{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Lick Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":10229717,"projectId":9860666,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for funding our project for Bucket Golf equipment! We just recently finished up our golf unit and it was a smashing success. The students were a bit apprehensive at first when they found out we would be playing golf but once we got out there with the equipment they had an amazing time. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation not only were we able to set up a par 3 9-hole course around our lower yard for a competitive tournament, we were also able to set up a fun TopGolf like driving range. Many of our students had never swung a golf club before and by the end of our 3-week unit they were all asking about taking a field trip to a driving range.\r\n\r\nNot only did my classes enjoy getting to use this equipment but the other classes saw my class participating and got excited about getting to use it as well. I can't say this enough but truly, thank you for funding this project and helping give our students the opportunity to play golf.","fullyFundedDate":1761612291982,"projectUrl":"project/no-bogeys-we-want-golf/9860666/","projectTitle":"No Bogeys! We Want Golf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229717"},{"teacherId":5285773,"projectId":9755874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our 8th grade class hoodies for the Washington, DC trip. As students prepare for the experience, the hoodies will serve as a fun and meaningful way to build class pride and help students feel connected as they travel together.\r\n\r\nStudents have not seen the hoodies yet and will receive them at the airport before departure, which has added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation. As part of our preparation, students will learn about the sites they will visit and discuss what it means to represent their school while traveling. Thank you for helping create a shared experience that our students will enjoy and remember.","fullyFundedDate":1762727738052,"projectUrl":"project/send-a-bulldog-to-dc-with-a-hoodie/9755874/","projectTitle":"Send a Bulldog to DC With a Hoodie!","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":5285773,"projectId":9911624,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your tremendous and generous support. We know our students will be incredibly excited to document this once-in-a-lifetime trip to our nation's capital, Washington, DC. We have offered this same creative opportunity on past trips and have seen how meaningful it is for students to capture moments through their own lens, and we cannot wait to continue that tradition this year.\r\n\r\nThese cameras give students a hands-on way to slow down, reflect, and tell their own stories in real time. Having a tangible photograph to hold, share, and take home makes the experience more personal and memorable, allowing students to connect more deeply with the places they are learning about and the memories they are creating.","fullyFundedDate":1766982346466,"projectUrl":"project/polaroid-memories-a-snapshot-of-8th-gra/9911624/","projectTitle":"Polaroid Memories: A Snapshot of 8th Grade Adventures","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":8798791,"projectId":9163360,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were thrilled to receive the new sneakers for our classroom! When they first saw them, their excitement was immediate—many couldn't wait to try them on and explore how they could move differently and more confidently in class. The sneakers quickly became more than just footwear; they became tools that allowed students to fully engage in our dance lessons and express themselves physically without limitation.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the sneakers in a variety of ways. Last year, students wore them for our music video, which helped them practice proper technique and feel more comfortable experimenting with movement. This year, they became an essential part of our showcase performances, allowing students to shine on stage while performing complex choreography safely and confidently. One standout moment was during our group routine when students saw how synchronized and polished their movements looked in the new sneakers—it was a proud moment for the whole class.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these sneakers will continue to be a vital resource for our classroom. Students are excited to use them in upcoming units and performances where they will learn new choreography, explore creative movement projects, and even collaborate on designing their own routines. Your contribution has given our students a tool that will support their growth, confidence, and love of dance for years to come. You truly have made a lasting impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1742598473427,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-the-beat-hip-hop-showcase/9163360/","projectTitle":"Step Into the Beat: Hip Hop Showcase","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snelgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798791_orig.jpg?crop=628,628,x275,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812744339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798791"},{"teacherId":10077157,"projectId":9459103,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your support. As I said in my pitch, our new curriculum in SFUSD is primarily online using a platform called Desmos. This platform allows the students to explore mathematical concepts using digital manipulatives. \r\n\r\nFor example, students were asked to create a linear equation to map the change in height of a flag over a few seconds. They worked by identifying the starting height (y-intercept) and then the rate of change (slope) to create a graph. They were able to draw the graph on the Desmos software, and the software showed a real-time flag rendition of their graph compared to the flag they were supposed to graph. This way, the students could see what they needed to change about their graph to make them match.\r\n\r\nIn another unit, the students were introduced to Geometric Transformations through an online CPM Math, or College Preparatory Mathematics, website. Students were asked to get the key into the lock by using Translations, Rotations, and Reflections. The website allowed students to use trial and error to understand how each of these transformations work. Then learning from the patterns that emerged from each transformation, they were able to move the key to the lock on the screen.\r\n\r\nWithout these donated computers, I would not have been able to do these lessons, and many more. I am so grateful to all of your donations and that I am now fortunate enough to have my own classroom set of computers. I no longer stress out before a computer lesson! I no longer pray that enough of my students have their own laptops to access the new Desmos Curriculum! I can just teach all lessons I want in class, both on paper and online. It is truly a blessing.","fullyFundedDate":1757555515580,"projectUrl":"project/computers-for-mathematics-curriculum/9459103/","projectTitle":"Computers for Mathematics Curriculum","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":9868950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support. Because of you, our classroom is now equipped with a brand-new speaker system — and what a difference it has already made!\r\n\r\nThe sound quality is crystal clear, and the variety of features has transformed the way we're able to present lessons and activities. During a recent student-led conferences, Ms. Folco stopped in and genuinely thought a student was performing live. She was shocked to learn it was actually a video being played through the new speaker — that's how rich and lifelike the audio is!\r\n\r\nThis technology has already enhanced engagement, supported students in leading presentations with confidence, and created a more dynamic and immersive learning environment. Moments like these remind me how deeply your kindness impacts our students every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping us bring learning to life.","fullyFundedDate":1763657147664,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-of-the-class/9868950/","projectTitle":"Speaker of the Class","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":9863217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring Sunshine by Jarrett J. Krosoczka into our classroom. The moment I began unpacking the box, students were literally reaching for the book—proof of just how powerful stories like this are for young readers. Their excitement was immediate, genuine, and contagious.\r\n\r\nBooks that illuminate real experiences, challenge perspectives, and cultivate empathy are essential in today's world. Sunshine offers exactly that. It invites students to step into someone else's shoes, to sit with emotions that may be unfamiliar, and to grow into more compassionate people because of it.\r\n\r\nWhen I was a kid, I read books like Old Yeller and Sounder. Those stories stayed with me—not just because they were beautifully written, but because they shaped who I became as a person. They taught me about love, loss, loyalty, and resilience. I truly believe those early reading experiences helped me grow into not only a better human being, but also the teacher I am today.\r\n\r\nYour donation ensures that my students have access to literature that can do the same for them. Thank you for investing in their hearts as much as their minds. Your generosity makes a real, lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1761781979853,"projectUrl":"project/hey-kiddo-camp/9863217/","projectTitle":"Hey, Kiddo Camp","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":9506530,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create a learning environment where students can stay focused, especially when warmer months come. Knowing that air conditioning is on the way has already given our class a sense of relief and something positive to look forward to this spring. Your support will allow students to engage more fully, participate comfortably, and learn without the constant distraction of excessive heat, making each day more productive and welcoming. We're truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763968726994,"projectUrl":"project/air-conditioning-for-the-classroom/9506530/","projectTitle":"Air Conditioning for the Classroom","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4477","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":476,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.5,"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"}