{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Octavia E. Butler Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7018985,"projectId":9810557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books to our students! We had an amazing program on Friday with a DJ, spoken word poets, an MC, and even a special zoom visit with the book's author. The best part was the big surprise in the middle of the assembly when all of the students were given their very own copy of the book! They were so excited!\r\nThe whole event was a great community building experience for the whole school and helped students to understand the importance of our school's namesake so that they can be inspired by her story and her writing!","fullyFundedDate":1760470397682,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-students-with-an-inspiring-bio/9810557/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Students with an Inspiring Biography!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018985"},{"teacherId":7018985,"projectId":9702424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books to our book club! I have a group of ferocious readers here, and they are gobbling up these books! Some students have already finished most of them. They are enjoying the titles so much and are preparing to compete against other schools to demonstrate which students know the books the best. \r\nThey had such a great time unboxing all of the books and checking to see what they would be reading this year. It is such a gift to know that the books are here and available for them at any time!","fullyFundedDate":1758309059659,"projectUrl":"project/book-clubs-build-readers/9702424/","projectTitle":"Book Clubs Build Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018985"},{"teacherId":7018985,"projectId":9665034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books to our book club! I have a group of ferocious readers here, and they are gobbling up these books! Some students have already finished most of them. They are enjoying the titles so much and are preparing to compete against other schools to demonstrate which students know the books the best. \r\nThey had such a great time unboxing all of the books and checking to see what they would be reading this year. It is such a gift to know that the books are here and available for them at any time!","fullyFundedDate":1757259528986,"projectUrl":"project/book-clubs/9665034/","projectTitle":"Book Clubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018985"},{"teacherId":10039959,"projectId":9921802,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you again for believing in our school and investing in our STEM program. Your kindness and commitment to education are truly inspiring.\r\nPlease know that we will take great care of this equipment and use it thoughtfully throughout the year. We plan to integrate it into our units, showcase student projects, and share updates and photos (where permitted) so you can see the difference your support is making. You are a valued partner in our mission to provide a rich, engaging education for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1764451359118,"projectUrl":"project/photography-club/9921802/","projectTitle":"Photography Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bracamonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039959"},{"teacherId":10039959,"projectId":9706877,"letterContent":"I am writing on behalf of our students and staff at School Name to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of STEM lab equipment. Your support has transformed what we are able to offer our middle school students and will have a lasting impact on their learning, confidence, and future opportunities.\r\nBecause of your gift, our students now have access to hands-on tools that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. Instead of only reading about concepts in a textbook, they will be able to test ideas, collect real data, and see the results of their thinking in action. For many of our students, this is the first time they will work with professional-quality equipment similar to what scientists and engineers use.\r\nWe are already planning a series of lab experiences that make full use of your donation. In science, students will conduct investigations where they design their own experiments, measure variables, and analyze results using the new equipment. In our STEM elective, students will collaborate in small teams to build and test prototypes, troubleshoot problems, and present their solutions to real-world challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1760470398773,"projectUrl":"project/steam-lab-tools-for-students/9706877/","projectTitle":"Steam Lab Tools for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bracamonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039959"},{"teacherId":7018985,"projectId":9409003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! The students are loving these magazines. There are so many new ways for them to learn information now and to find more things to read. The topics are keeping their attention and doing a great job competing with electronic media! \r\n\r\nWhat a gift to our students! We get a new batch each month to keep their interest, and there are enough copies for students to be able to keep a copy of a magazine if they really love the content that month. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1750270512524,"projectUrl":"project/magazines-for-the-library-kids-need-pri/9409003/","projectTitle":"Magazines for the Library: Kids Need Print Sources for Research","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018985"},{"teacherId":4379568,"projectId":9652801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to bring golf to our middle school students. After the Eaton Fire, many of our families continue to rebuild, and your generosity has given our kids a positive outlet during a challenging time. Golf is teaching them focus, resilience, and teamwork, while also providing joy and stress relief. Because of you, our students feel seen, supported, and inspired to try something new. We are deeply grateful for your kindness in helping us create these meaningful opportunities that extend far beyond the game itself. Your gift will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1756483425653,"projectUrl":"project/hitting-for-healing-golfing-with-middle/9652801/","projectTitle":"Hitting for Healing: Golfing with Middle Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4379568_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505502295824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trappeliotartsmagnet"},{"teacherId":7018985,"projectId":9408999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much or contributing to this project! The work is underway to get kids excited about reading through fun incentives. I have already seen students checking out more books and being willing to challenge themselves to read more this school year. \r\n\r\nSometimes kids just need an extra little push to get them to stretch themselves a bit, and these incentives are just the thing to do that! Your generosity is making a real difference in real kids' lives. Kids today have so many things to compete for their attention, but we can hook them as readers together!","fullyFundedDate":1750294218831,"projectUrl":"project/lets-incentive-reading/9408999/","projectTitle":"Let's Incentivize Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7018985"},{"teacherId":10225630,"projectId":9849266,"letterContent":"My students and I really appreciate the donations these items will be put to good use in the classroom and on campus We thank the donors without you all schools wouldn't have a lot of things that are needed to succeed in the classroom my students and I are reluctant to have organization like Donors choose because schools can't afford to provide many of the items that are needed in the classroom and on campuses around the country so we thank you and we hope that Donors choose is around for many years to comes.","fullyFundedDate":1762445844595,"projectUrl":"project/professional-development/9849266/","projectTitle":"Professional Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225630"},{"teacherId":10039959,"projectId":9794613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of baseball equipment for our middle school. Your support means more than words can say to our students and school community. Because of you, our after-school baseball club can welcome more players, practice more safely, and build stronger skills together as a team.\r\nThe new bats, gloves, helmets, and other gear will help students learn the game the right way while staying safe. Having shared, high-quality equipment removes a big barrier for families who might not be able to afford their own gear. Now students can come to practice focused on effort, teamwork, and improvement instead of worrying about what they do or do not have. Your gift helps create a more inclusive club where every student feels they belong on the field.\r\nYour donation helps create a safe, positive space for students to spend their after-school time. The baseball club gives students a place to connect with friends, be physically active, and build relationships with caring adults. For many students, this club becomes a highlight of their day and a place where they feel seen, valued, and encouraged. Your generosity helps keep them engaged in school and connected to our community in a healthy, constructive way.\r\nOn behalf of our players, families, and school staff, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1762633733962,"projectUrl":"project/baseball-training-equipment/9794613/","projectTitle":"Baseball Training Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bracamonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039959"},{"teacherId":9314300,"projectId":9663921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution that provided our news team with a new iPad. This incredible tool has made a tremendous difference in our school.With it, we were able to download a teleprompter app that allows our student reporters to look directly into the camera instead of down at a script.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are now able to film the weekly newscast entirely on their own. They feel more confident, professional, and independent as they take full ownership of the production process. This experience is helping them develop real-world communication, media, and leadership skills that will serve them well far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for helping their voices—and talents—shine.\r\n\r\nFrom Lily-We love the ipad because it has the teleprompter app on it. The teleprompter allows us to look directly into the camera instead of looking down. We can't use the teleprompter on the school ipads because you can't add new apps, so we really appreciate your donation.\r\n\r\nFrom Greta-The teleprompter is one of the key components of filming our school news. It has made filming the school news way easier and a lot more fun. Now, instead of trying to remember all our lines or looking down at our papers, we can just read from the screen. It makes us feel like real news anchors, and our videos look much better and more professional. Plus, it helps us feel less nervous when we're on camera!\r\n\r\nFrom Abby- Thank you, Donors Choose, for providing us with our iPad for our teleprompter! This has improved our school news vastly and helps us create a more professional environment. Thanks so much from the Octavia Butler news team!\r\n\r\nFrom Kellan-The teleprompter app on our Ipad that donors have provided to the newscast is very, very helpful to us. Instead of looking down at a paper to read our lines, we get to actually look towards the watchers! Thank you very much for the iPad!\r\n\r\nFrom Olivia-\r\nDear Donors, \r\nThank you so much for the purchase of our IPad. We love taking time to film our school news, and being able to use the teleprompter makes it so much better! Our videos look more professional and it saves us time from having to memorize our lines. This is a very generous contribution that helps us. Thank you!\r\n\r\nOnce again, we are so grateful for donors like you that help not only our school but many schools throughout the country.","fullyFundedDate":1757000127107,"projectUrl":"project/into-the-looking-glass/9663921/","projectTitle":"Into the Looking Glass","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauderdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9314300"},{"teacherId":10039959,"projectId":9859309,"letterContent":"The addition of the professional-grade camera lens has transformed the way our students are able to document their work. They can now capture detailed images of their engineering structures, science experiments, and artistic creations with clarity and precision. This has opened the door for higher-level analysis, stronger presentations, and deeper reflection. 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