{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Evans Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":13.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9812435,"projectId":9106519,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to support my 7th grade science students. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has STEM bin items such as LEGOs, puzzles, building toys, and games that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. These activities not only help foster a stronger classroom community but also give students meaningful, hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves in fun ways.\r\n\r\nYour support also made it possible to fill our classroom prize bin, which has become a huge motivator for students. Each Friday, we hold a raffle where students can earn tickets throughout the week for meeting expectations, showing responsibility, and being positive role models. Winners get the chance to pick from the prize bin, and this tradition has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom while reinforcing positive choices.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such an impact on my students' daily experience. Your generosity has given them new ways to learn, collaborate, and stay motivated, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785931470,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-science-teacher-stem-and-pr/9106519/","projectTitle":"First Year Science Teacher - STEM and Prize Bin!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812435_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729627860410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812435"},{"teacherId":9812435,"projectId":9106715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to fund our interactive composition notebook project for my 7th grade science students. Because of your support, each student has been able to create their own \"textbook,\" filled with resources, labs, and activities we complete in class. These notebooks have quickly become an essential tool in our classroom, helping students stay organized, engaged, and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies included in this project have also allowed students to personalize their notebooks, turning them into something they can truly take pride in. By adding their own creative touches, students feel a stronger sense of ownership over their work, which motivates them to stay invested in their learning. We use these interactive journals daily, and they have already proven to be a key factor in student success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on my classroom. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn, grow, and take pride in their education through this meaningful project.","fullyFundedDate":1746786001105,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-7th-grade-science-teacher-i/9106715/","projectTitle":"First Year 7th Grade Science Teacher - Interactive Journals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812435_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729627860410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812435"},{"teacherId":9812435,"projectId":9106676,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to fund our \"Student Motivation\" project for my 7th grade science students. Because of your support, we were able to stock a variety of snacks and candy that serve as fun, meaningful rewards for my students. These items have quickly become a positive motivator in our classroom, especially when students go above and beyond for a substitute teacher or show exceptional effort during the week. Your contributions have allowed me to reinforce positive behavior in a way that is both engaging and memorable for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite classroom traditions is the weekly raffle. Students earn tickets throughout the week for being prepared, turning in assignments on time, and being positive role models. On Fridays, they look forward to the raffle drawing where they have the chance to win a snack or piece of candy. Not only does this build excitement, but it also encourages students to consistently demonstrate responsibility and kindness in the classroom. Your generosity has made these moments possible, and my students are thriving because of it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, celebrated, and supported. Your kindness has a direct impact on their success, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786140894,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-7th-grade-science-teacher-s/9106676/","projectTitle":"First Year 7th Grade Science Teacher - Student Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9812435_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729627860410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812435"},{"teacherId":9812435,"projectId":9106744,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to help build our classroom library for my 7th grade science students. Your kindness has provided my students with engaging books that they can use during our Tutorial class (similar to a study hall) or whenever they finish their classwork early. Instead of sitting idle, students now have the chance to continue learning in a fun and meaningful way. This library has quickly become a favorite part of our classroom, sparking curiosity and encouraging a love for reading and science.\r\n\r\nBeyond providing reading material, several of the donated books have become valuable teaching tools. I've already been able to use pictures from them to support lessons and to make science concepts more visual and exciting. Some of the books even allow me to print out brain teasers and coloring pages, which add another layer of creativity and critical thinking to our classroom activities. Thanks to your generosity, students not only have more opportunities to learn but also to enjoy themselves in the process.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference, and my students and I are so grateful. 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The first two weeks of school, we spent time doing noncurricular tasks at the boards to develop classroom work norms and expectations while getting our math brains going. After those two weeks, my students said this was the most fun math has been for them. This is only possible with your purchase of Expo Markers. \r\n\r\nThe other supplies have been used to fill my \"early finisher\" bin which my students frequently use after assessments. It has been a blast to teach students how to do Sudoku! Having this available for students has been great as they are learning to find technology free activities that they love!\r\n\r\nOver the next two weeks, we will be finishing our first math unit. Thank you for providing the essential materials for the BTC model to come alive in my classroom. The collaboration and mathematical discussions have blown me away! Thank you for supporting my class.","fullyFundedDate":1750967657847,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classroom/9418042/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805762"},{"teacherId":9519413,"projectId":9160868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating fantasy books to our classroom! Your thoughtful gift has opened up new worlds of imagination, adventure, and learning for my students. They are thrilled to explore magical lands, meet exciting characters, and let their creativity soar through reading. These books will not only help them develop literacy skills but also inspire curiosity, empathy, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of stories. Each student will benefit greatly, and we are deeply grateful for your support, generosity, and dedication to helping young readers thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1744217729128,"projectUrl":"project/living-and-reading-in-a-fantasy-world/9160868/","projectTitle":"Living and Reading in a Fantasy World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WOLLENWEBER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519413_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746303352375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519413"},{"teacherId":4460202,"projectId":9341636,"letterContent":"It is difficult to express in words the deep gratitude I have for all who helped to fund this project. My school has tried for many years to perfect its Middle School Advisory program, and having these resources for \"Fun Friday\" goes a long way toward making the program stronger. \r\n\r\nEach week, students begin on Monday by practicing mindfulness and planning for their week ahead. Tuesday-Thursday consist of lessons on the social-emotional skill for the week, while Fridays are reserved for team building, fun, and the chance to put the skills we've been learning into action. Thanks to your generosity, 800 students now have the chance to do that.","fullyFundedDate":1750256127852,"projectUrl":"project/building-friendships-one-block-at-a-tim/9341636/","projectTitle":"Building Friendships, One Block at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wehmeyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4460202_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494865792042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4460202"},{"teacherId":4460202,"projectId":9325634,"letterContent":"It is difficult to express in words the deep gratitude I have for all who helped to fund this project. My school has tried for many years to perfect its Middle School Advisory program, and having these resources for \"Fun Friday\" goes a long way toward making the program stronger. \r\n\r\nEach week, students begin on Monday by practicing mindfulness and planning for their week ahead. Tuesday-Thursday consist of lessons on the social-emotional skill for the week, while Fridays are reserved for team building, fun, and the chance to put the skills we've been learning into action. Thanks to your generosity, 800 students now have the chance to do that.","fullyFundedDate":1746787309569,"projectUrl":"project/shuffle-deal-connect/9325634/","projectTitle":"Shuffle, Deal, Connect!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wehmeyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4460202_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494865792042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4460202"},{"teacherId":9839220,"projectId":9139661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When the materials arrived, my students were so excited—especially about the snacks and FIDGETS(!), which we've been using during Advisory, Tutorial, and even IAR testing days to help them stay focused and energized. We also received a collection of social-emotional learning (SEL) books that we've been using in small circle groups during Advisory. These books have opened up meaningful conversations around anxiety, stress, and coping strategies, which are especially important for our students, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds and haven't had access to mental health resources before. Since they're workbooks, students used and wrote in them together! The students have responded so positively, many have shared that these circles are the only time they feel truly heard during the school day. Your support has made a real, lasting impact by helping us create a space where students feel safe, supported, and empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1746786428394,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cool-and-ready-to-learn/9139661/","projectTitle":"Calm Cool and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839220_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731714797267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839220"},{"teacherId":9839220,"projectId":8946662,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for supporting my students through this DonorsChoose project! My kids are absolutely loving the new STEM bins, and STEM Bin Days have become an even bigger hit in our classroom. One of the puzzles has been a huge favorite (the whole body) my students have been putting it together every single day this week, each time adding a new challenge to make it trickier! It's been so fun watching them problem-solve, work together, and get excited about hands-on learning. Even during tutorial, my students constantly ask if they can bring out the STEM bins and puzzles.\r\n\r\nA few of the items on my original list weren't available, so I used part of the funding to get bins for organizing our new materials, which has been a game-changer in keeping everything accessible and easy to use. I also picked up some Nutri-Grain bars to help supplement snacks for my tutorial students since so many of them are on the free/reduced lunch program. Having these extra snacks has made such a difference for my students, especially with our super late lunch period.\r\n\r\nI'm beyond grateful for your generosity!! These materials have already had such a positive impact on my students, and I know they'll continue to be used and loved all year long. Thank you for helping make learning fun and engaging for my 7th graders!","fullyFundedDate":1738010314319,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-and-anatomy-fun-in-biology/8946662/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins and Anatomy Fun in Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839220_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731714797267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839220"},{"teacherId":9519413,"projectId":8906415,"letterContent":"The excitement of unboxing the Legos in class brought both the students and me joy. The Lego sets being in the room have caused their to be much anticipation for the next unit of study. \r\nMy students are loving building and learning with the Legos. This hands-on experience has brought out problem solving and teamwork in my classroom. They are also enjoying the intreractive parts of the Lego's that show how the insides of the buikdings were laid out. To date, the students have finished the Great Pyramid and the Tajamah Hall. \r\n\r\nThey can't wait to finish the Great Wall of China and the medevil castle.","fullyFundedDate":1730508885344,"projectUrl":"project/history-comes-alive-with-legos/8906415/","projectTitle":"History Comes Alive With Legos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WOLLENWEBER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519413_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746303352375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519413"},{"teacherId":9815119,"projectId":8901588,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations. Your contributions have greatly enhanced my therapy sessions, allowing me to incorporate new activities that improve our students' expressive language, receptive language, social skills, and articulation skills within the classroom.\r\n Thanks to your support, I've made writing more fun and interactive by utilizing the LCD writing tablet for kids and incorporating speech and language learning apps with our new Lenovo Tablet. This has enabled me to create engaging and individualized speech sessions for my students. Thank you once again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1730403235832,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-voices-innovative-speech-the/8901588/","projectTitle":"Empowering Voices: Innovative Speech Therapy Tools for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815119_orig.jpg?crop=977,977,x45,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730478388553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815119"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102953","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":743,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.4,"schoolId":102953,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Evans Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Evans Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/mclean-co-unit-district-5/evans-junior-high-school/102953"}