{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ladera Vista Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9940631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Spread Joy and Gratitude: Help Us Create Heartfelt Gifts.\" Because of your kindness, every student was able to create meaningful gifts to share with others in our community.\r\n\r\nIn this project, each student designed and handcrafted three cards in the shape of a mug. One card was thoughtfully created for a teacher, and the other two were made for friends or family members of their choice. Students put great care into their designs, messages, and details, knowing their artwork would bring joy to someone special in their lives.\r\n\r\nTo make these gifts even more heartfelt, we packaged each set of cards with a hot cocoa pouch, adding a warm and cozy touch for the recipients to enjoy. The process of preparing and organizing these gifts was just as meaningful as creating them. Students felt proud, excited, and grateful as they carefully assembled each package, thinking about the smiles their gifts would bring.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we also celebrated the experience together by enjoying a cup of hot cocoa in our slab-constructed mugs. It was a wonderful moment of connection, sharing warmth, gratitude, and creativity as a class.\r\n\r\nYour support made this entire experience possible. Thank you for helping our students practice generosity, creativity, and appreciation in such a meaningful way. We are truly grateful for your belief in our classroom and in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764903955302,"projectUrl":"project/spread-joy-and-gratitude-help-us-creat/9940631/","projectTitle":"\"Spread Joy and Gratitude: Help Us Create Heartfelt Gifts!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9999640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Piece by Piece: Keystoning Whimsical Circle Mosaics.\" Teaching the concept of keystoning is not an easy task, and helping students truly understand and apply it requires the right materials and meaningful practice. Because of your generosity, my students were able to experience this concept in a hands-on and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe beautifully shaped petal ceramic pieces inspired students to think more creatively about design and composition. The wood slices with visible tree rings made it much easier for students to understand Andamento, the \"flow\" in mosaics created through effective keystoning and thoughtful placement of pieces. Seeing the natural circular pattern helped them grasp how movement and direction guide the eye throughout their artwork.\r\n\r\nMost of my students have successfully demonstrated an understanding of keystoning, and I am incredibly proud of their growth and craftsmanship. Their community circle mosaics, inspired by the work of Sandy Coleman, reflect both their technical learning and their creative expression.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible. Your support truly helped our students create something beautiful... piece by piece!","fullyFundedDate":1768546965467,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece-keystoning-whimsical-cir/9999640/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece: Keystoning Whimsical Circle Mosaics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9745946,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for making the \"Bright Ideas: Turning Pinch Pots into Candles\" DonorsChoose project a huge success. Because of your generosity, our students were able to create over 90 candles, transforming their handmade pinch pots into meaningful works of art.\r\n\r\nEach candle became a small but special gift, thoughtfully made to share with friends and family they love. This project not only strengthened their ceramics skills but also gave students the joy of creating something personal and meaningful for others.\r\n\r\nYour support made this experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' creativity. Thank you for helping us brighten our studio, and the lives of those our students care about!","fullyFundedDate":1758820967723,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-turning-pinch-pots-into-ca/9745946/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas: Turning Pinch Pots into Candles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9745780,"letterContent":"This project was many students' first experience using wires and pliers. At first, the tools felt unfamiliar, but with practice and encouragement, students gained confidence in shaping wire into their expression of \"wings,\" incorporating surrealism. \r\n\r\nStudents especially enjoyed covering their wire frames with knee-high stockings to form the structure of the wing. Some were unfamiliar with this material, but they quickly embraced the process. They also found it exciting to brush gesso over the fabric, watching their wings transform into strong sculptural forms.\r\n\r\nFor \"Wings of Imagination: A Surreal Sculpture Project,\" your support provided essential materials that allowed students to design and build three-dimensional sculptures safely and creatively. Your generosity helped students explore new materials, build confidence, and bring their imaginative ideas to life. Thank you for supporting their creativity and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1758826757504,"projectUrl":"project/wings-of-imagination-a-surreal-sculptur/9745780/","projectTitle":"Wings of Imagination: A Surreal Sculpture Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9706884,"letterContent":"This was the first time I taught this art project, and it had an incredible impact on my students. In the past, making small character sculptures was always a challenge because many students lacked basic sewing skills. However, using Moru, the jumbo-sized pipe cleaner, introduced a no-sew method that made the process accessible and enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nStudents were absolutely overjoyed throughout the project, creating their own Moru dolls as their brand character and designing magazine ads for their jewelry brands, promoting their characters. They were so proud of their creations and couldn't wait to show them off. When I asked them to leave their projects in the classroom for grading, many groaned and joked that it was \"so cruel\" to leave their adorable dolls behind!\r\n\r\nThis project truly boosted my students' confidence and creativity. It gave them a sense of ownership and pride in their artistic abilities, and it brought so much joy and excitement into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757863847192,"projectUrl":"project/more-with-moru-dolls-lets-make-handmad/9706884/","projectTitle":"More With Moru Dolls! Let's Make Handmade Personalized Bag Charms!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9195188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Mosaic Wings\" project! Your generosity provided our classroom with Perler beads and pegboards, allowing students to collaboratively build life-size mosaic wings. The students were absolutely thrilled to work with these materials and explore a new, hands-on way to express their creativity.\r\n\r\nBecause we started this project later in the school year, students began by completing some sections of the wings, leaving other areas for the next semester's students to tackle. This continuity has made the project even more exciting, as it gives new students the chance to contribute to a shared, meaningful piece of art.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are planning to create a prototype where each student designs their own set of wings using Perler beads. Your support has truly given us the space and materials to explore creativity, collaboration, and individual expression in a fun and inspiring way. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746637056846,"projectUrl":"project/mosaic-wings/9195188/","projectTitle":"Mosaic Wings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":8552126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Making Deposits to Creative Bank Account\" project! Your generosity allowed me to purchase skill-building worksheets and materials from Teachers Pay Teachers that help students develop their artistic techniques and expand their creativity. The technology we use in the classroom supports learning by providing interactive ways for students to practice skills, track their progress, and explore new techniques independently. Seeing their efforts turn into tangible results keeps them motivated and engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the hands-on, interactive nature of this project. They love experimenting with new techniques and \"depositing\" their efforts into their own creative growth. For some students who struggle with traditional methods, the technology gives them confidence to try new approaches and take creative risks they might not have attempted otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1723835254524,"projectUrl":"project/making-deposits-to-creative-bank-account/8552126/","projectTitle":"Making Deposits to Creative Bank Account","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9187149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Wearable Jewelry with Lego\" project! Your contributions made this unit an exciting and memorable experience for my students.\r\n\r\nStudents were absolutely thrilled to open their minifigures and trade them with classmates, which created a fun and collaborative energy in the classroom. Over the course of the unit, we explored three different jewelry-making techniques using Lego. We made necklaces using minifigures as pendants, learning how to safely drill into them and use E-6000 adhesive to assemble our pieces. We also created small keychain charms with emoji-like faces, practicing how to use a vice to drill into Lego pieces. For the final project, students had the freedom to creatively connect Lego pieces and design jewelry or accessories of their choice.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the class was filled with excitement, creativity, and positive energy. My students truly enjoyed exploring these new techniques and expressing themselves through wearable Lego art. Your support made this experience possible and left a lasting impression on their learning and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1743089602942,"projectUrl":"project/wearable-jewelry-with-lego/9187149/","projectTitle":"Wearable Jewelry with Lego","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":9186838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our ceramics project, \"Functional Ceramics with Underglaze Transfers!\" Your support made it possible for my students to receive underglaze transfer sheets, which truly transformed their experience in exploring surface decoration techniques with clay.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the transfer sheets, their excitement was palpable—they were eager to experiment with this new technique. Each cutting board we created featured underglaze transfers on one side and sgraffito designs on the other, giving them the chance to practice multiple decorative methods in one project. We even have some leftover transfer sheets, and our next goal is to repurpose them to create unique quilting-inspired patterns!\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided materials, but it also inspired curiosity, creativity, and resilience in my students. Thank you for making this enriching experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1742919479912,"projectUrl":"project/functional-ceramics-with-underglaze-tran/9186838/","projectTitle":"Functional Ceramics with Underglaze Transfers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"},{"teacherId":6610528,"projectId":8795669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my class! Your generous contribution through DonorsChoose made it possible for us to purchase Robot Hand Looms, giving every student their own loom to hold on to, while we continue exploring its many uses in creating pom poms and tassels.\r\n\r\nWe began by learning how to make simple, solid-colored pom poms, then advanced to creating patterns—and even discovered how to add a smiley face to the center! This was such an exciting breakthrough for the class. While some students found the smiley face tricky at first, after a few tries, many were thrilled to master the technique.\r\n\r\nStudents had an absolute blast using their pom poms in our jewelry set project. By combining metal chains, friendship bracelets, pom poms, and tassels, they created beautiful statement pieces. Most of the projects from this unit turned into stunning jewelry sets.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this creative and joyful experience possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1726771262401,"projectUrl":"project/pom-poms-and-tassels-for-fiber-art-jewel/8795669/","projectTitle":"Pom Poms and Tassels for Fiber Art Jewelry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610528_orig.png?crop=375,375,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667316083178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbyun"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91688","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":822,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.5,"schoolId":91688,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ladera Vista Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ladera Vista Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fullerton-school-district/ladera-vista-junior-high-school/91688"}