{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jockey Hollow Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9459183,"projectId":10051817,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredibly generous donation to make our reading tree come to life! For the last 5 years, I have dreamed of taking at least one of the structural columns in our library space and turning it into a tree under which students could relax, get comfortable, and read to their heart's content. This year, thanks to your funding, we have finally made it happen.\r\n\r\nThis tree may have been my vision, but my library advisory students this year made the vision become a reality. They were the ones who approached administration about the idea, drew up the plans, and presented them (officially) to the principal. Once they received feedback on their plans, they were right back to work revising and thoughtfully redesigning certain features. Once plans were approved, they created a list of materials and we placed our order. After making an after-school schedule to complete the work, complete with help from members of our library advisory crew, we were able to get to work. It may have taken weeks and some trial and error, but in the end, we were all ecstatic with the results. What a wonderful learning and leadership opportunity is has been for all students involved!\r\n\r\nWe are very excited to share this new feature with all members of our middle school community. It has really made our space come to life in a way that we could have never imagined. Thank you so very much for bringing this little touch of nature into our library space.","fullyFundedDate":1772345665202,"projectUrl":"project/where-a-love-of-reading-takes-root/10051817/","projectTitle":"Where A Love of Reading Takes Root","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459183"},{"teacherId":8958430,"projectId":10282829,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards a new cello for our middle school orchestra program. It can be a challenge to get students to choose to play the larger string instruments required to complete an orchestra. They can be cumbersome for young students to carry to and from school everyday along with all their other materials. Your donation goes a long way towards having enough instruments at school for our students to play.\r\n\r\nOur local bus company just announced that our students can't bring their instruments on the bus anymore, so it's become even more vital to have cellos at school for our students to play. Most of our cellos are in disrepair after years of use and some are not good quality instruments, but now, thanks to you, we now have a good quality cello in our stable of instruments, which makes playing even more enjoyable for our students. Please know that our students will continue to make music with this cello for years to come and they are already putting it to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1778512596122,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-a-cello/10282829/","projectTitle":"Students Need a Cello","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bettincourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958430"},{"teacherId":8958430,"projectId":10265669,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards a new bass for our middle school orchestra program. It can be a challenge to get students to choose to play the larger string instruments required to complete an orchestra. They can be cumbersome for young students to carry to and from school everyday along with all their other materials. Your donation goes a long way towards having enough instruments at school for our students to play.\r\n\r\nOur local bus company just announced that our students can't bring their instruments on the bus anymore, so it's become even more vital to have basses at school for our students to play. Most of our basses are in disrepair after years of use and some are not good quality instruments, but now, thanks to you, we now have a good quality bass in our stable of instruments, which makes playing even more enjoyable for our students. Please know that our students will continue to make music with this bass for years to come and they are already putting it to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1778066398843,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-some-bass/10265669/","projectTitle":"Students Need Some Bass","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bettincourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958430"},{"teacherId":8958430,"projectId":10084733,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards a new cello for our middle school orchestra program. It can be a challenge to get students to choose to play the larger string instruments required to complete an orchestra. They can be cumbersome for young students to carry to and from school everyday along with all their other materials. Your donation goes a long way towards having enough instruments at school for our students to play.\r\n\r\nOur local bus company just announced that our students can't bring their instruments on the bus anymore, so it's become even more vital to have cellos at school for our students to play. Most of our cellos are in disrepair after years of use and some are not good quality instruments, but now, thanks to you, we now have a good quality cello in our stable of instruments, which makes playing even more enjoyable for our students. Please know that our students will continue to make music with this cello for years to come and they are already putting it to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1770485645633,"projectUrl":"project/students-in-need-of-an-instrument/10084733/","projectTitle":"Students in Need of an Instrument","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bettincourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958430"},{"teacherId":8958430,"projectId":10087089,"letterContent":"The music materials you donated to my Music Tech classes has already made a lasting impact! My students were able to listen to their \"mix and master\" projects together with the heaphones and splitters your donation provided. They were able to collobrate more succesfully by listening together. It has really enhanced their musical experience! The materials have been a major upgrade for listening and responding to music and created their own music.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use the materials for years and classes to come. Hundreds of students will benefit from your genorous donation. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770529869573,"projectUrl":"project/music-class-materials-needed/10087089/","projectTitle":"Music Class Materials Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bettincourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958430"},{"teacherId":3271827,"projectId":10139446,"letterContent":"This project has had a school-wide impact by providing 35 new Chromebooks that support learning opportunities for students across all grade levels and subject areas. These devices are used daily by students throughout the school for research, writing, collaboration, assessments, creative projects, and access to important digital learning platforms. By increasing the number of reliable devices available to students, this project has helped ensure that more classes can fully participate in technology-based instruction without interruptions or limitations caused by outdated or insufficient equipment.\r\n\r\nThe new Chromebooks have created more equitable access to educational technology for all students while helping teachers deliver engaging, interactive lessons that build critical digital literacy and problem-solving skills. Students are now able to work more efficiently, collaborate more easily with classmates and teachers, and access online resources that enhance classroom learning. The additional devices have also helped reduce sharing issues and downtime, allowing instructional time to be used more effectively throughout the school day. This project has strengthened learning opportunities across the entire school community and has provided students with tools that support both academic success and future readiness.","fullyFundedDate":1773840359515,"projectUrl":"project/chromebooks-for-all/10139446/","projectTitle":"Chromebooks for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bilotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3271827_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675960826716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3271827"},{"teacherId":3271827,"projectId":9944510,"letterContent":"This project has made a lasting impact on our music program by providing students with much-needed percussion equipment that is used across our concert bands and jazz band. The addition of a new bass drum, a new drum set, and other percussion instruments has significantly improved both the sound and the overall rehearsal experience for our student musicians. With more than 250 students participating in our instrumental music program throughout the year, these instruments are being used daily in classes, rehearsals, performances, and festivals.\r\n\r\nPrior to this project, much of our percussion equipment was aging, worn down, or unreliable after years of heavy use. The new equipment has allowed students to rehearse more effectively and perform with greater confidence and musicality. The drum set, in particular, has had a major impact on our jazz band students by giving them access to an instrument that responds properly and helps them develop authentic jazz performance skills. The new bass drum and additional percussion equipment have also strengthened the sound and balance of our larger ensembles while exposing students to a wider variety of percussion techniques and instruments. Beyond the musical benefits, students feel a renewed sense of pride and excitement when performing with equipment that reflects the importance of their hard work and dedication.","fullyFundedDate":1771624109633,"projectUrl":"project/band-room-refresh-2/9944510/","projectTitle":"Band Room Refresh 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bilotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3271827_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675960826716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3271827"},{"teacherId":3271827,"projectId":9948230,"letterContent":"This project has had a tremendous impact on our instrumental music program by expanding student access to high-quality instruments and giving more students the opportunity to participate successfully in band and orchestra. The addition of new percussion equipment, auxiliary percussion instruments, bass clarinets, and a baritone saxophone has strengthened the overall sound of our ensembles while also allowing students to experience instruments that were previously unavailable or in very limited supply. With more than 250 students participating in our music program each year, these instruments are being used daily in rehearsals, lessons, concerts, and festival performances.\r\n\r\nMany students rely on school-owned instruments in order to participate in music, especially for larger and more specialized instruments that can be expensive or difficult for families to provide. These new instruments have helped remove barriers to participation and have created exciting new opportunities for students to explore different musical roles within the ensemble. Our percussion students now have access to a wider variety of instruments that better match the music we perform, while our woodwind and low reed sections have become stronger and more balanced. Students are excited to rehearse with equipment that sounds great, functions properly, and allows them to perform at their highest level. This project has directly improved the musical experience, confidence, and engagement of students across our entire program.","fullyFundedDate":1769611541684,"projectUrl":"project/band-room-refresh/9948230/","projectTitle":"Band Room Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bilotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3271827_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675960826716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3271827"},{"teacherId":3271827,"projectId":9961554,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our band and orchestra students now rehearse and perform with sturdy, reliable music stands that create a more organized, professional, and focused learning environment. Before receiving these new stands, many of our older stands were broken, unstable, or difficult to adjust, which often caused distractions during rehearsals and performances. With over 250 student musicians participating in our instrumental music program throughout the school year, these new stands have made an immediate impact across the entire department.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to set up quickly, maintain better posture while playing, and concentrate more fully on music-making rather than equipment issues. The upgraded stands have improved daily rehearsals, concerts, small group lessons, and festival performances for both beginning and advanced musicians. Beyond the practical benefits, the students take pride in using equipment that reflects the value of their hard work and dedication. This project has helped create a more positive and inspiring music classroom experience for every student who walks into our band and orchestra rooms.","fullyFundedDate":1769396497336,"projectUrl":"project/new-music-stands/9961554/","projectTitle":"New Music Stands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bilotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3271827_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675960826716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3271827"},{"teacherId":10424359,"projectId":10073518,"letterContent":"Archery has had a powerful and often surprising impact. At its core, archery has built focus and concentration. It has also promoted patience and self-discipline. Progress in the archery unit has not happened instantly. Students have had to constantly practice proper form, consistency, and technique without getting frustrated and while having patience. \r\n\r\nAnother major benefit is confidence building. Archery is an individual sport where students can clearly see their progress. Archery has also been highly inclusive. Because it relies more on technique than physical strength or speed, it provides an opportunity for a wide range of students to succeed, including those who may feel less comfortable in more competitive or fast-paced sports. This can help students feel a greater sense of belonging and engagement in school activities.\r\n\r\nFinally, it has fostered responsibility. Safety is a top priority in archery, so students must follow rules, listen carefully, and be accountable for their actions. This creates a structured environment where mutual respect is essential.","fullyFundedDate":1769986542204,"projectUrl":"project/bullseye-basics-introduction-to-archery/10073518/","projectTitle":"Bullseye Basics-Introduction to Archery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. VanDeventer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10424359"},{"teacherId":2146143,"projectId":9983322,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you, thank you! The laser engraver has been one of those amazing machines that have truly added so much to my classroom. Being a technology education teacher in a middle school setting is always an interesting position. I always want to expose students to more ways to bridge the gap between the physical and the digital. It's more difficult and more expensive than you might imagine. I've tried a CNC, but if students enter a .5\" engraving depth instead of .05\", bad things can happen. 3D printers are great, but it's slow, and 3d models can be hard to make. \r\n \r\n This laser engraver is perfect! It enables an entirely new way for students to customize existing projects and create new ones from scratch. The software is straightforward and enables students to see their projects come to life, AI tools to help students develop their projects, and pre-programmed suggested settings to make things easy. Thank you for making this tool a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1767726557031,"projectUrl":"project/from-scroll-saws-to-lasers-the-future-o/9983322/","projectTitle":"From Scroll Saws to Lasers! The Future of Woodworking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Demchak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2146143"},{"teacherId":8958430,"projectId":9649794,"letterContent":"The JBL speaker you donated to my Music Tech classes has already made a lasting impact! My students were able to listen to their \"mix and master\" projects with real detailed sound and clarity. They were able to discover the music of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis with great sound from our new speaker. It has really enhanced their musical experience! The JBL speaker has been a major upgrade from listening on small computer monitors on the teachers desk. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use the speaker for years and classes to come. Hundreds of students will benefit from your genorous donation. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1766166359940,"projectUrl":"project/speaker-for-young-musicians/9649794/","projectTitle":"Speaker for Young Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bettincourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958430"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43488","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":765,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.9,"schoolId":43488,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jockey Hollow Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jockey Hollow Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/monroe-public-schools/jockey-hollow-school/43488"}