{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Earl Warren Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":9.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":574796,"projectId":10069163,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students actively explore science through hands-on learning. With the supplies you provided, students have investigated properties of matter by creating Oobleck, engineered marble roller coasters to explore energy and motion, and designed moon landers and catapults to apply concepts of force, gravity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWhen students come in the room and see lab supplies, their excitement creates a buzz of curiosity and anticipation. Students collaborated, tested ideas, and learned from both successes and failures. One memorable moment was watching students redesign their marble roller coasters after a failed trial, showing perseverance and critical thinking in action.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support ongoing learning as students refine their designs and take on new STEM challenges. Next, students will be applying their knowledge to more complex engineering tasks and reflecting on how scientific concepts connect across different projects. Your support has made it possible for students to experience science as something they do, not just something they learn about. Thank you for making that impact possible!","fullyFundedDate":1770406866753,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-lab/10069163/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp574796_orig.jpg?crop=3179,3179,x53,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591928742356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jk"},{"teacherId":574796,"projectId":9910725,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to experience science in a hands-on and unforgettable way! Using the materials you provided, we explored phase changes by making ice cream in the classroom. Students observed how a liquid mixture changed into a solid, helping them truly understand concepts like freezing point and energy transfer.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students were immediately excited and curious. As we worked through the activity, that excitement turned into meaningful engagement where students collaborated, made observations, and asked thoughtful questions. One standout moment was hearing students connect the role of ice and salt to lowering temperature and causing the mixture to freeze.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to support our learning as we build on this lesson and dive deeper into states of matter. Next, students will apply their understanding by designing their own simple experiments. Your support helped turn abstract science concepts into real-world learning. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764735043792,"projectUrl":"project/from-pantry-to-periodic-table-food-labs/9910725/","projectTitle":"From Pantry to Periodic Table: Food Labs for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp574796_orig.jpg?crop=3179,3179,x53,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591928742356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jk"},{"teacherId":10198717,"projectId":10069358,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your donation may have been directed towards something as simple as candy, but the impact reaches far beyond the surface. What you provide is not just a treat- it's a tool that brings excitement, motivation, and joy into the learning experience for my junior high student students. My student have loved the treats they have earned during our study guide review games like blooket and deal or no deal. They respond incredibly well to positive reinforcement and having tangible rewards available, helping me reinforce effort, perseverance, and growth- mind habits.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference and brings excitement and positivity into our learning environment. We truly appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1771536263246,"projectUrl":"project/sweets-to-make-school-sweeter/10069358/","projectTitle":"Sweets to Make School Sweeter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10198717"},{"teacherId":10422189,"projectId":10069754,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are enthusiastic and eager to participate in learning mathematics. The candy, games, and small prizes you provided have helped me create a positive reward system that encourages engagement, effort, and character development.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw all of the items donated by you. Students now have a wide variety of items and rewards to choose from. Students that don't want candy, now have other options to keep them motivated as well.\r\n\r\nStudents earn tickets to purchase different items which gives them a choice. This system has transformed our classroom environment. Students are more eager to contribute to discussions, take academic risks, and support one another. Your support has helped me foster confidence, character, and a love of learning. I am truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770495014105,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-fun-with-incentives/10069754/","projectTitle":"Make Math Fun With Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cgoodwin"},{"teacherId":3040591,"projectId":8589472,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of headphones and computer mice, our students are able to use their Chromebooks more effectively every day. In our classroom, technology supports writing, research, reading intervention, and interactive lessons. The headphones help students focus on instructional videos and audio supports without distractions, while the computer mice make navigating assignments and editing work much easier and more precise.\r\n\r\nStudents quickly noticed how much easier it is to concentrate and complete tasks efficiently. Our emerging readers benefit from listening to texts independently, and students who struggle with fine motor skills find the mouse far less frustrating than a trackpad.\r\n\r\nYour support has made technology more accessible, empowering our students to work with greater confidence and independence each day.","fullyFundedDate":1726686201888,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-for-bright-futures-help-us/8589472/","projectTitle":"\"Tech Tools for Bright Futures: Help Us Equip Our Classroom!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuevas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3040591_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516327837421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-cuevas"},{"teacherId":3040591,"projectId":9718828,"letterContent":"Our Student Incentive Store has truly transformed the culture on our campus. Thanks to generous donations, we were able to create a space where positive behavior is recognized and celebrated in a meaningful way. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the store set up and stocked, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many couldn't believe they had a real \"store\" on campus. More importantly, they quickly began asking how they could earn tokens. The incentive shifted conversations from \"What happens if I get in trouble?\" to \"What can I do to earn PRIDE?\" That mindset change has been powerful.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to expand our incentive program by creating \"Rooms of Interest\" that students can access through continued positive behavior. Plans include a karaoke party room, a video gaming room, face painting, and crafting activities like making friendship bracelets. These experiences will build community, encourage creativity, and continue reinforcing that positive choices lead to meaningful opportunities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are learning that good character, responsibility, and kindness are noticed and rewarded. You didn't just help stock a store—you helped strengthen our school culture and create an environment where students are motivated to be their very best.","fullyFundedDate":1763474807221,"projectUrl":"project/small-prizes-big-impact-inspiring-grea/9718828/","projectTitle":"Small Prizes, Big Impact: Inspiring Greatness in Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuevas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3040591_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516327837421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-cuevas"},{"teacherId":9121521,"projectId":9536966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your willingness to invest in our students. Because of your kindness, we are able to provide small but powerful incentives that help motivate students to stay engaged, participate actively, and take pride in their progress. These incentives may seem simple on the surface, but they play an important role in building a positive classroom culture where effort and growth are recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond the candy itself. It contributes to an atmosphere of encouragement, motivation, and confidence that helps students feel valued and supported. When students know that members of their community believe in them, it strengthens their sense of belonging and inspires them to do their best. We deeply appreciate your support and commitment to education, and we thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where learning is rewarding, positive, and empowering for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1763474806340,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-treats-to-boost-the-mind/9536966/","projectTitle":"Sweet Treats to Boost the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bashirtash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121521"},{"teacherId":2066247,"projectId":9461377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward purchasing graphic novels and classic literary novels for our eighth-grade ELA classroom. Your support has made it possible for us to build a richer, more diverse library that reflects the interests and needs of our students. Because of you, our readers now have access to engaging texts that spark curiosity and invite them into the world of literature in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe graphic novels you helped fund have already energized even our most reluctant readers. Students are making connections between visual storytelling and traditional texts, discovering new authors, and developing confidence as they explore different genres. Meanwhile, the classic novels are giving them valuable opportunities to experience timeless themes, deepen their comprehension skills, and engage in thoughtful discussions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made an impact on our classroom community. We are grateful not only for the books themselves but for the message your support sends—that our students' learning matters and that their growth as readers is worth investing in. Thank you for helping shape a learning environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758858541280,"projectUrl":"project/classics-the-originals-graphic-novels/9461377/","projectTitle":"Classics! The Originals & Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2066247_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600219709056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-roam"},{"teacherId":574796,"projectId":9321245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating hot plates to our classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the quality of hands-on science experiences I can offer my 7th graders.\r\n\r\nThese hot plates have already been put to great use in our chemistry labs. Students have been able to safely heat materials, observe changes in states of matter, and explore temperature-driven reactions with much more accuracy and engagement than before. Having reliable equipment allows students to focus on experimenting, analyzing, and truly understanding the science in front of them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our science program. Your contribution helps create a richer learning environment where students can investigate, discover, and build confidence through real laboratory experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1746580756466,"projectUrl":"project/hot-plates-for-labs/9321245/","projectTitle":"Hot Plates for Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp574796_orig.jpg?crop=3179,3179,x53,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591928742356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jk"},{"teacherId":574796,"projectId":9320788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating plastic bags, straws, glass beakers, and craft sticks to my classroom. Your generosity made a direct impact on my 7th grade science students and the hands-on learning experiences we were able to create together.\r\n\r\nThese supplies supported several engaging labs—straws helped us launch soda-straw rockets as we explored rockets, outer space, and the science of flight. Craft sticks were put to work mixing oobleck as we studied states of matter. The plastic bags powered our \"chemistry in a bag\" investigations into endothermic and exothermic reactions, including a class favorite: making ice cream. The glass beakers have already been used in multiple chemistry experiments and will continue to support future labs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping bring these lessons to life. Your support strengthens our science program and gives students opportunities to explore, question, and discover through meaningful, hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746512117984,"projectUrl":"project/science-basics-for-a-fun-new-year/9320788/","projectTitle":"Science Basics for a Fun New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp574796_orig.jpg?crop=3179,3179,x53,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591928742356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jk"},{"teacherId":9779429,"projectId":9711632,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our project, which has had a profound impact on our students' learning experiences. Thanks to your contribution, our students have had the opportunity to explore exciting scientific concepts in innovative ways, and we are thrilled to share the remarkable progress they've made.\r\n\r\nThrough hands-on experiments, students have discovered the fascinating phenomenon of phosphorescence, where light energy can be stored by a substance and later released. They observed how certain materials absorb and glow for a period of time, gaining an appreciation for the intricate ways in which energy can be harnessed and released in nature. This discovery sparked curiosity, wonder, and fascination as students learned to identify everyday objects that exhibit this intriguing behavior; in our case it was paint and tonic water that went into the Oobleck.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students delved into the concept of light reflection through the study of muscovite in mica powder, a unique mineral. They explored how muscovite reflects light in unexpected ways, helping them understand the importance of materials in the behavior of light. They also learned that muscovite is not a material that dissolves in liquid, a key property that distinguishes it from other substances, further enhancing their understanding of mineral composition. They loved swishing their test tubes around to see the shimmer (light reflection and diffuse effect) that is created when the mica powder was suspended in the rubbing alcohol.\r\n\r\nOne of the most engaging lessons involved the study of non-newtonian fluids. Students experimented with a mixture of cornstarch and tonic water, discovering how this combination can behave as both a solid and a liquid, depending on the amount of pressure applied. This hands-on activity not only deepened their understanding of physical science but also taught them how pressure can change the state of matter, sparking critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This was our Oobleck and students loved getting messy and watching the concoction solidify in their hand when adding pressure, then running off their hands the the pressure is released. When we turned off the lights and added the black light to this mixture it was so bright the students became more excited and wanted to know what else can glow. We then shined the black light on their clothes to see what would produce a glow and capture energy.\r\n\r\nYour support has made these experiences possible, and we cannot thank you enough for enabling our students to explore and grow in such a meaningful way. These lessons will have a lasting impact on their scientific understanding and curiosity, and we look forward to continuing to inspire them in future explorations.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your commitment to education and for making these impactful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757973777778,"projectUrl":"project/trick-or-treat/9711632/","projectTitle":"Trick or Treat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9779429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756012546347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9779429"},{"teacherId":574796,"projectId":9557950,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom project. Your donation may have been directed toward something as simple as candy, but the impact reaches far beyond the surface. What you provided is not just a treat—it is a tool that brings excitement, motivation, and joy into the learning experience for my junior high students. Students at this age are navigating so much at once—growing academically, socially, and emotionally. They respond incredibly well to positive reinforcement, and having tangible rewards available helps me reinforce effort, perseverance, and growth-minded habits. Whether we're celebrating a breakthrough moment in class, acknowledging improvement on an assignment, encouraging teamwork, or rewarding kindness and responsibility, the treats you helped provide give me the ability to recognize students in ways that feel immediate and meaningful to them.\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference and brings excitement and positivity into our learning environment. 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