{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":168040,"projectId":9661984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the resources for our students to practice origami mindfully.\r\nSo far students have made skulls for Dias de Los Muertos and constructed boxes to grow their plants in science class. We will continue to explore the different ways we can acknowledge different cultures by paper folding. Origami will also help us practice mindfulness as it is an activity in which students need to focus on one thing. Finally I look for to exploring other creative ways to have students be mindful in science.","fullyFundedDate":1758154960193,"projectUrl":"project/fold-it-mindful/9661984/","projectTitle":"Fold It Mindful","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merlino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp168040_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598128423264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/168040"},{"teacherId":4040159,"projectId":9138550,"letterContent":"We've used the new telescope and moon phase charts to dive into a hands-on astronomy unit. One of the most exciting projects has been our \"Moon Phase Lab,\" where students observe the moon using the telescope and record their observations. During class, we compare notes and discuss how the moon's appearance is changing over time. It's been incredible watching students connect their nightly observations to the science behind the lunar cycle.\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement when I unpacked the telescope! Most of them had never looked through one before, so getting a close-up view of the moon was a totally new experience. I am very happy to see the excitement in the face of my 8th grade students. \r\n\r\nThis will not become possible without your golden heart to support my project. Thanks to the new resources, they're not just learning from a textbook—they're experiencing science in action.","fullyFundedDate":1742972259767,"projectUrl":"project/give-me-spacelets-explore-the-outer/9138550/","projectTitle":"Give Me space...Let's Explore the Outer Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4040159"},{"teacherId":168040,"projectId":9146536,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving us the resources needed to perform experiments around heart rate. Students choose what independent variable they wanted to focus on in class and then performed their experiments. \r\n\r\nSome students chose to focus on exercise while others choose to focus on music and video games. These resources really allowed students to study their own heart rate and was one of the more engaging labs we have had so far this year. I am excited to have these resources available to our students for future labs and experiments.","fullyFundedDate":1742972260199,"projectUrl":"project/heart-rate-science/9146536/","projectTitle":"Heart Rate Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merlino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp168040_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598128423264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/168040"},{"teacherId":9502562,"projectId":8932419,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of sensory items for our neurodivergent students. Your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting the diverse needs of our learners have made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classrooms—and in the lives of the students we serve.\r\n\r\nYour contribution arrived at exactly the right time. Many of our students benefit from sensory supports to help them regulate emotions, stay focused, and fully engage in learning. Thanks to your donation, we now have access to an incredible array of tools including fidget items, textured objects, sensory bins, weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, and more—each of which plays a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment.\r\n\r\nSince integrating your donated supplies into our Pre-K and middle school classrooms, we've witnessed immediate and powerful changes: calmer transitions, improved focus during academic tasks, reduced sensory overload, and, most importantly, happier, more confident learners. Students who once struggled to feel comfortable in the classroom now have the support they need to participate more fully and joyfully in their school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also deeply impacted our educators and staff. With access to these sensory tools, our team feels better equipped to respond to students' needs in a compassionate, proactive, and individualized way. It has opened up opportunities for meaningful conversations about neurodiversity, and it has helped foster a culture of understanding, patience, and care throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nParents and caregivers have shared their appreciation as well. They are thrilled to see their children coming home with stories of success and comfort at school—something that, for many families, once felt out of reach. Your donation has given both our students and their families a renewed sense of hope, possibility, and belonging.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your kindness and support will continue to resonate far beyond this school year. These sensory items will serve many students for years to come, becoming an essential part of the inclusive learning environment we are striving to build every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping to create a space where neurodivergent learners are not only supported but celebrated for who they are. Your donation has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your partnership in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1736357643758,"projectUrl":"project/neurodiversity-affirming-classroom/8932419/","projectTitle":"Neurodiversity Affirming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9502562_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x86,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731126465283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-figg"},{"teacherId":9502562,"projectId":8932341,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supplies for our Pre-K and middle school students. Your thoughtful contribution is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students who rely on AAC to connect with their peers, educators, and the world around them.\r\n\r\nCommunication is a fundamental human right, and for many of our students, AAC is the bridge that allows them to express themselves, learn, and thrive in a classroom environment. Your donation is more than just equipment—it's empowerment. Thanks to you, our students now have access to tools that give them a voice, promote independence, and build confidence in ways that words alone cannot capture.\r\n\r\nFrom communication boards and speech-generating devices to visual supports and adapted materials, the resources you've provided are being used daily by students with a wide range of needs. Our Pre-K students are beginning to make meaningful choices during play and daily routines, while our middle schoolers are using AAC tools to participate more fully in classroom discussions, group work, and social interactions. It is truly incredible to witness the joy and engagement that these tools foster.\r\n\r\nYour support also extends beyond our students—it has uplifted our entire school community. Our teachers and support staff feel more empowered to implement effective communication strategies, and families are deeply moved by the increased opportunities for their children to connect and grow. This donation has sparked conversations about inclusivity, accessibility, and the importance of meeting each student where they are, with the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity will have a lasting impact. The AAC supplies will continue to be used for years to come, benefitting not only our current students but many future learners as well. We are committed to maintaining and utilizing these resources to their fullest potential, and we are inspired by your example to continue advocating for inclusive education practices.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your incredible support and for believing in the potential of every child. Your gift is helping us create a learning environment where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1736053542619,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-deserves-a-voice/8932341/","projectTitle":"Everyone Deserves a Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9502562_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x86,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731126465283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-figg"},{"teacherId":168040,"projectId":8779213,"letterContent":"Thank you for the resources to create music and beats in our school. We have already used the drumsticks in music and in a drum circle we have during lunch. \r\n\r\nStudents are excited to make beats and express themselves through music and grateful to have another activity instead of sports to do during lunch.\r\n\r\nThe music class is grateful to have new drumsticks as well as the old ones are starting to break and needed replacement. Finally in my class on Mondays we use it to start the week by having them come up with beats.","fullyFundedDate":1735326300534,"projectUrl":"project/drumline-fund-raising/8779213/","projectTitle":"Drumline Fund Raising","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merlino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp168040_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598128423264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/168040"},{"teacherId":4040159,"projectId":8906531,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the STEM learning materials provided by you. Your generosity and commitment to enhancing the educational experience of my students do not go unnoticed, and I truly appreciate all the efforts that went into making these resources available.\r\n\r\nThese resources made a significant difference in their learning, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have access to them. My students were able to learn better the difference between series and parallel circuits. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1731740501801,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-their-curiosity/8906531/","projectTitle":"Light Up Their Curiosity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4040159"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4525","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.5,"schoolId":4525,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/jefferson-elementary-school-district/benjamin-franklin-interm-school/4525"}