{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pleasant Hill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":12.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9889291,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for generously funding the alcohol markers for my Art 2 middle School classroom. Your support has already made a vibrant impact on my students' creativity, confidence and equity. These high-quality markers have transformed our Sketchbook Challenges, allowing students to experiment with blending, shading, layering, and bold color choices int ways that truly elevate their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students are exploring new techniques and taking creative risks they may not have tries before. This spring, these same markers will be used in out Impressionistic flower painting unit, where students will study color theory and expressive brushstroke techniques while translating those ideas into marker-based artwork. \r\n\r\nYour generosity provides more than supplies. It provides opportunity, inspiration, and the tools students need to see themselves as artists. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping bring more color and creativity into our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1764625102658,"projectUrl":"project/alcohol-marker-magic/9889291/","projectTitle":"Alcohol Marker Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":10325112,"projectId":9849613,"letterContent":"Our project was an amazing success thanks to your generous donations! \r\n\r\nFor this project we needed to create sets for 12 different scenes all happening in a high school, so we reimagined the front entrance and locker filled hallways of our feeder high school, College Park.\r\n\r\nForty-three students across two classes were able to create 6 set pieces for our Perakatois, making our set easily and quickly changed between scenes. The ability to use these for set creation and decoration inspired my set designers, created a vision for my actors and were a delight to former and future College Park students as we were able to create sets emulating their future school. Even better, the packaging came with ten boards so we're set to design another four sets for our next project!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous donations to our project; you made my students ideas come to life and shine with purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1761960896730,"projectUrl":"project/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-high-school/9849613/","projectTitle":"A Hitchhiker's Guide To High School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325112"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9745534,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of art supplies that made our Paper Mache Donuts, Cupcake Portraits, Pop Art Candy Wrappers and Cake Slices possible. Because of you, students explored sculpture, texture and color while transforming simple materials, like the newsprint, into imaginative, 3D artworks and vibrant 2D drawings and paintings.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students practices planning, problem-solving, and fine motor skills, all while gaining confidence in their creativity. Many were thrilled and amazed by what they could create and took great pride in their finished pieces.\r\n\r\n It was such a fun project! The results looked so real, that students, not in Art, began asking if they could enroll in the baking class! This project really \"came to life\" in ways that other projects have not.\r\n\r\nYour support turned our art room into a joyful, hands-on studio and gave students a meaningful creative experience they will remember and I will surely repeat for next year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1760733303099,"projectUrl":"project/draw-paint-sculpt/9745534/","projectTitle":"Draw, Paint & Sculpt","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9592126,"letterContent":"Once again, thank you so much from my art classroom and I. Your generosity brought vibrant color into our room and also throughout the school community as we share our work with others. Thanks to your donations, my students now have bottles or tempera paint in every hue and stacks of colorful construction paper to spark their creativity. These supplies have turned our art lessons into joyful explosions of imagination and confidence. \r\n\r\nWith these supplies, we were able to make our \"Camo Line Drawing Challenge\", our \"Up Close\" (O'Keeffe inspired works), and our future projects, \"Nature Prints\" and \"Opposites Attract\".\r\n\r\nThank you for making art and possibilities come alive for them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755714969879,"projectUrl":"project/lots-of-color/9592126/","projectTitle":"Lots of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9519962,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness in donating to our current and future painting projects. I first had students make simple abstract paintings, which we call our \"Kandinsky; Emotion in Line\" paintings. In the next few weeks we'll be creating our \"Atmospheric Perspective\" paintings using the new brushes (which the students all love). The new brightly colored tempera paints will make their paintings really stand out.\r\n\r\nMy art classes have three areas around the school campus, where they can show off their artistic talents. They love making their ideas and personalities visible to a wider audience, yet we couldn't have this kind of wider visibility without the generous support of you, our donors, to provide the materials necessary to make their creations visible. With no supplies, there's less options to succeed. Thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1754233728278,"projectUrl":"project/lets-paint/9519962/","projectTitle":"Let's Paint!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9510051,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. My students now have the tools and materials they need to explore their creativity with confidence? The new iPad allows them to photograph their artwork for their digital portfolios and experiment with art apps that connect traditional and digital techniques.\r\n\r\nThe fresh watercolors and paint palettes have filled our classroon with color and excitement, inspiring students to take creative risks and express themselves in new ways. \r\n\r\nEven the new pencil sharpener, which the classroom has named \"Goldie\" (because of the gold colored metal) is making a huge difference. With the printing foam plates and cake decorating bags, we've made Nature Prints and Plaster Cakes. My students (and the school at large) love looking at these projects.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in creativity and helping my young designers and artist grow.","fullyFundedDate":1753828681015,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-tech/9510051/","projectTitle":"Tools and Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9509679,"letterContent":"It's with immense gratitude that I share the incredible impact your generous donation of two iPads has had on my Art Classroom and my students. Your support has opened new possibilities for my students, by allowing them to explore the intersection of art and technology in ways that would have been impossible with our limited school budget.\r\n\r\nThe moment the iPads arrived, they've been a huge hit with the kids. Those that were hesitant to draw or express themselves with traditional media have become much more engaged. A few of my Special Needs students, who struggle with fine motor skills, have truly blossomed and have gained a new confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this dream of having a few iPads in the Art Room a reality. Your contribution will have a lasting impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1753828679523,"projectUrl":"project/two-more-ipads-please/9509679/","projectTitle":"Two More iPads, Please?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":9565209,"projectId":9690751,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new trampoline and balls, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them rushed over to try them out, and the joy in the room was immediate and contagious. For some of my students, these resources offered a brand-new way to engage in physical activity that felt fun rather than like \"exercise.\"\r\n\r\nWe've already been using the trampoline and balls during our social-emotional lessons. For example, students take turns bouncing on the trampoline while practicing self-regulation strategies, like taking deep breaths or counting their jumps to calm down. The balls have been incorporated into cooperative team-building games, helping students work together, communicate, and build trust. One memorable moment was when we had therapy group which is called emotion to motion and the students all had a ball even the ones who sometimes struggles because the kids that are better at sports were able to demonstrate it was a breakthrough in both confidence and connection.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, these tools have opened new pathways for movement, fun, and learning. Our next step is to integrate them into structured rotation stations where students can practice teamwork, self-control, and problem-solving while staying active. I'm excited to see how these resources continue to support both physical fitness and social-emotional growth in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1757546360830,"projectUrl":"project/motion-to-emotion-moving-bodies-growin/9690751/","projectTitle":"Motion to Emotion: Moving Bodies, Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717785560104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565209"},{"teacherId":9565209,"projectId":9655167,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now cleaner, more organized, and filled with tools that keep students engaged every day! ✨\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard cleaner has helped us keep our learning space healthy and ready for learning. Students are excited to use the new dry erase markers during interactive lessons—they love coming up to the board to share their answers, and even the more hesitant students are jumping in to participate.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets have allowed us to protect learning materials so they can be reused, saving time and making activities more durable. The storage clipboard has been a huge hit, especially during small group work—students love being able to use it during break and being able to keep their materials with them while staying organized. \r\n\r\nOne of the biggest moments of excitement came when students discovered the rainbow scratch art paper. Their creativity took off immediately—some designed inspirational messages, while others created colorful artwork that now decorates our classroom walls. It has been a joyful outlet for self-expression and imagination.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources in a collaborative project where students rotate through different activity stations. Thanks to your support, each station is well-stocked and ready for learning, creativity, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness in helping us create a safe, inspiring, and engaging classroom where students can thrive. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1756855273495,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-a-safe-and-crea/9655167/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for a Safe and Creative Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565209_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717785560104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565209"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9329122,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding our three brand-new iPads, with colorful protective cases for my Art Classroom. My middle school students are beyond excited to use these devices to create and showcase their artwork in their digital portfolios. \r\n\r\nHaving access to this fantastic technology, plus the use of the best cameras in the classroom, my students have the opportunity to document their growth, share their creative voices, and explore digital art tools that prepare them for the future. Your generosity is truly inspiring, and it's making a lasting impact on our young artist.\r\n\r\nBy they way, the pink iPad has become a classroom favorite.","fullyFundedDate":1746738350713,"projectUrl":"project/art-portfolio-creators/9329122/","projectTitle":"Art Portfolio Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9308831,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous support of our Art Classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to new replacement tools for the old ones that had seen many years of use. Paint brushes only last so long in the hands of middle schoolers, even with the best of care.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to get high-quality printmaking supplies, like brayers, a class set of new, sturdy scissors, and a class set of new paint brushes. We were also able to get bracelet-making supplies, which was a new crafting assignment this year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making our classroom a vibrant, inspiring place where my students feel valued and cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1746464085855,"projectUrl":"project/replace-old-tools/9308831/","projectTitle":"Replace Old Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"},{"teacherId":5798426,"projectId":9205154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the incredibly cool, end of year art supplies. With these supplies, Art 1 and Art 2 were able to create some engaging projects in Art to help get them through to the end of the school year.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, we were able to craft and create paracord bracelets with charms. Art 2 was able to design and make a skateboard deck design using the spray paint that was so generously donated. With the pens and markers, Art 2, again was able to make self portrait prints using ink, the wonderful pens that you provided and colorful paper to make our project called \"Opposites Attract\". \r\n\r\nRelying on this amazing DonorsChoose community has become the primary way i determine how I source supplies for fun and innovative design and art projects. \r\n\r\nThank you so much,","fullyFundedDate":1742917093736,"projectUrl":"project/sprinting-to-the-finish-line/9205154/","projectTitle":"Sprinting to the Finish Line","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5798426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538255814736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5798426"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4162","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":719,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":30,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.9,"schoolId":4162,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pleasant Hill Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pleasant Hill Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/pleasant-hill-middle-school/4162"}