{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Timothy L Johnson Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9848816,"projectId":9588267,"letterContent":"Greetings!\r\nThank you for the books and the ecosystem activity kit! \r\nThe books are perfect support with photos and short descriptions of seven different ecosystems. These types of support are vital for our multi language learners, who often are still reading at well below grade level in academic science vocabulary. A few scholar only recently immigrated!\r\nThe ecosystem activity, meant to be a terrarium, ended up being an aquarium. A large percentage of our scholars are Myanmar. They LOVE fish, fishing, crawfish...all the sort. They created, with your support, an ecosystem with plants, fish, and a crawfish and have also been caring for the fish and tank regularly.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762265363406,"projectUrl":"project/systems-and-ecosystem-study-tools/9588267/","projectTitle":"Systems and Ecosystem Study Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848816_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732651121707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848816"},{"teacherId":9848816,"projectId":9533776,"letterContent":"Thank you for the classroom support tools such as cleaning tools, art tools, snacks, and organizing tools.\r\nWhat a difference in the classroom flow the electric pencil sharpener makes! Scholars passing too much time at the garbage can hand sharpening is distracting and makes class start a bit late as I am the only teacher with sharpeners for them to use. So much better!\r\nOur scholars are also often food insecure...and growing wildly! One scholar in my homeroom grew almost four inches this year. Thank you for the healthy snacks!","fullyFundedDate":1764701749551,"projectUrl":"project/scholar-classroom-supports-needed/9533776/","projectTitle":"Scholar Classroom Supports Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848816_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732651121707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848816"},{"teacherId":9848816,"projectId":9265340,"letterContent":"Thank you for the Geo Science Kit. Our scholars have enjoyed learning with them during our Amplify lessons. They also enjoy passing time learning about this so much that it is also an earned \"free time\" for when they may be done with classwork or for a \"brain break\" they are overstimulated. \r\n\r\nA great number of conversations between multiple grades have also happened. Scholars ask for time from their own homeroom in order to come to \"visit the rocks\" and engage with my homeroom. Scholars have even brought in their own rocks to identify and compare.\r\n\r\nSo many of our scholars are dual language! The donation of the books has been a fabulous support. There is English and Spanish. There is even a graphic novel book for our newly immigrated scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1746785483561,"projectUrl":"project/geoscience-learning-tools-needed/9265340/","projectTitle":"Geoscience Learning Tools Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848816_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732651121707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848816"},{"teacherId":7064487,"projectId":8266189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project and providing spring sport equipment — the practice gear and soccer nets are already giving our athletes the resources they need to train with purpose and confidence. Having proper equipment means more efficient practices, safer play, and the ability to work on specific skills that were previously difficult to develop without the right gear.\r\nYour support has strengthened our after‑school athletics program by increasing participation, building teamwork, and boosting student morale. With these new resources, athletes are more prepared to compete, learn sportsmanship, and pursue their personal bests — we deeply appreciate your investment in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1719841957750,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-a-new-season/8266189/","projectTitle":"Spring Into a New Season","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidhizar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064487_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710522479615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7064487"},{"teacherId":7064487,"projectId":8056161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose Safe Place project — your generosity created a calm, welcoming corner where scholars can step away when emotions run high and find tools to breathe, reflect, and regain control. Having this predictable, supportive space helps students name and manage big feelings, so intense moments are shorter and less disruptive.\r\nBecause scholars can regulate themselves more quickly, the whole classroom becomes more focused and productive; teachers can teach and students can learn without frequent interruptions. Your support strengthens social-emotional skills, builds a culture of safety and respect, and directly improves academic engagement — we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1701184251882,"projectUrl":"project/giving-kids-a-safe-place/8056161/","projectTitle":"Giving Kids a Safe Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidhizar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064487_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710522479615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7064487"},{"teacherId":7064487,"projectId":7518740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our DonorsChoose project — your gift of basic items like deodorant and toothpaste is already making a real difference in our classroom. By helping close gaps in students' basic needs, you free them to focus on learning, participate with more confidence, and feel cared for each day. Your generosity supports not just health and hygiene, but the dignity and readiness that make academic growth possible — we are deeply grateful.\r\nYour support also sends a powerful message to our students that their community believes in them and values their well-being. Knowing they have these essentials reduces stress, improves attendance and participation, and creates a kinder, more focused classroom where every child has a fair chance to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1690990156933,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-round-2/7518740/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start Round 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidhizar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064487_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710522479615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7064487"},{"teacherId":10094214,"projectId":9532888,"letterContent":"Our new pickleball paddles and net have transformed our physical education lessons by giving students the opportunity to learn and practice a new sport in a structured, hands-on way. We began with a class project focused on learning the basic rules, proper grip, and fundamental skills like serving and volleying. One memorable moment was watching students encourage one another during their first rally across the net. Celebrating small successes and showing great sportsmanship as they improved with each round of practice.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the pickleball equipment, their excitement was immediate. Many were eager to try it out and curious about how the game worked. As we move forward, students will continue building their skills by practicing game strategies, keeping score, and participating in short matches that emphasize teamwork and fair play. These next steps will help students develop coordination, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1761738008993,"projectUrl":"project/paddles-up-building-teamwork-through-pi/9532888/","projectTitle":"Paddles up! Building Teamwork Through Pickleball and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10094214_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490631653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10094214"},{"teacherId":10243511,"projectId":9687323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our classroom! We did a classroom unboxing of our delivery and the students were so excited! As I pulled each new book from the box they cheered in excitement. Hands went up right away asking \"Can I borrow that one first?!\" and \"Are there more of those ones?!\" There were several books that got checked out on day one of being in our library! \r\n\r\nSince we have had these books in our library students have filled out six pages worth of sign out sheets! Multiple students have asked me to find more books by the same authors or within the same genres. My homeroom class has specifically become fond of choose your own adventure books, which were a completely new concept to them. \r\n\r\nIt has been an absolute pleasure to watch my student's love of reading grow!","fullyFundedDate":1758128834105,"projectUrl":"project/make-reading-fundamental-again/9687323/","projectTitle":"Make Reading FUNdamental Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243511"},{"teacherId":9848816,"projectId":9332265,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating Model Rockets Building Kits, launchers and engines to our Middle School. Our seventh grade scholars were so very excited to be able to have this alongside their Force and Motion unit; however, our funding did not come through this year to buy the support materials to actually put the kits together.\r\nOur scholars are mostly multi language learners. Some of our scholars can understand academic English and concepts, but are quite shy about utilizing the language. Having hands on materials which support them with exploration and communication of these words and concepts is vital.\r\nI will be posting with Donors Choose to ask for support materials for next year! Hopefully through that, or school, we will put these to work! \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747669110291,"projectUrl":"project/model-rocket-building-lab/9332265/","projectTitle":"Model Rocket Building Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848816_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732651121707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848816"},{"teacherId":10094214,"projectId":9501566,"letterContent":"Our class has been making wonderful use of the new materials! The headphone sets have completely transformed our independent learning time, students can now focus during work time and digital lessons without distractions. The fun yard games have brought new excitement to our movement and teamwork activities, helping students build cooperation and communication skills. We've also been using the glue supplies in our SEL projects, allowing students to create hands-on designs that spark creativity and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement! Many couldn't wait to try on their own headphones or test out the new games outside. The classroom buzzed with energy and gratitude. Looking ahead, our next project involves using the headphones for a research and presentation unit, where students will explore topics of interest and create multimedia projects to share with the class. These new resources have truly enhanced both our learning and our classroom community, thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1753669440811,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-focused-minds/9501566/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10094214_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753490631653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10094214"},{"teacherId":6575192,"projectId":9099534,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our scholars have been able to bring our dream of a school garden to life! The new gloves, shovels, hydroponic system, seeds, and bird feeders have transformed our outdoor space into a living classroom where learning truly comes to life. When the supplies first arrived, excitement filled the room; scholars eagerly unpacked boxes, passing around gloves and examining seed packets like treasures. Their eyes lit up when they saw the hydroponic system, immediately asking how plants could grow without soil. That curiosity sparked an impromptu science discussion and inspired several students to start sketching garden plans on the whiteboard before class even ended! Our next step is to start learning about the hydroponic system and connect our garden lessons to nutrition and sustainability. Students will soon be measuring plant growth data and tasting the fruits (and veggies!) of their labor.","fullyFundedDate":1746506987262,"projectUrl":"project/tlja-school-garden/9099534/","projectTitle":"TLJA School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6575192_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738762118512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6575192"},{"teacherId":9848816,"projectId":9264696,"letterContent":"Thank you for the outside play tools, such as jump ropes, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs and playground balls. Because our middle school is housed within the elementary school, we have 40 minutes once a week for activity in the gym!\r\n\r\nWhen my scholars saw the balls they immediately took responsibility and wanted to air them up and get them in the carrying bag. They worked together with an organized plan and a goal. Additionally, having the goal to be able to have the physical activity when their tasks are met has been truly inspiring for them.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785963539,"projectUrl":"project/organized-play-tools-needed/9264696/","projectTitle":"Organized Play Tools Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848816_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732651121707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848816"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20816","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":590,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":68,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"42.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.1,"schoolId":20816,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Timothy L Johnson Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Timothy L Johnson Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indiana-department-of-education/timothy-l-johnson-academy/20816"}