{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rudecinda S Dodson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2865987,"projectId":9281199,"letterContent":"When my students first opened their new planners, the room buzzed with excitement. They began decorating the covers, writing their names proudly, and talking about how they would use them to stay on top of assignments. We kicked things off with a \"Plan for Success\" activity where students mapped out their week, set short-term goals, and reflected on how staying organized could make their lives easier. One student smiled and said, \"I finally feel like I can keep track of everything!\" It was a small moment, but it showed how much these planners meant to them.\r\n\r\nSince then, the planners have become part of our daily routine. At the end of each class, students pull them out to record homework and reflect on their day. I've noticed a big difference in how they manage their time and take responsibility for their learning. Parents have shared that they love looking through the planners at home because it helps them talk with their children about what's happening in class. Communication between school and home has become stronger, and students feel more accountable and supported.\r\n\r\nNow, we're taking things a step further. Students are beginning to set monthly goals, track their progress, and celebrate small wins. They're learning that planning ahead isn't just about schoolwork—it's a skill that helps them feel confident and in control. Watching them grow into thoughtful, organized learners has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project, and it wouldn't have been possible without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1752164321535,"projectUrl":"project/plan-for-success-help-equip-our-student/9281199/","projectTitle":"Plan for Success: Help Equip Our Students with Planners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sarmiento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2865987_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648784651162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wsarmiento"},{"teacherId":5495691,"projectId":9840625,"letterContent":"I just want to thank you for what you have done for my students. Your generosity and support means the worlds to us and we are very grateful. The new dishwasher has made an immediate and noticeable difference in our classroom. We use it every day we cook to keep our student kitchens clean and ready for the next class. Before, students spent a large portion of their time washing and drying dishes by hand, which often made it difficult to finish lessons or transition smoothly between periods. Now, cleanup is faster, more efficient, and our kitchens stay sanitary — something that's especially important when teaching food safety and real-world kitchen routines.\r\n\r\nWhen students saw the new dishwasher installed, they were genuinely excited and relieved. Several commented that it made the kitchen feel complete again and appreciated how much easier it was to manage the cleanup process. It's clear that having working equipment helps them take more pride in their workspace and reinforces professional habits.\r\n\r\nWith our cleanup process now running smoothly, students are able to spend more time focusing on cooking techniques, teamwork, and reflection activities after each lab. The dishwasher may seem like a small upgrade, but it has restored efficiency and pride in our culinary program and it's helping our students learn in a cleaner, safer, and more productive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760930573420,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-our-student-kitchen-back-to-l/9840625/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Our Student Kitchen Back to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5495691_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660078636200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5495691"},{"teacherId":8178196,"projectId":9520552,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our project. Because of your support, we were able to provide essential personal hygiene items for our students—items that many of us take for granted but can make a world of difference in a child's day-to-day life.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, students now have access to essentials that help them feel clean, confident, and cared for. These supplies have done more than meet a basic need—they've helped our students come to school with dignity and focus, ready to learn without the distractions or embarrassment that can come from lacking these necessities.\r\n\r\nIt's easy to underestimate the power of small things, but for our students, these hygiene items are a reminder that their well-being matters and that there are people—like you—who believe in them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, compassion, and for investing in our students' health and success.","fullyFundedDate":1755456297077,"projectUrl":"project/basic-hygiene-items/9520552/","projectTitle":"Basic Hygiene Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178196"},{"teacherId":8208428,"projectId":8137341,"letterContent":"thank you for you support in providing this technology for students in my classroom. Students have been able to use this technology when researching for their STEM projects. Students are really excited to have this available for their use. They know they can have access to this at school if they are not able to at home. \r\n\r\nStudents love to use this as they are able to move objects around in jamboards or digital activities. They are also able to use the classroom printer and print our images to use to enhance their projects. \r\n\r\nFrom behave of my students and I we are thankful for your donations and really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1710288034954,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology-unlocking-student/8137341/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology (Unlocking Student Potential)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazariegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8208428_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661378886057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8208428"},{"teacherId":8208428,"projectId":9251234,"letterContent":"thank you for you support in providing this technology for students in my classroom. Students have been able to use this technology when researching for their STEM projects. Students are really excited to have this available for their use. They know they can have access to this at school if they are not able to at home. \r\n\r\nStudents love to use this as they are able to move objects around in jamboards or digital activities. They are also able to use the classroom printer and print our images to use to enhance their projects. \r\n\r\nFrom behave of my students and I we are thankful for your donations and really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786282918,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-for-stem-projects/9251234/","projectTitle":"Laptop for STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazariegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8208428_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661378886057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8208428"},{"teacherId":8208428,"projectId":9251236,"letterContent":"thank you for you support in providing this technology for students in my classroom. Students have been able to use this technology when researching for their STEM projects. Students are really excited to have this available for their use. They know they can have access to this at school if they are not able to at home. \r\n\r\nStudents love to use this as they are able to move objects around in jamboards or digital activities. They are also able to use the classroom printer and print our images to use to enhance their projects. \r\n\r\nFrom behave of my students and I we are thankful for your donations and really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746785734277,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology-unlocking-student/9251236/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology (Unlocking Student Potential)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazariegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8208428_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661378886057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8208428"},{"teacherId":1961968,"projectId":9637468,"letterContent":"We are so excited to get another LabQuest 3! My students from the previous school year would know right away what this equipment is used for since we used the one we have last year. But my current students are in awe seeing the live data the LabQuest3 is showing on it screen as we measured their weight in newtons when they hopped on the force plate. Now we have two LabQuest3 to share in the class!\r\n\r\nAs we continue to prepare our students with 21st century skills, I am very grateful for your help to get us an additional LabQuest 3. We are currently studying force and motion so it comes handy for students to collect data by measuring forces during the lab activity. We will continue to study other physics concepts using Vernier sensors to help our students master the science and engineering practices, particularly conducting investigations, analyzing data and engaging in arguments based on evidence. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759193470245,"projectUrl":"project/collect-analyze-interact-data-is-what/9637468/","projectTitle":"Collect, Analyze, Interact: Data Is What We Want","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961968_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725028737471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aki"},{"teacherId":1961968,"projectId":9313823,"letterContent":"\"We have screens everywhere!\" This is one thing that my students would tell you if you ask them to describe their science classroom. This is so true. With your help, we were able to add one more large TV screen on one side of our classroom. Thank you very much for your support! \r\n\r\nThis additional screen is a huge help for everyone in our classroom to access and see the instruction materials without craning their neck too much. It is providing our students equal access which engages them to participate. It allows us to also have multiple types of resources available at the same to all. For example, when some students are ahead, I can make one of the screens move to the next instructions while I am using the other screens to provide support to the other students who are still working on the previous task. With this, I am able to provide individualized help to students who need it. \r\n\r\nYour support to give our science classroom another big screen has made a big positive impact in our learning and teaching process. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747071818257,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-larger-than-life-with-a/9313823/","projectTitle":"\"Making Learning Larger Than Life with a Big Screen TV\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961968_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725028737471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aki"},{"teacherId":1961968,"projectId":8736811,"letterContent":"With your generous support, we now have a classroom set of lab aprons that all five classes of 8th grade science students can use during lab activities and science experiments. \r\n\r\nThe lab aprons are reusable which is environmentally-friendly, resulting to less trash, unlike the disposable ones we used before. The gloves are powder-free and latex-free which makes is available for everyone to use, even those who have allergies. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support for us to get these personal protective equipment. We have used it during our fossil-making activity which prevented powder to get into our students' clothing and eyes. We will have more activities where we will use these PPEs. In addition to the protection it provides, it also provides excitement in our class as my students feel like they are \"real scientists\" when they put these on. Thank you so much for helping us have these items in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733182256760,"projectUrl":"project/lab-aprons-and-gloves-for-the-young-scie/8736811/","projectTitle":"Lab Aprons and Gloves for the Young Scientists in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1961968_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725028737471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-aki"},{"teacherId":5495691,"projectId":9598759,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who donated to or shared our project! Your generosity has had an almost immediate impact on our classroom. From the first day we used the rechargeable table lamps, students worked more calmly, quietly, and with greater focus. They love the warm glow and even prefer it to our harsh overhead fluorescent lights. Because the lamps are rechargeable, we simply plug them into our table hubs, making them both sustainable and easy to use. Students also enjoy adjusting the brightness to fit their needs, giving them a sense of choice and ownership over their learning environment. What began as a \"crazy idea\" has truly transformed our classroom atmosphere, and it's all thanks to you. We are so grateful that you believed in our students and helped make this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1755709406971,"projectUrl":"project/be-the-light-in-their-learning/9598759/","projectTitle":"Be the Light in Their Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5495691_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660078636200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5495691"},{"teacherId":9209189,"projectId":8722893,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support has made a significant impact on the learning experience of my students, and I am incredibly grateful for your commitment to their education. Thanks to your donation, we now have the necessary materials to enhance their math learning, including printed quizzes and tests that allow for valuable practice and assessment. The dry erase markers have already made our lessons more interactive, and the tissues and paper towels ensure a clean and comfortable space for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation is not just about providing supplies; it's about creating an environment where my students can thrive and succeed. The sheet protectors have helped us keep essential materials organized, contributing to a more efficient and effective classroom. Your support truly makes a world of difference, and I'm excited to see the positive impact it will have on my students' progress and confidence. Thank you for investing in their education and for being a part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1725250035796,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-successful-year/8722893/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Successful Year of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poquiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9209189"},{"teacherId":5495691,"projectId":9171257,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, each of my students now has their very own copy of Sweet Success by Candace Nelson—and the impact has been nothing short of amazing.\r\n\r\nWith a book in every hand, students were able to dive deep into Candace's journey from passionate baker to trailblazing entrepreneur. Her story lit a spark in our classroom, inspiring students to dream big, push through challenges, and think creatively—just like she did.\r\n\r\nHaving individual copies meant that every student could fully engage with the text: annotating, highlighting key lessons, and referring back to her words as they developed their own themed cupcake bakeries for our Cupcake Wars project. Their confidence grew not only in the kitchen, but in their ability to pitch ideas, work in teams, and present with pride.\r\n\r\nThis experience has been one of our most powerful yet, and it wouldn't have been possible without your support. 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