{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8068176,"projectId":10572740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project! When the boxes of supplies and delicious rewards arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked everything together—it felt like a holiday morning in our room. Having these brand-new resources ready to go instantly elevated our learning space and brought a fresh wave of excitement to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these materials to fantastic use! The supplies are helping us stay organized and focused during our group activities, while the snacks and rewards have provided an amazing boost for positive reinforcement. Whether it's celebrating a student who mastered a difficult concept, worked hard on a project, or showed extraordinary kindness to a peer, having these special incentives makes a world of difference. It keeps my students motivated, engaged, and eager to push themselves further every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom environment is more vibrant, encouraging, and productive. Looking ahead, we will continue using these resources to keep our momentum strong as we dive into our upcoming lessons and collaborative projects. Thank you for caring about my students' success and for making a tangible, positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788531510901,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-and-supplies/10572740/","projectTitle":"Rewards and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ostrovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068176"},{"teacherId":4323861,"projectId":10476072,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 6th-grade classroom, thank you so much for fully funding \"Snacks, Smiles, and Supplies for Success!\" Operating in a Title I school means meeting our students' physical and emotional needs is just as important as meeting their academic ones. This wonderful mix of snacks, classroom rewards, and instructional tools makes an immediate, positive impact on our learning environment every single day.\r\n\r\nYour support directly equips our classroom in three meaningful ways:\r\n\r\nNutritional Support: The Nutri-Grain bars and Mott's fruit snacks ensure that no student has to try to focus on a math or finance lesson on an empty stomach. Having quick, healthy food accessible right in the room keeps our kids energized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nPositive Reinforcement & Culture: The Dum Dums, bulk candy, Mexican candy mix, and 600 inspirational affirmation stickers are amazing tools for building a supportive class culture. These rewards help power our classroom incentives, celebrating student growth, kindness, and hard work with daily moments of joy.\r\n\r\nLong-Lasting Learning Tools: The 500 laminating sheets are a true teacher essential! They allow me to preserve reusable student resources, visual reference charts, and game materials so they can withstand daily middle school use for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides much more than just supplies—it creates a warm, welcoming environment where students feel cared for, valued, and ready to succeed. Thank you for investing in our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1787176917113,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-smiles-and-supplies-for-success/10476072/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Smiles, and Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSimone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4323861"},{"teacherId":4323861,"projectId":10322666,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 6th-grade students, thank you so much for fully funding \"Equipped for Success: Tools for Focus, Creativity, and Learning!\" Operating in a Title I classroom means ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed regardless of their financial situation at home. This generous package of headphones, fidget tools, games, and art supplies directly addresses the diverse learning, sensory, and academic needs of our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has already transformed how our students learn and engage every single day:\r\n\r\nTech Access & Equality: The 60-pack of wired earbuds replaces our worn-out classroom headsets, ensuring students who cannot afford their own can seamlessly access videos, media, and digital assignments without distraction.\r\n\r\nFocus & Sensory Support: The kinetic desk toys, squishy sensory items, and slow-rising cube fidgets give students healthy, non-disruptive outlets to self-regulate, channel excess energy, and maintain sharp focus during lessons.\r\n\r\nCreative Expression: The 288-pack of colored pencils and sidewalk chalk give us rich, varied ways to demonstrate learning beyond traditional worksheets, catering directly to our visual and tactile learners.\r\n\r\nPractical Learning Through Play: Strategy games like Ticket to Ride: New York and Catan are arriving at the perfect moment! We are about to launch our personal finance unit, and students will be playing these games soon to experience budgeting, resource management, and strategic decision-making in action.\r\n\r\nYour investment removes daily obstacles for our students and shows them that their community is actively cheering them on. Thank you for making our classroom a more inclusive, engaging, and equipped place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786143468927,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-for-success-tools-for-focus-c/10322666/","projectTitle":"Equipped for Success: Tools for Focus, Creativity, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSimone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4323861"},{"teacherId":4323861,"projectId":10392527,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 6th-grade personal finance students, thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding \"Picture-Perfect Personal Finance!\" Receiving a full class set of 40 copies of The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know is an absolute game-changer for our classroom.\r\n\r\nPersonal finance can feel abstract and intimidating for middle schoolers, but these visual guides break down complex concepts—like budgeting, credit, saving, and investing—into engaging, digestible diagrams and infographics. Having these tangible books in our students' hands allows me to teach essential 21st-century life skills in a format that actually resonates with visual learners. Instead of getting lost in dense text, my students can immediately connect with the material, build real confidence, and gain a massive leg up on understanding how money works in the real world.\r\n\r\nYour investment shows our students that their future financial success matters to the broader community. Thank you for equipping our classroom with the exact tools we need to make learning engaging, accessible, and practical!","fullyFundedDate":1785684858819,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-personal-finance/10392527/","projectTitle":"Picture-Perfect Personal Finance!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSimone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4323861"},{"teacherId":4323861,"projectId":10322702,"letterContent":"On behalf of our middle school student-athletes, thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Gear Up for Success: Soccer Supplies for Boys/Girls Teams. Your contribution provided us with 12 Gatorade squeeze bottles and two custom carrying holders, giving our players a practical, reliable way to stay hydrated on the pitch. In a dry, desert environment like Las Vegas, proper hydration isn't just a convenience—it is essential for the safety, health, and peak performance of our athletes during intense physical training.\r\n\r\nThese hydration sets are arriving at the perfect time as we prepare for our spring season, which is the official competitive time for middle school soccer in our district. Both our boys and girls varsity teams, as well as our after-school intramural soccer program, will be putting this gear to use daily. Having dedicated bottle carriers allows our players to keep water organized and instantly accessible on the sidelines during fast-paced drills, scrimmages, and hot game days, ensuring no time is wasted searching for misplaced drinks.\r\n\r\nYour investment removes a major logistical barrier for our program and shows our students that their health and hard work are valued by their community. Seeing our players step onto the field with proper, athletic-grade equipment gives them a incredible boost of team pride and excitement for the upcoming season. Thank you for making a direct, lasting difference for our athletes this spring!","fullyFundedDate":1785331576152,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-success-soccer-supplies-for/10322702/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for Success: Soccer Supplies for Boys/Girls Teams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSimone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4323861"},{"teacherId":4323861,"projectId":10336459,"letterContent":"This project directly addresses a fundamental equity gap for our student-athletes by providing essential, reliable soccer gear that our school budget cannot cover. Prior to receiving these supplies, students frequently had to share worn-out shin guards, train with underinflated balls, and use improvised targets instead of proper nets, which compromised both safety and practice quality.\r\n\r\nWith fall sports currently using our field, these materials will be deployed immediately when our official soccer season kicks off in January:\r\n\r\nPlayer Safety & Accessibility: Providing proper protective shin guards ensures that every student can participate safely when tryouts and practices begin, eliminating financial barriers for families.\r\n\r\nStructured Field Sessions: Once field access opens up in January, matching pinnies and dedicated nets will allow us to run organized, realistic drills that maximize active practice time and build core skills.\r\n\r\nDaily Responsibility & Pride: Students will manage, clean, and store the equipment daily throughout the season, fostering strong habits around accountability, team pride, and respect for shared property.\r\n\r\nHaving this basic gear removes financial strain on families and ensures our student-athletes hit the ground running with a safe, structured, and complete athletic experience this winter.","fullyFundedDate":1781487664501,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-title-i-soccer-teams-for-s/10336459/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Title I Soccer Teams for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSimone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4323861"},{"teacherId":9481639,"projectId":10474121,"letterContent":"Providing daily snacks, essential hygiene items, and basic school supplies directly removes the physical and emotional barriers that often stand between students and their academic success. When children arrive at school hungry or lacking fundamental items like pencils and notebooks, their ability to focus and engage with the curriculum is significantly compromised. Access to nutritional snacks keeps energy levels consistent and attention sharp during long learning blocks, while having dedicated academic supplies ensures every student can fully participate in daily lessons without feeling unprepared or left behind.\r\n\r\nEqually important is the profound impact that personal hygiene supplies have on a student's daily well-being and self-esteem. Having access to items like deodorant, dental care products, and sanitation supplies allows students to take care of their basic needs with dignity, preventing absenteeism and reducing the social anxiety or stigma that can stem from hygiene insecurity. By fulfilling these fundamental needs, this project creates a safe, equitable, and supportive classroom environment where students can shift their focus away from daily worries and onto their growth and education.","fullyFundedDate":1788430255161,"projectUrl":"project/fueled-for-learning-essential-snacks-h/10474121/","projectTitle":"Fueled for Learning: Essential Snacks, Hygiene, and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481639"},{"teacherId":9370553,"projectId":10183243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your support, our students now have access to essential classroom supplies and snacks to keep them focused, energized, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies available removes daily hurdles for our students, allowing them to engage fully in hands-on activities without worry. The snacks have already made a noticeable difference in keeping momentum and concentration high during our lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our daily classroom experience and reminds our students that there is a whole community supporting their education. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our learning space!","fullyFundedDate":1778068733703,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-minds-for-3d-math/10183243/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Minds for 3D Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370553"},{"teacherId":8397239,"projectId":10546966,"letterContent":"By funding this project, you will directly transform our classroom culture into one where effort, growth, and positive choices are actively celebrated. Middle school is a critical time for building self-motivation, and having a diverse selection of meaningful incentives—from goal-focused school supplies to celebration snacks—gives my students tangible targets to work toward every day. Your support will boost daily attendance, increase academic engagement, and ensure that every student knows their hard work and positive behavior are recognized and valued. Students were motivated to participate in discussion when incentives were given.","fullyFundedDate":1788409430054,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-big-goals-fueling-success/10546966/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Big Goals: Fueling Success in 6th Grade ELA","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":8664350,"projectId":10080421,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire athletic program, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our school's basketball team. Thanks to your contributions, our student-athletes now have access to top-tier training tools and essential safety equipment that directly enhance their daily practice and game-day experiences. Ensuring our players can push their limits while staying protected from preventable injuries is our highest priority, and your donations have made that level of care and preparation possible.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical safety, the instructional resources and specialized gear you funded have fundamentally elevated how we teach the game. These tools allow our coaching staff to break down fundamental skills, implement dynamic drills, and foster a deeper strategic understanding of basketball. Seeing our athletes utilize this new equipment with enthusiasm has energized our practices and instilled a strong sense of pride and confidence throughout the entire roster.\r\n\r\nYour investment extends far past the basketball court—it reinforces to our students that their hard work is backed by a community that truly cares about their growth. Thank you for equipping our team with the resources they need to develop as athletes, learn valuable life lessons through sport, and represent our school with excellence this season.","fullyFundedDate":1778859084898,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-the-court-training-tools-for-s/10080421/","projectTitle":"Leveling the Court: Training Tools for Student Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664350"},{"teacherId":8664350,"projectId":10008525,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contributions toward our new school audio equipment. Thanks to your support, our gymnasium sound system has received a much-needed upgrade just in time for the upcoming basketball season. High-quality audio is essential for creating an energetic atmosphere, making clear announcements, and keeping our players, coaches, and spectators fully engaged throughout every game.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this new gear goes far beyond clear play-by-play calls and crisp music. Reliable audio equipment ensures that safety announcements are heard effortlessly by everyone in the stands, while our student announcers and event crew get hands-on experience operating professional-grade sound technology. Your donations have elevated the spirit of our sports program and given our entire student body and athletic department a boost of pride heading into game night.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our school demonstrates a wonderful commitment to our students and community. Thank you for stepping up to make our sports season unforgettable, enhancing our school events, and ensuring that our team receives the loudest, clearest support possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768220581596,"projectUrl":"project/sound-access-for-all-safe-storage-for-s/10008525/","projectTitle":"Sound Access for All: Safe Storage for Student Audio Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664350"},{"teacherId":8397239,"projectId":7998757,"letterContent":"This grant will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences by providing engaging supplies and hands-on STEM activities. 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