{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Altimira Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6311233,"projectId":10283398,"letterContent":"This DonorsChoose project has ignited a surge of enthusiasm for reading and working across our entire classroom. The students are thrilled to receive stickers and awards as immediate recognition for their effort, turning daily work, writing and reading time into an eager, joy-filled celebration. As we progress through the curriculum, the milestone certificates for reading and growth in Spanish Language Arts give them clear targets to strive for. This tangible reinforcement transforms reading from a routine task into an exciting journey, building sustained momentum and pride in their literacy skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement of rewards, this grant transforms our classroom into a hub of positive reinforcement and emotional growth. By providing vibrant stickers, formal certificates, and personalized motivational notes in both Spanish and English, we ensure that every student—regardless of their primary language—feels seen and deeply valued. These tangible tokens serve as essential tools within our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals. Celebrating small wins bilingually fosters a deep sense of belonging and cultural pride, showing students that their unique identities are integral to our shared success.","fullyFundedDate":1779133035566,"projectUrl":"project/the-gratitude-effect/10283398/","projectTitle":"The Gratitude Effect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6311233_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636404989037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6311233"},{"teacherId":8280799,"projectId":9074656,"letterContent":"Learning about the Holocaust changes their lives. It is usually the first \"adult chapter book\" that they read on their own (not a teacher reading aloud). We use it to discuss bullying, racism, and solving the world's social issues. They feel empowered and usually seek another book! (Tears of joy for me).\r\n I match books with reading levels so students do not read the same books as their neighbors or classmates, yet share their passion for their books, and when hearing from others, they often get sold on another book.\r\n Your donation makes choices and fun in reading true history possible. Thank you!\r\nMs. Paul","fullyFundedDate":1739987508399,"projectUrl":"project/reading-history-ii/9074656/","projectTitle":"Reading History II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8280799_orig.jpg?crop=2848,2848,x0,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719337763666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8280799"},{"teacherId":8280799,"projectId":10063374,"letterContent":"May is the busiest time of year in school, often called the \"million days of May,\" and for good reason. Students are excited, but also thriving. Projects are being shown and completed, students are seeing how creative and skilled each other are! It is a busy, but wonderful time. It is at this time that art supplies and \"random needs,\" surface and finally can really show and explain the impact of students' work.\r\n One project is a girl, she drew herself with a slit on the head and then a long colorful list (all index cards donated, written in color pens donated) are the subjects and \"information,\" learned this year...it is going INTO HER HEAD. ; )\r\n Another project is a metaphor of the solar system - but the sun is Growth Mindset and each planet is another unit we learned where growth mindset centers around...Holocaust, reading strategies when reading gets hard, writng essays, and more. The poster paper, pens, and sticky notes all from donations!\r\n A third project is a pom pom. Each pipe cleaner (item donated) has a folded and cut index card on it (dontated items) one side a picture of what was learned, one side has an explanation...A CHEER for learning! Some students are low readers but still have gained skills brining them more than the year of growth. Some of these very projects come from students with learning set backs or struggles with showing their learning, but art projects with fun materials make it fun! 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These resources enable us to introduce essential literacy skills—such as identifying main ideas, analysing character motivations, building academic vocabulary, and making inferences—through stories and articles that feel relevant and manageable. Because the texts are scaffolded with audio features, visuals, and clear vocabulary support, students who once felt overwhelmed are now able to participate fully in whole-class and small-group discussions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like curiosity in action: students follow along with the audio while annotating an article, turn to a partner to discuss a surprising fact, or flip eagerly through the next chapter of a graphic novel. The magazines have sparked conversations about real teen issues, scientific discoveries, and global events, giving students the background knowledge they often need to better understand their core academic classes. The graphic novels have been especially powerful for visual learners—they help students decode character emotions, track plot development, and explore themes like friendship, courage, and identity in a more accessible format.\r\n\r\nSome of the most inspiring moments have come from students who previously resisted reading altogether. One student, who used to quietly avoid independent reading time, now arrives early just to continue the graphic novel he's fallen in love with. Another student, who often struggled with vocabulary, proudly shared that she understood an entire Action article without needing a translation. These moments show exactly why these materials matter: they are not just books—they are tools that build confidence, open doors, and help students see themselves as capable, growing readers.","fullyFundedDate":1758046015018,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-readers-with-graphic-novels-/9704597/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Readers with Graphic Novels & Scholastic Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wedell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp245115_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448392997534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathywedell"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5209","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":324,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.7,"schoolId":5209,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Altimira Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Altimira Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/sonoma-valley-unified-school-district/altimira-middle-school/5209"}