{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ahwahnee Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9656272,"projectId":9853188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! The materials you provided have already made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn, create, and work together. With the new storage organizers and rolling carts, we have been able to give our classroom materials a designated home, making it much easier for students to independently find what they need and return materials when they are finished. Instead of spending valuable learning time searching for supplies, students can focus on the task in front of them. The vinyl, glue, tape, and other materials have also given students more opportunities to create hands-on projects and bring their ideas to life. Having dependable supplies available has encouraged students to take ownership of their work and be more willing to experiment, revise, and try again.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite changes has been seeing students' excitement when they realized that these materials were for them to use. They were eager to explore the supplies and immediately began thinking about what they could make. The rolling storage has also helped us create more flexible work areas, allowing students to collaborate while keeping our classroom organized. Even the laptop chargers have made a difference by helping us keep our technology ready when students need it for research, writing, and project work.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on this momentum by having students use these resources in ongoing classroom projects that combine creativity, collaboration, and academic learning. I want students to continue practicing how to plan a project, choose appropriate materials, work through challenges, and reflect on the finished product. Most importantly, these resources are helping create a classroom where students feel that their ideas are worth developing and where they have the tools to turn those ideas into something they can be proud of. Thank you for investing in our students and giving them resources that make learning more engaging, organized, and hands-on.","fullyFundedDate":1763474756382,"projectUrl":"project/charged-organized-and-ready-to-learn/9853188/","projectTitle":"Charged, Organized, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656272"},{"teacherId":9656272,"projectId":9766365,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share how your support for the Student Care Station project is already making a significant difference for my students. Thanks to your generous contributions, our station is stocked with essential hygiene supplies and snacks, ensuring that students have the basic care they need to focus and thrive in the classroom.\r\n\r\nHow are my students using the new resources?\r\n\r\nThe hygiene station has become an invaluable part of our daily routine. Students now have access to deodorant, pads, toothbrushes, lip balm, and a variety of snacks throughout the day. It's helped create a sense of confidence among the students who previously came to school worrying about their basic needs. One of our most touching moments came when a student who usually struggled with focus and self-esteem came up to me after using the deodorant and toothpaste. They smiled and said, \"I feel better. I can focus now.\" Small, simple items like these can have such a big impact on their day and their mindset.\r\n\r\nHow did my students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, students were overjoyed and deeply appreciative. They felt cared for, which is so important for their sense of well-being. The snacks, especially the Nutella & GO! cups and Rice Krispies Treats, were an immediate hit. Students shared how having something to eat during long class periods helped them focus more and feel energized. Many of them were also grateful to have hygiene items that made them feel cleaner and more confident throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for my students?\r\n\r\nGoing forward, we plan to keep the Student Care Station stocked, but also make sure that our students understand the importance of hygiene and self-care. We'll use this as a teaching opportunity, incorporating discussions about health and well-being into our lessons. This project will continue to empower my students to feel confident and capable of engaging in their learning without being distracted by basic needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1763474839841,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-the-student-care-station/9766365/","projectTitle":"Stocking the Student Care Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656272"},{"teacherId":9656272,"projectId":9379656,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share just how much your generous support has impacted my classroom and my students. Thanks to your contribution, we've been able to start the school year strong and organized, and it's already making a noticeable difference in the way my students approach their learning.\r\n\r\nHow are my students using the new resources?\r\n\r\nThe composition notebooks have quickly become essential to each student's learning process. Every student now has their own personal journal, which is helping them not only stay organized but also take ownership of their learning. These notebooks are already being used in various classroom projects, from brainstorming writing ideas to creating personalized notes during lessons. One specific project we're working on is a \"My Future Self\" journal, where students reflect on their goals, dreams, and the steps they need to take to achieve them. It's been inspiring to see how much pride they take in recording their thoughts in their new notebooks.\r\n\r\nHow did my students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. The sight of fresh, new notebooks made them feel like their hard work and learning had value. They were especially excited about the new pencil sharpener—something as simple as a working sharpener helped us avoid delays during class, keeping our focus on learning rather than disruptions. It may seem small, but it was a game-changer in maintaining the flow of our lessons.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for my students?\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using the notebooks to guide a variety of writing projects and activities. In the coming weeks, we will dive deeper into college and career prep, using the notebooks to track personal achievements and professional aspirations. We'll also continue using them as a space for reflection and organization as we work on expanding our writing and communication skills in the world languages course. These notebooks are setting the foundation for a more structured, thoughtful approach to their learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made such a meaningful difference in how my students are engaging with their lessons, and I'm excited to see the continued impact this will have throughout the school year. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making this possible. We're all so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758849052770,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-and-sharpener-for-student-succ/9379656/","projectTitle":"Notebooks and Sharpener for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656272"},{"teacherId":8540131,"projectId":9569357,"letterContent":"My students have been developing their organizational and tech skills this year and I can explain how much your donations have helped them! They have struggled bringing their chargers for their computer from home, so we've developed an organized classroom system that helps them use the chargers, but also take responsibility and ownership of making sure that they're taken care of. It's truly been amazing to see them take charge and develop their own rules and understandings of how to use the chargers.\r\nThe notebooks have been a great help as well! They use them every single day in class and we regularly check them for their organization and how neat they keep them. They've also taken ownership over their journals and many of them strive to keep them organized now because they take pride in how their work looks!","fullyFundedDate":1763474739703,"projectUrl":"project/organized-tech/9569357/","projectTitle":"Organized Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8540131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658611602170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540131"},{"teacherId":8540131,"projectId":9716842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get the supplies I need for my students to feel comfortable and safe at school. My students deserve the right to feel comfortable at school and with these hygiene products that you've helped me get are one of the many ways I can help my students. They're an amazing group and I know that some of them lack the resources at home to take care of basic hygiene. \r\n\r\nI was shocked to see how many students were grateful that they had access to these supplies and news quickly spread across the school that they were available and all of the students were grateful that we had them donated. Thank you again for helping me give my students the products they need to feel comfortable at school!","fullyFundedDate":1762266359069,"projectUrl":"project/care-station-stock/9716842/","projectTitle":"Care Station Stock","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8540131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658611602170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8540131"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77324","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":713,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":77324,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ahwahnee Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ahwahnee Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fresno-unified-school-district/ahwahnee-middle-school/77324"}