{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martinez Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":5.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8185199,"projectId":9619468,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and the entire school community, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation. Your gift has provided our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students with a full-year subscription to BrainPOP!, a transformative educational resource.\r\n\r\nIn a Title I school where resources can be limited, having access to such a comprehensive tool is truly a game-changer. BrainPOP! offers a vast library of engaging, animated content and interactive activities across all subjects, from science and social studies to math and English. This subscription will allow our teachers to deliver lessons in a dynamic new way, helping to capture students' attention and foster a deeper understanding of complex topics.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of translated materials is particularly impactful, as it ensures that our diverse student population can access and benefit from the content, regardless of their native language. Your support is not just a financial contribution; it is an investment in equitable access to quality education. It provides our students with the tools they need to succeed and inspires them to become lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and for making such a significant difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757450126694,"projectUrl":"project/brainpop-for-bullpups/9619468/","projectTitle":"BrainPOP for Bullpups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8185199_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658193377118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185199"},{"teacherId":8185199,"projectId":9374358,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies. As a Title I school, every contribution makes a profound difference, and your gift has brought so much excitement and opportunity to our students and staff.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided will be instrumental in fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. The crates and folders will allow students to create and maintain personalized work portfolios, giving them a sense of ownership over their academic journey and a tangible record of their progress. The models of plant and animal cells will transform abstract concepts into hands-on learning, while the Newton's cradle will serve as a fascinating and interactive tool for demonstrating complex principles of physics and motion.\r\n\r\nThe copy paper is a simple yet essential item that enables us to create worksheets, assignments, and personalized learning materials for every student without worry. And the art supplies—markers, colored pencils, and paper—will unleash creativity and provide an outlet for artistic expression, which is so crucial for well-rounded development.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gifts are a true investment in our students' futures, and they serve as a powerful reminder that we are part of a caring and supportive community. Thank you again for your kindness and for helping to make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757526319455,"projectUrl":"project/kick-off-the-school-year/9374358/","projectTitle":"Kick off the School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8185199_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658193377118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185199"},{"teacherId":2487717,"projectId":9577161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of my classroom. My students are starting to understand that there are kind people out there who truly want them to be successful in school and beyond. We are so grateful that you were willing to sponsor our project and allow for us to enjoy the little things like new supplies in class. Every year the number of supplies we go through is through the roof and replacing them yearly gets very costly. I appreciate all that you have done to show kindness and generosity through the years. While I know the thank you notes aren't much, we really do appreciate all that you have done for us.","fullyFundedDate":1756954843718,"projectUrl":"project/no-cap-we-want-to-feel-good-too/9577161/","projectTitle":"No Cap, We Want to Feel Good Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msflier"},{"teacherId":8185199,"projectId":9396790,"letterContent":"My classes of middle school students were so excited to get these pencil sharpeners. Until they arrived we had to use a wall mounted old school one. The electric ones are so much faster and efficient. The kids can sharpen their pencils and get back to work so much faster. The kids are thankful, knowing that someone believed in them enough to donate to our project. Your generosity helped us kick off the school year with sharp pencils and sharp minds. This helps to ensure that we will have a great year!","fullyFundedDate":1755722253950,"projectUrl":"project/sharpen-minds/9396790/","projectTitle":"Sharpen Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8185199_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658193377118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185199"},{"teacherId":6644600,"projectId":9015611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials to support our interactive math notebook. Your contribution of glue sticks, scissors, bright cardstock and tape has directly enhanced our ability to engage students in meaningful, hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nInteractive math notebooks are more than just a classroom tool—they empower students to take ownership of their learning. With your support, each of our students are now creating math journals filled with foldables, diagrams, notes, and problem-solving strategies that help them better understand and retain mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThese notebooks have transformed how students connect with math. Visual learners benefit from color-coded sections, kinesthetic learners thrive through cutting and assembling materials, and all students gain from having a clear, organized reference they can revisit throughout the year. I have seen an increase in student confidence and participation as a result of this approach.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us build not just knowledge, but lifelong skills in organization, critical thinking, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1735621290036,"projectUrl":"project/upkeep-of-math-interactive-notebook/9015611/","projectTitle":"Upkeep of Math Interactive Notebook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veronica Montes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6644600"},{"teacherId":6644600,"projectId":8970803,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of Match Madness logic games. Your thoughtful gift has already begun to make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nLogic games are more than just fun—they build critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills that are foundational for academic and lifelong success. With your support, we've been able to introduce engaging, hands-on activities into our math class that inspire curiosity and collaboration among learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring students, I've seen students light up with excitement. Logic skills carry over into all areas of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1734061474568,"projectUrl":"project/math-logic-fun/8970803/","projectTitle":"Math Logic Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veronica Montes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6644600"},{"teacherId":508482,"projectId":8692977,"letterContent":"I teach 6th grade science. I love teaching about cell biology. Cell Biology is such an abstract subject, namely the cell organelles are microscopic. I teach the use of the microscope and students prep both animal and plant cell slides. This school year I wanted my students to create a physical cell model. To design and build a cell model that supports the standards of NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards). My students were excited to use the Magic Modeling clay to build their own cell models to keep and take home. We first created the key for the cell model the day before, then the day of, students were assigned lab stations and they were provided the Magic Modeling clay. The grant allowed me to buy the mixed box of 4 colors and a few other colors. Students could mix their colors very easily, and the clay did not crumble or dry out with use; it was easy for studnet to use. Many students growing up NEVER play with clay, Play-Doh, etc. so this project allowed students to do this. The Magic Modeling clay is more expensive than other types of clay, but it is very forgiving with use and it is perfect for all students to use. It will stay soft as it is used until we are ready to let it dry. It dries within 24 hours.\r\nI was very appreciative of the glue donated. I use science notebooks (composition books) for all students. We have many pages we glue into the science notebooks. Students run out of glue all of the time. I need to keep up a constant supply. My classroom budget runs out every year and every year I spend my own money, so this donation was greatly appreciated. Your generous donation supports students' learning in class.\r\nUsing the black outline pens is an added fun support I like students to use the black pens in their notebooks for special assignments and for our projects. Students used these black outline pens for the Cell Project key.","fullyFundedDate":1730412140088,"projectUrl":"project/science-essentials-sparking-curiosity-i/8692977/","projectTitle":"Science Essentials: Sparking Curiosity in 6th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp508482_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733175101156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/508482"},{"teacherId":6115479,"projectId":8483360,"letterContent":"On the first day of school, students were excited to see whiteboards covering the classroom walls and they kept asking about when they would get a chance to use them. With your donation, all students in classes of 30+ students are able to access a vertical whiteboard in groups of 3 or less. Innovative and interesting math tasks were purchased from TeachersPayTeachers with the use of the Donors Choose gift card and the problem-solving began the first week and continued until the end of the first semester.\r\n\r\nOn days where students came in with especially low energy (usually Tuesdays & Thursdays), getting students out of their seats to solve problems at the whiteboards was a game changer. Even when students grumbled a little at first, they were quick to change gears to collaborate and tackle grade-level work. And at the end of the class period, all students were trying exit ticket problems without hesitation or work avoidance. This would not be possible without the supplies gained from the Donors Choose project you supported.\r\n\r\nThe switch to a Building Thinking Classroom dynamic with the help from donors like you brings joy to my work and the experiences of all my students. Thank you for being an example of generosity to my students. Your support is the proof that people care about the next generation's current learning outcomes and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1723678226371,"projectUrl":"project/a-shift-from-mathematical-mimicry-to-thi/8483360/","projectTitle":"A Shift from Mathematical Mimicry to Thinking & Problem Solving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janette Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6115479_orig.jpg?crop=928,928,x67,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560878394226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6115479"},{"teacherId":8185199,"projectId":8441977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Our class has been able to put all these resources to good use in our labs and activities. Our classroom was given a facelift with new posters, bulletin boards and information boards. We have been able to highlight materials with colored paper which makes organization a little easier. \r\nThe students enjoy the informative color posters that accompany our textbook information. It is always nice for them to see another representation of concepts. Your generosity has helped make our classroom welcoming and motivating for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1725053677903,"projectUrl":"project/starting-on-the-right-foot/8441977/","projectTitle":"Starting on the Right Foot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8185199_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658193377118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185199"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4108","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":803,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":94.8,"schoolId":4108,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martinez Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martinez Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/martinez-unified-school-district/martinez-junior-high-school/4108"}