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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hector P Garcia Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9793765,"letterContent":"When our students received their Victory Loot Drop gift bags, the entire school lit up with excitement. Many of them couldn't believe that every single student—across grades, skill levels, and interests—was included in the celebration. The knitted Santa hats quickly became a favorite; by midday, our hallways looked like a cheerful, winter-themed Esports team had taken over. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students compare their goodies like teammates comparing new in-game skins, proudly adjusting their hats and talking about which items they planned to use first.\r\n\r\nThese materials were more than festive treats—they immediately became tools for building community and acknowledging student resilience. In our Esports and STEAM classrooms, the Loot Drop became a perfect analogy for \"rewarding the grind.\" Students reflected on their academic \"seasons,\" celebrating how far they'd come and identifying their next goals. Several students who are usually quieter lit up when they realized that this celebration included them too. The sense of belonging was powerful and visible.","fullyFundedDate":1763139422385,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-cheer-a-celebration-for-our-s/9793765/","projectTitle":"Spreading Cheer: A Celebration for Our Star Students Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":8667162,"projectId":9784125,"letterContent":"Since receiving the donation of pads, deodorants, and hair ties, my students have been using these resources daily in our classroom wellness station. These items have helped remove barriers so students can stay focused, confident, and engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, the next steps for my students involve continuing to build a supportive classroom environment where learning and well-being go hand in hand. We are connecting this experience to lessons on self-care, personal responsibility, and community support. Students are also helping restock and organize the wellness station, taking ownership of the space and learning the importance of looking out for one another.\r\n\r\nAgain, THANK YOU SO MUCH!","fullyFundedDate":1762266240667,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-hygiene-supplies-for-stu/9784125/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Hygiene Supplies for Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667162_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661881757313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667162"},{"teacherId":8667162,"projectId":9461656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations for our IB community project, my 8th grade students are actively using the donated resources to build and design insulated shelters for feral cats in our community as part of our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) project. One of the most meaningful moments so far was watching my students work in teams, problem-solve together, and apply real-world math, science, and design skills—all while serving a real need in our community.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are focused on completing the full set of insulated cat shelters and beginning the decoration and weatherproofing phase. Students will also research safe locations for placement within our community and create informational flyers about the importance of TNR. Ultimately, they will present their finished shelters and findings, reflecting on how their work contributes to both animal welfare and community responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1752526128606,"projectUrl":"project/feral-friends-youth-advocating-for-huma/9461656/","projectTitle":"Feral Friends: Youth Advocating for Humane Cat Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667162_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661881757313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667162"},{"teacherId":8667162,"projectId":9713727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the four Nintendo controllers! This technology is helping my students learn through interactive language games, teamwork activities, and engaging practice. Especially during this esports season, we worked really hard in our district tournament. \r\nOn the other hand, my students were especially excited by how quickly they could participate and build skills in real time. A few quieter students have really warmed up to this tool, showing more confidence, enthusiasm, and collaboration. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758069977410,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-esports-club/9713727/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Esports Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667162_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661881757313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667162"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9858566,"letterContent":"The successful funding of this project directly addressed a critical need for our dedicated digital athletes: providing essential performance fuel to sustain their peak performance during rigorous practices and long, intense competitions. Esports demands hours of focused critical thinking and strategic execution, and the supplied resources, such as Healthy Snack Bars, offer the quick, sustainable energy and nutrition necessary to maintain this high level of mental engagement. By preventing energy crashes, we ensure our students can maintain focus and make sound decisions throughout multi-hour gaming sessions, translating directly into better sustained performance and operational excellence. This funding eliminated the distraction of hunger, allowing our students to remain fully focused on strategy, communication, and execution.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical and mental stamina, the provision of these snacks significantly boosted team morale and competitive motivation. The variety of fast-acting options, including cookie and candy packs, not only supplied necessary glucose for mental quickness but also served as a motivational reward during breaks, helping to keep spirits high during the demanding schedule of competitive play. By providing a reliable and easily accessible supply, you directly supported students who often arrive hungry, ensuring they are prepared and energized. Your generosity has invested directly in the health, stamina, and overall well-being of our dedicated Esports competitors, providing them with every advantage needed to achieve their shared goals and increase their chances of success in upcoming tournaments.","fullyFundedDate":1762266279417,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-focus-brain-food-for-competiti/9858566/","projectTitle":"Level Up Focus: Brain Food for Competitive Gamers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9856952,"letterContent":"The successful funding of this project allowed us to transform a traditional holiday activity—decorating a 5-foot tree—into a profound and tangible lesson in advanced mathematics and applied strategic thinking. Our students were challenged to solve a massive design problem using real-world principles, moving far beyond abstract worksheets. They successfully applied concepts like angular spacing, scaling, and precision measurement to achieve a perfectly balanced and beautifully lit centerpiece. Your investment didn't just provide decorations; it provided the joy of seeing difficult concepts come to life in a tangible way, fostering a deeper, more empathetic understanding of how mathematics underpins beautiful, functional design.\r\n\r\nThe emotional and academic impact of this project will extend well beyond the holiday season, directly benefiting our Esports Club and developing crucial long-term skills. The precision planning and flawless execution required to adorn the tree are the very same high-level spatial and critical thinking abilities our students use to dominate in games requiring strategic positioning and resource management. By working together on this masterpiece, we also built a stronger sense of community, shared responsibility, and the essential teamwork required for competitive success. You have funded the development of skills necessary for both academic mastery and Esports championship success, turning our classroom into a mathematically sound, festive, and brilliant haven.","fullyFundedDate":1762266251567,"projectUrl":"project/strategic-spacing-visualizing-geometry/9856952/","projectTitle":"Strategic Spacing: Visualizing Geometry for Festive Design and Esports Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":8667162,"projectId":9713755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of 15 new headphones for my Spanish class! This technology has transformed the way my students learn. They now focus better during listening and pronunciation activities, and their comprehension skills are improving daily. The students are most excited to use the headphones for interactive lessons and cultural videos. Some quieter students have especially benefited, gaining confidence to speak and participate more in class. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758217481266,"projectUrl":"project/developing-our-listening-skills-in-spani/9713755/","projectTitle":"Developing Our Listening Skills in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667162_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661881757313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667162"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9856962,"letterContent":"Your support for this project will fundamentally transform our learning space by directly investing in student independence, resource longevity, and artistic expression. The most impactful resource, the \"I Need Help\" Flip Chart Signs, will foster self-advocacy by empowering students to silently and clearly communicate their learning status, drastically reducing classroom anxiety and maximizing crucial independent work time. Pairing this with the 600-pack of laminating sheets ensures that our most critical student-created resources and classroom guides are durable and sustainable, lasting all year. Finally, the professional-grade Acrylic Paint Markers will unlock a new level of high-quality, vibrant creativity for project-based learning. By funding this complete package, you are equipping our students not only to create and succeed creatively but also to confidently manage their own learning in a calm, organized, and supportive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1761853196686,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creators-art-organization/9856962/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creators: Art, Organization, and Self-Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9856972,"letterContent":"Funding for TPT gift cards is a strategic investment in personalized learning and teacher capacity, providing the crucial flexibility needed to address the diverse learning gaps that our core curriculum cannot meet. By immediately purchasing specialized digital resources—such as targeted intervention task cards and advanced enrichment units—we ensure that every student quickly masters the core academic competencies (like data analysis and critical reading) necessary for success, both in the classroom and in high-level Esports participation. This resource also yields a significant return on teacher time, allowing me to dedicate less energy to designing materials from scratch and more focus to mentoring the Esports Club, planning tournaments, and providing personalized coaching, thereby directly boosting both academic achievement and competitive performance across the entire student body.","fullyFundedDate":1762266296603,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-time-saver-targeted-learning-m/9856972/","projectTitle":"Teaching Time Saver: Targeted Learning Materials for Academic Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9847518,"letterContent":"Your support for this classroom celebration is a direct investment in the social-emotional health and sustained motivation of both my hardworking Math and Esports students, reinforcing the strong community built through a year of effort and collaboration. By providing the essential resources—including candy, snacks, and novelty toys—we will create a fun, safe, and memorable Halloween party that acknowledges their dedication, celebrates their academic and competitive progress, and shows them they are valued members of our community. This celebratory environment will empower students to practice essential social skills, cooperation, and sharing, while the goodie bags and transformed space will ensure every student feels included and special. Ultimately, you are helping to create a positive, anchoring school memory that strengthens their connection to the classroom and fuels their desire to strive for continued excellence.","fullyFundedDate":1761592553841,"projectUrl":"project/a-spooktacular-celebration-halloween-fu/9847518/","projectTitle":"A Spooktacular Celebration: Halloween Fun for Club and Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9789122,"letterContent":"Investing in these essential, reliable tools directly eliminates the daily disruptions that erode valuable instructional time and student focus. By funding the heavy-duty electric stapler, high-quality electric pencil sharpeners, and critical printer ink, you are fortifying the operational backbone of the classroom and the esports club, ensuring a seamless learning environment. The Bostitch stapler and X-ACTO sharpeners will empower students with independence and drastically reduce the time wasted on equipment failure, allowing for quick, quiet preparation for work. Crucially, a dependable supply of printer ink guarantees I can consistently provide differentiated instruction, current reading materials, and immediate feedback, allowing me to dedicate all my energy to teaching and inspiring students rather than troubleshooting equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1761512946195,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-running-essential/9789122/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Running: Essential Equipment for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aragon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003857_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y804&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348581642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-a-aragon"},{"teacherId":10003857,"projectId":9557472,"letterContent":"Funding for the MNN Portable Monitors will be a transformative investment that immediately elevates our esports club to a professional training standard by eliminating the critical single-screen constraint. 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