{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Burroughs Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":17.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9335994,"projectId":10058256,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to share how much these new resources have already added to our classroom! The beanbag chair has quickly become a favorite spot for students to read, work independently, or take a short brain break when they need a change of space. The snacks have also been a wonderful addition, giving students a little boost when they are hungry and helping them stay focused and ready to learn. Seeing students excited about these simple additions has reminded me how much small comforts can make a classroom feel welcoming and special.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited. They loved seeing the new beanbag chair become part of our classroom and were especially happy to know that they had a comfortable place to work or read. The snacks have also been appreciated by students who sometimes come to class hungry. These resources have helped create a classroom environment where students feel cared for while still keeping learning at the center.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building a classroom community where students feel comfortable taking risks, collaborating, and challenging themselves academically. As we move through our current lessons, students will be reading, discussing texts, completing writing activities, and working together on projects. Having a fun, comfortable, and supportive classroom environment helps give them the space to focus on those goals. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where my students can learn, grow, and feel supported each day!","fullyFundedDate":1776472610780,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-thrive/10058256/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alderete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9335994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708065672798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antoniaalderete"},{"teacherId":109409,"projectId":10194840,"letterContent":"The sweets and treats have been and continue to be a great reward for all of their hard work! The students were excited to receive candy and expressed gratitude.\r\nOne day, we had a lock down and students were anxious having to stay in the classroom with the door locked and started to worry. I passed out Dum Dum Lollipops and it helped calm them and distract them during the time we had to stay inside. \r\nAfter a game, the top winners get a reward and were delighted. \r\nFor an end of the semester gift, students smiled as they got to enjoy a sweet treat. \r\nCandy can be a motivator, something to soothe them, or just be an unexpected treat during the school day. Students were very glad to receive the gifts and we and thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777942990333,"projectUrl":"project/sweets-and-treats/10194840/","projectTitle":"Sweets and Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp109409_orig.jpg?crop=448,448,x388,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635965640701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-corona"},{"teacherId":9051967,"projectId":9434080,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for funding \"Unlocking Math Magic: Hands-On Tools for...\" The day the boxes actually showed up in the classroom, the kids were losing their minds with excitement. Honestly, unpacking everything felt like a mini holiday. Math can so easily turn into a drag of endless worksheets and abstract concepts, but having these actual hands-on tools has completely shifted the energy in the room.\r\n\r\nWe've been diving into them daily, and it's completely changed how the kids approach problem-solving. Just the other day, during a lesson that usually trips a few people up, I watched students physically manipulate the materials, talk through the steps together, and finally get that total \"aha!\" moment. Seeing them actually visualize the math and build up that genuine confidence is exactly why I wanted these resources in the first place.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these tools are going to be a staple in our daily small-group rotations and upcoming projects to keep this momentum going. Thank you so much for investing in our classroom and making math genuinely fun for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1757863519798,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-math-magic-hands-on-tools-for/9434080/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Math Magic: Hands-On Tools for Brilliant Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fontana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9051967_orig.jpg?crop=1049,1049,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753646798857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fontana-files"},{"teacherId":3339250,"projectId":10098644,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom. My students were able to enjoy their supplies to at lent to a clean and well-organized room, something that sounds like it should be a given, but not every teacher can state. \r\nBudget cuts have been hitting our school hard, so every bit of donor support has REALLY made an impact on us this year. I wish this didn't have to be the case, but I'm just grateful to have the support of this wonderful community. \r\nThank you for stepping in and helping out when our systems are not. I appreciate you, and I can guarantee my students appreciate you whether they are aware of it or not.","fullyFundedDate":1771140488074,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-welcoming-classroom/10098644/","projectTitle":"Calm and Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339250_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629867862412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/susiesuh"},{"teacherId":1153354,"projectId":10281029,"letterContent":"We can all probably think of a handful of books that have shaped our lives. These are the stories that have helped us become the people we are today. Oftentimes, their authors have become our favorites and have taken residence in our inner homes. As a teacher, I'm excited to pass on to my students some of my own favorites with the hopes that a newer generation may experience these worthy realms of imagination and wonder.\r\nKatherine Paterson and John Steinbeck are just two authors who have impacted a multitude of lives. Here they are again in our classroom, still being read, still changing lives. \r\nThank you donors for keeping these legacies expanding and growing!","fullyFundedDate":1779213205347,"projectUrl":"project/teach-with-two-favorite-authors/10281029/","projectTitle":"Teach With Two Favorite Authors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlee213"},{"teacherId":7502697,"projectId":9794401,"letterContent":"I greatly appreciate the speakers for my classroom. I use it when I show the History students videos, usually TedEd or similar. When we start a new unit, I play music from that civilization or time period. The new speakers are strong and the sound is clear. We are starting the Reformation and the song I played was a marching song of the Landsknechts. \r\nFor my ELD students I use song clozes as listening practice. These new speakers are so much better than the ones I had before. The students will listen to 99 Red Balloons today for listening practice.","fullyFundedDate":1769366076626,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs-new-computer-speakers/9794401/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs New Computer Speakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7502697_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736894806969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7502697"},{"teacherId":9335994,"projectId":9814924,"letterContent":"It's always been very important to me to keep my classroom clean and tidy. By the end of each school day, there's usually some work to do around the room, and in a classroom with all-carpet, it can be a bit of a challenge.\r\n\r\nThanks to the materials you've helped us get, I can make sure the room is always ready to go by the next day! It's crucial to have a safe, clean environment, especially as students can become sick easily if these areas are not maintained properly. I'm very grateful to have these supplies that we use on a daily basis! I even have students who volunteer to help clean at the end of each day.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1768244056984,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-spaces-focused-faces/9814924/","projectTitle":"Tidy Spaces, Focused Faces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alderete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9335994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708065672798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antoniaalderete"},{"teacherId":9201494,"projectId":9999245,"letterContent":"Icannot thank you enough for the incredible impact your generosity has had on my classroom and, most importantly, on my students. Because of you, our learning environment has transformed into a space that is not only functional, but truly engaging, calming, and supportive of diverse learning needs. As a Resource Specialist working with middle school students, many of whom have executive functioning challenges, sensory needs, and learning differences, these new materials have made an immediate and meaningful difference in how my students access their education.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment my students walked into the classroom and saw the, sensory supports such a putty, and organized supplies such as dividers and Snacks!!!, their reactions said everything. There was excitement, curiosity, and for some, a sense of comfort that I had not seen before. Students gravitated toward the bean bags and loved the rug to relax while reading. Instead of resisting work, they were more willing to engage, stay seated longer, and participate in lessons. For students who often struggle with regulation and attention, this shift has been powerful.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily across all subject areas. During small group instruction of exective functioning skills, students are choosing seating that best supports their focus, which has led to increased on-task behavior and improved work completion. I'm teaching a lesson using our \"travel-themed\" executive functioning unit, where students planned a trip and created structured itineraries. Sitting in the flexible space allowed them to think, discuss, and organize their ideas more effectively than ever before.\r\n\r\nAnother major impact has been the organization system made possible by the storage materials you provided. Students now have clear, structured access to supplies, which reduces downtime, confusion, and frustration. For many of my students, organization is a significant barrier to learning, and having labeled, accessible materials has helped them build independence and confidence. I've already seen students begin to self-initiate grabbing what they need without prompting and returning items appropriately.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue building on these successes. Our next steps include expanding our executive functioning curriculum by integrating self-monitoring systems and goal-setting routines within this improved environment. Students will track their progress, reflect on their learning behaviors, and continue developing skills that will support them beyond my classroom. We are also incorporating more project-based learning opportunities, where students can use the flexible space to collaborate, problem-solve, and apply academic skills in real-world contexts.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just provided materials it has created opportunities. You have helped build a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and capable. For many of my students, that feeling is the foundation they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,\r\nThank you for believing in my students.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1773439900859,"projectUrl":"project/organized-success/9999245/","projectTitle":"Organized Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201494"},{"teacherId":109409,"projectId":9568518,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our class through all the changes we've gone through. We are enjoying our new classroom with the essentials you provided for our students to have a clean, fresh space. Thanks to you, our new classroom is clean and fresh smelling. They also really enjoyed the snacks and sweet treats! And of course we can't go without charging our devices. The students also enjoyed adding the sensory stickers to their notebooks to take a mindful moment to breathe and feel the tactile effects. Hand wipes are great for a quick clean up, but the hand soap is really wonderful. Daily students use the hand soap to wash their hands, helping them stay healthy. These items really helped the students feel at home and relaxed in the new space. Special shout out to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758868799534,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-a-new-school-year-and-cla/9568518/","projectTitle":"Essentials for a New School Year and Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp109409_orig.jpg?crop=448,448,x388,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635965640701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-corona"},{"teacherId":1153354,"projectId":10099449,"letterContent":"I simply intended to add a few books to our classroom library. I never knew that having just a few shiny new editions on the shelf could do wonders to spark a love for reading in all my students. Youth are drawn to novelty. New, trendy books are what they are after. By providing access to these best sellers, reading becomes an exercise for pleasure and not just for an academic grade. \r\nAs I work with students throughout the week, I see the books on their desks, in their backpacks, in their hands... What was once new will soon become well-worn, and for that we are all truly grateful. Thank you donors!","fullyFundedDate":1772480892825,"projectUrl":"project/good-reads-good-readers/10099449/","projectTitle":"Good Reads, Good Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlee213"},{"teacherId":1153354,"projectId":10098011,"letterContent":"It has been over 5 years since the halting days of quarantine. Though most of our routines have returned to normal, the lingering effects of the pandemic still have impacted the mindsets of younger generations. It's hard to see through our dependence on technology and digital screens for educational needs. And that is why having the latest and fastest technology can be quite a boon for a resource strapped public school classroom in the heart of Los Angeles.\r\nI've always believed that excellent education does not occur in a vacuum. Instead, we depend upon a support network of community members as well as outside contributors to make learning meaningful and equitable. I'm excited to note that such a network has been sustained today with the funding of this project. With the generous contributions from Olga Graham Inspiring Teachers Fund, my classes are again pumped with enthusiasm. Thank you for bringing a spring into our steps!","fullyFundedDate":1771107854125,"projectUrl":"project/create-a-calming-corner-in-our-classroom/10098011/","projectTitle":"Create A Calming Corner In Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlee213"},{"teacherId":1153354,"projectId":10098669,"letterContent":"It is amazing how just a few office supplies can make a world of a difference in the classroom. And the technology has always been here for us to access the learning standards. In our writing lessons, students have been exploring how to clearly state the main point of the text. They are also expected to provide smooth transitions between body paragraphs. Our computers and printers allow us to highlight these items in different colors so that proofreaders could more easily target those crucial sentences.\r\n\r\nThese donations enable students to print out their paragraphs in color, highlighting the very areas where those main ideas or transitions should occur.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous contributions! You have already made a difference in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1771126432339,"projectUrl":"project/write-your-essay-go-to-college/10098669/","projectTitle":"Write Your Essay. 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