{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roosevelt Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":18.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":9581148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students the experience of dissecting owl pellets! We spent two class periods on this activity during our unit on genetics and adaptations. The students were at first very hesitant due to the \"yuck\" factor, but they became more comfortable and enjoyed taking apart their pellets and finding out what was inside! We talked about pellet formation as a behavioral adaptation that helps owls survive, and this was such a helpful activity to use as an example. I really appreciate your donations which allowed them to have this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1755705983934,"projectUrl":"project/oh-wow-owl-pellets/9581148/","projectTitle":"Oh Wow! Owl Pellets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":9819550,"projectId":9643111,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously providing bead crafts and sketchbooks for our students to use during lunch. Your thoughtful contribution has created a fun and creative space that students truly enjoy. Each time the activity is offered, we've had between 30–40 students participate, which speaks to how meaningful and engaging it is for them. Your support is making a positive impact, and we sincerely appreciate all that you do! These opportunities not only foster creativity, but also help students build community, reduce stress, and feel more connected during the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1756338560786,"projectUrl":"project/support-art-during-lunchtime-and-classti/9643111/","projectTitle":"Support Art During Lunchtime and Classtime!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9819550_orig.png?crop=1716,1716,x0,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756928576290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/babs"},{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":9581192,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and allowing my students to see real fruit flies so we can learn about genetic mutations! They were so excited on the first day that we got the microscopes out and examined the wild type flies. Everyone was examining them and telling their lab partners how ugly and hairy they were. I showed the students how to take photos of the flies through the microscope and that was possibly their favorite part. Later will provide pictures of the student thank you notes and the images they took. We will continue our lessons on the fruit flies by looking at the mutant fruit flies later this week and I know the students will enjoy seeing all the ways that flies can have mutations. Thank you again for bringing this lesson to life and allowing me to provide an authentic learning experience for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755706082247,"projectUrl":"project/whats-the-buzz-fruit-flies/9581192/","projectTitle":"What's the Buzz? Fruit Flies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":10177786,"projectId":9598528,"letterContent":"As the school year kicks off under San Diego's unusually intense September heat, our middle school students have found sweet relief—and serious motivation—in the form of generous donations of Otter Pops and Gatorades. These icy treats have quickly become more than just a way to cool down after PE class—they've become a symbol of effort, perseverance, and school spirit. Whether it's after a grueling workout or a long day of classes in the sun, students light up at the sight of a frozen Otter Pop or a cold bottle of Gatorade. It's created a fun, positive atmosphere where kids are genuinely excited to push themselves physically, knowing there's a refreshing reward waiting at the finish line.\r\n\r\nOne moment that captured this perfectly was during our monthly Pacer running test, when Francisco was determined to hit the milestone of 80 laps. He knew that reaching that number would earn him a coveted Otter Pop, and as he started to fade around lap 70, something amazing happened—his classmates began chanting, \"Otter pop! Otter pop!\" The energy on the blacktop shifted immediately, and that encouragement gave him the mental strength to push through and hit 80. It was incredible to witness that level of community and motivation. Since then, Otter Pops have become something of a rite of passage—students ask daily what they can do to earn one, and those who've gotten one wear it like a badge of honor. It's not just about the treat—it's about the pride that comes with earning it.","fullyFundedDate":1758823482414,"projectUrl":"project/frozen-motivation-treats-for-fitness/9598528/","projectTitle":"Frozen Motivation: Treats for Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Corn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachcorn"},{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":9597352,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the fun prizes for the students to win during our class challenges! We used them for the first time this week and the students were so pleased to be able to select one of the items. Little things like a prize can really help students enjoy a class and can motivate them to learn more about the unit and put forth their best effort. We played a game of Blooket to help understand inheritance and having the prizes was a great way to wrap up our learning for this topic. Thank you from me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755707430330,"projectUrl":"project/congratulations-you-won/9597352/","projectTitle":"Congratulations, You Won!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":9553883,"letterContent":"My students and I sincerely thank you for your donations which allowed the purchase of the notebook bins. For the last five weeks the notebooks have been scattered all over the counters, and every day multiple students would tell me that they were unable to find their notebook. We now have wonderfully organized notebooks and every student was able to find theirs today! Organization is key to student learning and you have helped us to achieve this first critical step. I appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755284933180,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-for-our-science-notebooks/9553883/","projectTitle":"A Space for Our Science Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":10177786,"projectId":9598273,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, which provided our school with playground balls, hula hoops, volleyballs, and other equipment. Your kindness has made a tangible difference in our students' daily lives, especially during lunch time. Thanks to your donations, we now have the tools to encourage more active, engaging, and screen-free play—something that has become a true highlight of our school day.\r\n\r\nWhen we first rolled out the new equipment, the students' excitement was overwhelming. The playground echoed with squeals of joy, and many students immediately asked, \"Where did these come from?\" and expressed how happy they were to have fresh, new equipment to enjoy. These items have quickly become a centerpiece of positive social interaction, encouraging teamwork, laughter, and meaningful connections among students. Watching them run, play, and cheer each other on has been a joy for our staff and a boost for school morale.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are getting fresh air, exercise, and time away from screens—all while building friendships and life skills. It's clear that your impact is not only immediate but long-lasting. Thank you for your compassion, your belief in our students, and for helping create a healthier, happier school environment. We couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1755816064862,"projectUrl":"project/tech-free-lunch-play/9598273/","projectTitle":"Tech-Free Lunch Play","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Corn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachcorn"},{"teacherId":10177786,"projectId":9597062,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, which provided our school with 20 brand-new basketballs. Your kindness has made a tangible difference in our students' daily lives, especially during lunch time. Thanks to your donations, we now have the tools to encourage more active, engaging, and screen-free play—something that has become a true highlight of our school day.\r\n\r\nWhen we first rolled out the new basketballs, the students' excitement was overwhelming. The playground echoed with squeals of joy, and many students immediately asked, \"Where did these come from?\" and expressed how happy they were to have fresh, new equipment to enjoy. These basketballs have quickly become a centerpiece of positive social interaction, encouraging teamwork, laughter, and meaningful connections among students. Watching them run, play, and cheer each other on has been a joy for our staff and a boost for school morale.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are getting fresh air, exercise, and time away from screens—all while building friendships and life skills. It's clear that your impact is not only immediate but long-lasting. Thank you for your compassion, your belief in our students, and for helping create a healthier, happier school environment. We couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1755721744368,"projectUrl":"project/hoopin-for-community/9597062/","projectTitle":"Hoopin' for Community","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Corn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachcorn"},{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":9160236,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for providing the funds for us to purchase these very nice, sturdy privacy screens. Sometimes our students just need a few minutes alone and the screens will make it possible for them to utilize our calming space and also to have the privacy that will help them calm themselves and return to class. As educators, we must meet our students emotional needs as well as their academic ones and your donations have helped us to make this possible for the entire population that is served by our school.","fullyFundedDate":1742918077391,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-please/9160236/","projectTitle":"Privacy Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":8948726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials for my students! They got to use them for the first time this week and they were very excited and had a great time. They used the bead kits and made many fun bracelets, earrings and necklaces with them for themselves or for their friends. They also had a great time with the peg game and enjoyed challenging each other to get the highest score. The brain teaser was also a favorite item and many students had a try to solve it! We will also enjoy the watercolor paper and other items in the coming weeks. Thank you for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1733266205316,"projectUrl":"project/brain-break/8948726/","projectTitle":"Brain Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":4922818,"projectId":8948919,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing some fun materials for my students to use when they have earned a little break! They were so excited when they first saw the new materials and they had a great time building with the magnetic tiles and blocks and using the rainbow scratch paper. These are things all the students can use and be proud of something they have made and the materials also allow them to be creative and collaborate with others. I appreciate your donations to this project! Thank you so much for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733274253751,"projectUrl":"project/crafts-and-creations/8948919/","projectTitle":"Crafts and Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vinnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922818_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659632592210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vinnard"},{"teacherId":9688508,"projectId":8675563,"letterContent":"Using the slides helped make microbiology and study of bacteria and other really tiny organisms more interesting.\r\n\r\nWe were studying fecal transplants, and looking at slides of inside the human body was a nice option for many kids. They went back over a number of days and improved sketches and observational skills. Also , improved use of scientific notebooks was an unexpected bonus.\r\n\r\nWe took good care of the slides, none were broken.\r\nWe will use them for many years to come!\r\n\r\nThey will be a nice incentive to explore again this school year at a later time.","fullyFundedDate":1724873158506,"projectUrl":"project/microscope-slides/8675563/","projectTitle":"Microscope Slides","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alpert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9688508"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37991","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":785,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.6,"schoolId":37991,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roosevelt Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roosevelt Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/roosevelt-middle-school/37991"}