{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Healdsburg Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":10.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7921856,"projectId":9850743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have the materials they need to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe agar for our petri dishes has allowed students to explore microbiology in a real and tangible way. Instead of simply reading about bacterial growth, they are able to design experiments, collect data, and observe scientific concepts come to life. These authentic lab experiences build both curiosity and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nThe thermometer sensors have been especially exciting to use during our solar oven s'mores lab. Students were able to measure temperature changes in real time, analyze data, and better understand energy transfer and heat absorption. Watching their designs successfully melt chocolate and marshmallows while tracking accurate temperature data made the science both memorable and delicious!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the whiteboard erasers and glue sticks may seem simple, but they are essential tools that keep our classroom running smoothly. From collaborative problem-solving on whiteboards to assembling lab reports and interactive notebooks, these supplies support daily learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students by giving them opportunities to experiment, collaborate, and think like scientists. Thank you for investing in their education and helping create an engaging, hands-on learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763049587540,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-needs/9850743/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poliseri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7921856"},{"teacherId":8701067,"projectId":9291248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that helped provide new notebooks for our students. These notebooks are already an important part of our daily classroom routine, and students are using them to record observations, sketch models, and organize their thinking during lessons. One of our first activities was setting up the notebooks as science journals, where students labeled sections and personalized their covers. It was exciting to see how quickly they began treating the notebooks as tools they could rely on, knowing they would continue using them this year and again next year in 8th grade.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reaction was pure excitement. Many were eager to decorate their notebooks and carefully set them up, and several commented on how \"official\" they felt. That sense of pride showed in how thoughtfully students handled their notebooks and the care they put into their work. These notebooks are already helping students take ownership of their learning and see their work as something that builds over time. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747873546503,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-that-last/9291248/","projectTitle":"Notebooks That Last","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8701067_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678387904295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701067"},{"teacherId":8701067,"projectId":9660243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my science curriculum. Your support has made a real difference in my classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to updated resources that help them learn science in more engaging and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how hands-on the curriculum feels. They love being able to explore, test ideas, and get immediate feedback on their thinking. Many students are more motivated to participate and take academic risks because learning feels more interactive and less intimidating. \r\n\r\nThis has been especially impactful for students who sometimes struggle with traditional learning methods. Some students who are usually quiet or hesitant have become more confident and willing to share their ideas. Others benefit from being able to review lessons and practice skills independently. Your generosity has helped create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment, and my students feel supported and excited to learn. Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757539578155,"projectUrl":"project/new-curriculum-for-new-learners/9660243/","projectTitle":"New Curriculum for New Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8701067_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678387904295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701067"},{"teacherId":2435666,"projectId":9915418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my general classroom supplies project. These items are so essenttial to the learning environment and many of them are used on a daily basis. Post-its, pens, and pencils are needed regularly in my classroom. The lamination pages are used often, especially at the beginning of the school year. I also really appreciate the snack donations. YOu'd be surprised how motivated kids are by food, and snacks, and treats! 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My students are literally stepping on this huge graph and making equations and points come alive!\r\n\r\nEven my struggling students are making progress and seeing the visuals is making graphs more concrete. They are seeing how a graph is just two number lines! \r\n\r\nThank you for making math come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1747873546838,"projectUrl":"project/life-size-graphs/9296150/","projectTitle":"Life Size Graphs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McJimsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9836586"},{"teacherId":8701067,"projectId":8849498,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, the upgraded notebook binding machine I received has transformed my teaching. I spent all of the first semester repairing the comb bindings I tried in the first round; the spirals have been a game changer. The students are proud of their work, organized, and on task in my class. We use the notebooks daily for instruction, writing, and more.\r\n\r\nI have already begun planning an even more exciting and interactive notebook for next year. My students will have a resource that will last them the entire year and serve as inspiration for years.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation to my program.","fullyFundedDate":1731606426702,"projectUrl":"project/upgraded-workbooks-for-science/8849498/","projectTitle":"Upgraded Workbooks for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8701067_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678387904295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701067"},{"teacherId":9711580,"projectId":8899281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our counseling center. With your donations we have been able to provide an updated space for students to come when they need a place to regulate or just hang out and connect. The students have especially enjoyed being part of the redecorating process, making it feel like it really is a space for them. Their sense of pride in their efforts is evident. Their increased sense of belonging to a special place on campus shows as they continue to show up daily. Individuals and small groups of students utilize the space daily and rave about how comfortable and inviting it is. Thank you for helping us bring our vision to fruition and enabling us to create a safe and special place for our students, where they feel they belong.","fullyFundedDate":1733289048350,"projectUrl":"project/safe-spaces-helping-students-regulate/8899281/","projectTitle":"Safe Spaces: Helping Students Regulate So They Can Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711580_orig.jpg?crop=295,295,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730227493648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711580"},{"teacherId":8086771,"projectId":8919455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much your generosity! Your gift made this all possible for my students! Unquestionably, this was my Observational Drawing class's favorite project of the year, thus far– I could not get them to slow down! Working en plein air was an absolute blast and the weather could not have been more beautiful. The students improved their artistic technical skills, gained confidence in color and value mixing, and collaborated with excitement when discussing their observations and work. Thank you again!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. E","fullyFundedDate":1733288491201,"projectUrl":"project/plein-air-drawing-and-painting/8919455/","projectTitle":"Plein Air Drawing and Painting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8086771_orig.png?crop=273,273,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632408229385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ehrmann"},{"teacherId":9836586,"projectId":8943194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing goodies. Paper and markers may not seem much, but when I get my students coloring and collaborating, I can see how much more visible and meaningful the abstract math becomes. Seeing my students with learning disabilities be able to talk about the slope because they color coded the growth of the patterns and the growth of the graph made me want to tear up. My students are getting it!!!\r\n\r\nAt first, my students were hesitant and confused as to why we are doing \"art in math class\" but once we talked about how we are going to show our math thinking by coloring, my middle schoolers were excited. Any reason to color and do math is win in our class. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have enough materials to do something similar in our Geometry unit. Students will be able to color code their transformations and talk about it much more efficiently.\r\n\r\nMaking math colorful, pop out, and stand out is allowing my students to go from abstract to concrete. Variables, linear equations and even some transformations are difficult to imagine. 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