodable chapter books help my students to feel confident as readers because they can read books that look like those their peers are reading. At the same time, they feel successful because the words in these decodable chapter books are written with words that my students are capable of reading since they are curated for skills my students have learned.\r\n\r\nThese books will start my students on the path of independent reading, which will lead to a lifetime love of books!","fullyFundedDate":1760731958148,"projectUrl":"project/realizing-we-are-readers/9741514/","projectTitle":"Realizing We Are Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10112545_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755041859288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10112545"},{"teacherId":5907108,"projectId":9813042,"letterContent":"\nThank you for donating to my music classroom! As you can imagine, there are many supplies to organize and prepare for students to use to facilitate a creative learning experience! However, I needed a way for students to be able to easily access these materials for themselves so that they could increase their self-sufficiency in retrieving the materials they need. Increased student independence free me to focus on helping the students in the classroom who need help.\n\nThese multi-drawer, colorful cabinets have been a lifesaver in my classroom. Students can more easily pin-point were the materials are, and where to return them. I plan on labeling each drawer to make it more student friendly! ","fullyFundedDate":1760693649513,"projectUrl":"project/organize-those-papers/9813042/","projectTitle":"Organize Those Papers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5907108_orig.jpg?crop=1285,1285,x1742,y1285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490640675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5907108"},{"teacherId":5907108,"projectId":9464486,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, \"Caught Being Good! Prizes.\" The idea behind this project is to provide students with prizes that they look forward to winning through a classroom raffle system. My students enjoy the prizes and look forward to winning tickets they can add to the classroom raffle! \r\n\r\nThe slap bracelets and small cars are the most popular with my students. The slap bracelets are almost all gone. Without your support, my students wouldn't have such an amazing prize box to acknowledge their good deeds.","fullyFundedDate":1758636798307,"projectUrl":"project/caught-being-good-prizes/9464486/","projectTitle":"Caught Being Good Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5907108_orig.jpg?crop=1285,1285,x1742,y1285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490640675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5907108"},{"teacherId":5907108,"projectId":9488934,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in this project! I am excited to continue to put this tool to good use. Planted use of this item includes scanning student work, such as drawings, so that they can create and build their own digital portfolio.\r\n\r\nThis digital portfolio documents their journey though learning a new instrument, and includes multi media such as recordings, photos, videos, and scanned items.\r\n\r\nYour contribution to our classroom will impact students from all middle school grade levels, and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1757423981323,"projectUrl":"project/digital-portfolio-document-scanner/9488934/","projectTitle":"Digital Portfolio Document Scanner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5907108_orig.jpg?crop=1285,1285,x1742,y1285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490640675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5907108"},{"teacherId":413169,"projectId":9592698,"letterContent":"These materials will directly support collaborative learning and conceptual understanding in Algebra and in 8th grade math. The materials have been used during group problem-solving tasks, error analysis, and math talks, allowing students to model equations, graph linear relationships, and present solution strategies to the class. The bulk colored pencils allowed interactive note-taking, graphing in multiple colors to distinguish functions, and visual representations of slope, transformations, and systems—helping students clearly annotate and analyze their work. The file folders and two-pocket folders will helped the students organize their unit packets, guided notes, assessments, and intervention materials, which is especially important in a course where concepts build progressively across the year. The bulk dry-erase markers are used daily for whiteboard practice, enabling students to show work step-by-step, receive immediate feedback, and engage in rapid-cycle practice with equations, inequalities, and graphs without the barrier of permanent mistakes. Together, these resources created a structured and engaging Algebra environment where students can think critically, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758119998827,"projectUrl":"project/steam-essentials-tools-for-every-studen/9592698/","projectTitle":"STEAM Essentials: Tools for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp413169_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725299159989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/413169"},{"teacherId":10112545,"projectId":9538231,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when our calm corner materials arrived. They immediately gravitated towards the fidgets and the bean bags. Frequently my students will rest on the bean bags with a weighted blanket on their laps. They find the weight calming and soothing. One student told me that the weighted blanket \"makes me feel safe\". \r\n\r\nDuring our reading intervention sessions, my students will ask me for a break. They get to go to the calm corner and sit on the bean bags. Some students sit on the bean bags during learning activities to help them focus. Other students like to have weighted blankets with them to keep them focused on the learning. Almost every student uses fidgets during our intervention sessions. \r\n\r\nI have noticed since utilizing the calm corner resources you have generously donated, that my students are more focused during reading intervention. They participate more and feel more ready and able to learn. Thank you again for your generous donation to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758227133547,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner-cuddles/9538231/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner Cuddles","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10112545_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755041859288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10112545"},{"teacherId":9427612,"projectId":9574838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project to help create a true Thinking Classroom! Your generous contribution is already making a powerful difference in my students' learning experiences and the way they engage with mathematics every day.\r\nThanks to your support, we now have the essential whiteboard supplies needed to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms strategies by Peter Liljedahl. These tools—so simple yet so powerful—have transformed our classroom into a vibrant space where students are no longer passive learners sitting at desks. Instead, they are on their feet, working together at vertical whiteboards, actively thinking, discussing, and problem-solving.\r\nIt's incredible to witness the shift: students who were once hesitant to participate are now confidently sharing their ideas. They revise their thinking in real time, learn from one another, and support each other through challenges. The whiteboards have become a space where mistakes are not feared, but valued as part of the learning process.\r\nThis transformation isn't just academic—it's emotional and social, too. In this collaborative environment, students are building essential life skills: communication, empathy, perseverance, and resilience. They are learning that their voices matter and that it's okay to not have the answer right away. That growth mindset is taking root, and it's beautiful to see.\r\nYour donation helped make all of this possible. You've contributed more than just markers and erasers—you've given my students the tools to think deeply, work together, and grow with confidence. Thank you for believing in this vision and for investing in a joyful, student-centered approach to math education.","fullyFundedDate":1755896516973,"projectUrl":"project/build-my-thinking-classroom/9574838/","projectTitle":"Build My Thinking Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9427612_orig.jpg?crop=172,172,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735415732451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9427612"},{"teacherId":9427612,"projectId":8949937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials that will transform how they learn and apply math in real-world situations.\r\nWith your donation, we were able to bring our classroom \"store\" to life. The snacks and fidgets you helped provide are now being \"sold\" by students who are learning to calculate prices, make change, and track profits — all while practicing essential math skills like working with integers and applying operations in meaningful ways. These small items have become powerful tools for engagement, responsibility, and financial literacy.\r\nThe whiteboards are being used to create vibrant signs, price lists, and calculation charts. It's incredible to watch students take pride in their work, collaborate on designs, and explain their math reasoning visually to others. These boards allow for quick corrections and experimentation, which helps build confidence in even the most reluctant learners.\r\nThe paper you provided might seem like a simple supply, but it has made a big impact. Students use it daily to brainstorm ideas, draft inventory lists, and complete math worksheets tied directly to our store project. It's been instrumental in helping them plan, reflect, and organize their thinking — all essential skills both in and outside the classroom.\r\nThanks to you, learning math now feels relevant, hands-on, and fun for my students. They're not just solving equations — they're becoming entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and confident thinkers.\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our project. You've made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1742146380557,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-life-skills-integers/8949937/","projectTitle":"Teaching Life Skills & Integers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9427612_orig.jpg?crop=172,172,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735415732451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9427612"},{"teacherId":5907108,"projectId":9402870,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my growing music program. I have always valued bringing different musical genres to my music classes - especially jazz! \r\n\r\nThis year, I plan to use these materials for a jazz unit that connects with Black History Month. I am going to convert my concert band into a jazz band so that we can learn the style of jazz together. Included will be a presentation of our learning in the form of a performance and mini history modules about important jazz musicians and their impact on the genre (and in rock/pop music).\r\n\r\nI am excited to take this journey with my students! Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752586469842,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-jazz/9402870/","projectTitle":"Let's Play Jazz","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5907108_orig.jpg?crop=1285,1285,x1742,y1285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490640675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5907108"},{"teacherId":5907108,"projectId":9262713,"letterContent":"My growing music program finds success because of generous donors like yourselves. Slowly but surely, we are acquiring the tools to help us succeed. These chromatic tuners will help my students learn about intonation and tuning. \r\n\r\nMy goal with these tuners is to help my students become independent musicians outside of our classroom. Learning about intonation is one way to do that. My orchestra students (those who play violin/viola/cello/bass), will benefit mostly from the tuners. With them, they will be able to get their instruments in playing condition. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786135908,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-in-tune/9262713/","projectTitle":"Let's Get in Tune!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5907108_orig.jpg?crop=1285,1285,x1742,y1285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490640675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5907108"},{"teacherId":9929153,"projectId":9184078,"letterContent":"Our student in the art classroom have an opportunity to read and learn to love reading outside of English class thanks to you. It may seem strange that an art class asks for books, but imagination and creativity is taken from all places. You have helped my students have a library in the classroom that they can use when they need a break or finished all their work early. \r\nThank you for this wonderful opportunity and for supporting the students, myself and the future. I appreciate all that was done. I know my students do, and the students that will follow.","fullyFundedDate":1742963126287,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-the-future/9184078/","projectTitle":"A Book for the Future.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9929153"},{"teacherId":413169,"projectId":9205481,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the tools they need to feel confident, organized, and fully engaged in their learning. The supplies you funded—including quad-ruled notebooks, scientific calculators, pencils, and glue sticks—have already made a visible impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, students were buzzing with excitement. Many of them had never received brand-new school supplies of their own. One student held up the calculator and exclaimed, \"We get to keep these?\" Another opened the composition book and immediately started sketching a graph, proudly showing it to classmates. These small moments showed just how big of a difference the right resources can make.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the quad-ruled composition books to great use. During our current math and science units, students are using them to record and analyze data, create graphs, and write reflections on their learning. The grid layout has helped them stay organized and precise, especially when plotting points and drawing diagrams. 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