{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elton M Garrett Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10384553,"projectId":10215971,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Garrett Junior High Community Service Club, we want to say a huge THANK YOU for supporting our Fuel for School project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to create a school breakfast pantry stocked with cereal for students who may not always have access to breakfast at home. Your donation provided much more than cereal, it helped make sure students at our school have something to eat so they can start their day ready to learn.\r\nThis project also gave our Community Service Club members the chance to see what it really means to help our school. Students helped organize the donations and stock the pantry for their peers.\r\nAs students, it feels good knowing that something we worked on can make a difference for someone else. This project showed us that taking care of our community starts right here at our own school. Being able to help fellow Bobcats is something our club is really proud of. \r\nWe also learned that helping your community doesn't always have to be something huge. Sometimes it can be as simple as collecting boxes of cereal, organizing them, and making sure our school has a way to help students who might be hungry.\r\nOne of the best parts of Fuel for School was knowing that other people believed in our idea enough to help us make it happen. Your donations showed us that when people work together, even a simple idea can turn into something that helps a lot of people.\r\nEvery box of cereal represents one less thing for a student to worry about and one more chance for them to walk into class thinking about learning instead of being hungry.\r\nThank you for believing in our project, supporting our club, and helping us take care of our Bobcat community. You didn't just donate cereal, you helped us help other students, and that means a lot to us.\r\nHelping our community, one paw at a time!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nGarrett Junior High Community Service Club\r\nGarrett Junior High School","fullyFundedDate":1778523409750,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-school-the-great-summer-cereal/10215971/","projectTitle":"Fuel for School: The Great Summer Cereal Domino Run","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384553"},{"teacherId":10071168,"projectId":10055080,"letterContent":"A sincere thank you! Students have utilized the bean bags and office chairs throughout the days of our new school year! \r\n\r\nHistory has so much collaboration this year and students truly love the opportunities to work in collaborative teams while choosing a space to concentrate with our amazing donations. \r\n\r\nThese donations help all of our students during Bobcat Tine, while they are sharpening their saw and having a brain break.\r\n\r\nThough you may not have seen their faces when they saw these for the first time, please know they were so excited!","fullyFundedDate":1778248977721,"projectUrl":"project/bobcats-are-ready-to-elevate-their-learn/10055080/","projectTitle":"Bobcats are Ready to Elevate Their Learning Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10071168"},{"teacherId":5923770,"projectId":10003387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and donation of classroom materials. My students have used them almost daily since they arrived, and have been overjoyed to have so many options.\r\n\r\nThe white boards in particular have been popular and put to good use, especially in music theory work. With some expo markers, they are able to practice writing and composing music.\r\n\r\nAbove all, thank you for supporting the arts and music in general, in a time when funding is in short supply, many funding opportunities are specifically for STEM and do not include the arts.","fullyFundedDate":1768175935512,"projectUrl":"project/choir-classroom-supplies/10003387/","projectTitle":"Choir Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5923770_orig.jpg?crop=2997,2997,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786051051167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hallam"},{"teacherId":10384553,"projectId":9959388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Save Our Community Service Club. Because of you, our middle school students now have the tools they need to make a real difference in their community.\r\n\r\nWith your donations of trash grabbers, trash bags, safety vests, and gloves, our students are fully equipped to safely participate in community clean-up efforts. These materials are not just supplies—they are empowering students to take pride in their environment and see firsthand the impact they can make.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the leadership workbooks, posters, and markers you provided are helping us grow the next generation of leaders. Our students are learning how to organize projects, work as a team, and advocate for positive change in their school and community.\r\n\r\nThis club is especially meaningful to us because we recently lost funding, and your support has allowed us to continue this important work. You didn't just fund a project—you helped keep a meaningful opportunity alive for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are building confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of community. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our program.","fullyFundedDate":1769177565715,"projectUrl":"project/save-our-community-service-club/9959388/","projectTitle":"Save Our Community Service Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384553"},{"teacherId":3117733,"projectId":10044623,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed into a hands-on, living laboratory. Our students are actively using all eight hydroponics tables to grow leafy greens, herbs, and starter plants while learning about plant science, water chemistry, and sustainable agriculture. One of our most powerful moments came when students harvested their very first crop—many of them had never grown food before, and seeing their excitement as they held something they nurtured from seed to harvest was unforgettable. They immediately began asking questions about how to improve yield, adjust nutrients, and even how this could be scaled to help communities.\r\n\r\nWhen the tables first arrived, the reaction was pure excitement. Students were in awe of the setup and couldn't wait to get started. There was an instant sense of ownership—students were volunteering for roles, organizing planting schedules, and collaborating in ways that went far beyond a typical classroom lesson. It quickly became more than just a project; it became their system to manage and improve.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are focused on deepening both the science and the real-world application. Students are currently tracking plant growth data, experimenting with variables like light and nutrient levels, and making evidence-based decisions to optimize their systems. We are also working toward bringing our produce to a small local market this summer, giving students an authentic farm-to-market experience. This project has sparked curiosity, teamwork, and a sense of purpose—and it continues to grow every single day because of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1769047641377,"projectUrl":"project/growing-knowledge/10044623/","projectTitle":"Growing Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pusko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3117733_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474816676846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-pusko"},{"teacherId":4578359,"projectId":10034679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Students across three classes, Broadcast, TV Production, and Publications, have been working diligently on major projects. The impact of your gift was felt immediately in our Mac computer lab. While many people use a mouse at home for simple navigation, my students use them as precision tools to meet state standards for digital editing, where they must manipulate video and adjust multiple audio sources with frame-by-frame accuracy. The improved functionality, working scroll wheels, and smoothness on the screen have completely removed the technical frustration that used to stall their creative flow. They can now focus on the pacing and timing of their stories rather than struggling with unresponsive hardware.\r\n\r\nTV Production students were very excited (and somewhat nervous) to use the new wireless microphones to record their first professional voice-overs. In our curriculum, students are required to demonstrate proper placement of microphones for effective audio and monitor sound levels to ensure broadcast quality. Seeing and hearing their results was fun for everyone. It helped cultivate a more supportive classroom as students watched each others' finished projects and cheered for one another.","fullyFundedDate":1768719430669,"projectUrl":"project/mice-mics-for-tv-production/10034679/","projectTitle":"Mice & Mics for TV Production","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sorensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4578359_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501109089507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4578359"},{"teacherId":5743950,"projectId":10019701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project! Small things like new paperback rounders and a fun cafe sign make the library more inviting for all who enter. The rounders have allowed me to better organize the paperback series students love and check out the most. I will be using one of the rounders to create a \"Build a Book Club\" station where books that have multiple copies will be stored for those friend groups that like to read the same book at the same time. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the new rounders which are definitely a huge upgrade from the old metal rounders we had before. The cafe sign was first used to welcome the 5th graders when they came over to our campus for a tour. Students and teachers alike commented on how cute it is and how it makes a nice addition to the library. I am excited to be able to use it to highlight library information and events. The plastic bins are not out just yet, but they will be used to organize titles face-front on the book shelves. Some of our STEAM activities, like STEM kits, will be stored in the bins as well. This helps to keep our activity center clean and organized.\r\n\r\nAll of these items are a game-changer for the library. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768636653592,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-mini-upgrade-to-make-reading-m/10019701/","projectTitle":"A Library Mini-Upgrade to Make Reading More Inviting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Keeffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5743950_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540994641171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-okeeffe"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48496","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":380,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":48496,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elton M Garrett Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elton M Garrett Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/elton-m-garrett-middle-school/48496"}