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These exciting materials will encourage students to collaborate, think critically, set goals, and discover that learning can be both meaningful and fun. Your support is helping our students build confidence, curiosity, and skills that can fuel their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1699046729271,"projectUrl":"project/life-is-all-about-choices/7998757/","projectTitle":"Life Is All About Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nededog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397239_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692744646111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397239"},{"teacherId":8068176,"projectId":10455007,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nWhen the packages containing our new resources first arrived, the excitement in our classroom was electric. My students watched wide-eyed as we unboxed the materials, and their eyes lit up with pure joy as they realized these tools were meant specifically for them. Seeing their faces transform from curiosity to genuine pride showed me just how much it means to children to feel supported by a community that believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these resources to work during our daily lessons and small-group collaborative projects. Having these hands-on materials has completely transformed our learning environment, allowing every student to engage directly with the concepts rather than just reading about them. For example, during a recent group activity, my students worked together using the new supplies to solve complex problems, collaborate on creative solutions, and build confidence in their own abilities. The increase in active participation and enthusiasm has been remarkable.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to dive into a capstone project where students will apply what they have learned to create their own group presentations. Your generosity has provided more than just physical items—you have given my students the confidence, motivation, and tools they need to take ownership of their education. Thank you for opening doors of opportunity for our classroom and for helping shape tomorrow's leaders.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMr. Ostrovsky","fullyFundedDate":1787093391764,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-leaders/10455007/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ostrovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068176"},{"teacherId":9261573,"projectId":10222074,"letterContent":"The LEGO sets have made a tremendous impact on our LEGO Club and our students. Having these new sets available has given students more opportunities to build, create, problem-solve, and work collaboratively with their peers. Students are excited to have a greater variety of building projects and challenges, and the sets have helped keep club meetings engaging and accessible for students with different interests and skill levels.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, this donation has provided significant financial relief for our club. Before receiving these sets, we had to use a large portion of our limited club funds to purchase building materials and replace or add to our LEGO collection. Those funds are now available for other student activities, competitions, special projects, and club experiences. Instead of constantly worrying about whether we can afford enough materials, we can focus our resources on creating meaningful opportunities for our students. This generosity has strengthened our LEGO Club and allowed us to provide more experiences without placing an additional financial burden on our school or club.","fullyFundedDate":1783343244938,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-lego-club-creativ/10222074/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: LEGO Club Creativity in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9261573"},{"teacherId":8449098,"projectId":10459222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Leveling Up Engagement With Tech Class Rewards and Incentives!\" Thanks to your generosity, we received an awesome assortment of treats, including Dum Dums lollipops, bulk and Mexican candy, and Juicy Burst fruit gummies.\r\n\r\nMy students were beyond thrilled when they first saw the new materials arrive. We have been using these rewards to supercharge our classroom engagement, turning quiz reviews, discussions, and Q&A sessions into high-energy activities. The incentives have also been a game-changer for daily routines, heavily motivating students to promptly return notes sent home.\r\n\r\nWe recently had a guest speaker visit from our public library, and we shared some of the candy alongside the prizes the speaker brought. The kids were exceptionally motivated to participate, added fantastic input to the lecture, and showed genuine interest in the library's presentation.\r\n\r\nNext up, we are diving deeper into our current digital citizenship and tech design projects, and these incentives will continue to keep student morale and participation high as we wrap up our latest units. 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For many of my students, simply having reliable, everyday essentials ready at hand removed a subtle barrier to their daily learning and made them feel truly supported by a community that cares about their education.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already transformed our daily math routines. We use the dry erase markers and erasers for quick, interactive check-ins on our mini whiteboards, allowing students to solve linear equations and practice multi-step problem-solving without the fear of making permanent mistakes. The playing cards have been a massive hit for small-group math games, helping students master integer operations and probability concepts through engaging, hands-on play. Meanwhile, having a steady supply of graph paper and pencils means every student can clearly plot coordinate planes, sketch slope-intercept forms, and organize their work neatly.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to form the foundation of our upcoming unit on functions and systems of equations. Having high-quality graph paper and extra copy paper ensures we can print custom problem sets and allow students to create detailed, color-coded visual projects mapping real-world scenarios. Your kindness has not only provided essential tools for our classroom, but it has also energized our students to approach pre-algebra with confidence and enthusiasm every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1785473696299,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-pre-algebra-supplies/10211217/","projectTitle":"8th Grade Pre-Algebra Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ostrovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068176"},{"teacherId":8155111,"projectId":10023517,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and support in all our projects. The lesson on renewable energy can be a difficult topic for most stidents in our class. However, the Science kits had helped our students be engaged and have the hands-on experience of renewable energy. The students were excited to build the windmills and had witnessed how these works. \r\n\r\nThe rest of the materials requested were also used to keep our students engaged, motivated, and inspired this school year.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1768708311915,"projectUrl":"project/renewable-energy-power-from-nature/10023517/","projectTitle":"Renewable Energy: Power From Nature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anacta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8155111"},{"teacherId":7535105,"projectId":10181869,"letterContent":"Your support will help students maintain a safe, clean, and accessible school garden where hands-on learning can truly thrive. A durable hose reel will make watering more efficient and manageable, while a broom and dustpan will help students keep the space tidy and welcoming. 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In a middle school math environment, these aren't just supplies; they are the essential tools that allow my students to transition from basic calculations to complex problem-solving. Having enough working calculators for every student ensures that no one is left behind during a lesson, and the new notebooks have already become a dedicated space for them to organize their thoughts and track their progress.\r\n\r\nYour support has an immediate impact on our daily learning. With these materials, we can dive into hands-on projects—like building geometric models and creating interactive math journals—that make abstract concepts feel real. It is a wonderful feeling to see a student's face light up when they have the right tools to tackle a difficult equation. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their education is valued by the community.","fullyFundedDate":1768175204385,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-to-help-our-eagles-so/10003877/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies to Help Our Eagles Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7261761"},{"teacherId":8115884,"projectId":7980096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies for my 230 students. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning and help ensure they have the tools they need to succeed this year. I am truly grateful for your support of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, each student will receive the materials they need to participate fully in lessons and feel confident at school. Your gift sends a powerful message to our students that their education matters to others in our community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contribution and for investing in our students' success. Your support is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1699328551533,"projectUrl":"project/mx-browns-classroom/7980096/","projectTitle":"Mx. Brown's Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115884"},{"teacherId":10402706,"projectId":10012284,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of supplies for my classroom and school. It came as a surprise to me that so many students depend on the school for supplies. Many students come to school with nothing and then paper, pencils, etc., are supplied by the school and the teacher. Your donation of calculators, pencils, notebooks, paper, etc., was very much appreciated. \r\n\r\nStudents really appreciate borrowing a pencil that is sharpened and has an eraser on it. Because of your generous donations I am able to provide new sharpened pencils for my students. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your program.","fullyFundedDate":1768446784259,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-inspire-future-mathematician/10012284/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Inspire Future Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402706"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56244","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1271,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":56244,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/walter-johnson-junior-high-school/56244"}