{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edmundo Escobedo Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8664350,"projectId":7988137,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your kindness, each of my students now has their very own copy of The Hunger Games, along with the essential teaching materials and study guides needed to bring this unit to life. Having these physical resources in hand transforms our reading experience, allowing every student to follow along, highlight key passages, and actively participate in our daily lessons without having to share or miss out.\r\n\r\nSuzanne Collins' novel offers far more than an engaging storyline; it serves as a powerful anchor for exploring vital themes like empathy, social responsibility, government structures, and media influence. With the supplementary teaching materials your donations funded, we are tackling high-level literary analysis, critical thinking activities, and dynamic class debates. Seeing the students eagerly unbox these fresh materials and dive straight into the reading has created an incredible spark of enthusiasm in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does more than just supply books—it sends a clear message to my students that their education matters and that a community of people believes in their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom, fostering a genuine love for reading, and providing tools that will leave a lasting impact on these young minds throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1699154407999,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-for-knowledge/7988137/","projectTitle":"Hunger For Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664350"},{"teacherId":10412767,"projectId":10042100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies that were provided for my classroom. While a few of the items I had hoped for were unfortunately out of stock, I am incredibly grateful for what we did receive. The cleaning supplies and facial tissues arrived at the perfect time during the cold season and have been used daily—we truly appreciate the support in helping keep our classroom healthy.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided also helped me decorate for Black History Month with historical figures, which tied in perfectly with our Civil War unit. This created a more engaging and meaningful learning environment for my students. I did take photos of our classroom, but I realized afterward that I did not have parental permission to share student images.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes have been especially helpful in cleaning desks daily and keeping germs under control. The broom has also made a difference in keeping our classroom floor clean, especially when students are so engaged in their learning that small messes sometimes go unnoticed.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the printer came at just the right time. It has allowed me to print from home, giving me more flexibility for grading and preparing special projects for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting my classroom—it truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768844627546,"projectUrl":"project/making-history-geography-cool/10042100/","projectTitle":"Making History &Geography Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412767"},{"teacherId":5145997,"projectId":10002516,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our classroom and allowing our students to use sensory tools to learn!\r\nOur students have intellectual disabilities, many cannot speak or walk, and using manipulatives and objects they can touch and feel, helps them to learn.\r\nOur classroom is more alive and interactive thanks to your generous donation.\r\nWe will be using these tools this month for sentence starters, writing activities on their eye-gaze devices, and to share and learn social skills.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and care for our students, they are amazing people and we all appreciate you helping them all to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1768234848637,"projectUrl":"project/feel-and-learn-sensory-tools-for-intelle/10002516/","projectTitle":"Feel and Learn Sensory Tools for Intellectually Disabled Students","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Boccia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5145997_orig.png?crop=565,565,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768370421461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5145997"},{"teacherId":9928870,"projectId":9997206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project, your generosity has already made a measurable difference. With the new paper, pencils, crayons, pencil sharpener, Expo markers, eraser, and whiteboards, students are completing packets for every lesson instead of relying on Chromebooks. These packets let students perfect their handwriting, highlight and annotate important information, and stay focused on the lesson. Recently, students used packet work to analyze primary-source excerpts from our Unit on Medieval Europe and the Middle Ages and practiced written short-answer responses that showed clearer organization and deeper evidence-based reasoning.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have become a classroom favorite for quick, formative checks and lively review games. We use them for Fact/Fiction exit tickets and fast group competitions where teams race to post correct answers based on our current Unit/Module. Your support is helping students build confidence, improve writing skills, and engage more deeply with history, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768156131097,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-big-learning/9997206/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767928527010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928870"},{"teacherId":10400650,"projectId":10002687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My students have been using the new highlighters, bookmarks, and books to build their reading stamina, and it has made a huge difference. They were so excited to see the new books and have more selections to read in class, and many of them immediately picked out titles they couldn't wait to explore. The highlighters and bookmarks have been a big hit as well, helping students mark important ideas in their textbooks and class assignments while tracking their thinking and progress. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and engagement as they interact with their learning materials in new ways.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are taking our next steps in reading and comprehension. Students are setting goals for completing assignments more independently, tracking their progress, and exploring a variety of books that spark their interest. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where reading is fun, engaging, and meaningful, and we are so grateful for the positive impact you've made on our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768177379466,"projectUrl":"project/from-short-attention-spans-to-strong-rea/10002687/","projectTitle":"From Short Attention Spans to Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400650"},{"teacherId":8123985,"projectId":10034041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Crafting Our Future\" project! My students were absolutely thrilled when the boxes arrived.\r\n\r\nHaving high-quality tactile materials allows my students to express themselves in ways words sometimes cannot. These supplies aren't just tools; they are outlets for stress relief, problem-solving, and pure joy.\r\n\r\nYour support has turned our classroom corner into a true maker-space. We are so grateful for your investment in our students' artistic journeys!","fullyFundedDate":1768715365541,"projectUrl":"project/craft-area/10034041/","projectTitle":"Craft Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123985"},{"teacherId":8124010,"projectId":8003468,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express the gratitude my students and I feel for your incredible generosity. When the boxes of pencils, vibrant markers, and essential supplies first arrived, the atmosphere in our classroom shifted instantly. My students were wide-eyed with excitement; for many of them, receiving a brand-new set of tools feels like a prestigious gift rather than a basic necessity. \r\n\r\nThey immediately began testing the markers, admiring the crisp colors, and carefully sharpening their new pencils. One student looked up at me and asked, \"Are these really just for us to use every day?\" It was a heart-melting moment that reminded me how much these \"basic\" supplies validate their hard work and make them feel truly supported in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1699267874205,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics/8003468/","projectTitle":"The Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124010_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787437246252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124010"},{"teacherId":9928870,"projectId":9763042,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my 8th grade history students are able to step away from their Chromebooks and return to meaningful, hands-on learning through structured writing and reflection. With this paper, I created unit packets that include readings, guided notes, primary source analysis, and written responses for all six of my classes, nearly 190 students.\r\n\r\nWhen students received their packets, many were excited to write, highlight, annotate, and physically interact with their learning again. One student shared that it felt easier to focus and organize their thoughts on paper.\r\n\r\nThese packets are now a central part of our daily instruction as students analyze historical events, write evidence-based responses, and prepare for upcoming projects. Your donation has made consistent, accessible learning possible for every student in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759518803304,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please-helping-students-learn-on/9763042/","projectTitle":"Paper, Please! Helping Students Learn One Page at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767928527010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928870"},{"teacherId":8024502,"projectId":9647898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our basketball program get on its feet and be successful. The snacks, basketball gear and equipment we purchased helped us have the necessary tools to prepare us for success. \r\n When the snacks and the equipment arrived, the student athletes were so excited and grateful. We finally had enough basketballs for all the players to practice with. We also had food to feed all the players after school. When the socks arrived we knew we would have enough socks for the players to match and feel good about themselves while they are playing. All the players were so grateful for the kindness of others.\r\n The students enjoyed the snacks while they completed their homework during study hall and before and after games. We played in our first game over Thanksgiving week and the student wore their new snacks, played with their new basketball and consumed their new snacks. I am including a picture of our all the snacks, gear and equipment. A picture of the girls basketball team giving back and putting together holiday baskets for our families. Finally, pictures of our basketball teams in study hall and on the court.","fullyFundedDate":1757790799133,"projectUrl":"project/esco-bball-new-year-new-team-same-lov/9647898/","projectTitle":"Esco BBall: New Year! New Team! 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