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Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every student can feel successful and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1787187357022,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/10500091/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Folco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5285773_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597284135903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mfolco"},{"teacherId":3591313,"projectId":10107664,"letterContent":"Like the old one, this new Chromebook is an essential part of our classroom. It is the main computer at the front of the room that I use every day to display readings, presentations, videos, online resources, and student work.\r\n\r\nFor students who learn best visually or through technology, having this resource available in front of the whole class makes a real difference. I am very grateful to our donors for providing a tool that helps make learning more engaging and accessible for our students.\r\n\r\nAs you can tell by the pictures having a reliable Chromebook is way overdue. The last one is older than me (okay, not that old), however it does make our lessons more interactive and engaging. I which you could all see the results of our Colbert Questionnaire project. It was a huge success. I honestly can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1777996301051,"projectUrl":"project/the-class-chromebook/10107664/","projectTitle":"The Class Chromebook","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3591313_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534008463062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherbrodie"},{"teacherId":5285773,"projectId":10165466,"letterContent":"My students were excited to see the snacks arrive, especially knowing they would have something to help them stay focused during state testing. We used the snacks throughout testing and during busy days in class, and the new wagon has made transporting supplies for field trips much easier. These resources have helped students feel prepared, supported, and cared for. As we begin a new school year, we'll continue using these supplies to create a welcoming classroom where students can focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774190622893,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies/10165466/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Folco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5285773_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597284135903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mfolco"},{"teacherId":10362742,"projectId":9970220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students have the resources they need to learn, grow, and feel supported each day. The new desks have given students a dedicated space to complete their work, participate in activities, and come together for small group meetings. The pencils and erasers ensure that every student is prepared and ready to learn. Our label maker has helped us organize classroom materials so students can easily find what they need and take pride in keeping our classroom tidy. We have also put our new bulletin board to great use by displaying important resources and information for students and families. It has become a welcoming space where families can learn about available support, helping us build stronger relationships and better understand how we can meet their needs.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious! Students couldn't wait to help set everything up and immediately began using the new resources. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded us how much a well-equipped classroom can inspire confidence, engagement, and a sense of belonging. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in creating a positive learning environment where students feel valued and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to continue building a classroom that supports every child's academic and emotional well-being. Our next project is to create a calming corner which will be a cozy, safe space where students can decompress, regulate their emotions, and return to learning feeling refreshed. We are also working toward creating a classroom boutique where students and families can access donated clothing at no cost. This initiative will help meet basic needs while fostering dignity, compassion, and a stronger sense of community. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support is making a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1775751306860,"projectUrl":"project/tables-that-support-learning-and-family/9970220/","projectTitle":"Tables That Support Learning and Family Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cristal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10362742_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787117073072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10362742"},{"teacherId":9242654,"projectId":10072801,"letterContent":"What a fantastic way to commemorate our amazing field trip! When the T-shirts arrived today, I let students know, \"I have a special surprise for you!\" In the weeks since the trip, students who attended have bonded with one another and developed closer friendships. These T-shirts will help them keep those memories for a long time!\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity towards this project. Students at my school love to wear their school gear with pride, and this T-shirt to celebrate their 6th grade trip is no exception. Thank you for helping put a smile on my students' faces!","fullyFundedDate":1778060241002,"projectUrl":"project/t-shirts-for-overnight-trip/10072801/","projectTitle":"T-shirts for Overnight Trip!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLoughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9242654_orig.jpg?crop=1291,1291,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694820647131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9242654"},{"teacherId":9242654,"projectId":10118780,"letterContent":"Our field trip this year was a huge success, thanks to your generosity! My students had such a great time bonding with one another on the bus, as well as getting to experience hands-on learning for 2 days outside of the classroom. Because of your donations, students were fed and able to experience all that the trip had to offer!\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to enjoy delicious snacks and refuel as they continued to learn and explore on our trip. This field trip is a tradition at my school, and hopefully it will continue for many more years. Thank you for your contributions to helping my students create lifelong memories!","fullyFundedDate":1772849908871,"projectUrl":"project/field-trip-snacks-for-fantastic-students/10118780/","projectTitle":"Field Trip Snacks for Fantastic Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLoughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9242654_orig.jpg?crop=1291,1291,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694820647131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9242654"},{"teacherId":5285773,"projectId":9911625,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us provide a crewneck sweatshirt for every 8th grader. When the boxes arrived, the room filled with excitement as students pulled them on right away and proudly showed them to their friends. It was a joyful moment that made our whole grade feel connected.\r\n\r\nStudents now wear their sweatshirts proudly around campus. As we move toward graduation and the transition to high school, they have become a symbol of belonging and a reminder of the community our students built together this year. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767918836001,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-class-hoodies/9911625/","projectTitle":"8th-Grade Class Hoodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Folco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5285773_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597284135903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mfolco"},{"teacherId":9242654,"projectId":9950573,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you for your support in implementing this project! These reading circles are new to me, I have never done them in my classes before. \r\n\r\nSince starting the project this week, I have seen students deeply engaged in reading with their peers. When reading in groups, students feel more confident reading aloud, practicing new words they might not be familiar with, and asking for help with their group members. \r\n\r\nStudents are also learning about a culture that they may only be familiar with on a surface-level. Each book offers a different, unique experience of Indigenous people that students will later share with their classmates. In this unit, students are learning not only how to support one another with their reading, but also about important history. All of this would not be possible without your generous support, and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1766089817961,"projectUrl":"project/reading-circles-to-uplift-indigenous-sto/9950573/","projectTitle":"Reading Circles to Uplift Indigenous Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLoughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9242654_orig.jpg?crop=1291,1291,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694820647131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9242654"},{"teacherId":9971560,"projectId":9964369,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have been fully immersed in learning about Polynesian dance and traditional clothing. We explored how dance is more than movement—it is storytelling. Students learned how hand gestures, facial expressions, and rhythm communicate stories about nature, ancestry, and daily life. Working in small groups, they choreographed short routines inspired by themes like the ocean, community, and celebration. The excitement in the room was incredible as students practiced with focus and pride.\r\n\r\nWe also studied traditional Polynesian attire and the meaning behind different materials and designs. Students were fascinated to learn how clothing is carefully crafted using natural elements and how each piece enhances the story being told through dance. Using the materials you provided, they created their own inspired headpieces, leis, and decorative skirts. Seeing them wear their creations while performing their dances was a powerful moment—they truly felt connected to what they were learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will present their dances and explain the meaning behind their attire in a small classroom showcase. This project has built confidence, creativity, and cultural appreciation in ways that a textbook alone never could. Thank you for helping us bring this experience to life.","fullyFundedDate":1766079752843,"projectUrl":"project/culture-you-can-wear/9964369/","projectTitle":"Culture You Can Wear","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971560"},{"teacherId":10077157,"projectId":9723452,"letterContent":"I had my computers funded but then needed a place to store and charge them in my classroom. Thank you so much for helping me fund these computer charging stations to allow my students to access the computers during class time. They love to get the numbers 6 and 7 (LOL) and are still learning how to put them back in the right slots (even though they are numbered...).\r\n\r\nThese stations came in very handy during STAR Standardized Testing since I needed one computer for each student. Testing went so smoothly because they were all charged in the charge stations, and I had enough for each student.\r\n\r\nI also use the stations to charge their personally assigned laptops while they borrow one of mine. Another unforeseen bonus: I can charge their confiscated cell phones and lock them up inside the charging box as well! (And return them their phone at the end of the day, of course.) \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me get the technology I need for my classroom. I no longer need to worry about my students sneakily absconding with my laptops or having uncharged devices. They are all organized and charged!","fullyFundedDate":1760534064804,"projectUrl":"project/computer-charge-stations/9723452/","projectTitle":"Computer Charge Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10077157"},{"teacherId":3591313,"projectId":9961032,"letterContent":"Receiving Holes has transformed our Reading Zone. With donated books and the audiobook, every student can read along with confidence and joy. The shared experience has boosted comprehension, focus, and engagement, especially for struggling readers and English language learners. My Advisory students take pride in owning their own copy and eagerly participate in discussions. This project has transformed our class into a community experience and helped students see themselves as readers. I'm paraphrasing an old quote here, but these books belong to readers who are growing, and it's something they'll always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1766527670135,"projectUrl":"project/reading-zone-holes/9961032/","projectTitle":"Reading Zone - Holes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3591313_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534008463062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherbrodie"},{"teacherId":3591313,"projectId":9946193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for making our Black History Month project possible. Because of you, our students will be able to celebrate, learn, and reflect using the supplies you helped provide—Black History Month stickers, pencils, and bookmarks that will bring both joy and meaning into our classroom. Your kindness transformed simple materials into powerful tools for learning and pride.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem small, but their impact is anything but. Each sticker, pencil, and bookmark will spark a conversation, curiosity, and connection. Each item is a reminder that Black history doesn't stop at one lesson or one month—it lives in the stories we continue to read and share.","fullyFundedDate":1765835848846,"projectUrl":"project/february-supplies/9946193/","projectTitle":"February Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brodie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3591313_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534008463062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherbrodie"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4477","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":507,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.6,"schoolId":4477,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James Lick Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James Lick Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/james-lick-middle-school/4477"}