{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":10161281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a class set of books. As we returned from Spring Break, the students were surprised and excited to see the new books. We will be reading \"Bridge to Terabithia\" as a whole group, as we only have one class set. My 4 class periods of 6th graders will share the book. We will read 2-3 chapters in class and discuss the themes presented in the novels. \r\n\r\nWe also look at characterization as we analyze the characters. We use thinking maps to jot down what the characters say, do, and think, as well as their physical appearance, and to discuss the author's choices and how those choices reveal aspects of the characters' personalities. \r\n\r\nWe usually do essay practice with one of the themes of the book and practice citing evidence in order to be ready for state testing.","fullyFundedDate":1774307238319,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-literacy/10161281/","projectTitle":"Bridging Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"},{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":9231911,"letterContent":"My 6th graders love holding book clubs! Each student was reading a different book and wrote a letter about a topic in their book before meeting in the book club. This allowed each student to share their knowledge and opinions about the book with their peers, and all students benefited from being introduced to the book. Even if a student didn't read the book, they learned about it. \r\n\r\nMeeting with the book club became a priority in the classroom and an activity that all students looked forward to. I felt lucky to be in a classroom where students were actively discussing different books and enjoying reading, sharing, and meeting to hold discussions about characters, plot, setting, and conflict.","fullyFundedDate":1746482600081,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-book-clubs/9231911/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"},{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":9789018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom. We have a high number of newcomer students. They are coming in with strong Spanish skills, which is helping them learn English quickly. Even though they are learning quickly, having a Spanish copy of the novel is extremely helpful to them. They can fully understand the novel's plot. Then they practice skills in both languages.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is fun and enjoyable. My students connect with the characters and the love of animals they portray. They are learning about different ecosystems and Florida wildlife through this book. As well as learning about different weather patterns in other states.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Mendez","fullyFundedDate":1770043099903,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-spanish-for-6th-graders/9789018/","projectTitle":"Books in Spanish for 6th graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"},{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":10151471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom. We have a high number of newcomer students. They are coming in with strong Spanish skills, which is helping them learn English quickly. Even though they are learning quickly, having a Spanish copy of the novel is extremely helpful to them. They can fully understand the novel's plot. Then they practice skills in both languages. \r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is fun and enjoyable. My students connect with the characters and the love of animals they portray. They are learning about different ecosystems and Florida wildlife through this book. As well as learning about different weather patterns in other states.","fullyFundedDate":1773703003701,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-spanish-for-6th-graders/10151471/","projectTitle":"Books in Spanish for 6th graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"},{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":9085316,"letterContent":"The graphic horror stories offer my students an introduction to the classic horror stories such as Dracula, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Raven. Reading these books as a middle schooler will give them a strong literary foundation for their future literary analyses in high school and beyond. \r\n\r\nMy students will be familiar with and will be able to make inferences and allusions in their writing. I believe my students are really laying a strong foundation for their future writing.","fullyFundedDate":1746482599961,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-class-graphic-novel/9085316/","projectTitle":"Intervention Class-Graphic Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"},{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":9338148,"letterContent":"My 8th graders have enjoyed their book clubs. I have one student who has many behavioral issues, but calms right down when it is time for book clubs. He is really enjoying the Dracula graphic novel. \r\n\r\nMy other students are also enjoying reading the graphic novels because the images are helping them understand the story and follow the plot. One of the favorites has been The Fall of the House of Usher. \r\n\r\nI plan to continue to offer book clubs for many years to come, thanks to your donations. My students are reaping the benefits of being introduced to classic horror stories, which will help them make inferences in the future when they read other books.","fullyFundedDate":1756679495006,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-reluctant-readers/9338148/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"},{"teacherId":39554,"projectId":9670143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our running team get jump ropes!\r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled to start using these. They were so excited to unwrap them on our first inclement weather day when we couldn't practice outdoors. Students said they hadn't jumped rope since elementary school - it was a gleeful moment of nostalgia for them. They picked their favorite color and were using them before we even started our actual workout for practice. \r\n\r\nWe share a building with our partner high school, and high schoolers often come after school to visit. On this particular day, seeing us break out the jump ropes, they wanted to join in too :-) So our team grew in size that day as current and former students alike made use of the jump ropes.\r\n\r\nThanks again for this essential fitness item as well as for bringing joy to the kids.","fullyFundedDate":1757289613005,"projectUrl":"project/help-middle-school-marathoners-reach-the/9670143/","projectTitle":"Help Middle School Marathoners Reach Their Goals with Speed Ropes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp39554_orig.jpg?crop=1003,1003,x460,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735578265081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/finer"},{"teacherId":39554,"projectId":9608859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making it possible to add this resource to my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe spinning bookshelf is a beautiful addition to the room. As soon as it was assembled (my twin brother helped with that!), kids kept commenting on it and wanted to spin it and check out all the books on it. With the spinner right next to my couch and beanbag chair, it has helped create a desirable place for students to read. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the spinning bookshelf has greatly expanded the capacity for my classroom library within my limited space. It's allowed for me to put out more books and better curate collections to engage students in current units in English class, topics in their history or science classes, or cultural heritage months discussed in advisory. \r\n\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1755729808211,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-books-for-all/9608859/","projectTitle":"Spinning Books for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp39554_orig.jpg?crop=1003,1003,x460,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735578265081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/finer"},{"teacherId":8852616,"projectId":7930799,"letterContent":"My students in the independent reading class have devoured the Tristan Strong Trilogy. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for them. As a small charter school, we don't have a library, so having these in my classroom is essential. \r\n\r\nThe 7th graders are often asking for books with characters who look like them, and the Tristan Strong Trilogy has delivered just that. These books are mirrors for my students. \r\n\r\nI love that kids can ask for the next book in the series, and thanks to you, I can offer it immediately. Every year, I read the first chapter and offer the book to students during independent reading time.","fullyFundedDate":1703825074601,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books/7930799/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852616_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673307735645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852616"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_99040","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":99040,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/animo-jefferson/99040"}