{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Canutillo Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6884035,"projectId":10229411,"letterContent":"The donated rotating bookshelf has made a wonderful impact on my classroom by making books more visible, accessible, and inviting to my students. As a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher, I serve more than 130 students throughout the school year. One of my biggest goals is to help students develop a genuine love of reading and discover that books can be a source of entertainment, comfort, curiosity, and connection. Having an attractive and accessible way to display our classroom library helps make that goal possible.\r\n\r\nThe rotating design of the bookshelf is especially helpful because it allows students to easily browse books from different directions without having to search through crowded shelves or stacks. Students can see book covers rather than simply seeing the spines of books, which makes a significant difference when trying to capture the attention of young readers. A colorful or interesting cover often encourages a student to pick up a book, read the back, and consider giving it a try. For students who are still developing their reading confidence, that first moment of curiosity can be an important step toward becoming an independent reader.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf also gives me the opportunity to highlight different books throughout the school year. I can rotate books based on themes, holidays, classroom units, student interests, genres, or recommendations. This keeps our classroom library feeling fresh and gives students new books to discover. Instead of seeing the same books displayed all year, students can regularly encounter something new that may spark their interest. I can also use the shelf to feature books connected to what we are learning in class, allowing students to make meaningful connections between our curriculum and independent reading.\r\n\r\nAnother important impact is that the bookshelf creates a dedicated space for students to explore books at their own pace. My classroom includes independent reading time, and students benefit from having the freedom to choose books that interest them. The rotating bookshelf makes browsing part of the reading experience. Students can turn the shelves, examine covers, read titles, and talk with classmates about books they have enjoyed. These simple interactions help create a classroom culture where books and reading are a natural part of our daily environment.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf will benefit students with a wide range of reading abilities and interests. Some students enter 6th grade already excited about reading, while others may be reluctant readers who have not yet found a book that captures their attention. Providing a variety of accessible choices increases the likelihood that each student can find something meaningful. Students can explore different genres, topics, characters, and reading levels while learning more about their own preferences as readers.\r\n\r\nThe rotating bookshelf also helps maximize the limited space in our classroom. Rather than requiring a large amount of wall or shelf space, its design provides an efficient way to display and organize books while keeping them within students' reach. This makes our classroom library more functional and helps maintain an organized learning environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the bookshelf sends a message to my students: books belong here, and so do you. It creates a visible reminder that reading is valued in our classroom. For some students, finding the right book can be the beginning of a lasting relationship with reading. A student who discovers a story they love may begin reading more often, recommending books to friends, and seeing themselves as a reader.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for this donation because its impact will extend far beyond a single school year. More than 130 students will have the opportunity to use this bookshelf as they explore our classroom library, select independent reading books, and develop their reading identities. The bookshelf is not simply a piece of classroom furniture; it is a tool that helps make books more accessible, encourages curiosity, supports student choice, and contributes to a classroom environment where reading is celebrated. This donation will continue helping students discover new stories, new ideas, and perhaps even a new love of reading for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778031573330,"projectUrl":"project/rotating-bookshelf/10229411/","projectTitle":"Rotating Bookshelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felch Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6884035_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637608373334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-felch"},{"teacherId":6884035,"projectId":10229429,"letterContent":"The essential classroom supplies provided through this project have made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our classroom. As a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher, I serve more than 130 students throughout the school year. Having access to basic classroom materials allows me to spend more time focusing on instruction and student learning rather than worrying about whether students have the supplies they need to complete everyday assignments and activities.\r\n\r\nIn an English Language Arts classroom, students are constantly reading, writing, annotating, discussing, revising, and responding to texts. Many of our lessons require students to use pencils, paper, folders, notebooks, highlighters, dry-erase materials, and other basic supplies. These materials may seem simple, but they are essential to helping students participate fully in classroom activities. When students have the necessary supplies readily available, they are able to begin assignments more quickly, stay engaged, and focus their attention on the learning objective.\r\n\r\nThe supplies also help me provide students with hands-on and interactive learning opportunities. Instead of relying solely on worksheets or digital assignments, I can create activities that allow students to collaborate, organize their thinking, practice skills, and demonstrate their understanding in different ways. For example, students may use materials to annotate a passage, identify text evidence, organize ideas before writing, participate in collaborative activities, or create visual representations of their learning. These opportunities are especially valuable in ELA because students need consistent practice with reading, writing, speaking, and listening.\r\n\r\nAnother important impact is that classroom supplies help remove barriers for students who may not always come to class prepared with everything they need. I never want a student to feel embarrassed or excluded because they forgot a pencil or do not have access to a particular material. Having supplies available in the classroom allows students to get what they need and immediately participate with their classmates. This helps create a classroom environment where students can feel supported and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe supplies will also be used throughout the school year rather than for just one particular lesson or unit. Because I teach multiple classes each day, the materials will benefit a large number of students and can be incorporated into many different lessons and learning activities. They will support students as we work on reading comprehension, vocabulary, literary elements, text evidence, writing, grammar, and other essential ELA skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies communicate to students that their education matters. A well-stocked classroom tells students that their teacher is prepared to provide them with the tools they need to be successful. Your support helps me create a classroom where students can come prepared to participate, take academic risks, work with others, and grow as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for everyone who contributed to this project. Your generosity is helping provide resources that my students will use every day. These may be everyday classroom supplies, but their impact goes far beyond the materials themselves. They help create opportunities, reduce obstacles, encourage participation, and support a positive learning environment for more than 130 students. Thank you for helping make my classroom a place where every student has the tools and encouragement they need to learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778031573545,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies/10229429/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felch Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6884035_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637608373334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-felch"},{"teacherId":6884035,"projectId":10229377,"letterContent":"The comfy floor seating has made a wonderful impact on my classroom and my students. As an English Language Arts teacher, I want my classroom to feel like a welcoming place where students can enjoy reading, writing, discussing ideas, and learning without always being confined to a traditional desk. The new seating gives students a comfortable alternative during independent reading, writing activities, small-group work, and class discussions. Students are excited to have a special place to sit with a book or work with their classmates, and the seating helps create a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages students to engage with learning. With more than 130 students using my classroom throughout the school year, these materials will provide a lasting benefit and help make our classroom a comfortable, positive space where students can build confidence and develop a stronger connection to reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778031573682,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-floor-seating/10229377/","projectTitle":"Comfy Floor Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felch Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6884035_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637608373334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-felch"},{"teacherId":8261599,"projectId":9803701,"letterContent":"It is because of you that my classroom can practice their reading skills while having fun. Classes that require a dyslexia curriculum is often very repetitive and dare I say it, not always the most exciting but its that helps the students learn. With your donation the students are able to practice and have fun. \r\nThe students appreciate the word games we are now able to play after our lessons. They love referencing our new posters. They also love the daily wall changing challenge. You have given us not only new materials to practice and learn with but the motivation that others care about the education of students with dyslexia.","fullyFundedDate":1767239020443,"projectUrl":"project/dyslexia-decoders/9803701/","projectTitle":"Dyslexia Decoders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sifuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8261599_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644257827004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8261599"},{"teacherId":8261599,"projectId":9687912,"letterContent":"The students loved the books! Students with dyslexia often have a harder time keeping up with chapter books and graphic novels aren't usually purchased through school funds. Thanks to you, my students were able to keep up with a chapter book they enjoy. \r\n\r\nIt is because of you that the students felt others cheering on and supporting their education. Most of these students don't have access to books they can read or are interested in so it means a lot to us that you helped make this possible. These books will be self and loved for many years to come. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1757683199781,"projectUrl":"project/sea-monster-readers/9687912/","projectTitle":"Sea Monster Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sifuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8261599_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644257827004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8261599"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17268","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":653,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":17268,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Canutillo Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Canutillo Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/canutillo-independent-school-district/canutillo-middle-school/17268"}