{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas Jefferson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":16.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9219387,"projectId":9828705,"letterContent":"Our class has quickly made the new resources part of our daily routine. The standing desks have become a favorite workstation during independent reading and writing time. Students enjoy having the choice to move, stretch, and stay focused while they work. One moment that stood out was watching a group of students rotate naturally between a standing desk and a traditional seat as they collaborated on a writing assignment—it helped them stay engaged and energized. The snacks have also been a huge help during our longer lessons. Students who need a little boost can grab a quick snack and get right back into their work.\r\nTheir faces lit up! Several students immediately asked if they could \"try the tall desks,\" and many were excited to have a space where they could stand and work comfortably. The snacks were an instant hit too; students were surprised and thankful to have something available when they needed it. It helped set a positive tone and made them feel cared for.\r\nWe're currently working on building stronger reading stamina and writing focus. The standing desks are helping students take ownership of their learning by choosing the space that works best for them. The snacks support students who need a bit of energy to stay on track, especially during reading groups and writing workshops. Our next step is to continue practicing these routines so students can build independence, stay engaged, and make steady progress throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1763498716779,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-to-learn-snack-support-for-our-c/9828705/","projectTitle":"Hungry to Learn: Snack Support for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9219387_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692928864644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9219387"},{"teacherId":8769722,"projectId":9602043,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students and classroom. These incentives have been helping my students in a way that they are appreciative to earn such incentives from their ClassDojo points that they earn daily. \r\n\r\nThe incentives include stress balls, school supplies, key chains, snacks, and ...etc...\r\n\r\nThey really appreciate and they are more motivated to help each other out especially 6th graders. Eventually, students will build the intrinsic motivation to do what they need to do daily. \r\n\r\nThank you donors.","fullyFundedDate":1758734590722,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-classdojo-points-month-1/9602043/","projectTitle":"Incentives for ClassDojo Points (Month 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder (Formerly Ms. Chhor)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8769722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665439281156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8769722"},{"teacherId":8769722,"projectId":9383038,"letterContent":"The Chromebook chargers allow those students who lost their chargers and or forgot to charge their Chromebooks at home to do their assignments. Chromebooks are being used for the first 15 minutes of class to do daily ST math puzzles. For those few students, it helps them to complete their assignments and not falling behind comparing to their peers. \r\n\r\nAt the same time, I encourage them to remember to charge their Chromebook at home, setting reminders before bed to charge their Chromebooks. It's a process of especially with the 6th graders.","fullyFundedDate":1757556455800,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-chargers-to-complete-their-as/9383038/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Chargers to Complete Their Assignments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder (Formerly Ms. Chhor)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8769722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665439281156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8769722"},{"teacherId":9915519,"projectId":9132182,"letterContent":"Your generous snack donations have had a profoundly positive impact, translating directly into enhanced focus and academic success for our students. We use these resources daily to provide essential \"brain breaks,\" particularly during intense learning periods, such as lengthy math problem sets or collaborative project work. The moment the snacks arrived, the students' relief was palpable; it's a clear signal to them that their well-being is prioritized, which instantly creates a more nurturing and productive classroom environment. For example, during a challenging lesson on geometric proofs, a quick break fueled by your snacks helped students reset their minds, leading to a noticeable increase in their ability to concentrate and successfully solve complex problems immediately afterward. They are no longer distracted by hunger, allowing them to dedicate 100% of their energy to learning.\r\nThese snacks are now crucial components of our ongoing projects. Currently, the students are deep into preparing their final presentations for the \"Community Improvement Initiative,\" where they propose real solutions to local issues. We are utilizing the snacks to sustain energy during our focused working lunch sessions next week, ensuring they have the fuel needed to polish their research, fine-tune their speaking points, and practice their delivery. By meeting this basic need, you are directly contributing to their ability to engage in high-level critical thinking and showcase their best work. Thank you for giving our students the tangible support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1746786027078,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-boosting-student-en/9132182/","projectTitle":"\"Motivation Matters: Boosting Student Engagement Through Incentives\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915519_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741977740800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915519"},{"teacherId":9219387,"projectId":9126360,"letterContent":"When my students saw the snacks arrive, their faces lit up with excitement. There were smiles, cheers, and lots of \"thank yous.\" It was such a beautiful reminder of how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. For many of my students, snacks are more than just a treat — they're something that helps them feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity and kindness. You've helped create a space where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn each day. Your donation has brought comfort, joy, and motivation to our classroom, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786293545,"projectUrl":"project/support-comfort-focus-provide-flexibl/9126360/","projectTitle":"Support Comfort & Focus: Provide Flexible Seating & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9219387_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692928864644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9219387"},{"teacherId":9265007,"projectId":7838404,"letterContent":"When the students first saw the new materials that arrive their eyes lit up like Christmas morning, they could not believe that strangers were actually kind enough to donate to their cause. Fortunately for the good students of Thomas Jefferson Middle School they can put the materials that were donated to work. These lego sets are going to and mechanics are going to allow the students to put their theories to work and learn from their failures and successes because as their teacher I believe you can discover many ways to do something wrong, but you have to discover that one way to make it right!","fullyFundedDate":1695407788589,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-wonders/7838404/","projectTitle":"Engineering Wonders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9265007"},{"teacherId":9932846,"projectId":9134844,"letterContent":"When my students first checked out the new science materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Instead of just reading about scientific concepts, they could finally see, touch, and play around with them. One of our first projects was modeling plate tectonics using hands-on simulations. The students pushed foam blocks together to mimic convergent boundaries and pulled them apart to show divergent boundaries. Suddenly, what used to be an abstract idea in a textbook became something they could actually see and explain in their own words.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions were incredible—some gasped, some laughed in surprise, and others immediately started asking questions like, \"What if two continents collided instead of an ocean plate and a continent?\" That kind of curiosity carried over to our other lessons, like building circuits to learn about electricity. Students who used to hesitate were now excited to connect wires, test switches, and share their discoveries with each other.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students aren't just learning science; they're really experiencing it. They're turning into young scientists—asking questions, testing ideas, and sharing their findings with confidence. Next, we're diving into chemistry experiments where they'll explore chemical reactions and see how matter can change in cool, visible ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into a place of discovery, and now my students approach science with enthusiasm and confidence. Thanks for making this possible—you've helped spark a love for learning that will stick with them long after this school year is over.","fullyFundedDate":1741874163799,"projectUrl":"project/engagingkinesthetic-science-experience/9134844/","projectTitle":"Engaging/Kinesthetic Science Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932846_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741508898153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kingmchris"},{"teacherId":9219387,"projectId":9123875,"letterContent":"The day your gifts arrived, our classroom was buzzing with excitement. Students' eyes lit up as we unpacked the balance ball chairs, fidgets, and snack boxes — it felt like the whole room got a makeover in comfort and care. One student whispered, \"It feels like you made this just for us,\" and that's exactly how it felt.\r\n\r\nNow, the chairs help students focus, the fidgets give them a calm outlet, and the snacks keep them fueled for learning. More than just supplies, you've given my students a space where they feel valued, supported, and ready to succeed. Thank you for bringing joy, focus, and comfort into our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786104451,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-bodies-support-focus-/9123875/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Bodies: Support Focus & Snacks for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sylva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9219387_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692928864644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9219387"},{"teacherId":9968765,"projectId":9187091,"letterContent":"H\r\nWhen the pencils arrived, my students quickly put them to use. They sketched during art practice, wrote in cursive with more focus, and created visual vocabulary pages that brought new words to life. They also used them for everyday assignments, from quick notes to longer writing tasks.\r\n\r\nSomething unexpected happened as well. We saw fewer broken pencils in class. The students seemed to value them more, either keeping them for future use or returning them at the end of class. They recognized the difference these pencils made in their work and treated them accordingly.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide this simple but important tool. It made a clear difference in both the quality of their work and their attitude toward using and caring for classroom materials.","fullyFundedDate":1743515674169,"projectUrl":"project/make-pencils-great-again/9187091/","projectTitle":"Make Pencils Great Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pennington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968765_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x211,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743458174058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968765"},{"teacherId":8769722,"projectId":9208839,"letterContent":"The items that were requested were snacks to reward students with the ClassDojo points they earn daily. We were rewarding for their hard work throughout the year. Students who have good grades and work ethics were earning snacks of their choices. \r\n\r\nAttached were some samples of students' work from word problem solving day every Thursday. Students have been practicing doing word problems using three read protocol to help them understand word problem better before they start solving the mathematical parts. \r\n\r\nThank you donors for your ongoing support of our classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1742922069578,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-as-incentives-for-testing/9208839/","projectTitle":"Snacks as Incentives for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder (Formerly Ms. Chhor)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8769722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665439281156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8769722"},{"teacherId":8769722,"projectId":9312020,"letterContent":"The items that were requested were snacks to celebrate end of the year celebrations. We were celebrating for their hard work throughout the year. Students who have good grades and work ethics were earning snacks of their choices. \r\n\r\nAttached were some samples of students' work from word problem solving day every Thursday. Students have been practicing doing word problems using three read protocol to help them understand word problem better before they start solving the mathematical parts. \r\n\r\nThank you donors for your ongoing support of our classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1746721873294,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-celebrations-acheivement/9312020/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Celebrations Acheivements","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder (Formerly Ms. Chhor)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8769722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665439281156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8769722"},{"teacherId":9912804,"projectId":9089902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students eyes lit up when they receive the packages. They've been working hard at raising their reading scores and the rewards have truly helped. Thank you for all your help and concern and putting it all together and making it happen for my students. It's not often that they get surprises like this for working extra hard. This is an optional class for those middle schoolers who are reading at a kindergarten to first grade level. They lose their electives while they do this so getting packages like this really mean a lot to them. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1739373201348,"projectUrl":"project/growing-middle-school-readers/9089902/","projectTitle":"Growing Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9912804_orig.jpg?crop=2326,2326,x342,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738361047189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912804"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32621","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":535,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.1,"schoolId":32621,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thomas Jefferson Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thomas Jefferson Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/desert-sands-unified-school-district/thomas-jefferson-middle-school/32621"}