{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Earl Warren Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":9.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1755705031401,"projectUrl":"project/sweets-to-make-school-sweeter/9557950/","projectTitle":"Sweets To Make School Sweeter","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":9557893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My students and I have been having an amazing time using the new resources. We recently kicked off a hands-on science unit where students made their own playdough to create and explore volcanoes. They used their creations to learn about how volcanoes are formed, the different layers of the Earth, and which layers appear first during an eruption.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was contagious! The students couldn't wait to dive in and start experimenting. For many of them, this was their first time connecting science concepts to something they could actually build and touch—it truly brought the lesson to life.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to take what we've learned about volcanoes and use that knowledge to compare different types of eruptions and rock formations. We'll also be recording our observations and creating simple presentations to share our findings with classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make learning come alive in our classroom. Your generosity has truly sparked curiosity and joy in our young scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1755613129241,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-labs/9557893/","projectTitle":"Supplies For Our 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":3637533,"projectId":9321617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my wire sculpture project! My students were shocked, excited, and a little nervous when they saw our wire, pliers, and wire cutters. Most had never been exposed to wire sculpture as an artistic medium before.\r\n\r\nWe used these materials to make self portraits based on the art of Alexander Calder. This helped reinforce the concept of contour lines in a fun and interesting way. It also helped my students learn how to problem solve when they had difficulty using wire to work from one facial feature to another. Students also learned a variety of ways to present their art. Some students chose to mount their wire sculptures on construction paper. Others chose to construct a stand for their wire sculpture. \r\n\r\nThis project allowed my students to grow their self confidence when trying new art techniques. They, and I are excited to work on future art projects.","fullyFundedDate":1746558383535,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-wired-for-wire-sculpture/9321617/","projectTitle":"We are Wired for Wire Sculpture!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3637533_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470811877637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-sanch3z-superheroes"},{"teacherId":3040591,"projectId":8833551,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your generosity! It has allowed us to add wonderful new books to our classroom library. These books covered a variety of topics and are highly appealing to my junior high students.\r\nWith access to these captivating stories, my students have begun to enjoy reading for the first time ever! We have a daily focused reading time for ten minutes. This little pocket of time is so precious with (most) students bent over their book, engrossed in the story. Thank you for helping make this sweet time possible!","fullyFundedDate":1731940455739,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-inspiring-teens-to/8833551/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Inspiring Teens to Read","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61149","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":985,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"25.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.1,"schoolId":61149,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Earl Warren Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Earl Warren Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/panama-buena-vista-union-school-district/earl-warren-junior-high-school/61149"}