{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley View Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":10085493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our middle school special education classroom project! Your generosity in providing fidgets for our students is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThese tools are making a meaningful difference, especially for students who need extra support with focus and self-regulation. Fidgets help students stay engaged, manage stress, and participate more successfully in learning activities throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become a more comfortable and productive environment where all students can focus and do their best. Your kindness is helping students build confidence and develop skills that will support them both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1771005925798,"projectUrl":"project/helping-8th-graders-focus-one-fidget-at/10085493/","projectTitle":"Helping 8th Graders Focus, One Fidget at a Time","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":10085413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity in providing small treats like gum, Takis, Slim Jims, and candy has made a meaningful impact on our 8th grade students.\r\n\r\nThese simple rewards go a long way in motivating students to stay engaged, participate in lessons, and put forth their best effort. They help create a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping build not only stronger academic skills, but also confidence and a sense of community in our classroom. We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1770907274811,"projectUrl":"project/small-treats-big-motivation/10085413/","projectTitle":"Small Treats, Big Motivation","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":8046916,"projectId":10142701,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution in purchasing books for our middle school classroom at a Title I school. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom library is now filled with engaging, diverse, and age-appropriate books that our students are excited to read. Many of our students have limited access to books at home, so having these resources available in the classroom opens doors to new ideas, strengthens literacy skills, and fosters a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your donation sends an important message to our students—that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. That encouragement is truly invaluable.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' growth, confidence, and future. Your generosity will have a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1773869214887,"projectUrl":"project/from-reluctant-readers-to-book-lovers/10142701/","projectTitle":"From Reluctant Readers to Book Lovers","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":10176290,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation that provided books that feature transgender characters and/or by transgender authors. Our students in our GSA group were beyond thrilled to see books that feature characters like them!\r\nThese books have brought so much joy to our students. The fact that students have books that showcase students like them demonstrate that there are people just like them in the world; it shows them that they are important, they deserve books-fiction and non-fiction-they deserve stories, too. These books show them that they matter.\r\nThank you for your kindness and for showing our students that they matter.","fullyFundedDate":1775350804093,"projectUrl":"project/pride-in-every-page/10176290/","projectTitle":"Pride in Every Page","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":9865099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our middle school students will have access to new books that will inspire their imaginations, strengthen their reading skills, and open doors to new ideas and opportunities.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to high-quality books is limited. Your contribution helps bridge that gap and ensures that every student—regardless of their background—has the chance to discover the joy of reading. These books will not only support their academic growth but also encourage confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a real and lasting difference in our classroom. On behalf of my students and our entire school community, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1762526605988,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-helping-students-when/9865099/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Helping Students When Food Runs Out","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":9812206,"projectId":10014479,"letterContent":"The students at Valley View Middle School would like to sincerely thank you for the generous donation of snacks and squishies to our school. Your kindness and support truly made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. They were beyond excited to see the snacks and squishies when they arrived! \r\nThanks to you, our students were able to have access to nutrition and stress relief to help them stay focused, avoid more trauma, and ready to learn. This was especially helpful during a time of social unrest. \r\nWe sincerely appreciate your dedication to our school and the well-being of our students. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1769459152533,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-with-less-stress/10014479/","projectTitle":"A World With Less Stress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hammann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812206"},{"teacherId":10115782,"projectId":9545889,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating so that my classroom had the supplies I needed because of you I have been able to complete some both necessary and fun activities for my students.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes allow me to ensure that my tables and desks and clean and as germ free as possible so that my students can continue to thrive in a good environment, the Kleenex makes sure our germ-riddles sneezes have a safe place to go to! \r\n\r\nThe water color paper has been very popular with my students - my team and AI have periodic activity days where students can choose to come paint with me and the paper has supplied several artists in their creative ventures.\r\n\r\nThe mints and the pens have served as good incentives on days where some of my students just needed a little extra something to get through the day.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for choosing to donate to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1764617651251,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-everyday-success/9545889/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies, Everyday Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115782_orig.png?crop=341,341,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756401147742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115782"},{"teacherId":2773943,"projectId":9534009,"letterContent":"My students and I are so unbelievably grateful for your generous donations. With the monies received I was able to purchase new markers, glazes, and various other supplies.\r\n\r\nI let a few of my students open the new packaging for some of the items. The were excited and couldn't believe I was allowing them to use brand new items!!\r\n\r\nStudents seem to take care of newer items as well. It is a joy being able to get items that normally we could not afford to purchase. One of these items are Sharpie markers. They seem to have a better \"coolness\" to the students than basic dime-store markers. Who knew something this basic, yet expensive, would bring so much joy!\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting my Visual Arts program. Your generosity is so, so appreciated!!","fullyFundedDate":1760747885383,"projectUrl":"project/visual-arts-for-everyone/9534009/","projectTitle":"Visual Arts for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristjanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2773943_orig.jpg?crop=705,705,x2106,y907&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754590710941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristjanson"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":9864455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our 8th grade special education students now have fidgets that help increase their focus and success during class.\r\n\r\nThese fidgets provide students with a simple, effective tool to manage attention, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged in learning. When students are able to focus more effectively, they are better prepared to participate, learn, and feel confident in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has a meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experience. Thank you for supporting their needs and helping them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1767899318438,"projectUrl":"project/hands-busy-minds-sharp/9864455/","projectTitle":"Hands Busy, Minds Sharp","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":9862892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our 8th grade special education students now have fidgets that help increase their focus and success during class.\r\n\r\nThese fidgets provide students with a simple, effective tool to manage attention, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged in learning. When students are able to focus more effectively, they are better prepared to participate, learn, and feel confident in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has a meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experience. Thank you for supporting their needs and helping them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1767899319212,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus-helping-middle-school/9862892/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus: Helping Middle School Students Stay on Task","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":9799433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our 8th grade algebra students now have headphones and calculators that help support focused, effective learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to engage with instructional videos and digital practice at their own pace without distractions, while the calculators support problem-solving and help students check their work as they build confidence with algebraic concepts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom environment where students can focus, stay engaged, and grow as math learners. Thank you for investing in our students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1765085966903,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-equipped-supporting-algebra/9799433/","projectTitle":"Focused and Equipped: Supporting Algebra with Tech Tools","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":9799338,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my 8th grade math students now have headphones that support focused, independent learning.\r\n\r\nThese headphones allow students to engage with math programs, instructional videos, and digital practice without distractions. They are especially helpful for students who benefit from working at their own pace and need a quieter learning experience to stay focused and confident.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom environment where students can concentrate, take ownership of their learning, and feel supported in their math growth. 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