{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buchser Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":790638,"projectId":10504721,"letterContent":"The new materials have seamlessly integrated into our daily Tier 1 routines to boost engagement and community. During instruction, students can pull out their individual dry-erase whiteboards for quick checks for understanding. The low-stakes nature of the whiteboards has completely eliminated the fear of making mistakes—students who used to hesitate now hold up their answers with pride. During brain breaks, our chess, checkers, and card games have created an opportunity for organic peer interaction.\r\n\r\nA memorable moment happened during a recent game of speed: two students who rarely interact paired up over a game of speed reminding each other how to play in a calm and supportive way. Meanwhile, our silly bookmarks have become a bright spot when we start a new novel. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we unboxed the colorful whiteboards, game sets, and bookmarks, the classroom lit up. Several students gasped in shock. They were genuinely touched to know that complete strangers believed in them and cared enough to fund these resources for our room.","fullyFundedDate":1787188022074,"projectUrl":"project/play-connect-create-building-joyful-c/10504721/","projectTitle":"Play, Connect, Create: Building Joyful Community in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp790638_orig.jpg?crop=1223,1223,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786992628266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/790638"},{"teacherId":9762821,"projectId":10515504,"letterContent":"The ROAR Store has become an exciting and meaningful part of our school community, and we are incredibly grateful for the support that made it possible. The ROAR Store is our PBIS-focused student store, where students can use tokens they earn for demonstrating positive behaviors, making good choices, and contributing to our school community. Before this project, we had very limited items for students to choose from, which made it difficult to keep the store engaging. Thanks to our DonorsChoose donors, we were able to fully stock the store with a wide variety of items, giving students a plethora of options to choose from. The reaction from students has been incredible! The store has quickly become a success, and students are excited to see what they can earn and save their tokens for.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts has been seeing students recognize that their positive actions are being noticed and celebrated. While waiting in line, students will often ask one another, \"Who awarded you your tokens?\" and \"What did you do to earn them?\" These conversations have created a culture where students are talking about positive behavior and recognizing the actions that earn their peers rewards. At the same time, our Leadership students run the ROAR Store and are gaining valuable real-world skills. They practice customer service by greeting students, helping them make choices, counting tokens, organizing inventory, and completing transactions. They are also strengthening their clerical and organizational skills as they manage the store and keep track of supplies. What began as a small student reward store has become a hands-on learning experience that teaches responsibility, communication, organization, and leadership.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a ROAR Store that is not only rewarding positive behavior but also building important skills and strengthening our school culture. Your generosity has given our students more choices, more opportunities to be recognized, and a space where they can practice skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. We are so grateful for the role you played in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787199783838,"projectUrl":"project/roaring-to-success-incentives-for-posit/10515504/","projectTitle":"ROARing to Success: Incentives for Positive Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tapia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9762821"},{"teacherId":9714909,"projectId":10179338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack pantry! Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. The snacks we received are being used throughout the school day to help students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn. We know that it is difficult for students to fully concentrate, participate, and engage in their schoolwork when they are hungry. Having access to a snack gives students the opportunity to refuel when they need it so they can return their attention to learning. Whether they need a quick boost in the morning or something to help them get through the afternoon, our students now have a welcoming and dependable place to find a snack. Your donation is helping us address an important need while creating a classroom environment where students feel supported and cared for.\r\n\r\nOur students especially love seeing the snack pantry fully stocked with a variety of choices! Their excitement when they see the shelves filled is one of the most rewarding parts of this project. They enjoy having different options and being able to choose a snack they like. More importantly, the pantry sends our students an important message: their needs matter, and there are people who care about their well-being and success. Your generosity helps ensure that students can spend their school hours focused on learning rather than distracted by hunger. Every snack they take is a small but meaningful reminder of the support behind them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their school day a little brighter, easier, and more successful. Your donation is doing more than providing snacks—it is helping students feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for the positive impact you are making in our classroom. Thank you for helping us keep our pantry full and our students fueled for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1775238129782,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/10179338/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714909_orig.jpg?crop=3141,3141,x2570,y666&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725213047204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714909"},{"teacherId":2497059,"projectId":10399584,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations. The students were amazed by the tables because they are so different from things they have seen in the past. We now have dedicated space to keep all of our cutting supplies so they are less likely to get mixed up with other school supplies which should make them last longer.\r\n\r\nAs soon as things were taken out of the box and assembled, the class began to come up with their own procedures for taking them out, putting them away, and where everything should be stored. It was winderful to see students start to take responsibility for the classroom and materials so early in the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1787188019722,"projectUrl":"project/the-perfect-table/10399584/","projectTitle":"The Perfect Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2497059_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573581269257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2497059"},{"teacherId":10308834,"projectId":9909415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to cameras that allow them to demonstrate their understanding through the creation of videos.\r\n\r\nThis project has had a tremendous impact on student learning and engagement. The cameras have given students a creative and meaningful way to express their ideas, collaborate with classmates, and showcase their knowledge in ways that go far beyond traditional assignments. Students who may struggle with written work have especially benefited from being able to communicate their thinking visually and verbally.\r\n\r\nCreating videos has encouraged students to think critically, problem-solve, practice communication skills, and take pride in their work. The excitement and enthusiasm in the classroom have been incredible. Students are more motivated, more confident, and more invested in their learning because they know they have authentic tools to bring their ideas to life.","fullyFundedDate":1764720627869,"projectUrl":"project/rocket-science-through-video/9909415/","projectTitle":"Rocket Science Through Video","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10308834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763635784097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308834"},{"teacherId":7925408,"projectId":9763206,"letterContent":"We are so thankful, for the support you have shown through your generous donations. \r\n\r\n We are still in the beginning stages of getting our garden up and running. We laid the foundation and built the fence around the grounds. We have received the planters and some soil. \r\n \r\n As things go in education, we are still waiting to get all the items in place for this great adventure. Starting next week, students will be joining the garden club. It won't be long before students are running around choosing locations for their plants, using the tools donated and finding their joy in the garden. As we develop through the beginning stages of the garden club I will be adding photos. \r\n \r\nThank you again for the amazing donations. Our students are so lucky to have a community who cares.","fullyFundedDate":1760056360767,"projectUrl":"project/growing-a-garden-growing-our-students/9763206/","projectTitle":"Growing a Garden, Growing Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7925408_orig.png?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627323450755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7925408"},{"teacherId":9714909,"projectId":9810911,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our middle school students. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has access to essential hygiene items and healthy snacks that make a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, basic necessities like deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and nutritious snacks are not always guaranteed. When these needs go unmet, it can be difficult for students to feel confident, comfortable, or ready to learn. Your donation helps remove those barriers.\r\n\r\nThe hygiene items you provided promote dignity and self-confidence. Students no longer have to worry about feeling self-conscious during the school day. Instead, they can focus on participating in discussions, collaborating with classmates, and engaging fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also made a powerful impact. Middle school students are growing quickly, and hunger can make it hard to concentrate or regulate emotions. Having access to healthy snacks helps stabilize energy levels, improve focus, and reduce distractions caused by hunger. We've already noticed students staying more attentive during lessons and demonstrating greater stamina throughout the day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to our students: they are valued, supported, and worthy of care. That sense of belonging and security is just as important as any academic resource.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment where students can feel confident, nourished, and ready to succeed. Your support truly changes lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764720628076,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-the-basics-so-students-can-thriv/9810911/","projectTitle":"Meeting the Basics So Students Can Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714909_orig.jpg?crop=3141,3141,x2570,y666&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725213047204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714909"},{"teacherId":4229216,"projectId":9637598,"letterContent":"Thank you do much for the generous donation to our science department. The kids have had a fabulous time building thermal energy devices in 6th grade. When I asked the kids what they liked, here were some of their responses:\r\n\r\n\" I like ChompSaws because its fun to use.\"\r\n\r\n\" I like them because it can't hurt you and it is fast and easy to use.\"\r\n\r\n\"I like Chomp Saws because its a reliable way to cut cardboard.\"\r\n\r\nOther contributions included that it was way better than scissors, that they had cleaner cuts and it was easier to make shapes.\r\n\r\nFrom the teacher side, this project has allowed students to focus more on the design than the cutting, which is where they are getting to apply their learning. We are grateful to have this resource, and look forward to the future amazing projects.","fullyFundedDate":1757549726634,"projectUrl":"project/chomp-saws-for-engineering/9637598/","projectTitle":"Chomp Saws for Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehly-Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4229216_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485120956353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ehlymills"},{"teacherId":4229216,"projectId":9385461,"letterContent":"Thank you do much for the generous donation to our science department. The kids have had a fabulous time building thermal energy devices in 6th grade. When I asked the kids what they liked, here were some of their responses:\r\n\r\n\" I like ChompSaws because its fun to use.\"\r\n\r\n\" I like them because it can't hurt you and it is fast and easy to use.\"\r\n\r\n\"I like Chomp Saws because its a reliable way to cut cardboard.\"\r\n\r\nOther contributions included that it was way better than scissors, that they had cleaner cuts and it was easier to make shapes.\r\n\r\nFrom the teacher side, this project has allowed students to focus more on the design than the cutting, which is where they are getting to apply their learning. We are grateful to have this resource, and look forward to the future amazing projects.","fullyFundedDate":1755747098168,"projectUrl":"project/chomp-saw-challenges-for-steam-in-middle/9385461/","projectTitle":"Chomp Saw Challenges for STEAM in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehly-Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4229216_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485120956353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ehlymills"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4978","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":694,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":4978,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buchser Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buchser Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-unified-school-district/buchser-middle-school/4978"}