{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Junction Ave K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":10399663,"letterContent":"You have no idea how much use we've gotten from the supplies you so kindly funded! The paper cutter is by far an incredible time saver. I have been able to prep more quickly and I'm making permanent labels for stations around the room. The students are using the tape every day for their notebooks. I can't believe how much tape they use but their notebooks are very organized and great resources of information for the students. The chart paper has encouraged terrific discussions too.\r\n\r\nThe clear plastic tubs have ended up having two purposes. Today, students emptied their table supplies out of them and used the plastic tubs as plant cell walls. Students then used a gallon zippered bag filled with water and some marbles to represent the cell membrane and chloroplasts. This model worked perfectly to demonstrate how the plant cell wall doesn't change but the cell membrane can shrivel as the water from the vacuole and cytoplasm passes through the membrane (bag with pin holes in it). I would not have thought about this model if I didn't see the clear plastic tubs at each table. When the tubs aren't being used as a plant cell model, they are used to hold the daily table group supplies.\r\n\r\nThese crafty materials are a wonderful addition to our classroom and have set the students on the right path for maintaining interactive notebooks. Thank you for supporting my students and making our classroom have a great start to the school year! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1785791789143,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-creatively/10399663/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Creatively","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":10409822,"letterContent":"Your donation of binders, dividers, notebooks and other organization materials is so greatly appreciated. I teach two sections of core classes which is three separate classes per section and these materials have made a huge difference in making our classroom routines run smoothly. These materials have supported my students in becoming more organized in my class as well as other classes. \r\nStudents are not only gaining organizational skills, but with the materials your donation provided the students were able to personalize their materials. This personalization gave them a chance to express themselves in an area where notes seem to take over everything. They and I are very appreciative of recording the materials and everything they've learned through their use.","fullyFundedDate":1785791792135,"projectUrl":"project/organized-in-the-middle/10409822/","projectTitle":"Organized in the Middle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6458101_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787633968069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/so-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":10370192,"letterContent":"Thank you for kicking off the year with so much fun! The students are loving the bells which bring a game feel to their group work. They are working faster and enthusiastically discussing their task in order to be the first to ring the bell. Who knew that it could be that easy to get them excited?\r\nThe material science supplies have been a huge hit too! The material science unit was a new addition to my Intro to STEM class and the students have enjoyed learning about the different properties of materials by making shrinky dinks in the toaster oven. They even discovered that plastic drinking cups with a #6 can be used just like shrinky dinks. This brought in a great discussion on plastics sorting even led to an activity on using the property of density to sort different plastics. Again, I had no idea that a simple engaging activity could lead to so much learning on materials! The sodium acetate trihydrate was of course so much fun to address changes in states of matter and exothermic reactions. These new additions to STEM class are terrific because they build on content the students get in science class. \r\nWe have not yet used the metal strips but it is coming up next month. Students will love this because they will be figuring out the properties of metals by conducting electricity through apples and lemons. \r\nFinally, the flower model and the goggle cleaning wipes are constantly being used. Having these in class will ensure safety with the cleaning wipes and large scale understanding of the parts of a flower. I am very grateful for your support of this project and bringing so many incredible opportunities for learning (and safety) to my middle schoolers. We are very appreciative of your generosity! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1785262677221,"projectUrl":"project/starting-stem-with-fun-labs/10370192/","projectTitle":"Starting STEM With Fun Labs","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":10252942,"letterContent":"The students absolutely LOVE the Micro:bits! The level of excitement and discussion regarding writing the code for the Micro:bit is great to listen to as a teacher. The students collaborate, create, and wonder about how to make their Micro:bit do what they want. This engagement in learning computer science is everything I could hope for and even more and it wouldn't happen without your incredible generosity!\r\n\r\nThere are many more fun projects ahead for the students with the Micro:bits. They have so far been able to write programs to act as step counters to use that information as part of a lab on the effect of exercise on vital signs. The Micro:bits help to engage every student. They are enthusiastic to bring computer science into all their subjects and I love to hear their creative ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for sparking excitement and creative thinking in my middle schoolers. I truly believe that the Micro:bits are going to be the highlight and unifying focus of my students' learning this year in STEM class. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778084410801,"projectUrl":"project/microbit-progamming-power/10252942/","projectTitle":"Micro:bit Progamming Power","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":10227495,"letterContent":"The ChompSaw is amazing! The students absolutely LOVE using this cardboard cutting tool. I love how they take their prototyping seriously because they are using a tool that seems so professional and is so safe to use. \r\n\r\nStudents are currently involved in a project that requires precise measurements and getting to use the ChompSaw once they have completed their measuring is the motivation many of them need to learn reading dimensioned blueprints and recreate the image on cardboard. The use of the ChompSaw has proven to be a great motivator!\r\n\r\nHearing the sound of the ChompSaw and the professionalism of the students who use it is one of the highlights of teaching STEM classes. Thank you so much for bringing this tool to our class! Even the art teacher came into my room and was excited to see the ChompSaw. Luckily, it is portable and she can borrow it too!\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your kindness. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778084411466,"projectUrl":"project/prototype-like-a-pro/10227495/","projectTitle":"Prototype Like a Pro","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":8011196,"projectId":5936597,"letterContent":"The new books in our classroom have made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with reading and learning. Through these texts, students are developing foundational literacy skills such as identifying characters, setting, and key details, as well as making connections between the story and their own experiences. We are also working on important early reading strategies like decoding words, recognizing sight words, and building vocabulary. These books give students opportunities to practice asking and answering questions, retelling stories, and expressing their thinking, all of which are essential for becoming confident readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an interactive and supportive experience. Students participate in whole group read-alouds, small group instruction, and independent reading time. During lessons, they turn and talk with partners, share their ideas, and engage in discussions that help deepen their understanding of the text. Many of my students are English learners, so these books also provide valuable language support as they build both their reading and speaking skills in English. The visuals and engaging topics in the books help make learning accessible and enjoyable for all students.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have shown noticeable excitement and growth since receiving these new books. Some who were previously hesitant to participate are now eager to share their thoughts and read aloud. Others are taking pride in recognizing words independently and making connections to the stories we read together. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their confidence grow as they develop a love for reading. Your generosity has truly helped create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1634836174788,"projectUrl":"project/reading-time/5936597/","projectTitle":"Reading Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palacios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8011196"},{"teacherId":10331485,"projectId":9858312,"letterContent":"The new materials—books, magnets, and sports equipment for recess and P.E.—have made a meaningful difference in our classroom and school community. The books have expanded students' access to engaging, age-appropriate reading, helping them build literacy skills and develop a stronger love for reading. Students are more excited to pick up a book during independent reading time, and many are exploring topics and stories they might not have otherwise encountered. The magnets have added a hands-on element to learning, especially in math, where students can physically interact with concepts, making abstract ideas more concrete and easier to understand.\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how eager students are to use these new materials every day. The sports equipment, in particular, has transformed recess and P.E. into more active, inclusive, and collaborative experiences. Students who were previously hesitant to participate are now joining games, building confidence, and strengthening their social skills. The variety of equipment allows more students to be involved at once, reducing downtime and encouraging teamwork and creativity in how they play.\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these additions. Some reluctant readers have found books that truly interest them and are now more engaged and motivated to read. Others who thrive with hands-on learning have connected deeply with the magnets, showing improved understanding and participation during lessons. Additionally, students who needed more opportunities for movement and social interaction have flourished during recess and P.E., forming new friendships and developing a more positive attitude toward school. Overall, these resources have supported both academic growth and student well-being in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1767860220257,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-needing-tools/9858312/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Needing Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ibal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10331485"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":9899775,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the Ozobot activities so far! They have just been creating patterns for the Ozobot to follow based on the color patterns as part of a club. However, next week the students will be using the Ozobot and tiles in science class to help with modeling wind formation. Meanwhile, some students will be creating color coded tracks for the Ozobot to follow in order to match pollinators with specific flowers. \r\n\r\nI haven't brought robots into this unit before but the tiles are so easy to use that I thought this might be a great activity and really up the interest in the science ideas. Having tools like these kits that you have so kindly funded, motivate me to come with new ways to teach concepts. I will get pictures next week and upload them to share with you how the lessons go but I am sure the students will love it!\r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring my students and me! We truly appreciate your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1766934840987,"projectUrl":"project/coding-with-color-patterns/9899775/","projectTitle":"Coding With Color Patterns","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":9903091,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to make the Makerspace such an inviting place to hang out and create! The stools are an awesome addition that allow students to join any location in the room. The students are mostly using the stools at the high table tops for the glue gun and cardboard cutting stations. I also love to see when students grab a stool to join a table that is already full so they can jump in on the conversation and activity. \r\n\r\nThis past week, several previous students have stopped by to visit and the new shop stools are one of the new additions they notice right away. The stools definitely give the space a \"workshop\" feel and set the mood for creating. As an added bonus, I've been using one of the stools during my teaching time and have found that this actually helps class discussions because I'm at the eye level of the students! Who knew? \r\n\r\nThe impact of your kind gift has not only helped our Makerspace, but also my teaching and I am very grateful! Thank you for bringing continued joy to our creative and learning space. My students and I are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1764775583073,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-makerspace/9903091/","projectTitle":"Seats for Makerspace","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":5754284,"projectId":9683482,"letterContent":"When I told my students that generous donors had funded our classroom project, they were genuinely shocked and excited. They couldn't believe that people they had never met cared enough to support their learning. As the materials arrived, unboxing became a classroom celebration. Students were especially thrilled about the calming corner and the new books. The bean bag chair quickly became a favorite space where students know they can pause, reset, and return to learning when they're feeling overwhelmed. During silent reading time, students even earn turns in the calming corner as a reward. Our new \"I Survived\" book series was an instant hit; my students joked that there was finally \"something interesting to read,\" and many who were reluctant readers are now eagerly choosing books on their own.\r\n\r\nThe vending machine has brought a new level of excitement and motivation to our classroom. Students earn tokens for showing effort, kindness, and perseverance, and the anticipation of choosing a prize has increased engagement and positive behavior. They love suggesting new prize ideas and are excited when their ideas are added to the machine. More than just a reward system, the vending machine has become a powerful learning tool. Students are already planning next steps to make it even better by designing, managing, and marketing their own classroom reward system. Through this project-based learning experience, they will explore real-world concepts like budgeting, pricing, inventory management, and customer engagement, giving their work real purpose and ownership.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for the generosity that made this project possible. These resources have helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we will continue striving to help our students grow, persevere, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1758068037241,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-positive-mindsets/9683482/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Positive Mindsets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rocero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5754284_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y594&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758074283693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5754284"},{"teacherId":634319,"projectId":9609044,"letterContent":"This project has been my absolute favorite lab in a long time! Thanks to this lab kit, students were able to see that carbon dioxide is used and oxygen and glucose are produced during photosynthesis. My favorite part was that students were able to conduct true experiments and collect data that we were able to analyze and have outstanding discussions about experimental and control groups.\r\n\r\nWe spent over a week conducting the experiments and a couple of weeks on the chemical equations and learning in detail how photosynthesis and cellular respiration are connected. Being able to see the color changes as carbon dioxide is used as a reactant and measuring the amount of oxygen gas being produced helped students understand the chemical equation. Seeing the glucose as stained dark areas of the leaves truly brought many \"aha\" moments to the students. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, students were able to truly bring the chemical equation of photosynthesis and chemical reactions to life. I am grateful for your kindness and the tremendous amount of learning that my students gained as a result of your support!\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757506237149,"projectUrl":"project/the-chemistry-of-photosynthesis/9609044/","projectTitle":"The Chemistry of Photosynthesis","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":1980376,"projectId":9616655,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. With your help, students are able to apply their fundamentals of design and architecture to create their masterpieces. Students had previously created design with cardboard so they were very excited to be able to work with balsa wood. \r\n\r\nStudents learned about construction frames and vocabulary relating to the parts that they created. From the frame, students can continue to add insulation and more to build an exterior to the structure. The students would love to expand on their creation to plan out their sustainable home. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support for STEAM education!","fullyFundedDate":1757523818201,"projectUrl":"project/skyline-and-soar-build-your-balsa-model/9616655/","projectTitle":"Skyline and Soar: Build Your Balsa Models","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1980376"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3863","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":764,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"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"}