{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley View Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3752269,"projectId":9482968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward our physics demonstration supplies. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our ability to bring science to life for our students. Because of your kindness, we can provide hands-on experiments that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire future scientists.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only equips our classroom with essential materials—it empowers engaging learning experiences that students will remember for years to come. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and for investing in opportunities that help our learners explore the wonders of physics.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for helping us make science both accessible and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1755892574490,"projectUrl":"project/physics-is-fun/9482968/","projectTitle":"Physics is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3752269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673301930505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thyen"},{"teacherId":8046916,"projectId":9852886,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom library is now filled with engaging and diverse young adult books that my students can't wait to dive into! Many of them have already started trading recommendations and talking about characters and stories during lunch and homeroom — something I've never seen before.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, access to new books outside of school is limited. Having these titles available in our classroom means they can see themselves represented in stories, explore new worlds, and build a lifelong love of reading. Your support has turned reading from a chore into something they choose to do.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us at Valley View Middle School, thank you for believing in our students and helping us build a stronger, more joyful reading community. Your kindness makes a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762266417347,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-students-will-love/9852886/","projectTitle":"Building a Library Students Will Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8046916_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693332604201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenna-greenslit"},{"teacherId":8046916,"projectId":9681972,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Valley View Middle, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping us purchase new headphones for our middle school students.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, we are committed to providing every student with the tools they need to succeed—regardless of background or circumstance. Your contribution has made a tangible difference in our classrooms. The new headphones are already being used daily for reading interventions, language development, online learning programs, and assessments. For many of our students, having their own pair of quality headphones has made focusing and engaging in lessons so much easier.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only supports learning but also sends a powerful message to our students—that their education matters and that our community believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and partnership. 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Many of our learners face unique challenges, and access to engaging, high-interest, and level-appropriate reading materials opens doors to both academic growth and personal confidence. Because of your kindness, our classrooms are now filled with books that inspire curiosity, support literacy development, and help every student see themselves as a reader.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, we are deeply aware of the impact that community support has on our students' success. Your generosity not only provides essential learning tools but also reminds our students that others believe in their potential and are invested in their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a more inclusive and enriching learning environment. 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The reading workbooks have also been a fantastic addition, helping our students build essential literacy skills in a structured and engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference. You've helped us create a more supportive, organized, and enriching environment where our students can grow both academically and emotionally. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759456787236,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-ready-to-read/9746981/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Ready to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673400757260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":9393614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your donation, we now have a vacuum to help keep our learning space clean and welcoming, and plenty of Kleenex to keep sniffles at bay. Our students can now be part of keeping out learning space clean.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a healthier, more comfortable environment where students can focus on learning—and feel cared for, too. 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Your contribution has made a direct and meaningful impact on our 8th grade Algebra students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, each student now has access to a calculator during lessons, which has boosted their confidence and deepened their understanding of challenging math concepts. These tools are not just about numbers — they represent opportunities, progress, and the belief that every student can succeed in math.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and investment in our students' education. You're helping build a strong foundation for their academic futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758972935963,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-accessible-calculators-for-ev/9746984/","projectTitle":"Math Made Accessible: Calculators for Every Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673400757260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":3752269,"projectId":9471060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me create a beautiful and inviting space for my students. They love being able to come into science class and seeing the bright decor, reading about scientists and getting chuckles from the silly science humored posters. I am really looking forward to displaying their pictures on my bulletin board so they can see themselves and others in this space doing science! I really couldn't have created this space without donors like you! Again, thank you from me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753289655201,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-classroom-decor-for-future-sci/9471060/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Classroom Decor for Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3752269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673301930505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thyen"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":9044919,"letterContent":"Thank You So Much for the Snacks!\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. The snacks you provided brought energy, focus, and big smiles to our classroom! The snacks motivate our students to do their best throughout the school day. The treats are used to motivate, reward, or to add a smile during difficult moments. Middle school can be tough as students learn and grow before high school. It's amazing supporters like you who help create a positive and nurturing learning environment. Thank you for caring about our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746762441119,"projectUrl":"project/little-sweet-treats-encouraging-success/9044919/","projectTitle":"Little Sweet Treats: Encouraging Success in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673400757260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":9464399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Calming Eucalyptus-Themed Classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students now have a peaceful and welcoming learning environment that helps them feel calm, focused, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe soft, natural tones of the eucalyptus theme create a soothing atmosphere that reduces stress and promotes a sense of comfort—something that makes a big difference for students who thrive on structure and emotional safety. These small touches have transformed our classroom into a space where students feel at home.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just new decor—it means helping students feel seen, supported, and ready to grow. From all of us, thank you for making our classroom a calmer, more beautiful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755691911502,"projectUrl":"project/calming-eucalyptus-theme-classroom/9464399/","projectTitle":"Calming Eucalyptus Theme Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673400757260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":9494672,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of providing books and graphic novels to our classroom library. Our special education students benefit from the visual supports offered when they read graphic novels. The books in this project will introduce them to some of our favorite classes as well as a few modern books. After we introduce the books the students will be able to read them from our classroom library. We greatly appreciate your support in helping our student become life long readers. Your kind donation will help our students build reading skills as they move to high school in a few short months.","fullyFundedDate":1756426285048,"projectUrl":"project/words-pictures-reading-success/9494672/","projectTitle":"Words + Pictures = Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673400757260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":9464387,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project of providing classic books and graphic novels to our students. Our special education students benefit from the visual support provided when reading graphic novels. These books will be placed into our classroom library after they are introduced to our students. We are excited to introduce our students to a modern twist on these beloved classics as well as a few modern graphic novels. 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