{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Davis Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":91456,"projectId":9830784,"letterContent":"We were so excited when we saw the new journals and, of course, the crystal pens were an immediate hit! We loved all of the different colors and being able to choose a pen that felt like their own. Something as simple as having a special journal and a fun pen makes students excited about writing. Instead of journaling feeling like another assignment, it is something they actually look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the journals as a place for students to slow down and write about what is on their minds. I have also noticed that the quiet time gives them a chance to settle themselves and reset before we move on with our day. We hope to get to journaling more. \r\n\r\nMy next step is to make journaling part of my regular classroom routine. I want my students to use these journals throughout the year so they can look back and see their own growth, not just academically, but personally too. Thank you for giving my students something that belongs to them and a space where their thoughts, feelings, goals, and voices matter.","fullyFundedDate":1766857063601,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-reflections-journaling-for-focu/9830784/","projectTitle":"Mindful Reflections: Journaling for Focus and Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holloway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsholloway24"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9940681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these essential supplies for our learning center. While pencils and paper might seem like simple items, they are the foundation of a functional and dignified learning environment for my students. In a school where resources are often limited, having a steady supply of these materials means my students can walk into the classroom and immediately focus on their academic goals without the stress of wondering if they have the tools to participate.\r\n\r\nThe copy paper has been vital for our daily operations. I use it to print individualized learning scaffolds and essential \"at a glance\" sheets that help general education teachers understand and support my students' unique needs across campus. Furthermore, the abundance of pre-sharpened pencils and erasers has removed a significant social barrier. My students no longer have to feel any sense of embarrassment or hesitation if they arrive without a writing utensil. They simply grab what they need and get to work, which has fostered a much more inclusive atmosphere where the focus remains entirely on their growth.\r\n\r\nThe label maker tape has allowed me to create the highly structured and predictable environment that my students with special needs rely on to feel secure. By clearly labeling student folders and classroom bins, I have been able to reduce the anxiety that often comes with transitions and organization. Your generosity has provided more than just physical items; you have given my students the structure and resources they need to approach their education with confidence and independence.","fullyFundedDate":1766347160564,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-ready-essential-supplies/9940681/","projectTitle":"Organized and Ready: Essential Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9868550,"letterContent":"This project has transformed our learning center into a hub of focused productivity. For many of them, the tactile experience of a physical keyboard is a game changer. It allows them to build the writing stamina they need for grade level work and state testing, which is nearly impossible to do on a touch screen. Having equipment that actually holds a charge and works every time has removed a massive daily barrier to their learning, allowing us to jump straight into our lessons without technical delays.\r\n\r\nThe true impact of these laptops lies in the assistive technology they provide. For students who struggle with reading or writing, tools like speech to text and text to speech are essential bridges to success. One of my students, Jacky, has an auditory processing disorder that makes spelling and phonics incredibly difficult despite her being very bright. Before we had these laptops, she often felt discouraged by the amount of correction her work required. Now, she uses the word processor to handle the initial grammar and spelling edits independently. She utilizes speech to text to get her ideas down when she is stuck on a complex word and uses text to speech to listen to her reading assignments without needing a staff member to read aloud to her.\r\n\r\nThis newfound independence has completely shifted the emotional atmosphere for students like Jacky. She can now complete a rough draft and handle the revision process on her own, which has boosted her confidence significantly. Instead of feeling down because a teacher has to mark up every flaw on her paper, she uses the technology to refine her work first. After the digital revision process, she reviews her work with a teacher for final feedback and completes her last draft with pencil and paper. These writing stations have given my students the tools to work with dignity and the confidence to realize they can achieve academic success on their own terms.","fullyFundedDate":1766347164713,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-writing-station/9868550/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers: Writing Stations for RSP Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9868626,"letterContent":"This project has transformed our learning center into a hub of focused productivity. For many of them, the tactile experience of a physical keyboard is a game changer. It allows them to build the writing stamina they need for grade level work and state testing, which is nearly impossible to do on a touch screen. Having equipment that actually holds a charge and works every time has removed a massive daily barrier to their learning, allowing us to jump straight into our lessons without technical delays.\r\n\r\nThe true impact of these laptops lies in the assistive technology they provide. For students who struggle with reading or writing, tools like speech to text and text to speech are essential bridges to success. One of my students, Jacky, has an auditory processing disorder that makes spelling and phonics incredibly difficult despite her being very bright. Before we had these laptops, she often felt discouraged by the amount of correction her work required. Now, she uses the word processor to handle the initial grammar and spelling edits independently. She utilizes speech to text to get her ideas down when she is stuck on a complex word and uses text to speech to listen to her reading assignments without needing a staff member to read aloud to her.\r\n\r\nThis newfound independence has completely shifted the emotional atmosphere for students like Jacky. She can now complete a rough draft and handle the revision process on her own, which has boosted her confidence significantly. Instead of feeling down because a teacher has to mark up every flaw on her paper, she uses the technology to refine her work first. After the digital revision process, she reviews her work with a teacher for final feedback and completes her last draft with pencil and paper. These writing stations have given my students the tools to work with dignity and the confidence to realize they can achieve academic success on their own terms.","fullyFundedDate":1766347163366,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-writing-station/9868626/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers: Writing Stations for Sped Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9913929,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our reading project. In a middle school Resource Specialist Program (RSP) setting, the biggest hurdle we face isn't just a lack of skill—it's often a lack of confidence. For years, many of my students have been handed \"low-level\" books that feel like they were written for kindergartners. It is incredibly difficult to motivate a 12- or 13-year-old to practice reading when the themes feel \"babyish.\" Your donation changed that dynamic instantly. These spooky, high-interest titles provide the \"edge\" and maturity my students crave, and for the first time this year, I have struggling readers actively begging for extra time just to finish a chapter.\r\n\r\nBuilding Vital Literacy Skills Beyond the excitement, these texts are serving as a bridge to essential literacy milestones. Because the students are genuinely invested in the \"spooky\" plots, they are more willing to push through the \"heavy lifting\" of reading. We are using these books to target reading fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and inferencing skills. When a student is trying to figure out a mystery or anticipate a jump-scare, they are naturally practicing critical thinking and comprehension strategies without even realizing they are \"working.\" Reading in our classroom has transformed from a quiet struggle into a collaborative, high-energy environment where students are eager to discuss plot twists and share their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1766347162581,"projectUrl":"project/scaring-up-literacy-spooky-books-for-re/9913929/","projectTitle":"Scaring Up Literacy: Spooky Books for Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":91456,"projectId":9644273,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! My students are actively using these resources to run a fully student-managed classroom store. Students serve as bankers, inventory managers, and order runners, entering items, pricing products, retrieving orders, and tracking transactions using classroom reward currency. It has truly become a student-run system.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to take ownership right away. Seeing the store supplies made the project feel real, and students immediately began discussing pricing, roles, and how to manage the store responsibly.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue refining the store by adjusting prices, reflecting on spending choices, and practicing saving strategies. They are learning that financial literacy is not just about buying, but about planning, patience, and teamwork. Your support has given students an authentic, hands-on learning experience they are proud to lead.","fullyFundedDate":1757011224410,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-in-action-running-ou/9644273/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy in Action: Running Our Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holloway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsholloway24"},{"teacherId":9770528,"projectId":9617921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this vital piece of technology into our learning center. For my students with diverse learning needs, the bridge between abstract instruction and independent work is often the hardest to cross. While digital whiteboards are common in schools, they can sometimes feel disconnected from the paper-and-pencil reality that students face at their desks. This document camera has been a game-changer because it allows me to model math problems in a \"natural format.\" My students can watch my hand moving across a real page, seeing exactly how to line up decimals, use a ruler, or organize a complex equation on paper—nuances that are often lost on a slick digital screen.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been palpable since we unboxed the camera. The students are most fascinated by the ability to project 3D math manipulatives—like counting blocks or geometric shapes—onto the big screen in high definition. It turns a small handheld object into a shared visual experience for the entire group. Students have since realized that their work \"looks like\" the teacher's work, and that validation has made them much more eager to attempt difficult problems. Thank you for helping us make learning visible, accessible, and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1762266386655,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-documen/9617921/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With a Document Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770528_orig.jpg?crop=727,727,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727106285727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770528"},{"teacherId":91456,"projectId":8938689,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the new design station. They immediately began sketching ideas for mugs, shirts, decals, and stickers that connect to their learning. The new tools have already helped them create meaningful keepsakes, and the organization cart has taught them the importance of caring for shared materials.\r\n\r\nIt was a nice opportunity working with them to put together the craft organization cart. It took a lot of reading and critical thinking skills. It was nice to see! \r\n\r\nOur next step is to launch a Student Designer of the Week activity so each student can turn an academic idea into something real and personal. Thank you for bringing this creative opportunity to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731528461494,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-the-lab/8938689/","projectTitle":"Expanding the Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holloway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsholloway24"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7746","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":523,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":7746,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Davis Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Davis Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/compton-unified-school-district/davis-middle-school/7746"}