{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Quincy Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":306159,"projectId":9768765,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. Because of you, my students have access to books they are genuinely excited to read, and that has made a powerful difference in our room.\r\n\r\nThese books are being used in our book clubs, which are one of the most meaningful parts of our day. Students were able to choose books that interested them, and that choice alone has increased their motivation and engagement. Instead of feeling like reading is something they have to do, many of my students now look forward to it. They settle in quickly, open their books, and get right to reading.\r\n\r\nDuring book club time, students read together, talk about what is happening in their books, and share their thinking with one another. I see students making connections, asking questions, and helping each other understand the text. These conversations have helped build both their confidence and their comprehension.\r\n\r\nWe also use Thinking Tables in our classroom, where students work together to write about their reading using claim, evidence, and reasoning. The books you provided give them meaningful content to think deeply about. I have watched students who once struggled to write now share thoughtful ideas and support them with evidence from their books.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these books have helped create a positive classroom community. Students are recommending books to each other, celebrating when they finish a chapter, and encouraging their peers. There is a sense of pride and ownership that was not there before.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide books. It gave my students choice, confidence, and a love of reading that is continuing to grow. I am so grateful for your support and for the difference you have made in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764628734302,"projectUrl":"project/make-books-accessible-to-everyone/9768765/","projectTitle":"Make Books Accessible to Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp306159_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451874091887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pepker"},{"teacherId":6887804,"projectId":9925564,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support towards our co-taught math classroom. Your contributions reflect the incredible spirit of the Quincy community and the surrounding community—a community that consistently steps up to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Knowing that our work is supported by people who truly care brings encouragement and joy to both our students and our staff.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our math classroom is becoming a place where students can explore, question, and grow with confidence. Your donations help us provide hands‑on materials, updated learning tools, and resources that make math more accessible and engaging. These additions are already helping students deepen their understanding, collaborate more effectively, and experience those \"lightbulb moments\" that make learning so special. You are helping us build an environment where students feel supported and capable every single day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students at Quincy Junior High that their education matters—not just to their teachers, but to the entire community. Your support reminds them that people are cheering them on and investing in their future. Thank you for believing in our students, for valuing their success, and for helping us create a classroom where every child can thrive. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764730716376,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-items/9925564/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6887804_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574199639299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6887804"},{"teacherId":10114293,"projectId":9981110,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students feel connected, engaged, and excited to learn. The materials you provided—LEGOs, math games, and bracelet-making supplies—have made a meaningful impact on both academic learning and classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith the LEGOs, students are building more than just structures—they are developing problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity. During math centers, the games you provided have made practicing important skills fun and interactive, helping students build confidence and deepen their understanding in a low-stress environment.\r\n\r\nThe bracelet-making materials have been especially powerful in helping students form positive relationships. Through these activities, students are learning patience, communication, and how to support one another. It has created opportunities for meaningful conversations and strengthened the sense of belonging in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed us to create a classroom where students not only grow academically but also feel safe, valued, and connected. These experiences will have a lasting impact on their confidence and love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and making a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773985332581,"projectUrl":"project/building-bonds-through-teamwork/9981110/","projectTitle":"Building Bonds Through Teamwork","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10114293_orig.jpg?crop=1640,1640,x0,y1027&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756008337511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114293"},{"teacherId":9778535,"projectId":9953683,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to complete their first poster project of the year. Many of them were extremely thankful for having access to the materials they needed. Our district serves a large percentage of financially disadvantaged youth.\r\n\r\nMy students have always been excited to provide public health announcements! 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We are very grateful for the stapler to keep papers and classroom assignments organized. The white board erasers assist when we assign work on our whiteboards, as we use them often. The command strips enable us to display information in our classroom.\r\nYour continued funding and support of Donorschoose makes all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763702659916,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-success/9878623/","projectTitle":"Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815696_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729866376737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815696"},{"teacherId":9815832,"projectId":9984361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom. The Putty Project you funded gave our classroom much needed supplies and materials. Our students rely on donors like you to move our classroom forward. Also, to help them succeed with much needed tools that inspire them creatively. It takes donations and supporters to continue to ensure our students and classroom have the supplies they need. Your donation helps us place much needed information on our classroom walls. It further assists with learning tools to be displayed through out our room as well.","fullyFundedDate":1769178000692,"projectUrl":"project/poster-putty-project/9984361/","projectTitle":"Poster Putty Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815832"},{"teacherId":8996173,"projectId":9771339,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support for our classroom project. Our students were able to earn LewMack money in our classroom. Students are able to earn LewMack money by being respectful, responsible, and inspired. For example, students are able to earn money for being on time, bringing supplies to class, completing homework, being on leaderboard for ALEKS, random acts of kindness, and going above and beyond. At least every quarter students are able to spend their money at our store.\r\n\r\nAt our store we are able to offer a variety of items for students to purchase with their LewMack money. For example, students are able to purchase variety of candy, drinks, snacks, fidgets, gum, pencils, and many more items. Students are also able to save money for bigger prizes. This project has helped us motivate our students in our classroom to be respectful, responsible, and inspired. It has also taught our students life lessons with money. They were able to learn adding up costs for items they want, how to make change, and budgeting skills.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate all the help on our classroom projects. This has helped and motivated our students!","fullyFundedDate":1763605162942,"projectUrl":"project/lewmack-rewards/9771339/","projectTitle":"LewMack Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Womack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8996173"},{"teacherId":9221850,"projectId":9883053,"letterContent":"When students know their hard work, kindness, and growth will be recognized, they are more likely to stay engaged and put forth their best effort. Small rewards can spark big excitement, helping students feel seen and valued for their achievements. These incentives encourage responsibility, perseverance, and positive behavior, creating an environment where students are eager to participate and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nBeyond motivation, classroom prizes help build a sense of community and belonging. Celebrating accomplishments reinforces the idea that every student has something meaningful to contribute. Donations make it possible to provide equitable opportunities for recognition, ensuring all students can experience success. With the support of generous donors like you, my classroom becomes a place where encouragement is consistent, goals feel attainable, and students are inspired to keep striving for their best.\r\n\r\nMy 6th graders were beyond excited to shop in our \"comet coupon store\" and spend their hard-earned coupons on the items that were donated. They always go wild for snacks, candy, and drinks, but they were especially pumped about the new addition of the prize wheel. For 25 coupons, they got to spin the wheel and wherever it landed told them the prize they received. Of course, I also labeled one spot as a \"whomp whomp\" which only increased the fun! I never knew middle schoolers would be willing risk their coupons, but there were some kids who wanted to spend all they had on more chances to spin the wheel even knowing they might get nothing! It was truly rewarding to see their excitement for and appreciation of everything we received.","fullyFundedDate":1763251691181,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-excellence-one-reward-at-a/9883053/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Excellence, One Reward at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9221850_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708560045053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maston"},{"teacherId":4947347,"projectId":9903737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, all QJHS 7th Grade Communication Arts students now have access to a brand-new classroom set of research books.\r\n\r\nThese books serve as mentor texts, allowing teachers to model strong research, organization, and writing strategies. Students study these examples and then apply what they learn directly to their own writing. Your gift is helping us strengthen not only their research skills, but also their confidence as writers.\r\n\r\nThe shark books we purchased are high-interest, high-quality texts at a variety of reading levels. They offer engaging content and diverse information, ensuring that every student can access the material and stay curious about our class topic. \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our 7th grade writers and supporting meaningful learning in our classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1764096823474,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-research-shark-mentor-texts/9903737/","projectTitle":"Diving Into Research: Shark Mentor Texts for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947347_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763734951872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4947347"},{"teacherId":10114293,"projectId":9971576,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and helping bring hands-on, engaging math experiences to my middle school classroom. Because of your generosity, my students are now able to interact with math in creative and meaningful ways. The Cricut machine has allowed me to design and create custom games, manipulatives, and visual supports that match our current lessons. Students are using fraction models, integer games, number lines, and coordinate plane activities to deepen their understanding and make connections between concepts. These tools have helped move math from abstract and frustrating to concrete and accessible for many learners.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They immediately wanted to try the games and work collaboratively with their classmates. Many students who typically feel discouraged in math became more willing to participate, ask questions, and persist through challenging problems. The hands-on approach has increased engagement, confidence, and positive attitudes toward learning. Students often say that math feels \"easier\" and \"more fun,\" which has created a more supportive and motivated classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to expand these interactive experiences by creating new games and differentiated activities that meet a wide range of learning needs. Students will apply their math skills through problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world connections. Your support has not only provided valuable tools but has also helped build confidence, perseverance, and a stronger sense of success in math. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on my students and their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1766867821868,"projectUrl":"project/its-math-time-games-projects-and-org/9971576/","projectTitle":"It’s Math Time! Games, Projects, and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10114293_orig.jpg?crop=1640,1640,x0,y1027&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756008337511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114293"},{"teacherId":10114293,"projectId":9971939,"letterContent":"Your support is helping create a classroom where students feel calm, confident, and ready to learn. Many of my 6th grade math students face challenges that can make focusing and staying engaged difficult. Because of your generosity, we are able to build a supportive environment that encourages emotional regulation and positive mindsets. The fidgets are already making a difference by helping students manage stress and stay focused during instruction and independent work. This allows them to better tackle challenging math concepts without feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the soothing LED lights and calming tools, their excitement was immediate. They commented on how the classroom felt more welcoming and relaxing, which has helped reduce anxiety and increase participation. The calming stickers have also become a meaningful way to recognize perseverance and positive behavior. Students are motivated by these small celebrations, and it has helped build a stronger sense of confidence and community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to support student focus, resilience, and growth in math. As students develop stronger self-regulation skills, they are becoming more willing to take academic risks, ask questions, and persist through difficult problems. Your kindness has not only provided important materials but has also helped create a safe and encouraging learning space where every student feels supported and capable of success. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769178000444,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-confident-math-learners/9971939/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Confident Math Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10114293_orig.jpg?crop=1640,1640,x0,y1027&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756008337511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114293"},{"teacherId":10114293,"projectId":9955383,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your support, my students are learning in an environment that is more hands-on, organized, and engaging. The materials from this project are already being used to create interactive math centers, visual supports, and structured activities that help students better understand concepts. With clearly labeled bins, reusable tools, and accessible supplies, students are able to spend more time focusing on problem-solving and less time searching for what they need. This has helped increase independence, confidence, and participation across all learners.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were excited and eager to begin using them. They love working at math centers that feel creative and interactive, and many students have shared that the visuals and hands-on tools make learning feel easier and more enjoyable. The coloring pencils and note cards have also been a special addition. Students have used them to write thank-you notes and express gratitude, which has helped build a positive classroom community and strengthened their communication skills.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these materials to expand project-based learning and collaborative activities. Students will apply math skills in real-world problem-solving tasks while staying organized and engaged. Your support has not only provided essential classroom supplies but has also helped create a welcoming space where students feel motivated, capable, and proud of their growth. 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