{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"La Paz Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":5.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10042785,"projectId":9648571,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for supporting my classroom project and helping us get organized with brand-new table caddies and glue sticks. These supplies may seem simple, but they've made a tremendous impact on how smoothly our class runs each day.\r\n\r\nMy students and I use the organizer caddies constantly. Each table now has its own set of materials, which means students can jump right into learning without wasting time searching for supplies. One of my favorite moments came during a recent interactive science notebook lesson. Normally, passing out glue sticks takes several minutes and a lot of reminders. But this time, students immediately grabbed what they needed from their table caddy and got to work, helping each other stay on task and keeping the whole group moving at the same pace. It was such a small shift, but the difference in productivity and independence was huge.\r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited to see the caddies and immediately began organizing them. Several of them said things like, \"This is going to make everything so much easier!\" and they were right. \r\n\r\nRight now, our class is moving into a series of hands-on science lessons that involve building models, taking notes, and gluing in diagrams. Thanks to these donated supplies, students can focus on the thinking and creativity behind their work rather than the logistics of retrieving materials. Our next steps include completing a multi-day model-building activity, and having organized table caddies has already helped students collaborate more and stay engaged throughout the longer project.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students a more efficient, organized, and joyful place to learn. Thank you for supporting them in such a tangible and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1757547923615,"projectUrl":"project/organized-supplies-focused-learning/9648571/","projectTitle":"Organized Supplies = Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whittaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042785_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748028804003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042785"},{"teacherId":10042785,"projectId":9376716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project! Because of your donations, we now have Chromebook chargers, power outlets, and extension cords at every table. This setup has transformed how my students are able to learn and work each day.\r\n\r\nMany of you use technology at home, but in our classroom, iguides how students explore, create, and demonstrate their understanding. With reliable access to charged Chromebooks, students can engage in interactive science lessons, complete digital labs, and collaborate on shared projects without worrying about their devices dying mid-activity. The simple act of having power available at each table has made learning smoother, more efficient, and far less stressful.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the freedom and flexibility this setup provides. They love being able to work anywhere in the room, knowing they can plug in and keep learning. The new power access has also allowed for more collaborative group work, since students no longer have to cluster near a single outlet or take turns charging their devices.\r\n\r\nA few students who previously struggled to stay organized or finish work on time have especially warmed to this change. With their Chromebooks consistently charged, they are now able to fully participate in digital lessons and self-paced activities. One student proudly shared, \"Now I don't lose my progress because my battery dies halfway through!\" It's small things like that that make a huge difference in keeping them engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a more connected, empowered, and efficient learning environment. Thank you again for helping my students access the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755203466950,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-for-science-powering-8th-gra/9376716/","projectTitle":"Charged Up for Science: Powering 8th Grade Minds and Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whittaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042785_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748028804003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042785"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":9503941,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the Wicked Hydra EduProtocol to our 7th grade science classroom! We put the flip chart paper and markers to work immediately during our weathering and erosion unit. Students created branching question diagrams that stemmed from various images sparking their inquiry about how weathering and erosion works. Watching them use colored markers to connect ideas and build on each other's questions was amazing—they were thinking like real scientists! \r\n\r\nI was impressed by how my students were asking such deep questions through the Wicked Hydra questioning strategy. Your support has transformed how my students approach science as curious investigators. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755274081913,"projectUrl":"project/wicked-questions-boosting-inquiry-in-sc/9503941/","projectTitle":"Wicked Questions: Boosting Inquiry in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":3124716,"projectId":9376704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The additional chargers and power strips have led to more productive work time and smoother student collaboration. Because students can now charge anywhere in the room, learning and instruction aren't disrupted by dead chromebooks. We've established routines where table groups share chargers, and students know they can plug in at any time without needing permission. During instruction, students keep their Chromebooks closed off to the side if they need a quick charge, which keeps our focus on learning science together!\r\n\r\nOur students with busy schedules, afterschool activities, or those who simply forget to charge at home are especially grateful for the flexibility these chargers provide. It has also saved me time and energy from managing the handful of chargers I had before. 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Students are developing visual literacy skills, learning to extract information from diagrams and sequential art while building genuine scientific understanding. The books seamlessly teach the scientific method through Max's investigations, making abstract concepts concrete and exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1746540766386,"projectUrl":"project/science-adventures-through-graphic-novel/9111373/","projectTitle":"Science Adventures Through Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":9084525,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are thriving with during lessons, using their labeled headphones to engage with instructional videos and online interactives at their own pace while keeping our classroom beautifully organized with the mesh storage bags and magnetic hooks. The students' faces lit up when they first saw the new and improved supply check-out station (especially the headphones). They appreciate having quick, easy access to the materials they need as they learn science through The Modern Classroom Project approach. \r\n\r\nYour investment in this project has truly transformed our classroom into a more effective learning environment—thank you for making a meaningful difference in my students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1744240066477,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-supplies-check-out-station/9084525/","projectTitle":"Headphone & Supplies Check-out Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":1660238,"projectId":8819408,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generosity for helping fund my project titled \"Engagement While Learning\". The Outsider books arrived in a timely manner, and my students cannot wait to get their hands on them at the end of this school year. My colleague and I usually have the students read the novel in March, but after talking to teachers at other schools in our district, we are going to read the novel as our last unit of the year. The book is liked so much by the students, we are saving the best for last. Yay!\r\n\r\nThe librarian at my school already reinforced the cover to help them last for years. I was happy to donate the old novels for other children to read. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1736264687465,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-while-learning/8819408/","projectTitle":"Engagement While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1660238_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625858520009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jengibbs"},{"teacherId":1660238,"projectId":8383310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. My students are thrilled to get new books in their hands when we read The Outsiders this school year. I showed them the books and their eyes lit up! We are going to do a lot of great activities while reading The Outsiders. Students are going to look for theme throughout the novel. We are also going to analyze multiple characters. We will look for what motivates the character to act the way they do, their character traits and how they may change.\r\n\r\nI had the librarian reinforce the cover so the books last as long as possible. The books will be a class set, so the students won't be putting them in their backpack. This is where the books typically get damaged. My hope is for the books to last for the next 10 years.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1724098955548,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-novels/8383310/","projectTitle":"Book Club Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1660238_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625858520009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jengibbs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91277","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":94.4,"schoolId":91277,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about La Paz Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"La Paz Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/saddleback-valley-unified-school-district/la-paz-intermediate-school/91277"}