{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakleaf Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9753994,"projectId":10113215,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of headphones to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made an immediate and transformative impact on our daily learning environment. In a modern classroom, having access to individual audio technology is no longer just a luxury—it is an essential tool for effective, engaging, and equitable education. Thanks to your support, our students now have the tools they need to fully engage with their studies and reach their potential.\r\n\r\nPrior to receiving these headphones, conducting multimedia lessons presented significant challenges. Whenever students needed to engage with audio or video resources, our options were severely limited. Listening to content together out loud often resulted in distraction and reduced focus, while attempting individual tasks without headphones created a noisy environment where students struggled to concentrate.\r\n\r\nYour gift of headphones has unlocked a whole new level of interactive learning. With this technology, our students can now seamlessly connect classroom texts to real-world content through appropriate videos, news reports, documentaries, and educational articles. For instance, when reading a historical text or a science article, students can immediately watch supplementary media that brings those concepts to life. They can listen to primary source recordings, view expert analysis on current events, and explore interactive visual explanations that bridge the gap between abstract textbook concepts and tangible global realities. This multi-sensory approach deepens their comprehension, fosters critical thinking, and helps them build meaningful connections to the world around them.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, we live in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. Today's students are digital natives who thrive when technology is integrated into their learning environment. Having high-quality headphones available to use alongside our digital devices has energized our classroom dynamic. Students are noticeably more excited to come to class and dive into their daily assignments. The ability to use technology in a focused, individual way empowers them, giving them a sense of autonomy and ownership over their learning process.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the headphones, we have seen a remarkable increase in student excitement, focus, and overall involvement. Tasks that once felt routine now spark genuine enthusiasm. Students are actively participating in independent research projects, progressing through adaptive learning programs at their own comfortable pace, and taking advantage of read-aloud accommodations that support diverse learning needs. The classroom atmosphere has shifted to one of quiet, deeply focused engagement where every student can learn without distraction or fear of falling behind.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done far more than provide a piece of physical equipment; you have invested in our students' confidence, academic success, and joy of learning. You have given them the ability to explore global perspectives, immerse themselves in rich media, and develop the technological skills necessary for their future.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable kindness, foresight, and commitment to supporting education. We are truly grateful for your partnership in inspiring the next generation of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1777985735646,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-current-events/10113215/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Current Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luciania","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753994"},{"teacherId":10487566,"projectId":10235707,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the students of the Oakleaf Junior High Basketball Club, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of 16 basketballs to our program.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a HUGE difference for our club. Before receiving these basketballs, we had nearly 50 students sharing only two basketballs during our practices. As you can imagine, it was very difficult to keep everyone actively involved and give each student the opportunity to work on their individual skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, that has completely changed! With 16 basketballs available, I am now able to organize more effective skills and drills, ball-handling exercises, shooting activities, and small-group stations. Instead of students spending most of practice waiting for a turn, they can spend that time actually practicing, learning, and improving.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this basketball club is about much more than basketball. It gives them a place to belong, stay active, build confidence, learn teamwork, and develop discipline. Your donation has provided us with the equipment we needed to give these students a better experience and more opportunities to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and choosing to support our basketball club. Please know that these 16 basketballs are being put to great use and are appreciated more than you know.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nCoach Wallace\r\nOakleaf Junior High Basketball Club 🏀","fullyFundedDate":1782754597191,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-club/10235707/","projectTitle":"Basketball Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487566"},{"teacherId":3177184,"projectId":10640809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these much needed and essential items for our program. Reeds are necessary for woodwind players, and young players are still learning how to properly care for them. They can be pricey to replace, and having them on hand can cut down on costs for all involved. The snacks are fun as a quick reward for good behavior or excellence on a playing test. \r\nWe greatly appreciate our generous donors that give to public education, the arts, band, teachers, and most of all, our deserving students.","fullyFundedDate":1789563924686,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-and-treats/10640809/","projectTitle":"Reeds and Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Summers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3177184"},{"teacherId":7471433,"projectId":10102611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the contribution to my classroom. When my students first saw the new materials they were so excited. They started jumping up and down and clapping. Having a kitchen without cookware was tough. They were so excited to actual be able to cook and bake.\r\n\r\nThese products are not only going to foster independence at school and at home but could also transfer over to job skills. We are able to give them a solid foundation on how to properly cook and bake but also to clean. All of the students love using the kitchen items and they even enjoy mopping. \r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference for these students. I will forever be grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771457355312,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-one-recipe-at-a-t/10102611/","projectTitle":"Building Independence, One Recipe at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7471433"},{"teacherId":5571357,"projectId":9962214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our students were able to receive yarn and crochet hooks—and the excitement when the boxes arrived was incredible. Smiles, cheers, and immediate curiosity filled the room as students eagerly opened the supplies.\r\n\r\nSince then, they have been crocheting like crazy! What started as simple curiosity has quickly turned into focus, creativity, and pride. Students are learning new skills, helping one another, and discovering a relaxing, productive outlet. It has been amazing to watch their confidence grow stitch by stitch.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide materials—it has sparked creativity, built patience, and created a sense of accomplishment in our classroom. Thank you for making this experience possible and for investing in our students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1772807498763,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-confidence-one-loop-at-a-time/9962214/","projectTitle":"Stitching Confidence One Loop at a Time: Crochet Club Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5571357_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532548753169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgabb"},{"teacherId":9806281,"projectId":10085478,"letterContent":"These new books are a game changer for my literacy students! By replacing our worn out copies of the Hunger Games with new ones, you've removed a physical barrier to engagement, allowing students to focus entirely on the content. Adding City Spies to our library provides an exciting new genre option that keeps students eager to pick up a book. These resources don't just help my current students - they create a sustainable, high interest collection that will inspire and challenge readers in my classroom for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1771002051929,"projectUrl":"project/unleash-their-passion/10085478/","projectTitle":"Unleash Their Passion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806281"},{"teacherId":4723236,"projectId":9801354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project for the whiteboards and markers of the classroom. This project has made a huge impact on my student to share their learning, share their thought processes and be more engaged in the math process. With increased engagement and the ability to share their thought processes we've been able to correct misunderstandings give corrective feedback and share strategies that have allow the students to make connections. This has resolved and increased task scores across all classes.","fullyFundedDate":1763585103447,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-action-hands-on-learning-with-d/9801354/","projectTitle":"Math in Action: Hands-On Learning with Dry Erase Boards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brodersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4723236_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551222593748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chevybrodersen"},{"teacherId":7602674,"projectId":9789700,"letterContent":"I am writing to let you know the calculators you so graciously provided are having a very positive impact on our sixth grade students. They are being used as an instructional tool rather than a shortcut and are significantly supporting student understanding, confidence, and engagement in our math classes.\r\n\r\nThe calculators are helping students focus on math concepts instead of becoming frustrated by complex calculations. As a result, the time savings allow students to better explore problem solving strategies, analyze patterns and generally deepen their understanding of key concepts involving ratios, fractions, decimals, percents and more.\r\n\r\nThe use of calculators is increasing student confidence and engagement. Many students are less anxious about multi-step problems resulting in greater participation, persistence and willingness to tackle more difficult problems. All of this is resulting in improved classroom participation and performance. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support to help promote student success.","fullyFundedDate":1765122230896,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-confidence-empowering-6th-g/9789700/","projectTitle":"Calculating Confidence: Empowering 6th Graders with the Tools to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abramowich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7602674"},{"teacherId":9430610,"projectId":9658695,"letterContent":"We are profoundly grateful to the generous donors who supported our Lego League teams, BEE-BOTS and R.O.B.O.T. The much-needed equipment funded by your contributions immediately transformed the learning environment for our student engineers. The resources you provided were not just materials; they were the essential components that allowed our students to fully engage with complex robotics challenges, fostering critical thinking, coding proficiency, and invaluable teamwork skills. Without this crucial equipment, our teams would have struggled to realize their potential in the competitive season.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this generosity was immediately evident in the successful completion of the season by both teams. The BEE-BOTS and R.O.B.O.T. teams were able to conduct comprehensive testing, refine their robot designs, and execute their competition runs with confidence. Most notably, the support directly contributed to the outstanding achievement of team R.O.B.O.T., which performed exceptionally well and advanced to the highly competitive regional championship. This milestone is a testament to the students' hard work and the quality of the tools they had at their disposal, demonstrating the measurable success that donor support makes possible in STEM education.\r\n\r\nBeyond the competition victories, your donation has made a lasting investment in the future of our students. The equipment will continue to serve as a hands-on learning tool for many seasons to come, inspiring the next generation of coders, engineers, and problem-solvers. The experience gained by these young innovators—from collaborating on complex designs to celebrating their advancement—will shape their educational paths and career aspirations. Thank you for making a real, tangible difference and for empowering our students to reach new heights in the world of robotics.","fullyFundedDate":1757502126320,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-oakleaf-junior/9658695/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: Oakleaf Junior High Robotics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430610_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705152992304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430610"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32408","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":906,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.1,"schoolId":32408,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakleaf Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakleaf Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/clay-county-school-district/oakleaf-school/32408"}