{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James E Potter Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3590248,"projectId":9825938,"letterContent":"The students in our band class, and especially the students in the intermediate band class who have been around longer, genuinely appreciate the new materials received form this project. The new xylophone was such an exciting addition to our class that it was almost a distraction to the class; everyone wanted to touch it and play on it, including students that didn't play in the percussion section. \r\n\r\nThe new instrument sounds so much more resonate than our older xylophone; but we still use both for learning purposes. Having both xylophones allows more students to practice at the same time. This is especially important for learning as well as classroom management. Our next steps include adding some basic percussion instruments that we do not have, but give the music we play lots of dramatic flare! \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1761242046873,"projectUrl":"project/boom-chicka-boom/9825938/","projectTitle":"Boom Chicka Boom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3590248_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x116,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640749352349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/toni-logan"},{"teacherId":9281919,"projectId":9461942,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the recent donations to our math classroom! Your generosity has made a tangible and positive difference in the daily learning experience of our students.\r\n\r\nHere is a breakdown of the impact these essential items have had:\r\n\r\n-Whiteboards & Whiteboard Markers: This combination has revolutionized our approach to practice and formative assessment. Instead of working problems on scratch paper, students now use individual whiteboards and dry-erase markers for quick, low-stakes problem-solving. This allows me to immediately see their work, provide instant feedback, and correct misconceptions on the spot. The high-quality markers mean less time spent struggling with fading ink and more time focused on math.\r\n\r\n-Quadratic Whiteboards: These specialized boards are a game-changer for our algebra units. With a pre-printed coordinate grid, they have made graphing linear, exponential, and especially quadratic functions much faster and more accurate. Students can easily visualize the vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts, greatly improving their understanding of function transformations.\r\n\r\n-Cardstock Paper: We've been able to create durable, reusable, and manipulative materials that are vital for abstract concepts. This paper is used for printing math tools like unit circles, geometry templates, and task cards, making them robust enough to be used by multiple classes year after year.\r\n\r\n-Tape: A simple but crucial tool! The tape is used daily for hanging anchor charts, displaying student-made graphs, and quickly securing manipulatives for group work. It helps us keep the classroom environment organized and visually supportive of the current math topics.\r\n\r\n-Lysol Wipes: Keeping our shared learning tools clean is vital. The Lysol wipes ensure that our whiteboards and desks are hygienic for every class period. This is especially important for the individual whiteboards, which are handled by many students throughout the day, helping to maintain a healthy learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour support directly translates into a more interactive, clean, and resource-rich environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and engaging actively with mathematical concepts. Thank you for investing in our students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1757576755645,"projectUrl":"project/from-struggles-to-solutions-math-made-p/9461942/","projectTitle":"From Struggles to Solutions: Math Made Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9281919_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694971573564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrayalasclass"},{"teacherId":9281919,"projectId":9236720,"letterContent":"The recent donation of mangas has had a profound impact on my students, especially those who come to my classroom during lunch or before school. Many of these students are searching for a place where they feel accepted and understood, and the manga collection has become a catalyst for building that sense of belonging. What started as quiet reading has grown into a small community, where students share favorite series, recommend stories to one another, and engage in conversations that deepen their connections. For some, it's the highlight of their day—a safe, welcoming space where they can be themselves, explore stories they love, and know they are part of something special. We are deeply grateful to the generous donors whose support has not only filled our shelves with books, but has also filled our students' days with joy, connection, and a true sense of home.","fullyFundedDate":1746841438274,"projectUrl":"project/manga-universe-a-world-beyond-pages/9236720/","projectTitle":"Manga Universe: A World Beyond Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9281919_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694971573564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrayalasclass"},{"teacherId":3590248,"projectId":9191054,"letterContent":"Donorschoose suggests that I share what kind of \"book person\" I am. I am the read, reread and highlight, then add comments in the margins \"book person.\" I specifically select classes that I think will offer me new strategies, concepts, or review of material that will hopefully lead to more insightful/meaningful teaching. \r\n\r\nI choose independent book study classes on topics that I feel are current and relevant to teaching and my classroom. Classes through College Credit Connection are particularly important to me because after I read the selected course material and write a summary of each chapter, I have the opportunity to choose 40 hours of additional work related to the topic. The broadness of this coursework can include attending conferences, collaborating with colleagues (or even students and families for that matter), reading additional material if I feel it's needed, or to apply the material immediately into my classroom. The flexibility of these hours gives me the chance to manage my times effectively and to complete large tasks with fidelity. I appreciate being able to take these courses.","fullyFundedDate":1744200481812,"projectUrl":"project/still-teaching-still-learning/9191054/","projectTitle":"Still Teaching; Still Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3590248_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x116,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640749352349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/toni-logan"},{"teacherId":9281919,"projectId":9002020,"letterContent":"Dear Ms. Keira Laxmi Patel, \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our LEGO Robotics project! Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom and has opened up new, exciting ways for students to engage with math.\r\n\r\nThrough building and programming LEGO robots, my students have been able to apply mathematical concepts like ratios, measurement, angles, and problem-solving in real-world scenarios. This hands-on learning has not only increased their confidence but also sparked curiosity and collaboration in ways that traditional lessons sometimes can't. Many students who once hesitated to participate in math are now stepping up as leaders in our robotics challenges.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our learning environment—thank you for being part of that change.","fullyFundedDate":1740851392571,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-math-students-through-lego-rob/9002020/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Math Students Through LEGO Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9281919_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694971573564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrayalasclass"},{"teacherId":3590248,"projectId":9297619,"letterContent":"When the new mallets, sticks, and percussion items arrived the percussionists were very excited. \"Oh look, these match,\" \"OOOO, these are the CORRECT mallets to use,\" and comments like that were shared jokingly with me. The items even arrived in time for the spring concert, so the students were able to use them in the spring performance. At the end of the school year, the percussionists made sure everything was placed in it's proper place, together we organized the percussion cabinet, reviewed how to care for the items, and how to store them. \r\n\r\nNow that we are getting ready to start a new year, the returning percussionists will review again with me which mallets are for which percussion instrument, they will be setting up the tom toms (a new instrument for us) and be in charge of daily care for the items. Because these particular students did not have these items until recently, I know they will be diligent about not breaking or losing them.","fullyFundedDate":1746479486082,"projectUrl":"project/strike-smash-bang/9297619/","projectTitle":"Strike! Smash! Bang!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3590248_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x116,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640749352349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/toni-logan"},{"teacherId":3590248,"projectId":9027645,"letterContent":"Thank you for our new resources! The students and I appreciate the value of a new textbook; no more ripped pages, no more written in pen - wrong answers on the page, and no more \"the book was like this when I got it.\" When the students saw the new text books arrive they were very eager to ask \"can I go to the librarian and switch mine out.\" While we had enough books to run the class, some were barely holding on by a page before falling apart. Our librarian here at Potter has also bar coded and scanned all of these new text books in the school system. Now when students sign out books they have to show a school issues ID and will be responsible to replaced damaged books. This will lengthen the lifespan of each book, which also means no more wasted funds replacing the same items from year to year. \r\n\r\nThe next steps including confirming with the counselors how many students are enrolled in my classes, confirm with the librarian the updated count on text books, and cross check this with the inventory of instruments. For example, we have 21 trombone instruments; do we have 21 trombone books that are all the same method book? The process will be to do this with each book/instrument. I recently received my enrollment numbers for the 2025-2026 intermediate band class list (the second year band students that are returning - by choice). There are 41 students on that class list; 8 flutes, 2 oboes, 8 clarinets, 4 trumpets, 5 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, 1 french horn, 3 trombones, 2 baritone horns, 3 tubas, 4 percussionists. This is an overall well-rounded ensemble that I know will sound amazing next year. I look forward to rehearsing with them combined all into one new class.","fullyFundedDate":1738535220432,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-loves-a-new-book/9027645/","projectTitle":"Everyone Loves a New Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Logan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3590248_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x116,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640749352349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/toni-logan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36582","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":800,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.8,"schoolId":36582,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James E Potter Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James E Potter Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fallbrook-union-elementary-school-district/james-e-potter-junior-high-school/36582"}