{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Isbell Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4633944,"projectId":10219449,"letterContent":"Pencils, pencils, pencils!! Thank you so much for your generosity to our classroom. Students have been loving the pencils and are so less stressed when they come to class knowing there will be a pencil and they don't have to worry about not getting their work completed. This less stress environment helps students to be more productive and more focused on school and learning. I just want you to know how important simple things like pencils are to students, and that it sometimes is the simplest tool that has the greatest impact. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787159262947,"projectUrl":"project/magic-writing-wands-for-the-win/10219449/","projectTitle":"Magic Writing Wands for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Epley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4633944_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644538642063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4633944"},{"teacherId":9430145,"projectId":10465405,"letterContent":"The new pickleball equipment has made a tremendous difference in our 7th and 8th grade PE classes at Isbell Middle School! Our students have been excited to learn a new sport, develop their hand-eye coordination, and practice important skills like teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. When the equipment first arrived, students were eager to get out on the courts and start playing. It has been especially rewarding to see students who may not typically gravitate toward traditional team sports find something they enjoy and feel confident participating in. The smiles, enthusiasm, and friendly competition have made pickleball a great addition to our PE program.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue building on these skills through partner drills, serving and rallying challenges, and friendly class tournaments. Students are learning the rules and strategies of the game while gaining confidence with every opportunity to play. Our goal is to give every student a chance to stay active, challenge themselves, and discover activities they can enjoy long after middle school. Thank you so much to our generous donors for investing in our students and helping make these experiences possible. Your support has brought new energy and opportunities to our PE department, and our students are benefiting every day!","fullyFundedDate":1786551246098,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-play-pickleball/10465405/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Play Pickleball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430145_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704840830709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430145"},{"teacherId":10643665,"projectId":10572233,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who supported our Isbell Middle School Girls Flag Football team by helping us purchase soft flag football helmets. Your generosity made a real difference in the safety of our players this season.\r\n\r\nI'll admit, the girls were not very excited about wearing the helmets at first. However, as the season progressed, they quickly began to understand their value. During practices, we had several situations where players accidentally collided while going for the same flag or trying to make a play on the ball. We also had a few close calls where players nearly bumped heads while running at full speed. These are the types of situations that can happen in flag football, even though it is considered a non-contact sport. Having the soft helmets provided an additional layer of protection that helped reduce the risk of head injuries during these unexpected collisions. The girls quickly realized that the helmets were not just another piece of equipment, but something that could help keep them safe while playing the game they enjoyed.\r\n\r\nOur team had an incredible season, finishing the regular season undefeated and advancing all the way to the championship game. We also finished with the top-rated defense in the league, allowing the fewest points by a wide margin. Although we came up just short in the championship game, losing 6–0, I couldn't be prouder of what these girls accomplished. They learned the importance of teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and playing for one another.\r\n\r\nAs a coach, knowing our players had additional protection gave me greater peace of mind. The helmets also helped reinforce the importance of player safety and taking care of one another on the field. This equipment will continue to benefit our program and future players for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our girls and helping us provide a safer environment for them to compete, grow, and enjoy the game of football. Your support truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1789013094307,"projectUrl":"project/protect-our-players-soft-shell-headgear/10572233/","projectTitle":"Protect Our Players: Soft-Shell Headgear for Girls Flag Football","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10643665"},{"teacherId":9430145,"projectId":10477428,"letterContent":"Dear Linda,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the students and staff at Isbell Middle School, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of juggling and diabolo equipment to our Physical Education program. Your donation has given our 7th and 8th grade students an exciting opportunity to learn new skills, challenge themselves, and experience a unique activity that we otherwise may not have been able to offer. As you can see in the photos, our students have truly enjoyed using the equipment and have been enthusiastic about learning and improving their juggling and diabolo skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our PE program by helping us provide students with new ways to be active, engaged, and successful. It has been especially rewarding to see students encourage one another, practice through challenges, and celebrate when they master a new skill. Thank you again for supporting Isbell Middle School and investing in our students. We greatly appreciate your contribution and the positive experiences it has helped create for our students.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nAlex Roth\r\n7th & 8th Grade Physical Education\r\nIsbell Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1786742072571,"projectUrl":"project/spin-into-learning-diabolos-for-coordin/10477428/","projectTitle":"Spin Into Learning: Diabolos for Coordination","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430145_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704840830709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430145"},{"teacherId":8027603,"projectId":10260170,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your donation supplies that helped my math class. Making math engaging can be a daunting task. There is a Book tiled \"Creating Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics\" that follows 14 keys practices. One of those crucial practices is getting students on their feet and working on vertical non permanent surfaces (or white boards). Since I began using this practice, I can see a significant increase in student engagement, teamwork and thinking! They are assigned random groups of three and work together to solve a common problem. Thanks to your donation, I have enough markers and eraser spray to last for the school year. I always found myself needing more!","fullyFundedDate":1778866928180,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-better-together-equipping-seven/10260170/","projectTitle":"Math Is Better Together: Equipping Seventh Graders to Collaborate Productively","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8027603"},{"teacherId":4633944,"projectId":10248244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and giving heart. Your actions have such a huge impact on our little part of the world! You donations make it possible for students to maximize their time in the garden which makes a huge difference in their participation and completion of assignments. \r\nIn the garden, we find that students are calmer, more inquisitive, and kinder to one or another. These picnic tables give us so many more opportunities to spend more time outside. This has had an enormous impact on our Ag program and our after school Ag Club. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1780417052937,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-full-bloom-outdoor-tables-f/10248244/","projectTitle":"Learning in Full Bloom: Outdoor Tables for Our School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Epley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4633944_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644538642063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4633944"},{"teacherId":4633944,"projectId":10027082,"letterContent":"So many thanks for your incredible generosity towards my project! This project of 2000 pencils may seem like a small thing, but let me tell you, it was HUGE! My middle schoolers just LOVE to eat pencils! \r\n\r\nNow with all the new pencils we do not have to waste time searching backpacks and the ground for an extra pencil to use in class. No longer do we have to wait to sharpen pencils, losing precious instructional time. Students simply grab a pencil and get started with their work, no fuss, no anxiety, no delay. It's just wonderful and takes a ton of stress off of me. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us out! Your generosity makes a HUGE difference in our day!","fullyFundedDate":1769177672269,"projectUrl":"project/magic-writing-wands-for-the-win/10027082/","projectTitle":"Magic Writing Wands For The Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Epley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4633944_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644538642063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4633944"},{"teacherId":4633944,"projectId":9935665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my students and our classroom. Your generosity has helped to create a safe space that allows students to have alternative activities during lunch and before school, especially on inclement weather days. \r\n\r\nThe puzzle board is wildly popular and students love interacting with one another and creating connections with others they may not interact with outside during lunch or before school.\r\n\r\nThe puzzle board also provides a place for us to work together on projects since the board is a lazy Susan style board. This style of board really works well for collaboration. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and helping to change the world!","fullyFundedDate":1765990008147,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-for-socializing/9935665/","projectTitle":"Puzzles for Socializing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Epley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4633944_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644538642063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4633944"},{"teacherId":4633944,"projectId":9636239,"letterContent":"Our new seats have been such a positive addition to our classroom! Before we got four more wobble seats, student would fight over the few we had and someone was always disappointed. Students now know there are plenty of wobble seats and everyone is comfortable and have less barriers to learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the wobble stools first arrived, my seventh period class could not believe it. They came to class all excited because they \"heard\" there were new wobble seats, but didn't believe it! \"Is it true?!!!\" they said to me as they came into class. When they saw it was true, it was like Christmas! So many smiles.\r\n\r\nEven a few months later, the wobble seats are having a positive impact and every once in a while they say, \"Remember when we didn't have enough wobble seats? That was so crazy! I'm so glad we have enough now.\" :)\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making my classroom a place for ALL students to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762265544122,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-success/9636239/","projectTitle":"Seating for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Epley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4633944_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644538642063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4633944"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40890","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":613,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":40890,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Isbell Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Isbell Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-paula-unified-school-district/isbell-middle-school/40890"}