{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dolores Huerta Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10529569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for investing in our project, \"Writing Between the Lines: Mastering Handwriting & Mechanics.\" Your support means the world to our classroom and directly impacts my students' daily learning.\r\n\r\nWith the notebooks and red pencils that you have provided, my students are already working hard to improve their handwriting and master the vital rules of punctuation. These fundamental skills are building blocks that build their confidence and set them up for success across all of their academic studies.\r\n\r\nBy giving them the tangible tools they need to practice, you have empowered them to become clearer, more expressive writers. Thank you for caring about our classroom and helping our students reach their full academic potential!","fullyFundedDate":1789582221759,"projectUrl":"project/writing-between-the-lines-mastering-han/10529569/","projectTitle":"Writing Between the Lines: Mastering Handwriting & Mechanics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10456198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Fidgets to Help My Students Focus.\" Your support means the world to both me and my students. With these new fidgets and sensory tools, my students now have a safe, quiet, and effective outlet for their restless energy. I have already noticed a meaningful difference in our classroom. These resources are helping them manage anxiety, self-regulate, and stay deeply engaged during our lessons. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or distracted, they now have the support they need to feel calm, comfortable, and confident in their ability to learn. Your kindness has directly enhanced our learning environment and given my students the vital tools they need to succeed every single day. Thank you for investing in their education and for making our classroom a more peaceful, focused space!","fullyFundedDate":1787201043794,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-to-help-my-students-focus/10456198/","projectTitle":"Fidgets to Help My Students Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10538072,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our project, \"Unplug and Play: Soccer Balls for Middle School Connection.\" Your wonderful kindness has brought immense joy and physical activity to our school yard, completely transforming how our students spend their free time.\r\n\r\nWhen our school implemented the \"No Cellphone\" policy this year, classroom focus improved dramatically. However, it left my students searching for new ways to spend their recess and lunch periods. Thanks to your donations, these brand-new soccer balls have stepped in to perfectly fill that void. Instead of looking at digital screens, our students are now actively running, channeling their high energy, and blowing off steam in the best possible way.\r\n\r\nSoccer truly functions as a universal language. Every single day during lunch and recess, I watch my students from all different backgrounds gather on the field to organize their own matches. These sports balls have provided a wonderful tool for social and physical development. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for believing in our students and for giving them the opportunity to connect, stay active, and just be kids.","fullyFundedDate":1788380441706,"projectUrl":"project/unplug-and-play-soccer-balls-for-middle/10538072/","projectTitle":"Unplug and Play: Soccer Balls for Middle School Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10529424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Make Learning Visible!\" Your support directly empowers my students to actively engage in their learning through hands-on projects that truly showcase their creativity and hard work. In our classroom, we believe that learning shouldn't just be read from a textbook; it should be created, designed, and made visible. \r\n\r\nThese art supplies are so much more than just tools for coloring; they are instruments of expression. With them, my students were be able to illustrate complex concepts, build detailed mind maps, design collaborative posters, and bring their personal stories to life. \r\n\r\nSeeing their ideas transform into colorful, tangible creations builds immense confidence and transforms the way they absorb new information. Your investment in our classroom goes far beyond the physical supplies; it sends a powerful message to my students that their education, their ideas, and their hard work truly matter to the world outside our school walls.","fullyFundedDate":1788292664713,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-visible/10529424/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Visible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10456226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project, \"Let's Get Organized!\" Your kind donations have provided my students with the perfect pencil cases to keep their pencils, markers, crayons, glue, and highlighters organized.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, our daily transitions into writing and art activities were often chaotic. Valuable learning time was frequently lost to the frantic search for a misplaced pencil, crayon or maker. Now, thanks to your support, every student has a dedicated space for their essential supplies.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies within hand's reach has transformed our daily classroom routine. As soon as a lesson begins, my students can dive straight into their work with confidence and focus. This seemingly small adjustment has greatly increased their independence and minimized distractions. Your investment goes far beyond organizational tools because you have helped create a more focused, efficient, and equitable learning environment where every child is fully equipped to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1787189191668,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10456226/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10456168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! Your donation has provided our classroom with a dedicated set of durable headphones, and I cannot thank you enough for making this project a reality.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are unable to bring headphones from home, making this classroom set absolutely essential. Having them readily available ensures that every child can access audio texts with dignity, without ever feeling singled out or missing out on valuable learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than provide technology—it removes daily barriers, builds confidence, and helps every student discover that they are capable readers. Thank you for helping make literacy accessible, engaging, and joyful for every child who walks through my classroom doors.","fullyFundedDate":1787201015686,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-6th-grade-literacy-succes/10456168/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 6th Grade Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":9753263,"projectId":10495990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support in funding our classroom color printer!\r\n\r\nThe moment I shared the news with my middle school students, the classroom was filled with excitement. They are currently working hard on publishing their own custom projects—specifically, self-made art comics that dynamically combine writing, art, and graphic design. Printing their final work in vibrant color provides a powerful creative platform for my students to express who they are, what they care about, and how they see the world.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can finally, proudly display their combined writings, art, and designs on our classroom walls for everyone to see. Thank you for investing in our classroom, empowering our students' voices, and making them feel like true published authors and artists!","fullyFundedDate":1787194825903,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color/10495990/","projectTitle":"Learning In Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753263_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x186,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786083037046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profe-whitaker"},{"teacherId":5422103,"projectId":8383479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Yoga and Mindfulness: Essentials for Today's Teens\" project! Having a class set of yoga mats, straps, blocks, and meditation materials has allowed my students to participate in movement and mindfulness activities together rather than simply learning about wellness from a textbook. Students have used the yoga equipment for stretching, beginner yoga practices, breathing exercises, and short movement breaks that help them reset their bodies and minds. Having enough equipment for students to participate at the same time has made these activities much more inclusive and has helped create a classroom environment where taking care of our physical and mental well-being is a normal part of the school day.\r\n\r\nThe mindfulness cards, sensory bottles, affirmation activities, teen mindfulness book, and coloring materials have given students a variety of ways to practice self-regulation and explore what works best for them. The \"Would You Rather\" questions have also provided fun opportunities for students to connect with classmates, learn about one another, and build community. These resources have been especially valuable for middle school students, who are learning to navigate stress, emotions, friendships, and academic expectations. Your generosity has helped me provide students with practical tools for calming their minds, moving their bodies, expressing themselves, and developing healthy coping strategies that they can use both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for investing in the whole child and helping our students learn that wellness is an essential part of success!","fullyFundedDate":1715355912048,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-and-mindfulness-essentials-for-tod/8383479/","projectTitle":"Yoga and Mindfulness: Essentials for Today's Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5422103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531084827691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcsmakerspace"},{"teacherId":5422103,"projectId":10266535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students through the \"Calm Mind, Clean Air, and Fueled Bellies\" project! These materials have helped me create a classroom environment where students can take care of both their bodies and their minds while preparing to learn. The air purifiers help us maintain cleaner classroom air, while protein bars and Gatorade provide students with quick nourishment when they arrive hungry or need an extra boost during the school day. Having these resources available allows students to feel cared for and helps remove some of the physical barriers that can make it difficult to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe mindfulness materials have been especially meaningful for helping students develop strategies for managing stress and emotions. Students can use the Zen rock garden, breathing blocks, coloring pages, sticker art, and brain workbooks during calming activities, transitions, or moments when they need to reset. These activities give students practical tools for slowing down, practicing intentional breathing, and learning about how their brains work. Your generosity has helped me build a classroom where wellness is part of learning and where students know that taking a moment to care for themselves is an important part of being successful. Thank you for helping my students breathe, refuel, reset, and return to learning ready to engage!","fullyFundedDate":1778505734181,"projectUrl":"project/calm-mind-clean-air-and-fueled-bellies/10266535/","projectTitle":"Calm Mind, Clean Air, and Fueled Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5422103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531084827691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dcsmakerspace"},{"teacherId":8642177,"projectId":10131833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing a class set of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson for my 6th graders. Having a dedicated copy for every student completely transformed our reading experience. Instead of relying on printouts or screenshots of the text, my students were able to deeply immerse themselves in their own, brand new copy as they followed along with Isabel's harrowing journey through Revolutionary War-era New York.\r\n\r\nTeaching a historical fiction novel like Chains allowed us to build critical skills that go far beyond standard reading comprehension. Through Isabel's perspective, my students learned to analyze complex historical themes, differentiate between a character's personal struggles and the larger political landscape, and explore the concept of freedom from multiple viewpoints. The book served as a perfect bridge for 6th graders to practice reading between the lines, identify symbolism (like the literal and figurative chains in the story), and understand how point-of-view shapes historical narratives.\r\n\r\nThe impact on individual students has been profound. In particular, a few of my most reluctant readers, who typically struggle to stay engaged with historical texts, were completely captivated by the suspense and stakes of Isabel's life as a spy. I even had students scrambling to get their hands on the sequel to the novel, excited to find out what happens next. Your gift has not only provided books; it has sparked a genuine love for history and literature in a diverse group of young learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our students' futures","fullyFundedDate":1772900684658,"projectUrl":"project/a-class-set-of-our-next-class-novel/10131833/","projectTitle":"A Class Set of our Next Class Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642177_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772670548691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642177"},{"teacherId":6353827,"projectId":9855471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We have been able to use the tuners to help us develop an ear for the correct notes in orchestra. The students are able to see if their note is right on the mark or if they are flat/sharp. They can also see if their finger placement is correct. Other students are so grateful for the shoulder rests as they can play more comfortably and are not hurting anymore. \r\n\r\nAs far as the percussion, our students are able to learn how to play those specific instruments and cover those parts in their music. We played a cumbia style song this past winter concert and we had the instrumentation for it to sound as authentic as possible. \r\n\r\nThe students were SO excited and full of smiles. They are eternally grateful as am I. Thank you are all again!","fullyFundedDate":1764720626820,"projectUrl":"project/in-tune-and-in-time/9855471/","projectTitle":"In Tune and in Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6353827_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554329768447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6353827"},{"teacherId":10213651,"projectId":9638317,"letterContent":"I have found so many ways to use the materials you provided to support my students' speech and language growth. When working on articulation, it is essential for students to achieve a high number of practice trials each session. Thanks to your generous support, my students are now more motivated than ever to practice their sounds. Engaging games like Jenga and Battleship have transformed our sessions. They are able to produce a high number of repetitions AND find joy in the activities we complete. \r\n\r\nIn addition, materials such as the 100 Task Cards for Making Inferences have been an invaluable resource. The short, engaging passages are rich with language-learning opportunities, allowing my students to practice skills such as inferencing, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking in a fun way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in their progress and confidence during speech sessions. Thank you for helping create such meaningful learning opportunities for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758839702129,"projectUrl":"project/lets-fill-in-the-gaps-to-integrate-st/9638317/","projectTitle":"Let's fill in the gaps to integrate & strive togather!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213651_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759001824585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213651"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127822","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":548,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":88.3,"schoolId":127822,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dolores Huerta Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dolores Huerta Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-unified-school-district/dolores-huerta-middle-school/127822"}