{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Niu Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":8.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8823507,"projectId":9772970,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me create a more welcoming classroom, where students now voluntarily choose to spend non-class time. As an intensive reading and writing class, have space and non-traditional seating has been very helpful. The wobble chairs are always in use during class, especially for some of our students with ADHD. \r\n\r\nThe bluetooth speaker has much better sound that my old one, and I can move it around the classroom when playing focus music or audiobooks. It will be instrumental in listening to the War of the Worlds radio broadcast to introduce our media literacy unit.\r\n\r\nFinally, the additional books are always welcome, and my naturals series has already been borrowed and returned by several students.","fullyFundedDate":1759312409838,"projectUrl":"project/whole-child-calm-confident-connecte/9772970/","projectTitle":"Whole Child: Calm, Confident, & Connected","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823507_orig.jpg?crop=2351,2351,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667242028142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823507"},{"teacherId":7893191,"projectId":9771967,"letterContent":"The snacks and drinks have been a tremendous support to our middle schoolers. They help our students to stay focused during class and to remain energized throughout the day. A handful of students stay after school to practice so it also ensures that they are able to eat something after school hours as well.\r\n\r\nMy students were super excited to see all of the boxes arrive. They couldn't believe how many snacks were being provided for them. They felt very lucky and grateful that Donors Choose would support teachers supporting students.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to continue motivated our middle schoolers to keep practicing and improving as musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1759193199351,"projectUrl":"project/super-snacks-for-students/9771967/","projectTitle":"Super Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7893191_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x187,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700103954802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7893191"},{"teacherId":7938231,"projectId":9774640,"letterContent":"I have enclosed a few photos of my students assembling the raised garden beds for our \"scientists in action\" project that you have graciously funded. They were able to have a hands-on learning experience, allowing them to fully understand all it takes to raise plants. The project spanned 2 weeks, and they also hauled some dirt so they could plant their seeds and enjoy sunflowers in January. The seeds that were purchased were also part of the project package, and they are already sprouting, so the students are extremely excited!\r\n It was amazing to see the students working together for a common goal---to help build better green spaces at our campus. They used a wheelbarrow to haul dirt from a pile about 500 yards from our garden and they all worked together to fill each raised garden bed with soil. I was literally just managing behaviors, but they literally did all the work on their own.\r\n The garden beds will be a useful tool to also propagate some Native Hawaiian plants. In grade 7, students study Hawaiian History, so the plants will help to perpetuate the culture through its recognition of Hawaii's unique ecosystems. Thank you for being our sponsors.","fullyFundedDate":1759501063909,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-in-action/9774640/","projectTitle":"Scientists in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938231"},{"teacherId":3274580,"projectId":9773676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our counseling office to LIFE! You provided those warm touches for our office that made all the difference and gave it a home-y feel. You also provided much needed supplies that made our Connect and Respect Week POP and last but not least you helped stock our school PBIS store with our students' favorite items. \r\n\r\nWe moved into a new counseling office this year and had a nice new open space to fill but not a big budget. Thanks to donors choose we got a couch and pillows and a wall clock to warm the space up. It visually made a huge impact on the space and has been a nice way to invite students in and signal to them that this is a relaxing space where they are welcome and safe. \r\n\r\nThe students loved the planned activities at our Connect and Respect week, the friendship bracelets were a super hit with the students and it has been cute to see them wearing them around campus after the week was over. We do not have a budget for the week so it was such a help to have donors choose.","fullyFundedDate":1759410032596,"projectUrl":"project/a-fun-and-welcoming-year-with-the-counse/9773676/","projectTitle":"A fun and welcoming year with the counselors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dougherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3274580"},{"teacherId":8823993,"projectId":9772567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Because of you my students have been loving the new couches in my office. Before your donation I only had individual student chairs which was not very welcoming, but since getting the couches the students have become so comfortable and are more relaxed when they can sit back and talk about what is going on. They keep telling me how much they enjoy the new seating! The vinyl has helped me to redecorate our counselors office along with cutting stickers for myself and other colleges of our new school logo. Also the button maker was such a huge hit with the kids during our connect and respect week. They enjoyed making so many different buttons to wear around campus and keep on their bags. And of course the other fight toys and stickers were a huge hit at out school PBIS Store. The kids love the fidget toys and the Kpop demon hunter stickers were a huge hit! Thank you for making this all possible. Because of you my students are enjoying our new space and the toys that come with it!","fullyFundedDate":1759201332549,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-environment-for-all/9772567/","projectTitle":"Creating an Environment for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujitani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823993"},{"teacherId":9369969,"projectId":9773329,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a more welcoming, comfortable, and productive community. The flexible seating options—such as cushions, stools, and floor seats—have given students the freedom to choose where and how they learn best. This simple shift has had a powerful effect: students who once struggled to stay engaged are now eagerly settling into spaces that support their learning style, and collaboration feels more natural and joyful.\r\n\r\nThe healthy snacks have also made a meaningful difference. Many students arrive at school without breakfast or get hungry before lunchtime. Now, they're able to fuel their bodies and minds so they can stay focused and ready to learn. Having snacks available has reduced stress, improved participation, and helped students remain energized and engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOur classroom feels more like a home—safe, supportive, and full of choice. Your donation has provided comfort, dignity, and opportunity, helping students build strong habits for academic and emotional success. Thank you for believing in our learners and helping us create a learning space where everyone can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1759287510258,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-snacks/9773329/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9369969_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700204899998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369969"},{"teacherId":10186123,"projectId":9706812,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation that created a classroom where students are able to express themselves and explore new worlds through reading. With these items, students create some amazing projects such as buttons with positives messages for themselves, their friends, and family. They were also able to bond over the shared activities and reading the same books, creating new relationships between those who haven't previously talked before. Student have been able to bond over games and even reach out to those who have difficulties making new friends. Thank you again for providing these materials and helping to create an inclusive classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757901476527,"projectUrl":"project/where-the-letters-lead-you/9706812/","projectTitle":"Where the Letters Lead You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10186123_orig.jpg?crop=2988,2988,x71,y326&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757204634739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10186123"},{"teacherId":6403976,"projectId":9772359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and their understanding of mathematics. The students were excited the moment they saw and used the new whiteboard grids and markers. Students are now able to graph shapes on coordinate grids and effectively understand transformations and linear equations. They are unafraid to attempt problems on their own and are willing to take risks in solving them.\r\n\r\nThe new materials will continue to promote student learning and help students connect graphic, symbolic, and table representations of linear functions as the school year progresses. They also allow me to develop more games for students to engage with, while also giving students the opportunity to utilize non-permanent surfaces during class tasks instead of paper and pencil. The students are truly excited and so thankful.\r\n\r\nThank you for also funding classroom games to support my advisory class in building relationships with each other through strategy games such as Sequence. It has given students a break from their electronic devices and has helped promote friendly competition and team-building. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759201424917,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-supplies-in-math/9772359/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Supplies in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hyun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6403976_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628059958929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6403976"},{"teacherId":8822238,"projectId":8878757,"letterContent":"The materials you provided—including precision digital scales, a variety of graduated cylinders, and sets of uniform mystery blocks—are at the heart of our learning every day. My students and I are now using these resources to conduct true scientific investigations.\r\n\r\nA recent, specific moment that truly highlighted your impact was our \"Floating Layers\" activity. Before your donation, we were watching videos of this experiment. Now, students are actively doing it! They used the new graduated cylinders and scales to accurately measure equal volumes of four different liquids (syrup, dish soap, water, and oil) and then calculate the mass of each. They then slowly poured them into one large vessel. Seeing their faces light up as the liquids settled into distinct, beautifully colored layers—based purely on their different densities—was unforgettable. They weren't just following a procedure; they were proving a fundamental principle of physics and seeing that science is about measurement and evidence.","fullyFundedDate":1728954792643,"projectUrl":"project/density-lab/8878757/","projectTitle":"Density Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kakigi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822238"},{"teacherId":9390211,"projectId":9163294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing board games and snacks for our classroom! These resources are continuing to help create a welcoming environment where students can build friendships, practice teamwork, and enjoy time together in positive ways. \r\n\r\nThe board games are giving students opportunities to think critically, cooperate, and have fun, while the snacks bring comfort and a sense of community. Because of your kindness, our classroom feels more like a family space where everyone belongs. We are truly grateful for your support and for making a difference in our students' daily lives.\r\n \r\nThank you for your aloha towards my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742111801843,"projectUrl":"project/continue-connecting/9163294/","projectTitle":"Continue Connecting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Saole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9390211"},{"teacherId":8822602,"projectId":8882931,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your incredible donation of games to our classroom. The new resources have transformed our learning environment, creating new opportunities for connection and growth. My students' eyes lit up when they saw the games, and their excitement was evident. They started asking if they could play right away!\r\n\r\nWe're using these games as a core part of our social and emotional learning curriculum. Just last week, during an advisory activity, a group of students who often struggled to collaborate successfully figured out and played connect 4 hoops together. It was a wonderful moment that highlighted how they're learning to communicate and problem-solve as a team.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using these games to reinforce lessons on empathy and cooperation. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our classroom culture, and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1729335211076,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-support-for-middle/8882931/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Support for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Itamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822602"},{"teacherId":8662465,"projectId":9158660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. This opportunity came at a much needed time, to restock on daily classroom items that were running low or ran out, as well as get items that would help enrich the lives of my students through being able to provide different experiences, no matter how small. \r\n\r\nThe backpack, safety vests, and first aid kit are now a part of our grab and go supplies for school field trips or volunteer club service events. \r\n\r\nThe water balloons helped give my students the chance to bond and destress after a year of volunteering their time and energy in our club. \r\n\r\nFun stickers were used to offer encouragement to the students during state testing and decorate notes of gratitude to teachers, family, and friends who supported them throughout the year. \r\n\r\nAll of the donations were used well and will continue to be used well into the new school year. 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