{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Davis Ninth Grade School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9312145,"projectId":9335728,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for funding my project, \"Enhancing a Math Learning Environment: Gearing Towards Academic Success.\" Your generosity allowed me to create a classroom environment that is not only welcoming but also highly organized and conducive to learning. The decorations you provided helped transform my classroom into a bright and engaging space where students feel motivated and excited to learn math every day.\r\n\r\nBeyond aesthetics, the materials you helped provide have been essential in keeping our resources organized and our instructional tools easily accessible. With a more structured learning environment, my students are able to focus better, transition smoothly between activities, and take ownership of their learning. This has truly enhanced their academic success and overall engagement in math.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in my students' futures. Your support has made a lasting impact, and my students and I are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1747047419217,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-a-math-learning-environment-g/9335728/","projectTitle":"Enhancing a Math Learning Environment: Gearing Towards Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geraldizo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9312145_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696086617991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312145"},{"teacherId":9312145,"projectId":9206118,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in supporting my project, \"Empowering Learning: Classroom Supplies Drive for Student Engagement.\" The materials you provided have been a game changer in my classroom. The sticky paper has been especially useful for creating anchor charts that stay visible for students throughout our lessons. These charts serve as constant references and reminders, helping my students engage more actively with the content.\r\n\r\nYour donation also equipped me with the pens I use daily to grade and track student progress, making feedback more timely and meaningful. With laminating supplies, I've been able to preserve instructional materials that students can reuse for practice, especially in small-group activities. The printed worksheets and STAAR practice questions you made possible allow my students to sharpen their skills and build confidence for assessments.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are not only more engaged but also more motivated to take ownership of their learning. Every supply you've helped provide has directly contributed to a more organized, interactive, and student-centered classroom. My students and I are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742815406904,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-classroom-supplies/9206118/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning: Classroom Supplies Drive for Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geraldizo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9312145_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696086617991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312145"},{"teacherId":10033900,"projectId":9350414,"letterContent":"The addition of a laminator to our classroom has truly transformed the way my students engage with their learning materials. While many donors may think of lamination as a simple tool, in a school setting it has become a powerful resource. By preserving anchor charts, graphic organizers, and learning games, students are now able to reuse these materials over time without fear of them getting damaged. This has not only saved us resources but has also given my students access to hands-on activities that stay crisp and clear, encouraging active participation in lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been using laminated review games and interactive task cards. They love being able to write on them with dry-erase markers, wipe them clean, and try again. This has brought a sense of fun and flexibility to activities that would otherwise feel routine. For my visual and kinesthetic learners especially, these durable tools have given them the chance to practice concepts repeatedly in a way that feels engaging rather than frustrating.\r\n\r\nOne student who often struggled to stay motivated during practice activities has especially warmed to the laminated resources. He enjoys using the wipe-off cards because mistakes don't feel permanent—he simply erases and tries again. This small shift has built his confidence and willingness to take risks in learning. Overall, the laminator has made our classroom more interactive, inclusive, and joyful, and I am deeply grateful to the donors who made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750893264461,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-our-biology-resources-a-lami/9350414/","projectTitle":"Protecting Our Biology Resources: A Laminating Machine for Lasting Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glory Fe Bueno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033900_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747147293989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033900"},{"teacherId":9312145,"projectId":9015987,"letterContent":"The use of colored printer has significantly enhanced my ability to prepare students for the STAAR test abd improve the quality of their notes. By printing materials in color, I can effectively highlight key concepts and differentiate essential information, such as definition, examples and practice questions. As a result, students are more engaged and motivated to interact with the content, leading to a better retention of the materials.\r\n\r\nI thank you for your support in making this project possible. Students can categorize their notes using different colors, for vocabulary, formulas and making it easier for them to review concepts.","fullyFundedDate":1737222661258,"projectUrl":"project/colored-printer-to-boost-student-engagem/9015987/","projectTitle":"Colored Printer to Boost Student Engagement and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geraldizo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9312145_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696086617991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312145"},{"teacherId":9449835,"projectId":8775882,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to blood pressure kits that have transformed our lessons into hands-on, real-world experiences. We are using the kits during our health sciences unit, where students learn how to measure vital signs and understand the importance of cardiovascular health. One unforgettable moment was seeing the excitement on their faces the first time they successfully took each other's blood pressure — they felt like true healthcare professionals!\r\n\r\nThe students were immediately curious and engaged when they saw the kits. They eagerly practiced on each other, asked thoughtful questions about blood pressure and heart health, and showed a deeper appreciation for what healthcare workers do every day.\r\n\r\nNow that they've mastered the basics of using the equipment, our next step is to incorporate these skills into a larger project: creating a \"Health Fair\" where students will demonstrate their knowledge to other classes, teaching their peers about healthy lifestyles and how to monitor vital signs. Thanks again for helping to make this learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1735680122225,"projectUrl":"project/blood-pressure-to-the-word/8775882/","projectTitle":"Blood Pressure to the Word","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449835_orig.jpg?crop=2075,2075,x822,y872&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722917968382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449835"},{"teacherId":9312145,"projectId":8994699,"letterContent":"I am writing this to express my sincere gratitude for all your help in making this project possible. As we prepare for the state testing, it is crucial that students need to know how to use the technology efficiently to help them ace the examination. This STAAR test is a requirement for graduation. \r\n\r\nWith this Ipad, students explore the online testing calculator, Desmos, use translators for the emergent bilingual learners and take quizzes online and even play games. Growing up as an English language learner myself, it is really important how to use the technology effectively to aid the learning process. \r\n\r\nI personally thank you for sharing your resources achieve the big dreams of my students. Have a blessed day ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1734636393737,"projectUrl":"project/personalized-approach-in-teaching-emerge/8994699/","projectTitle":"Personalized Approach in Teaching Emergent Bilingual Learners Through an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geraldizo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9312145_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696086617991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312145"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105305","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":800,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":105305,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Davis Ninth Grade School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Davis Ninth Grade School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/aldine-independent-school-district/davis-9th-grade-school/105305"}