{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Longfellow Junior Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":10237854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the opportunity to create custom, full color sticker designs. This is a great way for students to be able to express themselves and learn to create digitally. Students are just now starting, but are learning to take a sketch, scan it in, and recreate it on the computer. Students will then be able to print and produce a large quantity of stickers to share and keep to themselves. These stickers are also a great promotional tool for our Art department. Thank you for thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1778015984165,"projectUrl":"project/super-satisfied-and-stuck-on-sticker-sti/10237854/","projectTitle":"Super Satisfied and Stuck on Sticker Sticking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":4504234,"projectId":10182140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and investment in our 6th–8th grade Fundamentals of Reading classroom! Your support brought incredible new resources directly into our hands: a collection of \"mirror books\" written by authors of color about characters of color, new headphones with a designated storage holder, and essential supplies like a large box of tissues.\r\nOur classroom brings together a vibrant, culturally diverse group of middle school students, many of whom navigate reading difficulties will struggle with their self-confidence. The diverse collection of books you donated made an immediate difference. Seeing literature created by authors from similar backgrounds brought visible joy and excitement to our students. Experiencing stories that reflect and validate their own lives reinforces a powerful idea: their experiences and perspectives hold genuine value. These titles have sparked meaningful interest among even our most hesitant readers, with one student sharing that it had been ages since they last picked up a library book.\r\nOur daily learning routines have been completely transformed thanks to the headphones and holder. A dedicated organizer keeps the audio workstation structured, clean, and easily accessible. Using headphones provides students with a private, distraction-free environment that helps them focus while boosting their reading comprehension. Reading along while listening to the natural inflection, cadence, and tone of fluent speech continuously bridges decoding challenges and deeper text understanding.\r\nEven the everyday essentials—like a large box of 18-count tissues—make a world of difference. Keeping our space comfortable, healthy, and stocked means our focus stays right where it belongs: on growing as readers and thinkers.\r\nBy uniting culturally validating literature with practical learning tools, you have created a space where every middle schooler in our room feels seen, capable, and equipped to succeed. Thank you for making our classroom a place of confidence and growth!\r\nRespectfully,\r\n\r\nCarrie Vega\r\nFundamentals of Reading Teacher, Grades 6–8\r\nLongfellow Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1779371078686,"projectUrl":"project/mirrors-and-media-reflecting-student-id/10182140/","projectTitle":"Mirrors and Media: Reflecting Student Identity Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4504234_orig.jpg?crop=1608,1608,x0,y214&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692220988029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4504234"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":10148263,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation of books for our classroom. With low reading scores, students are now willing and able to read the library we have in the classroom. Thank you for supporting the arts; the one subject that encompasses all other subjects if done correctly. Students are now able to use the school-wide, designated reading time to practice reading a wide array of material. These students now enjoy this time because of you and your donation. Thank you for taking the time on us and thank you for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1773849945425,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-words/10148263/","projectTitle":"The Power of Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":10069026,"letterContent":"In this project students have the opportunity to create art work by hand, scan it in, and convert the artwork to a digital form. The artwork then will then be laid out into a book that will then be published on Amazon for the entire world to see. Thank you for supporting us and making art something that can propel interest and practice in literature. These students will cherish this book and work hard together to make it a reality. Thank you for supporting the arts and thank you for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1776116025132,"projectUrl":"project/leaving-our-mark/10069026/","projectTitle":"Leaving Our Mark","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":9043960,"letterContent":"Thanks to you students are able to have mice and keyboards all year long, for numerous years. In a Gaming Concepts class the mice and keyboards get worn out, break sometimes, or just stop working. These funds have helped us stay afloat when something goes wrong. Thank you for thinking of us! Students highly respect the new keyboards that are flashy, but also highly functional for typing input. Thank you for taking the time on these students who are happily using the keyboards as I type this. Thank you for your time!","fullyFundedDate":1742915594359,"projectUrl":"project/of-mice-and-keyboard/9043960/","projectTitle":"Of Mice and Keyboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":9181789,"projectId":9708638,"letterContent":"The impact of your generous donations has been immediate and profound, turning what was once a wishlist into a vibrant, high-tech reality for our students. While technology at home is often used for scrolling or streaming, your support has provided us with specialized tools that serve as a \"digital laboratory\" for learning. My students are no longer just reading about the world; they are using the devices you funded to simulate scientific experiments and engage in interactive storytelling. The most exciting aspect for them has been the sense of ownership; knowing that these resources were donated specifically for their success has instilled a renewed sense of pride and curiosity in their daily work.\r\n\r\nWe have noticed a remarkable shift in students who previously felt disconnected from the curriculum. In particular, our English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs have warmed to this technology beautifully, as it offers visual aids and translation tools that make complex subjects much more accessible. One student, who often felt frustrated by heavy reading assignments, recently used the donated tablets to create a visual project that showcased their deep understanding of the material in a way a pen and paper never could. Your donations haven't just put \"gadgets\" in our hands; they have leveled the playing field, ensuring every student has the tools they need to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1766946840241,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-drama/9708638/","projectTitle":"Speech and Drama","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9181789"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":9790885,"letterContent":"Thank you for keeping us safe. If we were to run the laser engraver without this equipment, in the school, the smoke would set the fire alarms off. Thank you for thinking of us! Since you donated, we are able to laser engrave art into wood for projects that we do in art class. Thank you for supporting creativity in the 21st century, with advanced equipment. You taking the time to donate means a lot to all of our students who enjoy being exposed to diverse ways of creating and making art works. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1766954794320,"projectUrl":"project/staying-safe-from-lasers-and-smoke/9790885/","projectTitle":"Staying Safe From Lasers and Smoke","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":9956863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to donate to our classroom. Students are now able to have sharp pencils without asking me for one 24/7! It seems silly, but one would be surprised just how much a pencil can get used. This art classroom practices drawing in a consistent way, using pencils and colored pencils. Students are now able to utilize this tool that is often taken for granted. Students are able to take these particular sharpeners to their desk, which also improves the flow of the classroom. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1766946841157,"projectUrl":"project/clay-work-and-dull-pencils/9956863/","projectTitle":"Clay Work and Dull Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":9090176,"projectId":9930342,"letterContent":"From my Aviation Students, We want to thank you for rhe donation. My Students got the chance to experience how to operate the drones safely. Also my students got rhe chance.to fly a Drone mission, able to communicate on fly the Drone safely, flying under pressure and able to land the Drone safely. My aviation class are learning how drone work. What kinds of jobs do drones do, and i am teaching my student to understand air space ( different classes of aircraft space) and getting ready for the Drone test, so they can be licensed to fly commercially at 16 years old. Again, we want to thank you for the donation.","fullyFundedDate":1765673962768,"projectUrl":"project/introduction-to-drones/9930342/","projectTitle":"Introduction to Drones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dorsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9090176_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694441078406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9090176"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":8990302,"letterContent":"This project has been an amazing journey into the art of laser engraving. Students have been able to create custom art by hand, put it on computer, and then laser it into wood. The novelty of creations burnt into wood is super new to us and exciting. This project will carry on for years to come. Students are so impressed with the laser engraved work! There is a new interest in technology that is used to make artwork. Thank you for taking the time to notice and donate to our classroom. My students will cherish this!","fullyFundedDate":1742915593122,"projectUrl":"project/lights-lasers-and-endless-art/8990302/","projectTitle":"Lights, Lasers, and Endless Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":2433288,"projectId":8782043,"letterContent":"Thank you donors. Students are in love with making stickers to express themselves. This opportunity would not be possible without this generous donation. \r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of us and most of all, thank you for supporting this novel idea in an art classroom/creative setting. Students are able to draw anything and make it into a sticker. As you can see in the pictures, our door is covered with self expression.\r\n\r\nSince the printer is thermal and does not use ink, it is easy to maintain. \r\n\r\nAgain, a huge thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1731102695322,"projectUrl":"project/art-that-sticks-around/8782043/","projectTitle":"Art That Sticks Around","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beichler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2433288_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478870269660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-beichler"},{"teacherId":3760796,"projectId":9748079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support of our young percussion students. The items from this project have allowed us to outfit our percussionists with their own stick bags and individual sets of mallets, rather than sharing among multiples classes. This has helped the students to learn better responsibility and have a greater sense of ownership and pride in the class. I am encouraged each time I get a project funded, that there is still such support for public education and the arts. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1760693816047,"projectUrl":"project/mustang-mallets/9748079/","projectTitle":"Mustang Mallets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3760796_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532893513245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-whaley"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86574","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":548,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":21,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":86574,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Longfellow Junior Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Longfellow Junior Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/enid-public-schools/longfellow-junior-high-school/86574"}