{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alice Vail Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9869457,"projectId":9631191,"letterContent":"The donation from DonorsChoose made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our classroom environment. The books we received immediately sparked excitement and curiosity, especially among students who previously struggled to connect with reading. Having access to engaging, age-appropriate texts gave students the opportunity to see reading not just as an academic requirement, but as something enjoyable and personal. Many students began asking for recommendations, sharing books with peers, and showing genuine interest in stories and topics they could relate to.\r\n\r\nThese donated books also allowed me to provide consistent daily reading opportunities through bellwork and silent sustained reading. Because students now have materials readily available, they are able to practice reading every day without interruptions or limitations. This daily exposure has helped improve reading fluency, stamina, and confidence—especially for reluctant or struggling readers. Students who once avoided reading are now more willing to participate and take risks, knowing they have texts that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nOverall, this donation helped reignite a passion for reading in my classroom and opened the door for some students to discover that reading can be a source of entertainment, comfort, and growth. The books continue to support literacy development while fostering a positive reading culture where students feel motivated, capable, and excited to learn. Your generosity has truly made a difference in helping my students grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1762901398050,"projectUrl":"project/books-as-bold-as-my-8th-graders/9631191/","projectTitle":"Books as Bold as My 8th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tieu-Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753925560748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869457"},{"teacherId":2596005,"projectId":9634689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My students now have access to iPads that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning, communication, and emotional growth.\r\nMy students are in an Emotional Disability (ED) classroom, and many of them struggle to express their thoughts, feelings. The iPads have become powerful tools that help bridge that gap. With social-emotional apps, students can identify emotions, practice calming strategies, and express themselves in ways that feel safe and accessible to them.\r\nWe use the iPads to support\r\nSocial-emotional learning, including identifying emotions, practicing coping skills, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes I've seen is how behaviors have decrease, engagement increased, and students experience success that many have struggled to achieve in traditional ways.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are learning that they have tools to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for believing in them and for helping create a more supportive, inclusive learning environment.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nClaudia Gaxiola\r\nED Self-Contained Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1756661601002,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-healing-and-learning-giving-s/9634689/","projectTitle":"iPads for Healing and Learning: Giving Students Tools They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaxiola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596005_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755062004690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596005"},{"teacherId":2596005,"projectId":9584157,"letterContent":"Thank You for supporting a calm and connected class. Your generous support of or Emotional Disabilities classroom has been so wonderful. Because of you, my students now have yoga mats and books that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning and emotional growth.\r\n\r\nThe yoga mats have given my students a safe and comfortable space to practice calming strategies, movement breaks, and mindfulness. Many of my students struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, and focus, and having their own mat helps them feel grounded, secure, and ready to learn. These moments of calm have helped reduce stress, improve self-control, and create a more peaceful classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755695681602,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-for-emotional-regulation-in-our-ed/9584157/","projectTitle":"Yoga for Emotional Regulation in Our ED Classroom: Finding Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaxiola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596005_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755062004690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596005"},{"teacherId":8378482,"projectId":9458355,"letterContent":"I appreciate your donations on behalf of my students this school year! It is proving to be a challenging year for teachers and students, and every little bit helps, especially in regards to basic materials. I have some projects in mind as well, that will tap into their creativity and power of expression. It is my hope that this will not only empower them academically, but also emotionally and mentally as well. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have already proven to be useful. We are fortunate to have access to iPads and loaner Chromebooks, both of which can be used with the headphones. Many of their intervention programs and productivity apps require the ability to hear text-to-speech or audio. I can easily clean and sterilize the headsets for each class use.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies provide students with more creative, hands-on experiences and alternative ways to express themselves, respond to learning, and create beautiful projects. \r\n\r\nPencils, notebooks, and the other basic materials ordered will keep students supplied and on-task throughout the busy days ahead. The erasable labels will make the organization of supplies easier and more efficient.\r\n\r\nAgain, I appreciate your donations and sponsorship on behalf of my 6th graders this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1753887941011,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-a-year-of-project-based/9458355/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for a Year of Project-based Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veronica Noyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8378482_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647458913572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-noyce"},{"teacherId":9634136,"projectId":9209330,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for caring for my students. They have enjoyed the fidgets that were purchased, and always play with them during a Counseling session. Their fa write items are the weighted stuffed animals. They hug them and hold them.\r\nMy students will use the journals during g a grief group that I will start. We have had a lot of students who have lost their parents. A grief group is needed.\r\nI am so thankful for Donofs like you who care for education and care for kids. I told my students about this grant and they wanted me to thank you as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746787334068,"projectUrl":"project/emotions-have-feelings-too/9209330/","projectTitle":"Emotions Have Feelings Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634136"},{"teacherId":9869457,"projectId":9228694,"letterContent":"What you donated made such a remarkable difference in my classroom. It means so much to the students and their thirst for a good story. As you know our school is title 1 with students that don't have access to extra funds that help them build healthy habits or keep them safe. We also do not receive funding for extracurriculars or supports for our classroom activities. So your donation helps give the students a safe activity to do while at school a.k.a escape into a good book! Words cannot do justice for the impact you have done. My shelves were bare before. So you can see in the photo that your donation helped us out a lot.","fullyFundedDate":1746786270584,"projectUrl":"project/help-middle-school-students-fall-back-in/9228694/","projectTitle":"Help Middle School Students Fall Back in Love with Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tieu-Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753925560748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869457"},{"teacherId":9869457,"projectId":9277870,"letterContent":"You have no idea how excited my students were to read the books you donated! Wow! Thank you again for donating! The students were hooked with the first chapter with all the books donated.\r\n\r\n The pink shelf that was requested also helps out my students with choosing a book. The dynamic shelving is so important for them. \r\n\r\n Sometimes just standard shelving isn't easy for them and they can feel over whelmed with choices. The pink shelf helps me highlight certain ones and when those get taken, I can replace them and highlight other books!","fullyFundedDate":1747904767341,"projectUrl":"project/teenagers-need-want-to-read/9277870/","projectTitle":"Teenagers Need & Want To Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tieu-Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753925560748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869457"},{"teacherId":9634136,"projectId":9121580,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for the awesome donation that has brought positivity to my students. The food that was purchased has gone towards our PBIS Store called The Falcon Buck Store. The store is opened every other week. The students earn points for good behavior, positive attitudes, and improving on their work. They can redeem their points for items in the store. Food items are always the top picks and because of your donations, we have food galore!\r\nYour donations also provided more fidgets, stuffed animals, and stress balls the kids can use when they come to talk. Many of the balls have disappeared, going with kids that need them in class. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1740141135258,"projectUrl":"project/positivepositive-kids/9121580/","projectTitle":"Positive+Positive = Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634136"},{"teacherId":9606433,"projectId":8517874,"letterContent":"On behalf of our sixth grade classes, we would like to thank you for your generous donation. Our students have learned how the printing process works from start to finish. They learned how to utilize new tools such as the Lino-cut tool to create new designs. Many students described how they had never worked on such a project. Many staff members here, once they heard what we were doing, stated, \"You better have a lot of Band-Aids!\" To my surprise, we only handed out a total of 7 Band-Aids and the cuts were very minor. The students really learned how to responsibly use sharp tools. Thanks to you donation, we now have tools that other students can utilize for future projects.\r\n\r\nThank you SOOO much!!","fullyFundedDate":1729867532512,"projectUrl":"project/print-making-process/8517874/","projectTitle":"Print Making Process","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606433"},{"teacherId":8366989,"projectId":6279492,"letterContent":"My students loved this project. The first day we used the hand held microscope the kids started by looking at the samples. Then I asked them to look at one of their belongings and this opened up a whole new world to them. As I watched they looked at their backpacks, shoes, hands, and hair and so many things. They began comparing the textures of their hands to those of their friends. By the time we got to the compound microscope they were so excited to see everything in magnification. Thank you so much this was absolutely amazing...and hopefully there will be a few more microbiologists, virologists, and doctors because of the experience.","fullyFundedDate":1647137456044,"projectUrl":"project/microscopic-window/6279492/","projectTitle":"Microscopic Window","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8366989_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x635,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646959100930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366989"},{"teacherId":2327231,"projectId":8168670,"letterContent":"This has been a multi year project but my students have been having a great time designing the mural for our school. We have assembled and sorted the supplies. We have selected a site to put the mural, and we have received approval from our Principal. Students began making a full size mock up to work from and will soon be working on cutting the tile mesh and gluing the tiles to the mesh. We don't have pictures yet, but will have them very soon. Thank you for all that you have provided us with. We could not bring this to life without you!!","fullyFundedDate":1707716263385,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-and-memorial-mural/8168670/","projectTitle":"Kindness and Memorial Mural","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stensel Creuz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2327231_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740692524516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stenselcreuz"},{"teacherId":9634136,"projectId":8782013,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for taking your time to read my grant, but also for caring so much about my students and their needs. They have enjoyed the fidgets immensely. Every time they come in to talk they have a fidget in their hand.\r\nI am grateful for you and my students are too! Please keep supporting teachers! We need so much and your help is very much appreciated.\r\nI as a Counselor hear good things and sometimes sad, but opening an email stating my project was fully funded brightened up my day. \r\nYour love of children is evident and I am fortunate to have you helping me. 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