{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orem Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7395606,"projectId":10434693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a classroom environment that is calmer, more comfortable, and better suited for deep mathematical thinking. This allows me to more effectively utilize my educational technology such as a smartboard, because the students are able to see it better than with the harsh fluorescent lighting. My students immediately noticed the difference when we began using the softer LED lighting, and many commented on how much more relaxed the room felt. We are able to turn down the harsh fluorescent lights while still keeping the classroom bright enough for students to work together, use our vertical whiteboards, and see projected examples and visual models clearly.\r\n\r\nThe new lighting has made a noticeable difference during our long block periods. Students are often working on challenging problems that require sustained attention, discussion, and persistence, and the more flexible lighting helps create an atmosphere where they can settle in and focus. It has also given me another way to make the classroom more responsive to students who are sensitive to bright lights or who become overwhelmed by the classroom environment. Instead of simply changing how the room looks, these materials have helped me improve the conditions in which students are learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the lighting intentionally during different parts of class. As students move into more complex lessons, collaborative problem solving, and mathematical discussions, we can adjust the environment to support the kind of thinking they are doing. I am grateful that your support has helped us create a space where students can participate more comfortably, stay engaged longer, and focus their energy on making sense of mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1787061381970,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-accessible-math-classro/10434693/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Accessible Math Classroom Through Flexible Lighting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-johnson-math"},{"teacherId":7395606,"projectId":10434755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me create a classroom where brave mathematical thinking is noticed and celebrated. My students have been excited to see the colorful mechanical pencils, stickers, pencil toppers, and tiny animal figures. We are using these resources to recognize moments that might look small from the outside but are incredibly important in a math classroom: a student sharing an unfinished idea, asking a thoughtful question, changing an answer after hearing a classmate's reasoning, explaining a strategy, or helping someone else make sense of a problem.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts has been seeing students begin to understand that they do not have to be completely sure before they participate. Instead of rewarding only correct answers, I can celebrate the process of thinking, revising, questioning, and contributing. Students have responded enthusiastically to the incentives, but even more importantly, they are beginning to notice these behaviors in themselves and in one another. Those moments help build confidence and make mathematical discussions feel safer and more inclusive.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to keep using these routines as students tackle more challenging problems and explain their reasoning in greater depth. I want them to continue growing from \"I think this might work\" to being able to explain why a strategy makes sense, compare approaches, ask one another questions, and revise their thinking when new evidence changes their understanding. Your support has helped make that kind of classroom culture possible, and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1787061394676,"projectUrl":"project/brave-thinking-starts-here/10434755/","projectTitle":"Brave Thinking Starts Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-johnson-math"},{"teacherId":7395606,"projectId":10025316,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have more consistent access to the tools they need to fully engage in learning.\r\n\r\nThe addition of classroom headphones has made it possible for students to access digital content—like instructional videos, guided examples, and practice platforms—without competing with the noise of a full classroom. In a space where students are often working collaboratively, having the option to create a quieter, more focused experience has been an important support.\r\n\r\nThese resources are especially impactful for students who need reduced auditory distractions, benefit from hearing instructions more than once, or prefer to work at their own pace. Instead of relying on whole-class instruction alone, students can now independently access explanations, revisit concepts, and engage more fully with the material.\r\n\r\nThe organization system has also helped make these tools consistently available. Students are able to get what they need without asking or waiting, which supports independence and keeps learning moving. It has also helped maintain the materials so they remain usable for all classes throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working through units that require sustained focus, problem-solving, and use of digital tools, these resources are helping remove barriers to participation. They support a classroom where students can access content in different ways, stay engaged longer, and take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a more accessible and equitable learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773871360816,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-focused-learning/10025316/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-johnson-math"},{"teacherId":7395606,"projectId":9814359,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a more focused, supportive, and engaging place for students to learn mathematics.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials arrived, my instructional aide was ecstatic. She immediately selected 15 students who could benefit from these materials right away. She pulled students aside and introduced the fidget tools--explaining how they could be used to support focus. Some students really do better when they have something to keep their hands busy while thinking. \r\n\r\nThe basic supplies have also made a meaningful difference. Instead of students feeling stuck or embarrassed when they don't have what they need, everyone now has access to pencil lead and erasers. This has helped remove small but important barriers so students can stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment came during a recent collaborative task. Students were working in groups, discussing strategies, and revising their thinking. I noticed a student who often struggles to stay engaged using a fidget tool while actively contributing to their group's conversation. They stayed involved for the entire activity—something that has not always been easy for them. That moment highlighted how these tools are supporting not just behavior, but confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nThe classroom motivation systems have also helped create a positive and encouraging environment. Students are more willing to take risks, share ideas, and celebrate each other's effort. This has strengthened our classroom community and reinforced the idea that growth in math comes from persistence and collaboration.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this year (and in years to come), students will keep using these tools to support deeper thinking, discussion, and problem solving. These resources are helping us build a classroom where all students can stay engaged, feel supported, and grow as confident mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768244574443,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-bravery-focus-and-equity-in/9814359/","projectTitle":"Supporting Bravery, Focus, and Equity in My Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-johnson-math"},{"teacherId":7395606,"projectId":9506803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project, Thinking Mathematically: Tools for Inclusive, Rigorous, Collaborative Learning. Because of your generous support, our math classroom is now equipped with essential tools that help every student stay focused, organized, and engaged in deep thinking from the moment they walk in.\r\n\r\nMy students—an incredible group of middle and high school mathematicians—bring diverse perspectives, languages, learning needs, and strengths to our classroom. Thanks to your donation, every group now has access to refillable whiteboard markers, magnetic erasers, and caddies to support their daily work at vertical whiteboards, a key part of our Building Thinking Classrooms routine. These materials may seem simple, but they make a huge difference. They help groups stay in flow, communicate clearly, and collaborate meaningfully without unnecessary interruptions or barriers.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, which I've used to gather high-quality concept-building tasks, multilingual supports, graphic organizers, and extension activities. These resources allow me to better differentiate instruction, giving all students—whether they need more scaffolds, more challenge, or more choice—an entry point into rigorous, joyful math thinking.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen students stepping up with more confidence. They're building on each other's ideas, justifying their thinking with clarity, and showing real pride in their work. Your donation helped create a more inclusive and equitable classroom space—one where every student can see themselves as a capable problem solver.","fullyFundedDate":1758054548146,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-mathematically-tools-for-inclu/9506803/","projectTitle":"Thinking Mathematically: Tools for Inclusive, Rigorous, Collaborative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-johnson-math"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33328","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":956,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":71.4,"schoolId":33328,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orem Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Orem Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/orem-junior-high-school/33328"}