{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Burroughs Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":17.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10026386,"projectId":9333510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my class. As a school, we were able to put on a student vs staff soccer game during lunch. Not only did the students who played have fun, but all the students watching were able to enjoy the game as well. With such positive feedback from student and staff, this is going to be the beginning of a year long goal to have many more student vs staff events. As a PE teacher, it brings me joy to have students want to willingly participate in recreational sports. As I am writing this, the next game we are going to play is volleyball.","fullyFundedDate":1747097274236,"projectUrl":"project/four-square-soccer-success/9333510/","projectTitle":"Four-Square Soccer Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Del Real","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10026386"},{"teacherId":8954721,"projectId":9299326,"letterContent":"I am delighted to share that the students in my class have been enjoying the books you helped us buy for our library. We have been learning about searching for word definitions in the dictionary to supplement our lessons' vocabulary. Some of the students use the picture dictionary, and some use the regular one.\r\nFurther, we have been reading the \"Wild Weather\" comic during our science class to learn more about extreme weather phenomena. My students really enjoy the gratis and all the information they listen to when I read out loud to them. \r\nAlso, the students enjoy reading the books during our brain breaks. They sit together and read. They are excited about books and reading!","fullyFundedDate":1746785999134,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-classroom-library/9299326/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/montoyajb"},{"teacherId":1357103,"projectId":9333030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students absolutely love our new quiet corner for success. They ask daily to complete work in the space and or read quietly. While in the space, my team and I have noticed that they rarely have to be redirected to finish their work and they are able to stay on task. I think the comfortable area helps them relax while working. I love to see them thrive and learn while comfortable in their new space.\r\n\r\nWhen my team completed the area all the students were so excited to see the end product. They asked immediately to work in the space.","fullyFundedDate":1749829563362,"projectUrl":"project/a-peaceful-place-building-a-calm-corner/9333030/","projectTitle":"A Peaceful Place: Building a Calm Corner for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1357103"},{"teacherId":3339250,"projectId":9349802,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom. So far my students have been thrilled with the quality of art supplies they have access to. It's amazing to be able to provide everything they need for projects so they can work on them in the classroom without the stress of trying to procure the supplies themselves. It can be awfully difficult for many of my students who don't have the financial stability to fund additional supplies. \r\n\r\nThe books will definitely come into use as the year goes on, especially for my ethnic studies class! We are always looking for easy, accessible ways for my students to learn about different cultures and peoples. Once again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1748558089561,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity/9349802/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity","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":10025287,"projectId":9331968,"letterContent":"Our students have been diving into the microscopic world with our new microscopes, and it's been an amazing experience! Recently, they examined cross sections of different tissues and got to see a variety of cells up close. The room was filled with excitement as they made their discoveries. Many couldn't believe what biology looks like on such a tiny scale. Every student was eager for their turn at the microscope, and it sparked lots of curious questions.\r\n\r\nNext, we're connecting this exploration to our health curriculum specifically our nutrition unit. Students will be inspecting Greek yogurt under the microscope to observe probiotics and discuss how these \"good bacteria\" contribute to our physical health. This hands-on investigation will help them make direct connections between what they eat and the science behind it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. These tools have already inspired so much curiosity, and we're only just beginning!","fullyFundedDate":1746834380400,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-into-discovery/9331968/","projectTitle":"Zooming Into Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025287_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x569,y1369&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746819220690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025287"},{"teacherId":1321348,"projectId":9264502,"letterContent":"Your donations allowed students to have a varied amount of incentives and award prizes for their achievements. Students asked for snack and you came through with what they wanted. They were impressed with the variety of snacks we were able to provide them with. Some commented the selection of snacks were just right! Students were able to get snacks and some incentives for a special schoolwide activity we held for those who made improvement in their academics, citizenship, and attendance. The end of the year carnival we hosted was a hit with all grade levels and they were shocked to receive prizes that included snacks, squishy toys, and cute erasers. Everyone left home smiling that day. \r\n\r\nI truly thank all of you for making our school community a place where kids feel their efforts are being recognized and celebrated. You all make a difference and we all thank you for it!","fullyFundedDate":1746658317622,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-awards-incentives/9264502/","projectTitle":"Counseling Awards Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1321348"},{"teacherId":10026036,"projectId":9333103,"letterContent":"From the very first day, the students were filled with excitement as they watched the Pause & Reset Calming Corner come together. They eagerly jumped at the chance to sit in the space, drawn to its calm and welcoming atmosphere. What started as curiosity quickly became appreciation—students now look forward to using the corner as a place to pause, reset, and refocus.\r\n\r\nWhen seated there, they show greater focus and work with diligence, taking ownership of their learning in a more centered way. The calming environment has provided not only a cozy space to work but also an opportunity for students to regulate their emotions and return to their tasks with renewed energy and clarity.\r\n\r\nAs the school year continues, I hope to add even more small, comforting, and cozy touches ( more plants, cushions, calming tools, etc) to this space so it can grow into an even stronger source of comfort and focus for the students. The Calming Corner has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I look forward to seeing its impact deepen throughout the year. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1750774753144,"projectUrl":"project/pause-reset-creating-a-calm-corner-fo/9333103/","projectTitle":"Pause & Reset: Creating a Calm Corner for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10026036_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746648809559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10026036"},{"teacherId":8954721,"projectId":9209360,"letterContent":"I am delighted to share how much my students have learned and accomplished by using the materials you helped us get for this project. My students were very excited to learn that we got Legos in our classroom and wanted to get to work on building them right away. \r\nWe have been learning more about space exploration in our science class, and students have learned about NASA's space missions and exploration. After completing some lessons, they work together to build up the Lego models. \r\nBuilding the Lego models has not only been helpful for our academic content, but my students have increased their social and communication skills by working together and sharing materials. They work together to build the models and problem solve when they need help. \r\nAdditionally, some of my students have emerging fine motor skills, and the activity of building the models is helping them develop those skills. I can see how these materials are not only helping my students with academic content, but with other important skills that are essential in a special education classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744743516920,"projectUrl":"project/lego-space-mission-in-our-own-classroom/9209360/","projectTitle":"LEGO Space Mission in Our Own Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/montoyajb"},{"teacherId":8954948,"projectId":8994154,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for the snacks and calculators you generously donated to my 7th grade math classroom. Your support truly makes a difference!\r\n\r\nMy students come into 7th grade at all different levels. For some, calculators are just tools to speed up simple calculations they already know how to do so they can focus on more challenging problems. For others with gaps in their learning, calculators are essential for accessing the grade-level content. Your donations help level the playing field and ensure that every student can participate meaningfully, no matter where they're starting from.\r\n\r\nAlthough I encourage families to buy calculators at the beginning of the year, I usually only have two students who bring one. That's why your donation is such a blessing. It's interesting because at the beginning of the year, I start with a full set, but as time goes on, they break, get lost, or accidentally get taken home and not returned. By spring, calculators become rare and precious. As you'll see in the photo, students holding them closely as they solve their equations!\r\n\r\nAs for the snacks—they went quickly! I keep a little stash for students who are hungry, and I also run what my students call \"the store.\" Every week on Friday, they ask, \"Ms. Clark, are we opening the store today?\" They love spending their hard-earned pink tickets on treats, and many of them say it's one of their favorite things about the class. In middle school math, you celebrate every win, and \"the store\" has been a fun and effective motivator.\r\n\r\nWhat you donated contributed not just to their learning, but to their morale and motivation. For that, I sincerely thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1738776126317,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-and-goodies-for-7th-graders/8994154/","projectTitle":"Calculators and Goodies for 7th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8954948_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675915323962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8954948"},{"teacherId":9335994,"projectId":9265575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your donations, we were able to add a cozy beanbag chair to our reading corner and keep our snack supply stocked. The beanbag chair has quickly become a favorite spot during self-selected reading time and time to decompress—it's amazing how something so simple can make students feel comfortable, valued, and excited to engage in classwork. The added snacks have also helped so much during long days when students forget breakfast or need a little extra energy to stay focused.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new beanbag and snack supply, they were so excited. One student immediately asked, \"Can I sit on the beanbag while I read?\" That small moment captured exactly what I hoped this project would do—create a welcoming, supportive environment where students feel cared for. The calm reading space and nourishment are helping them stay grounded and energized.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this possible. Your kindness has had a real, daily impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746786035618,"projectUrl":"project/maintaining-a-healthy-balance-in-ela/9265575/","projectTitle":"Maintaining a Healthy Balance in ELA","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":8954721,"projectId":9036334,"letterContent":"My students helped design and set up our calming space, and have started using it. Setting up the space was very special for my students as they worked together to bring this space to fruition. They started using the space as soon as it was all set up and we have seen the progress of having such place in our classroom where they can go to clear their mind and recharge. We will continue to use this space to help learn and apply coping skills. We cannot thank you enough for your contributions to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1741293818146,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-space-for-our-busy-minds/9036334/","projectTitle":"A Calming Space for Our Busy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/montoyajb"},{"teacherId":9335994,"projectId":9124472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to you, my 7th graders now have access to water and healthy snacks in the classroom that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. These simple items have made a huge difference in our classroom environment. Students know they have what they need to stay refreshed and feel cared for, which has helped create a more positive, respectful, and focused space for learning.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the bunches of snacks and water bottles available to them, they were so excited. It was such a powerful reminder that small gestures can make a big impact. With fewer distractions from hunger or thirst, students are more engaged in reading, writing, and classroom discussions. It's amazing what can happen when their basic needs are supported.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're continuing to build on this sense of community and care. We're diving into a unit on personal narratives, and students are using their energy and focus to write stories that reflect their growth, struggles, and hopes. Your gift helped set the tone for a classroom where students know their voices—and their well-being—matter. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1742948767384,"projectUrl":"project/re-energize-throughout-the-day/9124472/","projectTitle":"Re-Energize throughout the Day!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1359,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.3,"schoolId":7197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Burroughs Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Burroughs Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/john-burroughs-middle-school/7197"}