{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8574786,"projectId":9994583,"letterContent":"The project you have funded has been awesome for our classroom. The students are learning how to fill out a checkbook log and keep a running balance. One of the resources that was provided is helping me the teacher with lesson planning to teach real world financials. The students enjoy the store they get to buy from with their checkbooks. Each student works to earn a sum each week to purchase from the classroom store. The students then have to balance their checkbook ledgers from what they spend. \r\n\r\nThe project is going really well and the students and I thank you so much for donating and funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1778043946029,"projectUrl":"project/experiential-financial-literacy/9994583/","projectTitle":"Experiential Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crittenden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574786_orig.jpg?crop=2834,2834,x0,y207&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660195715001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8574786"},{"teacherId":8082709,"projectId":7455479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my classroom and, more importantly, choosing to invest in my students. The funding you graciously provided for our Crochet and Community Service Club gave my students the opportunity to learn a new skill, spend time creating something with their hands, and turn that skill into something that could make a real difference in someone else's life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to knit and donate 76 handmade hats to a local NICU. This project became especially meaningful to me personally because my own son spent a brief amount of time in a NICU. Knowing that my students were creating something that could bring comfort to babies and families going through a difficult and uncertain time made this project incredibly special.\r\n\r\nThe experience also gave my students the opportunity to speak with medical staff and learn more about how donations like these actually help the families and babies receiving them. They were able to see that what may have started as a ball of yarn, a pair of needles, and a new hobby could become a small source of comfort for a family during a very important moment in their lives. That conversation helped them make a connection between what they were doing in our classroom and the impact their actions could have outside of it.\r\n\r\nOf course, there were plenty of laughs, mistakes, tangled yarn, and moments when we had to figure things out together! But watching my students work through the frustration of learning something new and then proudly see the finished products pile up was one of the best parts of the experience. They weren't simply learning how to crochet or knit. They were learning patience, perseverance, responsibility, generosity, and empathy.\r\n\r\nAs a reward for all of their hard work, the girls enjoyed a long lunch at Golden Corral, where they were able to celebrate what they had accomplished together. It was wonderful to watch them enjoy themselves and realize that they had something to be proud of—not just because they had learned a new hobby, but because they had used that hobby to serve their community.\r\n\r\nYour support made all of this possible. You helped provide my students with an engaging hobby, but you also helped create an experience that taught them a lesson in empathy and service that will continue far beyond this project. I hope they carry the memory of those 76 hats with them and remember that even something small that they create can have a meaningful impact on someone else.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that classroom experiences can be about more than academics. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to create, serve, and see themselves as people who can make a difference. The supplies may eventually run out, but the skills, memories, and compassion they gained from this experience will continue giving for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1690613424906,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-and-community-service/7455479/","projectTitle":"Crochet and Community Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8082709_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659235149801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8082709"},{"teacherId":7329534,"projectId":10161442,"letterContent":"It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I write you this letter. Your generosity helped to give my students a wonderful school year!\r\nWe used every item daily, the books were our favorite. Reading was a big part of my classroom. At the end of the school year, my district decided to move my precious students to another school. I was not a part of this decision and I cannot explain how much I will miss being their teacher.\r\nThis just made the impact of your gift even greater. We had so much fun together and will always remember your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1775756606883,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go/10161442/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places You'll Go","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7329534_orig.jpg?crop=665,665,x392,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611592847090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7329534"},{"teacherId":8393524,"projectId":9494067,"letterContent":"From my classroom to you, THANK YOU! The materials provided through this project have infused my classes with new hands-on activities and short lessons.\r\n\r\nThe new TearPads provide students a creative way to apply and demonstrate their knowledge. The Fashion Dictionaries expand students' knowledge of fabrics and terms.\r\n\r\nStudents practice counting and exchanging dollar bills and coins with the new set of play money, without the worry of losing real currency. The 5-Minute Activities Books offer opportunities for students to reflect and discuss content. They include great start of class activities.\r\n\r\nLastly, students loved the new twist and turn tangles! Students would ask to borrow them, happy to have a fidget available to use.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support and care for my classroom and students! This project would not be a reality without you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755283404360,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-lessons/9494067/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8393524_orig.png?crop=653,653,x49,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649108048577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8393524"},{"teacherId":8168516,"projectId":8353106,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a space that truly encourages collaboration and hands-on learning. When my students first walked in and saw the new tables, they were excited to work together in a way that simply wasn't possible with our old desks. The unique design of the tables has made it easy to form groups for science labs, problem-solving activities, and class discussions. I've already noticed students sharing ideas more freely, asking thoughtful questions, and working together to find solutions during our investigations.\r\n\r\nThese tables will continue to benefit my students throughout the school year as we explore new science concepts through experiments, engineering challenges, and collaborative projects. Instead of spending time rearranging desks, we can quickly transition into meaningful group work, allowing students to focus on learning and communicating their ideas. Your generosity has created a classroom environment where teamwork, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry can flourish. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide a space where they feel engaged, connected, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1715166438759,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-tables/8353106/","projectTitle":"ColLABoration Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663710613372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168516"},{"teacherId":8168516,"projectId":9745793,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students have experienced science in ways that a textbook alone could never provide. They were thrilled when they saw all of the new materials arrive and couldn't wait to begin using them. Watching rocks tumble as we explored the rock cycle, making ice cream while learning about heat transfer, popping popcorn to investigate heat conduction, and building Earth's layers with play dough transformed our classroom into a place full of curiosity, excitement, and discovery. The snacks, behavior rewards, and small prizes also helped create a positive classroom culture where students felt encouraged, celebrated, and motivated to do their best each day.\r\n\r\nYour support continues to make an impact as we move through new science units and build on what we've learned. My students are using these hands-on experiences to ask deeper questions, make observations, collect evidence, and explain scientific concepts with confidence. The classroom rewards and snacks have reinforced positive choices while helping every student feel valued and supported. Because of your kindness, my students are not only learning science—they are experiencing it firsthand. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping create meaningful memories and lasting learning experiences that my students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763581429948,"projectUrl":"project/stem-science-and-snacks/9745793/","projectTitle":"STEM, Science, and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663710613372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168516"},{"teacherId":8168516,"projectId":7658041,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students walked into a classroom that felt welcoming, organized, and ready for learning. They immediately noticed the new tables, and many commented on how much brighter and more comfortable the room felt. The tables have made it so much easier for students to work together during science labs and group activities, encouraging collaboration and discussion. The wooden cell phone holder has also been a game changer by giving students a designated place to store their phones during class, helping minimize distractions and allowing them to stay focused on learning. Of course, the snacks were a huge hit! Whether a student forgot breakfast or just needed a little boost during a long day, having fruit snacks, chips, and Goldfish crackers available helped keep students energized and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity continues to make a difference every day. As we move through new science units, students are using the tables to complete hands-on investigations, collaborate on projects, and share ideas with their classmates. The phone holder has become part of our classroom routine, creating an environment where students can concentrate on learning while knowing their devices are safely stored. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, comfortable, and excited to learn. Your kindness has improved not only our classroom environment but also the daily experience of every student who walks through the door.","fullyFundedDate":1691877772277,"projectUrl":"project/tables-and-snack-attack/7658041/","projectTitle":"Tables and Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663710613372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168516"},{"teacherId":8168516,"projectId":7947752,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to kick off our Heat Energy unit with two of their favorite science labs—making homemade ice cream and popcorn! Every year, students ask when it's time for the \"ice cream and popcorn\" unit, and thanks to you, I was able to tell them it was finally here. Their excitement was immediate! As they made ice cream using ice, rock salt, and simple ingredients, they were able to experience heat transfer firsthand. During our popcorn investigation, students observed conduction, convection, and radiation in action by comparing popcorn made on the stovetop, in an air popper, and in the microwave. These hands-on experiences helped turn abstract science concepts into memorable learning moments that they won't soon forget.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students the opportunity to learn by doing rather than simply reading from a textbook. We are now using what they observed in the labs to explain heat transfer, analyze data, build scientific models, and apply their understanding to new investigations throughout our Heat Energy unit. The printed worksheets and classroom resources have also helped reinforce vocabulary and key concepts. Thank you for investing in my classroom and making science engaging, meaningful, and fun. Your kindness has created lasting memories while helping my students develop a deeper understanding of science.","fullyFundedDate":1701183939645,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-and-ice-cream-fun/7947752/","projectTitle":"Popcorn and Ice Cream Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663710613372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168516"},{"teacherId":9690213,"projectId":8677831,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project two years ago. When you funded our supply of copy paper, you provided much more than just physical materials—you unlocked countless learning opportunities for my students. Having a reliable stock of paper allowed me to print customized daily worksheets, targeted practice activities, and differentiated learning packets tailored to my students' unique needs. Instead of worrying about limited school resources, I was able to focus entirely on designing engaging lessons that helped my students grasp challenging concepts, stay organized, and build confidence in their skills every single day.\r\n\r\nThe lasting impact of your donation continues to ripple through my teaching practice. Access to printed materials meant every child, regardless of their background or technology access at home, had tangible, hands-on resources to write on, study from, and take home to share their progress with their families. Your generosity directly fostered a more equitable, interactive, and productive learning environment in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1725474378850,"projectUrl":"project/paper-for-pupils/8677831/","projectTitle":"Paper for Pupils!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Choate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690213"},{"teacherId":4627181,"projectId":10231819,"letterContent":"My school was in need of great literature and cleaning supplies.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the support you gave our students.\r\nAs it is so common, it is allergy season so our students were in need of tissues!\r\n\r\nWe also have many activities in the library and wow - do we make a mess! The spray cleaners are such a big help for clean up.\r\n\r\nThe cookbook is an item that will constantly checked out. The markers will be included in art activities completed in the library.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the wonderful support for our project. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777494123012,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-cleaning/10231819/","projectTitle":"Cooking & Cleaning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4627181_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504011407331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4627181"},{"teacherId":5174109,"projectId":9758230,"letterContent":"Thank for donating to my project Replacement Supplies. Your donation allowed me to continue to provide needed supplies to my students to allow them to be successful. The markers have been immensely helpful. With them I am able to have the students work problems and show me their answers from across the room. The students have also gotten to the point that they would rather use the markers and dry erase boards instead of paper when working out problems that are on a computer.\r\n The markers have been put to good use. I am down to less than 20 markers of the 288 you helped supply and the majority of those have been used to replace markers that were used up. Being able to print papers when a student is unable to log into a computer to do the work online or has lost a paper I had given out to the class has been very important this year. This ability has allowed me to keep students learning instead of just sitting in class.","fullyFundedDate":1758766378148,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-supplies/9758230/","projectTitle":"Replacement Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5174109"},{"teacherId":5174109,"projectId":9284492,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project \"Supplies needed for Success\". Your donation allowed me to provide my students necessary supplies the 1st day they walked into my classroom. This has sped up the time we can get started with our daily lessons and allowed students to have the supplies they need to be successful.\r\n Because of your donation my students are able to walk into my room, grab their binder, and go to their seat with everything they need. Their is no need for them to come ask me for supplies and it eliminates any excuses they have about not having what they need to do their work. This easily saves me at least 5 minutes worth of class time (almost 10% of the class) trying to make sure students have what they need to do the work I want them to.","fullyFundedDate":1746818612482,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-for-success/9284492/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5174109"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87046","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":788,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":87046,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jefferson Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jefferson Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/jefferson-middle-school/87046"}