{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rio Hondo Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1780060,"projectId":10298526,"letterContent":"The donated headphones and storage stand have made a meaningful difference in our special education classroom. Our students have varying learning needs and often require a quieter, more focused environment to access instruction. The headphones help reduce distractions and allow students to concentrate on individualized lessons, audio-supported activities, computer programs, and other learning tasks. For students who become overwhelmed by classroom noise, having access to headphones provides a simple but powerful way to remain engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe headphone stand has also helped us create a more organized and accessible classroom routine. Students can easily locate, use, and return their headphones independently, helping build responsibility and independence while keeping our materials clean and organized. These donated items may seem simple, but they have become an important part of our daily instruction and have helped our students feel more successful, comfortable, and prepared to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1779375530819,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-success/10298526/","projectTitle":"Tune into Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1780060_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630091958533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1780060"},{"teacherId":1780060,"projectId":10102769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe set up the relaxation station in a quiet corner of our classroom with the green carpet on the floor, the inflatable chair blown up, and the patio umbrella angled just right. The string lights hang above it, and we call it \"The Oasis.\" Last week, a student who was feeling overwhelmed chose to take a five minute break there. She sat in the inflatable chair, took some deep breaths, and came back ready to finish her work. \r\n\r\nWe just finished a unit on mindfulness and self-awareness in our social-emotional learning block. Next year, each student will design a five-minute \"calm-down routine\" that uses the relaxation station—maybe breathing exercises, drawing, or listening to nature sounds. Eventually, we'll create a class guidebook on managing stress that we can share with other classrooms. Your donation didn't just give us furniture—it gave us a foundation for teaching lifelong well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom. Because of you, my students know that their emotional health matters, and that there are people who care enough to invest in it. You created a safe harbor in a busy school day.","fullyFundedDate":1778227237537,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-for-social-emotional-learni/10102769/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space for Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1780060_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630091958533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1780060"},{"teacherId":1780060,"projectId":10217018,"letterContent":"I just wanted to share a bit of the excitement that arrived with my Apple Watch yesterday, and what it's already doing for my students.\r\n\r\nTechnology in schools today isn't just about typing or searching the web—it's about creating hands-on, real-world learning experiences. With the Apple Watch, my students are learning to track health metrics like step count and heart rate during PE, then analyzing that data in math class to understand averages and trends. In science, they're using the timer and stopwatch features to time experiments precisely, which makes our data collection much more accurate and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting to my students is the sense of \"grown-up\" responsibility the watch gives them. They love seeing live notifications during group projects, getting reminders for their next task, and even using the walkie-talkie feature to communicate with a partner across the room without shouting. It's like having a tiny, wearable classroom assistant that keeps them organized and connected.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support is putting real, exciting technology into the hands of students who are using it to learn, grow, and find their own motivation every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777294718422,"projectUrl":"project/real-time-heart-health/10217018/","projectTitle":"Real Time Heart Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1780060_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630091958533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1780060"},{"teacherId":7489322,"projectId":9783977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity of the head phone set and a head phone stand to my classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment. The headphones will be especially helpful during small-group instruction, independent practice, and digital learning activities, allowing students to focus, reduce distractions, and engage more confidently with their work. The headphone stand is also greatly appreciated, as it helps keep our materials organized and accessible, teaching students responsibility and care for shared resources. \r\nDonations like yours directly support student success and create opportunities for a more inclusive and effective classroom experience. My students were truly excited and grateful, and your contribution will be used daily to support their academic growth. Thank you again for your generosity and for investing in education. Your thoughtfulness is sincerely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762267556683,"projectUrl":"project/learning-experience/9783977/","projectTitle":"Learning Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L. 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