{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hale Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":59.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6352439,"projectId":9101011,"letterContent":"Please accept my sincere apology for the delay in submitting this thank-you and impact letter. Although this message is later than intended, my gratitude for your generosity and support is truly heartfelt.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my 6th-grade math classroom through your generous DonorsChoose contribution. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging learning tools and resources that are helping transform our classroom into a more collaborative, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed students to use flexible seating options, colorful composition notebooks, manipulatives, widgets, and sensory tools that support both academic learning and emotional regulation. These resources have already made a noticeable difference in student engagement, confidence, and participation during math instruction.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been watching students work independently, in partners, and in small groups while actively discussing strategies, solving problems, and supporting one another. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now more willing to take academic risks and engage in productive math conversations.\r\n\r\n When my students heard that our classroom received a contribution from The Michael Jordan Foundation, they immediately thought I was a celebeity. 😀 I explained to them that we do not have to know someone personally to help solve a problem or meet a need. Your thoughtfulness has ignited their Social Emotional Learning and belief that they, too, have the ability to solve a problem or meet a need for others and make real-world connections with our classroom manntra:\r\n\r\n\"Mathematics may not teach us how to add love or subtract hate. But it gives us every reason to hope that every problem has a solution.\"\r\n~ Faizal Khaan\r\n\r\nYour generoristy has helped create a classroom culture where students feel valued, capable, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping provide meaningful opportunities that support both their academic growth and emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1746787305185,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/9101011/","projectTitle":"A Seat at the Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J. 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Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging learning tools and resources that are helping transform our classroom into a more collaborative, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed students to use flexible seating options, colorful composition notebooks, manipulatives, widgets, and sensory tools that support both academic learning and emotional regulation. These resources have already made a noticeable difference in student engagement, confidence, and participation during math instruction.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been watching students work independently, in partners, and in small groups while actively discussing strategies, solving problems, and supporting one another. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now more willing to take academic risks and engage in productive math conversations.\r\n\r\n When my students heard that our classroom received a contribution from The Michael Jordan Foundation, they immediately thought I was a celebeity. 😀 I explained to them that we do not have to know someone personally to help solve a problem or meet a need. Your thoughtfulness has ignited their Social Emotional Learning and belief that they, too, have the ability to solve a problem or meet a need for others and make real-world connections with our classroom manntra:\r\n\r\n\"Mathematics may not teach us how to add love or subtract hate. But it gives us every reason to hope that every problem has a solution.\"\r\n~ Faizal Khaan\r\n\r\nYour generoristy has helped create a classroom culture where students feel valued, capable, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping provide meaningful opportunities that support both their academic growth and emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1746787387223,"projectUrl":"project/have-a-seat-and-read/9095369/","projectTitle":"Have a Seat and READ!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6352439_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594850522976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6352439"},{"teacherId":6352439,"projectId":9095367,"letterContent":"Please accept my sincere apology for the delay in submitting this thank-you and impact letter. Although this message is later than intended, my gratitude for your generosity and support is truly heartfelt.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my 6th-grade math classroom through your generous DonorsChoose contribution. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging learning tools and resources that are helping transform our classroom into a more collaborative, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed students to use flexible seating options, colorful composition notebooks, manipulatives, widgets, and sensory tools that support both academic learning and emotional regulation. These resources have already made a noticeable difference in student engagement, confidence, and participation during math instruction.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been watching students work independently, in partners, and in small groups while actively discussing strategies, solving problems, and supporting one another. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now more willing to take academic risks and engage in productive math conversations.\r\n\r\n When my students heard that our classroom received a contribution from The Michael Jordan Foundation, they immediately thought I was a celebrity. 😀 I explained to them that we do not have to know someone personally to help solve a problem or meet a need. Your thoughtfulness has ignited their Social Emotional Learning and belief that they, too, have the ability to solve a problem or meet a need for others and make real-world connections with our classroom manntra:\r\n\r\n\"Mathematics may not teach us how to add love or subtract hate. But it gives us every reason to hope that every problem has a solution.\"\r\n~ Faizal Khaan\r\n\r\nYour generoristy has helped create a classroom culture where students feel valued, capable, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping provide meaningful opportunities that support both their academic growth and emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1746787345586,"projectUrl":"project/stress-less-focus-more/9095367/","projectTitle":"Stress Less. Focus More.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6352439_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594850522976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6352439"},{"teacherId":9197589,"projectId":9784237,"letterContent":"Using headphones in the classroom has significantly improved my students' ability to focus and engage in learning. In a busy classroom environment, noise can easily become a distraction. Headphones help block out background sounds, allowing students to concentrate on lessons, independent work, and digital activities. They also support differentiated instruction by giving students access to audio books, read-aloud features, language supports, and instructional videos without disrupting others. This has been especially helpful during small group rotations and testing situations, where focus and clarity are essential.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the headphones is the sense of independence they provide. They love being able to plug in, control their volume, and fully immerse themselves in their learning. It makes technology-based activities feel more personal and engaging. For many, it feels special and empowering to have their own set of headphones to use during learning time.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially warmed to this new technology—particularly those who are easily distracted, sensitive to noise, or benefit from sensory support. I have noticed students with attention challenges staying on task longer and showing increased confidence. Some of my quieter students participate more readily when they can listen privately and work at their own pace. Overall, the headphones have created a calmer, more focused learning environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765986871410,"projectUrl":"project/blocking-out-noise-turning-up-learning/9784237/","projectTitle":"Blocking Out Noise, Turning Up Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9197589_orig.jpg?crop=1987,1987,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741373965193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9197589"},{"teacherId":8829721,"projectId":9472847,"letterContent":"Our students use the stress-relief items as part of their daily emotional check-in and self-regulation routine. When students feel anxious or overwhelmed, they can visit the \"Calm Corner\" to use sensory tools, stress balls, or breathing cards before returning to class focused and ready to learn. These resources have become an important part of our counseling program and are helping students build healthy coping skills.\r\n\r\nStudent reaction:\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many said things like, \"This makes me feel calm already!\" and \"Can I use one when I'm having a bad day?\" Their reactions showed just how meaningful it is to know that their school community—and our donors—care about their mental health and success.","fullyFundedDate":1755498826206,"projectUrl":"project/peace-offering/9472847/","projectTitle":"Peace Offering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829721_orig.jpg?crop=162,162,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752728089974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829721"},{"teacherId":9882275,"projectId":9018212,"letterContent":"We would like to express our thanks, as these fidgets, movement, seating, manipulatives, and other needed items, helped us learn and to stay focus on learning. Since we are a self-contained middle school classroom, we don't get the opportunity to participate in other activities as our general education peers, our fidgets and seating gave us some more freedom to move in the classroom. We were able to get some social skills activities to help with our social skills. The play-doh helped us in academic through manipulation. Although we had to replace some of our requested items, everything was well loved and put to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1736795952887,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-movement-seating-manipulatives/9018212/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Movement Seating, Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abukhodair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9882275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736900645246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9882275"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87477","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":531,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.2,"schoolId":87477,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hale Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hale Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/tulsa-public-schools/whitney-middle-school/87477"}