{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Junction Ave K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9172498,"projectId":9566726,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for funding our project, \"Flexible Seating to Support My ADD Wigglers,\" which brought three beautiful, durable bean bag chairs into our classroom. Your generous contribution has transformed the learning environment for my students, especially those with ADHD who often struggle with traditional seating arrangements.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these chairs has been immediate and profound, moving beyond mere comfort to become an essential tool for self-regulation and academic success.\r\n\r\nEmpowering Students Through Choice\r\n\r\nFor my students with ADHD, the need for movement is constant, and forced stillness often leads to frustration and behavioral outbursts. The three new bean bag chairs are not just furniture; they are safe, comfortable havens that empower my students to manage their own needs.\r\n\r\nThe chairs serve two critical functions:\r\n\r\nA Low-Stakes Time-Out Spot: When a student feels overstimulated or restless, they now have a designated, comfortable place to take a quick, self-initiated break. Because the space is inviting and not punitive, they can successfully regulate their emotions and sensory input before a minor distraction escalates into a major behavior issue.\r\n\r\nFlexible Focus Seating: The nature of the bean bag chairs allows students to shift, wobble, recline, or even lay on the floor while still being engaged in their work. This therapeutic movement is often the key that unlocks their ability to focus, allowing them to complete tasks that rigid chairs previously made impossible.\r\n\r\nThe True Measure of Success\r\n\r\nThe most significant benefit has been the boost in student self-esteem. By choosing a seat that better suits their neurological needs, they are actively managing their own behavior and creating their own conditions for learning. This sense of agency and control has shifted their perspective from feeling like they are constantly \"in trouble\" to feeling successful and capable.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the bean bag chairs, we have seen:\r\n\r\nA noticeable decrease in minor behavioral conflicts and disruptions.\r\n\r\nIncreased student ownership over their learning environment.\r\n\r\nGreater pride in their finished work, as they know they successfully focused and managed their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for seeing the value in flexible seating. Your donation has not only provided three comfortable chairs but has given several students the daily opportunity to feel successful, confident, and understood in their classroom. You've truly helped build brighter, more focused futures for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755058377616,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-to-support-my-add-wiggl/9566726/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating to Support My ADD Wigglers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leah Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9172498"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":9476286,"letterContent":"The students see snap together building pieces and electronics and their excitement immediately reaches high levels! This kit has it all; including incredible lesson ideas! I am so excited by the potential of the climate action kit. We are a little behind where I thought we would be at this point in the year so I've only let one group of students explore the kit so far. The amount of interest in the lesson ideas that come with the kit is definitely enough to know that the students are going to create some incredible projects and collect awesome data using the kits sensors. \r\n\r\nI hope to be able to have students design projects to incorporate into our school's garden allowing us to collect data that ties to our projects on food production and also weather. So far, the students have built a model windmill. They are figuring out how best to use it to collect data and maximize the amount of electricity they can generate from the windmill. There are some incredible ideas already forming!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project a reality and bringing coding projects into our science lessons!","fullyFundedDate":1753468570203,"projectUrl":"project/coding-for-climate-action/9476286/","projectTitle":"Coding for Climate Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp634319_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306637466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brownatfallon"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":9609047,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying our class with the sturdy tape dispensers, tape, pencil sharpener, and different types of glue. We know this doesn't sound like an exciting project to fund but we definitely use the materials everyday and at least one student will comment on how kind it is that someone cared enough about their learning to support the class with such basic items!\r\n\r\nThe refillable tape dispensers have been a fantastic time saver because now every tape group has one for their table. Students only need to share with their own table group and adding their graphic organizers, graphs, and drawings to their notebook has become much more efficient. This frees up at least five extra minutes in the class period for learning time! Five minutes in a 51 minute period is a big deal!\r\n\r\nThe pencil sharpener is an incredible addition to the class also and students are taking great care in maintaining it so we will have it for many years to come. \r\n\r\nThe students haven't seen the colorful hot glue sticks yet. I have saved those for their upcoming engineering build project next month. I know those will be a huge hit and will add some cool artistic value to their builds! Again, we thank you for your incredible support and I personally truly appreciate the additional amount of teaching time I now have thanks to supplies you funded. The students appreciate the beautiful and helpful science notebooks they've been able to maintain thanks to your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1759259751005,"projectUrl":"project/stuck-on-science-learning/9609047/","projectTitle":"Stuck on Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp634319_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306637466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brownatfallon"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":9609045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the prizes for positive behaviors. The first class just earned their prizes and they were so excited by the selection they had in the prize box! The prize box has been a terrific motivator for my 7th graders to stay on-task, focused, and be cooperative. In order to encourage collaborative learning for these class periods, students have been earning stars towards the class goal and they met that goal yesterday for one of the class periods.\r\n\r\nEven though the bell was about to ring, the students wanted to select their prize from the box. That's how powerful these positive behavior prizes have been. Thank you for making it possible to offer such fun and desirable options for the students!\r\n\r\nIn my 6th grade classes, individual students have been earning their prizes as recognition for behaviors that show respect towards their peers' learning. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity in funding our project. The impact on the students is incredible and recognizing positive behaviors certainly makes the classroom a better learning environment. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756852318541,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-prizes/9609045/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp634319_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306637466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brownatfallon"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":9158647,"letterContent":"I know shelves don't seem like an awesome project to fund but I can't tell you what a game-changer these shelving units have been this year! Having materials and student projects organized has not only made the room less cluttered, but it has also made the students more independent and able to get to work without waiting for me to get something for them. \r\n\r\nThis year, the Maker and Robotics Club is even bigger than ever and each student team having their own tub to store their robot or project in while they build has made the club run more efficiently. \r\n\r\nI honestly cannot thank you enough for funding this project! Having more organization and less clutter lets student use every minute of the class period and club time. It also creates a more welcoming environment with less distractions since everything now has a place. \r\n\r\nWe thank you very much for helping to bring organization and independence into the class!","fullyFundedDate":1750869389483,"projectUrl":"project/projects-in-production/9158647/","projectTitle":"Projects in Production","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp634319_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x816,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306637466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brownatfallon"},{"teacherId":6458101,"projectId":9481428,"letterContent":"Your donation has given our classroom a fun and welcoming feel. The flip calendar is a favorite and used by my students daily. It is not only a resource (that they are quick to remind me I haven't updated), but gives a first grade aesthetic feel. The biggest impact from this donation has been the magazine boxes. Each student has one and was able to decorate it (with the stickers you also donated) to match their personalities. It is a go to that we fill with new books each week, with \"I'm done\" work, and sight words they are working to memorize. Our classroom stations have also been streamlined with the voice recording buttons you provided, with these they can listen to the directions as many times as they need to which allows me more time to work with students who need me. This donation provided a great start to our year, it is so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1754158147411,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-this-year-started/9481428/","projectTitle":"Let's Get This Year Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6458101_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627850342874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/so-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":2605569,"projectId":9761598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The iPad you helped fund has made a huge difference for my speech and language students. They are so excited to use it during our sessions.\r\n\r\nFor my speech articulation students, the iPad allows us to use engaging articulation apps and watch YouTube videos that model correct tongue placement—making practice both visual and fun. For my language students, the interactive apps for following directions, building sentence syntax, and listening to read-alouds have truly supported their learning and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought technology into our lessons in meaningful ways, helping my students make real progress toward their communication goals. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their growth!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nHeather Ma\r\nSpeech-Language Pathologist\r\nJunction Avenue K-8 School","fullyFundedDate":1759417247055,"projectUrl":"project/communication-counts/9761598/","projectTitle":"Communication Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2605569"},{"teacherId":3871171,"projectId":9395780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our schools wellness center! My students have used everything and love all of the new additions. They especially like the book stand because it makes finding books easy, as well as the dinosaur sensory wall. Students sit and use that thing all of the time! The tv stand also is so helpful to hide all of the cords so students are not tripping over them and they are out of the way. Students love the way the diffuser smells and they say it makes the space feel more calming. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1750869389468,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-center-revamp/9395780/","projectTitle":"Wellness Center Revamp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3871171"},{"teacherId":7107677,"projectId":9648171,"letterContent":"Students have quietly been coming in for story time and are immediately excited and animated when they see the newest addition to their space. The bright green color of the new seating brings them so much happiness. It blends seamlessly with the space that they have come to love. \r\n\r\nThe students, as well as I, would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity. I know that this is a piece that will last for many years and meets all safety standards for a school. I have peace of mind knowing that hundreds of children will be able to sit comfortably in the library and read their favorite new adventure in a book.","fullyFundedDate":1756852318966,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-library/9648171/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grasseschi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107677_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756082415737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7107677"},{"teacherId":571928,"projectId":9280250,"letterContent":"My students are required to keep a science notebook. The notebooks provided are flimsy and since executive functioning is a challenge for them it seems to become destroyed before the first trimester is over. \r\n\r\nThese hardcover notebooks will hold up through the year! They are also large enough for the students to glue/tape the papers inside (another requirement) without hanging out and getting torn. These notebooks also have pockets for the loose papers they haven't yet had a chance to set in place.","fullyFundedDate":1747064042396,"projectUrl":"project/study-skills/9280250/","projectTitle":"Study Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Illingworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp571928_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723676202955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-illingworth"},{"teacherId":571928,"projectId":9242374,"letterContent":"The students have been really engaged in reading this year! Having books that represent their heritage has been great for them to connect with the stories. It has encouraged an urge to read more than before! \r\n\r\nIt has also been a great way to introduce other cultures and create a more open minded environment. We are able to compare and contrast in a more meaningful way; allowing to really explore different reading strategies. As well as more interesting ways to be able to express their comprehension of the book, which is increased when it is relatable. \r\n\r\nOur class thanks you and the Donors Choose community for helping to encourage reading and finding books that represent minorities in an engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1744209331911,"projectUrl":"project/representation-in-class-library/9242374/","projectTitle":"Representation in Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Illingworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp571928_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723676202955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-illingworth"},{"teacherId":571928,"projectId":9165826,"letterContent":"The incentives I was able to buy for the students and the \"eggs\" to put them in had such an impact on the students. As we started the year, we were able to show our students filled \"vending\" machines with prizes and establish a positive behavior strategy using them. The students were very motivated and once they reached the goal they were able to use the machine. Just that was exciting, but once they got the prize (large bouncy ball) they were ecstatic. \r\n\r\nOnce the others say what was won, they all strived to earn the points to get a chance. I have seen more focus, completed classwork and participation because of this motivator. I appreciate all who donated and made this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1744223591249,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-for-success/9165826/","projectTitle":"Set up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Illingworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp571928_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723676202955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-illingworth"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3863","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":803,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":80.9,"schoolId":3863,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Junction Ave K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Junction Ave K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/livermore-valley-joint-unified-school-district/junction-avenue-middle-school/3863"}