{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carroll M Johnston Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7804039,"projectId":10584156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Year of Memories\" project! Your generosity is helping our students create meaningful memories that they will carry with them long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nOur students are using the new resources to participate in special activities, celebrate important moments, and create lasting memories together. The excitement on their faces when they first saw the materials was priceless! They immediately wanted to explore everything and begin creating experiences they could share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make our classroom a place where students can learn, celebrate, and build positive relationships with one another. As we continue through the school year, our students will have many more opportunities to use these materials for classroom activities, special events, and projects that encourage teamwork and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their school year more memorable. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788660257135,"projectUrl":"project/year-of-memories/10584156/","projectTitle":"Year of Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7804039"},{"teacherId":7396393,"projectId":10577055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new supplies to teach my 8th grade STEM students about forces and motion. Today students investigated concepts about mass and velocity to gather evidence. They had so much fun setting up their own experiments and testing theories with the new toy cars and washers for increased mass. They can't wait to use all the materials. They are very motivated to learn science!\r\n\r\nThe students are on the edges of their seats waiting to see what is in the new boxes arriving daily. When I open them up students are brainstorming ways to use the items. Testing many ideas about physical science and innovation daily.","fullyFundedDate":1788566083467,"projectUrl":"project/may-the-force-be-with-you/10577055/","projectTitle":"May The Force Be With You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7396393_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646333123920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/science-law"},{"teacherId":9933674,"projectId":10423321,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and helping bring hands-on STEM experiences to my students. My classroom is a Science and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) pathway room where students learn by exploring, designing, building, testing, and improving solutions to real-world problems. The new STEM resources will give my students opportunities to apply science concepts in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and memorable.\r\n\r\nOne of our upcoming projects will challenge students to design and build structures that can withstand simulated earthquake shaking. Students will investigate forces and stability, test their structures, analyze what happened, and improve their designs based on evidence. With the rocket launch kits, students will explore motion, gravity, aerodynamics, and propulsion as they design, launch, and improve their own rockets. These activities allow students to experience the engineering design process firsthand and understand that testing, failure, and redesign are important parts of engineering.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the STEM materials, their reaction was immediate excitement and curiosity. They wanted to know what they could build, how the materials worked, and whether their designs would actually work. Students began sharing ideas with their teammates and thinking creatively about how they could improve their designs. Their enthusiasm showed me how powerful it is when students have the opportunity to learn by doing.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to move from ideas to action. Students will build their designs, test them, collect data, discuss their results, and make improvements. They will work together to explain what they learned and how their designs changed throughout the process. Through these experiences, students will develop collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour support is giving my students more than materials—it is giving them opportunities to see themselves as scientists, engineers, and innovators. Thank you for helping make these authentic STEM experiences possible in our classroom and for investing in the future of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1787174284329,"projectUrl":"project/launching-curiosity-stem-kits-for-scien/10423321/","projectTitle":"Launching Curiosity: STEM Kits for Science and Engineering Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose Ann Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9933674_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740778526849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933674"},{"teacherId":6281135,"projectId":10026032,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Stocking Smiles: Snacks, Supplies, and Student Support.\" Your gift brought together resources that meet several everyday classroom needs: an iPad for interactive learning, a laminator and index cards for reusable activities, snacks, and supplies that help keep our space welcoming and organized.\r\n\r\nThe iPad gives students another way to participate in lessons and practice skills. Laminated activity cards can be used again with different groups, while the wall calendar helps us see what is coming next. Snacks, tissues, sanitizer, and cleaning supplies help me respond to practical needs that can otherwise interrupt learning. The moving sand art also gives students a quiet visual activity during a brief reset.\r\n\r\nI plan to keep using these materials to build predictable routines and give students more ways to engage with their work. Thank you for recognizing that students learn best when they feel prepared, supported, and ready to take part.","fullyFundedDate":1769012406321,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-smiles-snacks-supplies-and-st/10026032/","projectTitle":"Stocking Smiles: Snacks, Supplies and Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6281135_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x108,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786644090050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgarcia702"},{"teacherId":6281135,"projectId":9704762,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Bridging Play and Learning Through Technology.\" Your gift provided an iPad and Apple Pencil for creative STEM work, along with a Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart for structured opportunities to collaborate and solve problems together. These resources give students different ways to participate, share ideas, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nWith the iPad, students can sketch designs connected to our environmental engineering theme, revise their ideas, and explain their thinking visually. The game creates opportunities to practice taking turns, communicating, and responding to challenges with classmates. Those skills matter in our classroom, especially when students bring different strengths and language experiences to a shared task.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our STEM work, I plan to use the tablet for student designs and discussions about how to improve them. I'm grateful that you helped bring these tools to our students. Your support opens up more ways for them to create, connect, and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758064113942,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-play-and-learning-through-techn/9704762/","projectTitle":"Bridging Play and Learning Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6281135_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x108,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786644090050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgarcia702"},{"teacherId":6281135,"projectId":9454489,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding a MacBook Air for our classroom. The device gives students a way to work through math problems at their own pace, receive feedback, and revisit skills they need more time to practice. I can use it during individual check-ins and math intervention, then review their work to decide what to teach next.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts is that students can see their progress for themselves. Instead of simply hearing that they are improving, they can look back at completed assignments and identify what they can now do. The MacBook also supports digital behavior reflections and weekly goal setting, giving students a private, structured way to think about their choices and plan their next steps.\r\n\r\nI'm especially hopeful about what this means for students who hesitate to speak up when they are struggling. They can practice, reflect, and build confidence one step at a time. Thank you for supporting their growth in math and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1755730941795,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-growth-math-success-and-behavi/9454489/","projectTitle":"Tech for Growth: Math Success and Behavior Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6281135_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x108,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786644090050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgarcia702"},{"teacherId":6281135,"projectId":8599646,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Snacks and Rewards\" project. Your gift provided snacks, water, writing pads, cutlery, and cleaning wipes for our classroom. These everyday items help me make our room a place where students have what they need to participate and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nThe writing pads give students space to show their thinking, work through problems, and reflect on what they have learned. Snacks and water help me respond when a student needs a little extra support during the school day, and the wipes help us care for our shared space. I can also use the treats to recognize effort and progress.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons, students will use the pads to explain their answers and track how their thinking grows. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can focus, contribute, and keep trying.","fullyFundedDate":1723550838904,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-rewards/8599646/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6281135_orig.jpg?crop=693,693,x108,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786644090050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgarcia702"},{"teacherId":10440582,"projectId":10115987,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our Robotics Program, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and sponsorship of our VEX V5 tools and equipment.\r\nYour contribution has given my students the opportunity to experience STEM learning beyond the textbook. Because of your generosity, they are able to use real robotics tools to design, build, program, test, troubleshoot, and improve their VEX V5 robots. More importantly, they are developing valuable skills in engineering, coding, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and perseverance.\r\nEvery tool you provided is helping turn our classroom into a place where students can explore their ideas and see how what they learn in school connects to real world STEM careers. Your support is also helping inspire the next generation of engineers, programmers, innovators, and problem-solvers.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for being an important part of their STEM journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778810716826,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-engineers-essential-too/10115987/","projectTitle":"Building Future Engineers: Essential Tools for Our Robotics Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10440582_orig.jpg?crop=538,538,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771812143733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10440582"},{"teacherId":10647163,"projectId":10585389,"letterContent":"The support given to our micro:bit project will help our students use the technology, you our valued and appreciated donors, in a better one to one ratio. Giving everyone the opportunity to have the necessary time and work with micro:bits for their intended purpose, in a one to one ratio is necessary to encourage a more complete understanding of the technology and how important learning basic block coding is to the process. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of the micro:bit experience for our students is the ability to have many options in how the technology is used. They can create messages, sound, send signals through radio signals and create different projects. These projects range from security systems to aids for those that have disabilities. The most important factor is that your generous donation allows them the opportunity that could be missed without that help.\r\n\r\nSome students show great enthusiasm for the micro:bit lessons and make it known that plan to continue down the computer engineering path. I can see the ideas take hold and their interest and excitement grows as they see the options available when using this device. So for them, our school, and myself, I say thank you for helping us provide these tools to our future tech workers and developers.","fullyFundedDate":1788655762649,"projectUrl":"project/microbit-programming-coding-one-block/10585389/","projectTitle":"Micro:bit Programming, Coding One \"Block\" at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10647163"},{"teacherId":8185157,"projectId":10486123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting the young ladies in our middle school Physical Education program. Because of your kindness, our students now have reliable and discreet access to feminine hygiene products whenever they need them during the school day.\r\n\r\nMiddle school can already be a challenging time for young ladies as they experience changes, develop confidence, and learn how to manage new responsibilities. Starting a period unexpectedly—especially during PE class—can be stressful, embarrassing, and distracting. No student should have to sit out, miss valuable class time, or worry because she does not have access to the products she needs. Your donation helps remove that worry and allows our students to remain comfortable, confident, and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem like small everyday items, but their impact is incredibly meaningful. They provide dignity, reassurance, and a sense of security for our students. Knowing that products are available when needed can turn a potentially upsetting moment into a simple, manageable situation. Instead of feeling embarrassed or having to ask multiple people for help, our young ladies can privately access what they need and return to class without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also sends our students an important message: their health, comfort, and well-being matter. They deserve to feel supported at school, and they should never feel ashamed of a normal part of growing up. Having these products available helps create a more caring and inclusive environment where students know that the adults and community members around them are looking out for them.\r\n\r\nAs a Physical Education teacher, I want every student to feel prepared and comfortable participating in class. PE should be a place where students build confidence, develop healthy habits, learn teamwork, and discover the joy of movement. With access to feminine products, our students can participate without the added stress of being unprepared. Your support allows them to focus on being active, learning new skills, and enjoying time with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful because your donation helps meet a need that is not always openly discussed. Feminine hygiene products are essential school supplies, but they are often overlooked. By supporting this project, you have helped make sure our students have access to something they truly need while also showing compassion for the challenges young ladies may face.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in our students and for helping us provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming space. You did more than purchase feminine products—you provided comfort during an uncomfortable moment, confidence during an uncertain time, and dignity when it matters most.\r\n\r\nOur students may not have the opportunity to thank you personally, but please know that your generosity will make a difference every single day. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to support our young ladies. Thank you for helping them feel prepared, protected, and empowered both in PE class and throughout their school day.","fullyFundedDate":1788008189183,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-girls-comfortable-confident-an/10486123/","projectTitle":"Keeping Girls Comfortable, Confident, and Active","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Achord","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8185157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756189413257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185157"},{"teacherId":10399724,"projectId":10212315,"letterContent":"The arrival of the organization bins, shelf dividers, paper trays, and magnetic marker holders has brought a sense of calm, structure, and efficiency to our daily classroom routine. Before having these dedicated systems, precious instructional minutes were routinely lost searching for markers, passing out materials, or deciphering where turned-in assignments should go. Now, with everything clearly categorized and within reach, transitions between activities are seamless. Our \"trayless\" whiteboards finally have a home for markers directly on the board, eliminating mid-lesson pauses to hunt for working supplies, while the shelf dividers and bins keep our hands-on math tools stored safely and ready for instant use.\r\n\r\nThis level of organization has done far more than just tidy up our physical space—it has empowered my 7th graders to take full ownership of their learning environment. In a high-energy Title 1 STEM Academy, a structured room sets the tone for professional, focused thinking. Students know exactly where to grab their daily materials, how to access tools independently, and where to submit their finished work with confidence. Removing the background noise of a cluttered workspace has allowed our class to spend less time managing \"stuff\" and more time diving deep into rigorous math and problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1781193726266,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-a-seamless-classroom-system/10212315/","projectTitle":"Engineering a Seamless Classroom: Systems for STEM Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dixonatjohnston"},{"teacherId":10399724,"projectId":10217631,"letterContent":"The addition of the Apple Pencil, iPad, and protective case has completely transformed the instructional dynamic of our math classroom by giving me the freedom of mobility. Previously, I was anchored to the front of the room, physically tied to the Smart Board whenever we worked through multi-step equations or modeled 3D figures. Now, I can write directly on the board from anywhere in the room while circulating among my 7th graders. Being able to stand right beside a student who needs subtle support—all while continuing to lead the lesson for the rest of the class—has made my instruction infinitely more responsive and personalized.\r\n\r\nBeyond instruction, this technology has unlocked proximity as my primary tool for classroom management. In a high-energy Title 1 STEM Academy setting, being able to walk down the aisles, pause near a distracted student, or check a student's desk work in real time keeps the entire class focused without ever interrupting the flow of learning. The protective case ensures the equipment stays safe as I navigate a busy room, and the precision of the Apple Pencil lets me sketch clear diagrams and annotate student work instantly on the display. 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