{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gulfview Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2241736,"projectId":9805707,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our project, \"Paper With Purpose: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Us!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and I'm excited to share how your contribution is helping our students grow.\r\n\r\nWith the new materials, our students have been able to explore Hispanic culture in hands-on and creative ways. One highlight was when we held a classroom \"Hispanic Heritage Art Gallery,\" where students used the paper and supplies you provided to create artwork inspired by Hispanic traditions, music, and stories. The moment they saw the materials arrive, their eyes lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to get started! It was amazing to see students collaborate, share ideas, and express themselves through these culturally rich projects.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping our students not only learn about Hispanic heritage but also develop creativity, teamwork, and pride in cultural awareness. Next, we plan to integrate these materials into a research and storytelling project where students will create personal narratives and presentations about influential Hispanic figures and traditions. Thanks to you, our students have the tools and inspiration to dive deeper into their learning and share their discoveries with the school community.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping make these experiences possible. Your contribution is making a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769177385785,"projectUrl":"project/paper-with-purpose-celebrate-hispanic/9805707/","projectTitle":"\"Paper With Purpose: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Us!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CANIZAREZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2241736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776159478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2241736"},{"teacherId":10183084,"projectId":9613590,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our art room feels more organized, efficient, and truly ready for creativity. The new supplies have already made a huge difference in our daily routines. One of the first moments that stood out was during a clay lesson. In the past, students had to dig through a jumbled bin of clay tools and cookie cutters, which often slowed them down and caused frustration. Now, with the new storage trays and zip pouches, everything has its own home. Students can quickly grab the shapes and textures they want and start creating right away—no more searching, no more waiting, just excited hands ready to work.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions to the organized tools were so genuine and sweet. They loved seeing the clay cutters neatly sorted by shape, and several students commented on how \"professional\" our setup looked. And when we started using the hair dryers for painting projects, the energy in the room shifted completely. Instead of waiting forever for paint to dry before moving on, students could gently speed up the process and stay engaged. It kept the creativity flowing and helped us make the most of our class time.\r\nRight now, we're working on clay pieces that use cookie cutters and texture tools to create detailed designs. Students will paint their creations next, and thanks to the new hair dryers, they'll be able to move through each step without long pauses or delays. \r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just supply materials—it helped create a smoother, happier, more student‑centered studio space. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where everything is accessible, organized, and ready for young artists to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762266339766,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-storage-student-success/9613590/","projectTitle":"Supplies + Storage = Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10183084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755384280727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/art-ms-hunter"},{"teacherId":10183084,"projectId":9613112,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our art room feels more creative and energized than ever. Many of my students don't have access to devices at home, so getting to use an iPad and Apple Pencil feels like stepping into a whole new world for them. What might seem like everyday tech to adults becomes a tool for exploring, experimenting, and showing off their progress. They absolutely love taking photos of their artwork and adding them to their digital portfolios—it helps them see how much they've grown and gives them something they're proud to share with their families.\r\n\r\nThe biggest excitement comes from trying digital drawing and illustration. As soon as the iPad comes out, the whole class lights up. Students experiment with different brushes, colors, and layers, and they love showing each other new tricks they discover. The Apple Pencil gives them so much control that techniques that once felt tough now feel achievable. It's been amazing watching them dive in with curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nA few students have especially connected with this new tool. One student who usually stays quiet during traditional drawing lessons now jumps right in during digital art time—proudly sharing detailed digital sketches. Another student who tends to rush through projects has slowed down and started really refining their work thanks to the \"undo\" button and layering options. It's been such a joy to watch their confidence grow. Your donation didn't just give us a device—it opened a door to new possibilities, and my students are walking through it with so much excitement and pride. Thank you for making that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1758664334326,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-young-artists-with-the-power-of/9613112/","projectTitle":"Inspire Young Artists With the Power of Digital Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10183084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755384280727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/art-ms-hunter"},{"teacherId":10183714,"projectId":9614268,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, this project has made a real difference in our Algebra students' lives. By providing snacks, students were able to focus on solving equations instead of worrying about their stomachs. The food didn't just fuel their bodies—it fueled their minds. For some students who are living below the poverty line, these snacks meant even more. A few carefully tucked extra items into their pockets to take home and share with family members.\r\n\r\nStudents now look forward to coming to class on Saturdays, and their excitement was obvious when they walked in and saw the variety of snacks waiting for them on the table. Your support helped create a welcoming, supportive environment where students felt cared for, motivated, and ready to learn. Thank you for nourishing both their learning and their well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1755416827894,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-algebra-success-snacks-/9614268/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Algebra Success: Snacks & Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183714"},{"teacherId":10230089,"projectId":9661097,"letterContent":"Each year I strive to improve my pedagogy, improve the relationships I have with my students, and improve student engagement within my classroom and the Colorful Writing project has helped me achieve these goals. Teaching writing skills can seem overwhelming, a bit intimidating, and stressful because students can be resistant when asked to write a formal essay. For many years I have researched ways to improve student understanding of the writing process and its purpose. Working with color coding has shown me that not only does the proficient writer improve but the struggling writer is able to grasp the targeted skills with more clarity. This project has had a layered effect within my classroom, not only did I grow as a teacher, but my students learned how to work through positive struggle in the writing process. \r\n\r\nColorful Writing has required me to reflect on strategies and techniques I've used in the past and through that reflection I have been able to fine tune how I teach students to write with well thought out lessons, utilizing Marzano techniques for engagement, and using a student-centered model of teaching. I was also able to build stronger relationships and trust with my students when conferencing. Students were asked to highlight the hook, transitional words and phrases, and the evidence in their essays as these were the targeted skills in this particular essay. Having students color code targeted elements helps when providing feedback as the student can 'see' if they used too much evidence or incorporated transitions throughout the essay. It also keeps the conference focused and objective, thus building that trust so greatly needed when sharing writing. As an educator I can quickly assess the students' work and determine their areas of strength and areas that my need more support and practice. In class we reviewed the concept of a hook which is a technique in writing where the writer begins the essay with something enticing to encourage the reader to continue reading. Students have been working on writing anecdotes as their hooks and the photos show the work done by several of my 6th grade students. We talked about telling a story and how utilizing this strategy brings voice to their writing. We also are working on the difference between strong evidence and evidence that is repetitive, which for many young writers is difficult to do.\r\n\r\nStudent engagement is a key component in making learning successful. What I found with this project is that students were able to work through the revision process more smoothly because it was clear what editing needed to be done. Students were more engaged in the writing process because they owned their work and were motivated to improve it. Again, color coding targeted elements dramatically changed the way students saw the writing process as well as provided an opportunity for feedback which is critical for young writers. \r\n\r\nThrough this learning process and the time spent working on it I showed my students that I am invested in them and their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for the opportunity to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1756604569513,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-writing/9661097/","projectTitle":"Colorful Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swords","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230089"},{"teacherId":2715723,"projectId":9756617,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward the \"let's get moving\" success in our classroom. With the moving teacher desk and casters on student desks that were donated, we have been able to tap into further learning with the use movement within the class. \r\n\r\nWe are now able to move the lab tables to make different sized groups and configuration. The mobile teacher desk allows me the freedom to visit groups while still interactive with the projector.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given my students a functional lab that is able to adapt to any lesson. It has impacted the quality of focus and learning that my students receive through movement and my accessibility. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1758764087789,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving-science-table-movement/9756617/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving! Science Table Movement for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Certa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2715723_orig.jpg?crop=1485,1485,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758722331855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2715723"},{"teacherId":7993890,"projectId":9642012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund supplies for my classroom. My students have actively been using all the supplies to work on class projects! We have had a great time working on using our 5 senses to write imagery paragraphs, done rememberrance Titanic posters and Slam, Dunk and Hook one-pagers.\r\nThe students love using a variety of Sharpies in vibrant colors to express themselves. \r\nWe have also used our heavy duty magnets to display everything on our whiteboard.\r\nThanks again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1756517645075,"projectUrl":"project/creatively-growing/9642012/","projectTitle":"Creatively growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smuniewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7993890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756081346470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7993890"},{"teacherId":10189393,"projectId":9623985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Think, Talk, Play: Tools for Communication & Comprehension! My students have been absolutely loving the new resources, and it has been incredible to watch their excitement and growth.\r\n\r\nThe games have quickly become a favorite part of our sessions. Colorbrain sparks so much laughter and creativity as students think outside the box, while Stare challenges their memory and observation skills in a fun way. Jenga has turned into a social icebreaker, encouraging teamwork and conversation during every turn. The Pragmatic Differences Fun Deck has also been a hit, prompting thoughtful discussions about real-life scenarios and helping students practice social problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe posters now hanging in our room serve as daily reminders of key strategies, and students often reference them during activities without being prompted. These tools have made learning feel less like \"work\" and more like play, while still allowing students to build communication, comprehension, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are engaged, motivated, and take pride in their progress. Thank you for believing in them and providing them with resources that truly make learning both meaningful and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1755690821260,"projectUrl":"project/think-talk-play-tools-for-communicati/9623985/","projectTitle":"Think, Talk, Play: Tools for Communication & Comprehension","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordeiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189393"},{"teacherId":2241736,"projectId":9545772,"letterContent":"I am grateful for your generous support of our Spanish 1 classroom. The new resources have been an essential addition to our daily instruction, allowing students to engage with the language in meaningful and interactive ways.\r\n\r\nOne recent example is our unit on numbers and dates. With the materials you helped provide, students participated in a classroom activity called Bingo de Números. Because they knew they would receive a reward at the end, their level of engagement increased significantly. Every student was eager to participate, and many took risks in speaking Spanish aloud—something that does not always come easily at this level.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first encountered the materials, their enthusiasm was evident. They immediately expressed excitement and curiosity, and several asked if we could continue using these resources in future lessons. This response demonstrated not only their motivation but also the value of making language learning both accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nOur next steps build upon this momentum. Students will soon be creating their own Spanish calendars, labeling days, months, and important events. This project will allow them to apply new vocabulary in a creative way while practicing presentation skills with their peers, which will be in correlation with Hispanic Heritage Month. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact by fostering active participation, supporting student confidence, and enhancing the overall learning environment. Thank you for investing in my students' education and helping them discover the joy of learning a new language.","fullyFundedDate":1754748162523,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-help-spanish-1-shi/9545772/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Help Spanish 1 Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CANIZAREZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2241736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776159478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2241736"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45535","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":556,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":45535,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gulfview Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gulfview Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/gulfview-middle-school/45535"}