{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6904186,"projectId":10317139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music program and helping provide music folders for my students. While folders may seem like a simple classroom supply, they have already made a tremendous difference in how our music classes operate every day. Your generosity has helped create a more organized, professional, and successful learning environment for our young musicians.\r\n\r\nI teach middle school music at a Title I school, where many students are participating in band, orchestra, or piano for the first time. Before receiving these folders, students often struggled to keep track of their sheet music. Music would become wrinkled, torn, lost, or mixed together with assignments from other classes. This often resulted in students spending valuable rehearsal time searching for music instead of practicing and improving their performance skills.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the folders, every student has been able to organize and store their music in one designated place. We use the folders every day during rehearsals, music theory activities, and performance preparation. Students keep their current music selections, practice sheets, and class handouts together, making it much easier to begin class quickly and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment occurred shortly after we distributed the folders. As students began labeling them with their names and organizing their music, many immediately commented that they felt like \"real musicians.\" Several students took great pride in arranging their music neatly and making sure everything was in the correct order. During our next rehearsal, students were able to find their music much faster than before, and we were able to spend more time playing and less time searching for misplaced papers. It was a small change that had a noticeable impact on classroom efficiency and student responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited when they first saw the folders. Many had never had a dedicated music folder before. They enjoyed having a place specifically for their music and appreciated being trusted with materials that made them feel more professional. For middle school students, having tools that support their learning can help build ownership and pride in what they are doing. The folders quickly became something students valued and wanted to take care of.\r\n\r\nThese folders have also helped teach important organizational skills. Students are learning how to maintain their materials, prepare for rehearsals, and take responsibility for their own learning. These skills extend beyond music class and can benefit them throughout their educational journey. As a teacher, I have seen students become more independent and better prepared because they know exactly where their music is and what they need for class.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these folders as we prepare for upcoming performances and learn new repertoire throughout the school year. We are currently working on developing stronger performance skills, improving music-reading abilities, and building ensemble teamwork. Having organized materials allows us to focus more time on these musical goals rather than administrative tasks.\r\n\r\nThe folders will also be used to store music for future concerts, theory assignments, listening activities, and assessment materials. As students add more music to their folders throughout the year, they will be able to look back and see how much they have learned and accomplished. This helps reinforce a sense of growth and achievement that is important for young musicians.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and our music program. Your donation has provided a practical resource that students use every single day. Because of your generosity, our classroom is more organized, rehearsals are more productive, and students are developing habits that will help them succeed both in music and beyond. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping create a positive and engaging learning experience for every young musician in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786541594477,"projectUrl":"project/where-do-i-put-my-music/10317139/","projectTitle":"Where Do I Put My Music?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Astorga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6904186_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758724903207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6904186"},{"teacherId":6634143,"projectId":10397604,"letterContent":"Your gift is simply amazing! We were honestly surprised when we saw that it had been funded. We weren't expecting the project to get funded, especially in this economy. I was indecisive whether to request anything since people are struggling and money is going (most importantly) to households. The package arrived a few days ago and it felt like Christmas in September!!\r\n\r\nThe kids have begun to practice with the device and getting used to it (it's a new fun tool for the kids and I). I have overheard kids say \"this is so cool, it will make cutting cardboard much easier!\" This machine will enable the kids to produce projects using recycled cardboard and to create engineering masterpieces.\r\n\r\nI am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1788978450409,"projectUrl":"project/artistic-engineers/10397604/","projectTitle":"Artistic Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6634143_orig.jpg?crop=2276,2277,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565564700189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6634143"},{"teacherId":10501690,"projectId":10273344,"letterContent":"Wow, Wow, Wow!! This experience has been incredible. The moment I got the keys to my classroom felt surreal. Being able to decorate and design a space where my students can actively engage in inquiry and grow as individuals continues to be a profound privilege. Thank you for supporting me and helping this dream come true! I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to see all the learning, growth, and wonderful moments the rest of the school year brings for our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1778541882023,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-science-classroom-as-a-first-/10273344/","projectTitle":"Building a Science Classroom As a First-Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10501690"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":10276686,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to thank you for your generosity towards room to 211. My students are forever grateful for all your kindness and generosity towards them. \r\nSince winter is right around the corner and illnesses are bound to happen having Clorox wipes, tissues, and other things to keep my students healthy and keep my classroom clean will be essential. \r\nKeeping a classroom clean is one of the biggest ways we could avoid students getting sick and germs spreading. Having Clorox wipes and having my students wipe down their stations before, and after each class will eliminate student absences and illnesses in my class. Once again, thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1782356836906,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/10276686/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":8672492,"projectId":10339829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me bring \"Confidence St\" my new classroom! As I begin the school year with my sixth graders, these supplies have allowed me to create a classroom where students know that their needs matter beyond academics.\r\n\r\nThe hygiene and personal care supplies are organized and ready for students to access when they need them. Middle school comes with so many changes, and something as simple as needing deodorant or another hygiene item can easily become an embarrassing or distracting moment for a student. Having these resources available in our classroom gives students a discreet way to take care of themselves, feel more comfortable, and return their attention to learning.\r\n\r\nAs students settle into our classroom routines, my goal is for them to see these supplies as a normal part of our classroom community, something that is available when needed without judgment or embarrassment. These materials also help me build the kind of classroom environment I want for my students, one where they feel safe, cared for, respected, and prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are just beginning our year together, and I am so grateful to start it knowing that I have these resources available for my students from day one. Thank you for helping me make sure that a small personal care need never has to become a barrier to a student feeling confident and successful at school.","fullyFundedDate":1781568590134,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-with-care/10339829/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts With Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8672492_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787798604421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-merin0"},{"teacherId":1275772,"projectId":10273459,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations. The materials are being effectively utilized, and students are demonstrating increased enthusiasm for learning mathematics. They can easily move around the classroom to discuss their mathematical thinking. Students who require learning partners can also conveniently retrieve a stool and shift around the room, contributing to a more flexible classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have proven to be highly beneficial, as they allow students to present their work to their peers rather than relying solely on traditional pencil and paper. This setup fosters greater collaboration among students and encourages them to articulate and explain their mathematical processes and strategies to each other. Additionally, more reserved students appear to be more willing to participate and share their thoughts.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your donations for facilitating this new learning dynamic in our classroom. The students are eager to continue their mathematics education utilizing these new resources. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1778182265737,"projectUrl":"project/math-problem-solvers/10273459/","projectTitle":"Math Problem Solvers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1275772"},{"teacherId":10279370,"projectId":9970134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Scribes and Snacks: Preparing 6th Graders for Greatness.\" Coming from a low-socioeconomic community, many of my students miss breakfast at home or arrive right as the bell rings, missing cafeteria service. Trying to tackle 6th-grade academics on an empty stomach is nearly impossible, so having healthy snacks readily available in our classroom has been a total game-changer. It instantly takes away their anxiety, restores their physical energy, and lets them know that our room is a safe, caring space where their basic needs come first.\r\nThe earbuds have completely transformed how we use technology during independent work and testing. In a modern classroom, technology allows us to personalize learning—students use adaptive math programs, listen to grade-level texts read aloud, and complete assessments without background noise. Having their own brand-new earbuds made the kids feel like professional scholars; no more struggling with tangled, broken shared equipment or working on mute. It gives striving readers the audio support they need to succeed independently while building their overall confidence.\r\nYour support is already making a profound difference every day. When we unpacked the supplies, one student who typically gets overwhelmed by classroom sounds popped in his earbuds, activated his reading tool, and said, \"I can actually hear myself think today!\" Combined with a quick morning snack, my students are now walking into class energized, focused, and ready to learn. Thank you for showing these bright kids that people out in the world believe in their bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769177717674,"projectUrl":"project/scribes-and-snacks-preparing-6th-grader/9970134/","projectTitle":"Scribes and Snacks: Preparing 6th Graders for Greatness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767304198309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279370"},{"teacherId":8067602,"projectId":9519462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom last year. I am now just realizing that I never sent a letter of gratitude.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity did not go unnoticed. Your donation helped provide my students with everyday classroom essentials. Because of your kindness, my students had the supplies they needed to learn, create, and be successful throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I truly appreciate the support from people like you who choose to invest in local classrooms. Your generosity helps me to focus on creating the best possible learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nAlthough this thank you is long overdue, I wanted you to know how grateful I am for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754437498141,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/9519462/","projectTitle":"Back to School Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8067602_orig.jpg?crop=2203,2203,x214,y713&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657776277726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-perez-science"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":10276357,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. The art supply that was provided through this project has been a game changer in my classroom. At the end of each civilization and unit we plan on doing a project that reflects the civilization. The paper provided in the art supply in this project made a world of difference for my students coming from a title one School, which means they often don't have the means to get supply and the school is also under funded and makes it difficult to provide supplies for my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith great gratitude,\r\n Mr. Guerrero","fullyFundedDate":1778345690331,"projectUrl":"project/art-throughout-the-world/10276357/","projectTitle":"Art Throughout the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":10266277,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and your donations. Snacks in my classroom are essential for my students coming from a title one School. This often means that students don't have the means to have breakfast or bring a snack to school and having a classroom pantry filled with snacks they have access to has been a game changer during the school year. These snacks have also serve as incentives for testing classroom participation and simply as rewards. Having every student have access to this classroom pantry build community and everyone felt welcome, thank you so much once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778186504310,"projectUrl":"project/energy-snacks/10266277/","projectTitle":"Energy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":9207500,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation. The snacks that were provided to my classroom were essential to get them through their day through testing and simply through the school year. Often times working in a title one schools means that students do not have the means to have a snack for breakfast or a snack to buy during lunch. Having the snacks in the classroom and my students having access to them was a game changer. No one felt left out. Everyone felt like they had access to the classroom pantry, and it simply kept them going through the day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786899549,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-win/9207500/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1855411,"projectId":9173801,"letterContent":"First and foremost , I would like to thank you for your generosity and your kindness. My students very much enjoyed all the snacks that were provided for them during the school year during testing time and simply just as incentive to volunteer answers and for those that needed it and extra snacks to get through the day. Working in a title one school often times means that students come in without having breakfast or without being able to afford a snack for lunch, having the snacks in my classroom allows me to provide them with a much-needed snack that they desire and that brain fuel they need to get through the day so once again, thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746786967891,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9173801/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1855411_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511846222396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ricardo-guerrero"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7524","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1133,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"26.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":7524,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southeast Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southeast Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/south-east-middle-school/7524"}