{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Quincy Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Thank you for investing in our students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1766441404862,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-math-success/9955383/","projectTitle":"Organized for Math Success","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":3842905,"projectId":9936979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous gifts! My students were thrilled today when I had them open the delivery box to discover brand new headphones! Students will utilize these headphones for read alouds on computers and educational applications. This includes audiobooks, text to speech accomodations, EdPuzzles, and so much more! Many of my students come from households where budgets are very tight. This will level the playing field so that all students in my classroom will have access to educational technology. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1766441405512,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-diverse-learners/9936979/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. de Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3842905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473129393948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bozarth"},{"teacherId":10114293,"projectId":9942302,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Boosting Learning Through Organization and Play.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a more structured, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. While many people use technology at home for entertainment or communication, in our classroom it serves as a powerful academic tool. The new technology allows students to practice math skills through interactive programs that provide immediate feedback, differentiate instruction, and adjust to each learner's level. Students are able to strengthen foundational skills, track their progress, and stay motivated through goal-setting features built into the platforms we use.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the combination of organization and play. The structured systems help them independently access materials and transition smoothly between activities, while the technology adds an interactive, game-like element to learning. They love seeing their growth in real time and often cheer each other on as they master new skills. The sense of ownership they feel over their learning has been incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who typically struggle with focus or confidence have especially warmed up to the new technology. Having clear organization and predictable routines paired with engaging digital tools has helped them stay on task and feel successful. I have seen students who were once hesitant to participate eagerly volunteer to demonstrate a strategy or explain how they solved a problem. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom environment but has also strengthened student confidence and independence. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1765163436921,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-learning-through-organization-a/9942302/","projectTitle":"Boosting Learning Through Organization and Play","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":9912713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students have been able to use our new resources during our Ratio and Unit Rate unit in meaningful, hands-on ways. Instead of just solving problems from a textbook, students have been working in small groups using the materials to build ratio tables, create real-world comparison scenarios, and even design their own \"unit rate challenge\" problems for classmates to solve. One of my favorite moments was watching a group excitedly realize they could use unit rates to compare better buys when shopping—something they immediately connected to real life. Your support helped make those lightbulb moments possible.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They immediately started asking what we were going to do with them and were eager to dive in. Having engaging, high-quality resources made them feel like their learning is important and valued. It shifted the energy in the room—students who are usually hesitant to participate were volunteering to share their thinking and explain their strategies at the board.\r\n\r\nNext, we are building on these skills by applying ratios and unit rates to multi-step, real-world problems. Students will be working on a project where they create a mock \"store comparison\" presentation, using math to justify the best deals. These resources will continue to support collaborative work, critical thinking, and deeper understanding. Thank you for giving my students tools that not only strengthen their math skills but also build their confidence. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764718162462,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-support-confident-and-curiou/9912713/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Support Confident and Curious Mathematicians","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":7798007,"projectId":9903588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. We have been waiting for new \"Schooled\" books for so long! I cannot wait to use them next quarter.\r\n\r\nOur old novels were torn, covers falling off, and pages missing. Class will go so much more smoothly with everyone having complete novels. And this will definitely make my life easier too.\r\n\r\nI hope you know just how much of an impact you made in the lives of 145 students. You've made a difference in my classroom and with my lesson plans. Thank you so much for supporting my room.","fullyFundedDate":1764350591616,"projectUrl":"project/new-novels/9903588/","projectTitle":"New Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wittler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7798007_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y573&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646334552282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7798007"},{"teacherId":9815832,"projectId":9955631,"letterContent":"We sincerely appreciate your contribution to our classroom. The clipboards assist our students when they work independently in our room. They can further collaborate with classmates when working collectively as well. It also assists our students when working outside of our room. Keeping the clipboards organized is very important. It is a great way for students to independently access much needed supplies. The clipboard shelves make this possible. They make our classroom organized, and efficient. Thank you very much for seeing our classroom needs and fulfilling them as well.","fullyFundedDate":1766441405050,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-clipboards-and-essentials/9955631/","projectTitle":"Classroom Clipboards and Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815832"},{"teacherId":9815832,"projectId":9829686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our 6 th grade Communication Arts classroom. We encourage consistent writing in our classroom. Pencils are such an important tool as we learn to sharpen our writing skills. Making mistakes and having the necessary tools to correct them are incredibly important. The ability to freely access these tools around our classroom makes a big difference. It allows our students to independently navigate our classroom and complete assignments on time as well.","fullyFundedDate":1762266262457,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-project/9829686/","projectTitle":"Pencil Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815832"},{"teacherId":4196369,"projectId":9903586,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for supporting my Team Store! Students look forward to \"purchasing\" items with their earned coupons for positive behavior. Thanks to your donation, they had plenty of options and were able to find something special!\r\nIt means a lot to students and to teachers that we have support from the community. Students love getting rewards, but rewards for 140 students can become pricey. Thanks to you, I was able to provide a variety of items for students to choose from. They were so excited to \"shop.\" Thank you so much for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1763492397120,"projectUrl":"project/team-store/9903586/","projectTitle":"Team Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4196369"},{"teacherId":306159,"projectId":9769793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students receive the books for our classroom. The excitement in the room when they realized the books were here was something I wish you could have seen. They immediately began talking about which ones they wanted to read first, and several of them were already making plans for their Book Club groups.\r\nIn our classroom, books are something we experience together. Students read in small groups during Book Club, where they talk about characters, compare ideas, and learn how to listen and respond to one another. Some of my favorite moments as a teacher are when I hear them whispering about a plot twist or predicting what a character will do next. These books give them a chance to feel like real readers who have important ideas worth sharing.\r\nWe also do a Book Report in a Bag project, which has become a big hit. Students choose small items that represent different parts of the story, such as the conflict, the theme, or a moment that changed the character. It is amazing to watch them proudly pull out each item and explain why it matters to the book. They are thoughtful and creative, and these new books give them even more opportunities to connect deeply with what they read.\r\nYour kindness truly made a difference. My students feel seen and supported, and they are grateful to have books that they are excited to pick up every single day. Thank you for believing in them and for helping make our reading community stronger.","fullyFundedDate":1764013237525,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-magic-of-reading-with-desp/9769793/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Magic of Reading with Despereaux and Winn-Dixie","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":3842905,"projectId":9859930,"letterContent":"I am so excited for our classroom to have access to these books for our upcoming novel studies. Because of your donation, my students now have access to a rich collection of diverse novels that reflect a wide range of voices, cultures, and experiences.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created opportunities for deeper understanding, empathy, and joy in reading. We are truly grateful for the impact you've made—these stories will stay with my students long after they leave our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our learners and for investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764598427026,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-for-diverse-readers/9859930/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books for Diverse Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. de Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3842905_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473129393948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bozarth"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29212","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1261,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":29212,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Quincy Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Quincy Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/quincy-school-district-172/quincy-junior-high-school/29212"}