{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Justice Myron Leavitt Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2663699,"projectId":10046890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! I cannot express just how thankful I am! I teach 6th grade and 8th grade reading and writing, plus I am the National Junior Honor Society advisor for my school, so we go through a ton of supplies. One of the things my students like are gallery walks where we get up, move around the room, and write all over posters. So having the large sticky notes work incredibly well--and the sharpies are the best to write with. My students love writing with \"fun pens.\" It's amazing just how much more they will write on the days they get to use them. I added the new books to my classroom library--there is nothing like a real book as we live in this techy world. Thank you again for everything! As a teacher of 23 years, this doesn't go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1769133346423,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-in-ela/10046890/","projectTitle":"Collaboration in ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vinatieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2663699_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680148259032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2663699"},{"teacherId":8169547,"projectId":10007016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. In our Spanish classes, these new books and headsets are game-changers for creating a comprehensible input environment, where students gain proficiency by understanding messages. These tools have shifted the focus from strict grammar memorization to reading for meaning, building confidence, and improving pronunciation through listening. \r\n\r\nThrough repeated reading of familiar stories, students have moved from decoding individual words to recognizing phrases, which has increased reading speed and comprehension. Instead of worksheets, students see grammar in action within stories, helping them understand how the language fits together naturally.\r\n\r\nStudents engage in Free Voluntary Reading, where they choose books from the classroom library and read silently to foster a love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe headsets have provided a private, low-stakes environment, reducing anxiety about speaking out loud. The students can listen to the audio repeatedly without feeling pressure.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and for providing these hands-on resources to build their confidence, understanding and joy of learning Spanish!","fullyFundedDate":1768743775395,"projectUrl":"project/espaol-essentials/10007016/","projectTitle":"Español Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8169547_orig.jpg?crop=1261,1261,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636572711614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169547"},{"teacherId":9354615,"projectId":10031175,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom. It is a joy to see our library shelves filled with fresh stories and new perspectives, and my students are already diving into them with incredible enthusiasm.\r\nThese new texts have introduced a wealth of important skills and lessons to our curriculum. We are using them to explore complex themes like empathy and resilience, while also sharpening our critical thinking and vocabulary. The diverse range of genres has sparked curiosity and prompted insightful classroom discussions that go beyond the pages of the books.\r\nReading in our classroom is a vibrant, daily ritual. We begin each session with dedicated independent reading time, where students find a cozy spot to get lost in a book. This is followed by collaborative book clubs or partner reading, where students share their thoughts and discoveries. The atmosphere is one of focused engagement and shared discovery, as we cultivate a community of lifelong readers.\r\nA few students, in particular, have been exceptionally moved by the new additions. One student, who previously struggled to find books that piqued their interest, has been captivated by a new graphic novel series. Seeing their eyes light up and hearing them enthusiastically summarize each chapter has been truly heartening. \r\nYour contribution has not only enriched our library but has also ignited a passion for reading that will stay with these students for years to come. Thank you for investing in their education and for being a vital part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1768697732023,"projectUrl":"project/time-traveling-through-books/10031175/","projectTitle":"Time Traveling Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354615_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699461457045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354615"},{"teacherId":8139777,"projectId":9992537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation through DonorsChoose. Because of your support, my students are exploring hands-on 3D art using Model Magic, polymer clay, and air-dry clay.\r\n\r\nThey are learning to create, problem-solve, care for materials, and work over multiple days. Students are also improvising tools, blending colors, and adding detailed finishes.\r\n\r\nFrom Miniature Tic Tac Toe boards to coasters and Dragon Eyes, their creativity has come alive. Your support has sparked excitement, engagement, and a deeper love for art. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768100164277,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-3d/9992537/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds 3D","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8139777_orig.jpg?crop=362,362,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698900093162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139777"},{"teacherId":5367009,"projectId":9992501,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing materials for my students. The impact that you had was immeasurable. The students were all shocked to see the boxes as they were all being delivered. It was beyond them to see the kindness of others and the support they were receiving from people they did not even know. It was a great lesson for them to see the kindness of other was allowing them to create the products for their projects without having to worry where they would get their supplies.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces when they realized they were going to be able to include things that they didn't think they would be able to include was priceless. We could have never been able to provide this learning experience for them without your donation. The lessons they learned were beyond just the curriculum, and that is greatly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1768417690250,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9992501/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MERCER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5367009"},{"teacherId":8145897,"projectId":9993010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the paints and the cardstock paper we received. The student council members were excited to receive the items and were anxious to use the items for our upcoming projects.\r\n\r\nWe used the card stock to punch out 1400 hearts to hang around the school for our \"Heart Attack\" event, where each student finds a heart with their name on it yard to the lockers in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade hallways. Every student felt appreciated and loved that day.\r\n\r\nWe used the paints to help create the backdrop for the assembly. The colors were vibrant and the backdrop looked amazing.\r\n\r\nWe now move on to the final months of the school year and start planning for next year. We plan on using the paints and the cardstock to create even more amazing projects!","fullyFundedDate":1768105727042,"projectUrl":"project/student-councils-dazzling-displays/9993010/","projectTitle":"Student Council's Dazzling Displays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hammond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145897_orig.jpg?crop=439,439,x43,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634850150633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8145897"},{"teacherId":8196685,"projectId":10003267,"letterContent":"Before these materials arrived, geometry was often a struggle of imagination. Trying to explain how a flat drawing becomes a three-dimensional shape is a challenge for any middle schooler. With the Geometric Solids, that \"lightbulb moment\" is happening every day. Students are now physically unfolding the plastic shapes to see the 2D nets inside. They can finally visualize how the surface area of a cylinder relates to a rectangle and two circles. Seeing the \"skin\" of the shape laid flat has turned a confusing formula into a logical reality.\r\n\r\nThe TI-30X IIS Calculators have been an absolute game-changer for our daily lessons. In a classroom where many students didn't have access to the specific technology required for our curriculum, these kits have leveled the playing field. Instead of getting bogged down in tedious long-division errors, my students can now focus on the high-level problem-solving and multi-step logic required for our algebra and geometry units.","fullyFundedDate":1768183507259,"projectUrl":"project/count-on-us-building-big-math-minds/10003267/","projectTitle":"Count on Us: Building Big Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shepherd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8196685"},{"teacherId":8473276,"projectId":9992531,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible support! When the boxes of new supplies arrived, my 7th graders were so excited—there is just something about fresh markers, crisp paper, and new colored pencils that instantly boosts the energy in a middle school classroom. On a personal note, the new adjustable rolling desk and organization baskets have been a massive help for me. Instead of being stuck at the front of the room, I can easily roll my workspace from group to group to check on my students, all while keeping my grading pens, sticky notes, and expo markers perfectly organized. Our classroom feels so much more functional and welcoming.\r\n\r\nWe've already put these everyday essentials to work in our current project, \"Game Changer.\" Right now, the kids are acting as game designers, creating original board and video games designed to solve real-world problems. The giant sticky chart paper has been a lifesaver for this. My students are using the replenished pocket sleeves, highlighters, and lined paper to organize their research and draft their rulebooks. It is so much easier for them to stay focused and engaged when they actually have the right tools right in front of them.\r\n\r\nAs we wrap up the project over the next few weeks, students will be using the rest of the art supplies to truly bring their ideas to life. They will be drawing character designs, building messy, playable prototypes of their games, and eventually using the printer paper to finalize their pitch presentations for the class. Thank you for giving us the materials we needed to make this hands-on learning possible. You have truly helped create a space where my students can be creative, organized, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1768250628550,"projectUrl":"project/an-engaging-organized-learning-environ/9992531/","projectTitle":"An Engaging & Organized Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boehme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8473276"},{"teacherId":8206574,"projectId":9993127,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your generous donations to my English Language Arts classroom. Your gift has already made a difference.\r\n\r\nIt is important, especially for middle school students, to vary instruction. Students appreciate different approaches to learning. \r\n\r\nUsing word games to help strengthen vocabulary skills has proven to be a hit! Not only are my students able to think critically, but they are building cooperative learning skills, as well. Using these games has given me as an educator, additional tools, and has brought another form of fun into the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768094401013,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-words/9993127/","projectTitle":"Fun with Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollingsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8206574_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698865600124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8206574"},{"teacherId":5385741,"projectId":10014763,"letterContent":"I appreciate all of the supplies for writing. Students love having physical journals and art supplies to make their writing look nice. Ever since the pandemic, we have emphasized technology too much at the expense of writing and drawing by hand. \r\n\r\nSome students (who wouldn't normally write) actually get excited about doing a writing assignment that includes art. It relaxes them to be able to include something that they are good at along with the actual writing.\r\n\r\nI appreciate having all of these supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1768445897006,"projectUrl":"project/the-cartographers-journal-charting-the/10014763/","projectTitle":"The Cartographer's Journal: Charting the Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5385741_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553652338942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5385741"},{"teacherId":7605511,"projectId":9994792,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, books are no longer something my students just read — they're something they experience. The new texts you provided have allowed us to build real reading stamina, practice citing evidence, and dive deeper into theme, character development, and point of view. Instead of isolated passages, students are working with full, rich stories where they can track how characters change, analyze motivations, and support their thinking with text evidence. These are the kinds of literacy skills that build confident, lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and joyful. You might see students huddled in small groups debating a character's choices, tracking themes on sticky notes, or excitedly turning pages during independent reading time. We pause for discussions, connections, and \"aha\" moments. Some days feel like a book club, others like a mini literature workshop — but always centered around student voice. Your support made it possible for every child to hold a real book in their hands, and that has transformed the energy in our room.\r\n\r\nWhat has meant the most is watching reluctant readers fall in love with stories. I have students who previously avoided reading now asking, \"Can I keep this book a little longer?\" One student proudly told me this was the first book they've ever finished on their own. Another now rushes in each morning to tell me what happened in the chapter they read the night before. These moments are everything. You didn't just donate books — you gave my students confidence, connection, and a reason to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my students, thank you for believing in our classroom and making this reading journey possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768164524144,"projectUrl":"project/percy-jackson-the-olympians-of-learni/9994792/","projectTitle":"Percy Jackson & the Olympians… of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lowery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605511_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719367950049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605511"},{"teacherId":6709690,"projectId":9993662,"letterContent":"THANK YOU so much for helping us on our quest to gather \"Percy Jackson\" novels for students, supplying materials for our extension projects, and providing beautiful poster boards for presentations! Your support has helped bring excitement and energy into our classroom, and students are able to share their ideas, showcase their learning, and feel proud of what they created. \r\n\r\nPlease know that these additional supplies will be for final project-based learning experiences in April that connect our curriculum's essential question of \"What does it take to be a survivor?\" to cross-curricular ELA and science information on \"How can we prepare for an emergency?\"\r\n\r\nYour donations help to make this experience meaningful, memorable, and fun for everyone involved. 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