{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9113306,"projectId":9726797,"letterContent":"I want to say my 8th grade students and I will be forever grateful for your donation. Being in a Title 1 school means we do not get a whole lot of funding, and unfortunately this year my school did not get enough money to supply all teacher with copy or color paper. As you can imagine this had me on a different stress level. Because I teach science I am constantly looking for fun and enjoyable ways to make the lesson. Look and be fun. I am able to do this with all the bright color paper and supply all my students with the right copies for their assignments.","fullyFundedDate":1758567072661,"projectUrl":"project/copy-color-paper-for-student-scientist/9726797/","projectTitle":"Copy & Color Paper for Student Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9113306_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x455,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690215091035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9113306"},{"teacherId":7991024,"projectId":9797086,"letterContent":"Students absolutely love their journals. The rate of \"I lost my journal\" is very low (one or two of 125 students). The students who made this claim most likely took them home, because many students asked to do so. Personalization is so important at this stage in their lives. Students in late childhood/early 10 or 11 are beginning to form their personalities, set goals and figure out how they fit into the world. My students were highly motivated to write when they found they could decorate their journals and that they would be safe here at school. Most students had not yet internalized the format and traditions of journal-writing (date, topic or name of books/source, writing daily and legibly). This exercise in journal writing is slowly helping students to internalize these writing/journaling traditions. Learning to write in a journal helps reluctant readers to translate what they have learned (read) into words after having reflected on their reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760454145396,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-journal-4-me/9797086/","projectTitle":"A Reading Journal 4 Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7991024_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681353933498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7991024"},{"teacherId":8393524,"projectId":9242311,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project! This Fall Semester, our school rolled out PBIS to all grade levels. It's been wonderful seeing the positive effect this program has on our students and school climate. With all of these new books, I was able to split them between my classroom store and the schoolwide store, providing more students an opportunity to choose and take home a book.\r\n\r\nDuring the first quarter, one of my students excitedly looked through my classroom store and selected one of the \"I Survived\" books. I was glad I could offer them choices. As this year continues, I look forward to sharing these book rewards with more students.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donations to this project! Your support helps us foster a life-long love of reading for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1744230994021,"projectUrl":"project/book-rewards/9242311/","projectTitle":"Book Rewards","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":10091981,"projectId":9496711,"letterContent":"A Huge Thank You for Help Reward My Students for Class Participation!\r\nDear Amazing Donors,\r\nThank you! Because of your incredible generosity, the materials for my project, Help Reward My Students for Class Participation, have arrived, and our classroom is buzzing with motivation and positive behavior!\r\nIt's one thing to hear about a great idea for student support, but it's entirely another to watch students actively choose positive behavior because they know their efforts are valued. We were so excited to receive a generous stock of snacks and candy, which we are using for instant rewards and as prizes in our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) store.\r\nThe Impact on Motivation and Behavior\r\nThese aren't just treats—they are powerful incentives that reinforce positive classroom culture. Before this project, motivating students and providing meaningful, immediate rewards was a constant challenge. Your gift has given us the tools to celebrate success instantly and consistently.\r\nHere is a glimpse of what your donation made possible this week:\r\n•\tInstant Engagement & Participation: The ability to offer a small piece of candy or a snack for answering a tough question or helping a classmate has dramatically increased voluntary classroom participation. These quick rewards motivate even our most hesitant students to jump into the lesson.\r\n•\tPBIS Store Success: The snacks and candy stock our PBIS store, which is the cornerstone of our positive behavior program. Students earn points or tokens for following school rules, and they use these rewards to \"purchase\" items. Your donation keeps our store running, giving students a tangible goal and promoting long-term behavioral consistency.\r\n•\tBuilding Community: Sharing a small treat after a successful test or group activity helps build a positive, celebratory atmosphere. It strengthens the student-teacher and peer relationships, making our classroom a supportive and enjoyable environment.\r\nThis project has made managing the classroom more positive and focused. Because of you, every child is working toward clear goals, and we are celebrating positive choices all day long. Thank you for investing in our students' character development and for making our classroom a place where positive behavior is always recognized and rewarded.\r\nWith deepest gratitude,\r\nBrock Campbell, Jefferson Middle School, 8th Grade/ELA","fullyFundedDate":1760102800791,"projectUrl":"project/help-reward-my-students-for-class-partic/9496711/","projectTitle":"Help Reward My Students for Class Participation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10091981_orig.png?crop=196,196,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755054098604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrcs2025elaclassroom"},{"teacherId":150649,"projectId":9450697,"letterContent":"The donation that our class received has given the students strength and a positive outlook, knowing that someone really cared enough for them to send essentials that are needed daily.\r\n\r\nWith the cold and sinus season upon us, I value all things sanitary. The paper that we need at school is essential when I want students to do something other than on the computers. When we are on a budget to what we print it is disheartening for a teacher like myself. I do a lot of handons on things, and I do need to print instructions as well.\r\n\r\nSo thank you again for making this journey of a school year easier for me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1756146338089,"projectUrl":"project/being-a-good-citizen-while-enjoying-the/9450697/","projectTitle":"Being a Good Citizen While Enjoying the World Through Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp150649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640965376441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/150649"},{"teacherId":9863261,"projectId":9540693,"letterContent":"I apologize for the belated response. However, my students have been using the pencil holders daily to help keep things flowing and organized. The focus readers have been a massive benefit for a select number of readers; it has helped them focus in on the content. As for the note cards, we haven't used them to their full potential yet, but students have already made around 50 note cards each with root words to student. When we first received the items, they were shocked that a stranger helped support our little classroom. Since that day, I've ensured the students have taken good care of each and every item. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755717294373,"projectUrl":"project/english-remediation-vocabulary-growth/9540693/","projectTitle":"English Remediation: Vocabulary Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9863261_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y460&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755488984492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9863261"},{"teacherId":10091981,"projectId":9503529,"letterContent":"A Huge Thank You for Back to School Supplies Baby!\r\nDear Amazing Donors,\r\nThank you! Because of your incredible generosity, the materials for my project, Back to School Supplies Baby, have arrived, and our classroom is buzzing with creative energy!\r\nIt's one thing to receive a box of supplies, but it's entirely another to watch students' faces light up as they realize they have everything they need right at their desks. We were so excited to receive a generous stock of notebooks, folders, journals, pencils, markers, colored pencils, mechanical pencils, crayons, dry erase markers, paper, and binder clips.\r\nThe Impact in Action\r\nThese aren't just supplies - they are tools for equity and engagement. Before this project, many students struggled to participate fully because they lacked basic essentials or had to use worn-out, borrowed items. Your gift has eliminated that barrier instantly.\r\nHere is a glimpse of what your donation made possible this week:\r\n•\tSustained Writing & Reflection: Every student now has their own dedicated journal and notebook—no more shared or mismatched paper. This consistency allows us to build sustained writing habits and focus deeply on our assignments.\r\n•\tActive Collaboration: The dry erase markers have been a game-changer for small-group work. Students are solving math problems, mapping out arguments, and brainstorming ideas directly on their desks or small whiteboards, making learning immediate and collaborative.\r\n•\tCreative Confidence: The high-quality markers, colored pencils, and crayons are vital for visual learning. Students are using them to annotate texts, create concept maps, and design project-based learning displays. When they have quality materials, they take pride in their work.\r\n•\tReady for Learning: Having a plentiful supply of pencils, mechanical pencils, and paper means we start every day ready to learn. No instructional time is lost searching for a tool; all energy goes straight into the lesson. The folders and binder clips help us maintain organizational skills, which is crucial for success later in the year.\r\nThis project has removed stress from both the students and myself. Because of you, every child in our classroom walks in feeling prepared, valued, and ready to tackle challenging concepts. Thank you for investing in their future and for making our classroom a place where every student can truly thrive.\r\nWith deepest gratitude,\r\nBrock Campbell, Jefferson Middle School, 8th Grade/ELA","fullyFundedDate":1756146338807,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies-baby/9503529/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies Baby!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10091981_orig.png?crop=196,196,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755054098604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrcs2025elaclassroom"},{"teacherId":9613059,"projectId":9623344,"letterContent":"The students and I have a better system in class recognize to student behavior within the classroom. It's great to not have to use my own money for a need that is important to have in a classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents have been recognized for actions that contribute to the lesson or assist me in any way. Most student have been happy to receive them and are delighted with the option that they have. I am slowly adding more as it goes down. I also give some to students who may be hungry and need a boost in their day.","fullyFundedDate":1756234940325,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-work-and-rewards/9623344/","projectTitle":"Tools to Work and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raygoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9613059_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722293204425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcaygoza"},{"teacherId":9785502,"projectId":9517061,"letterContent":"The students are absolutely loving the supplies you provided for our classroom. Since we have received the supplies none of my students have gone without a pencil anymore. The white boards have been a major success in the classroom. The kids love that they are able to have their own boards and don't have to share. When the students found out they had classroom supplies donated they were so excited. It makes me so proud to see them smile and show gratitude for having class supplies that many don't have access to at home.\r\n\r\nMy students are so grateful for the resources donated. We would not have all the tools and resources if it wasn't for everyone who pitched in to help. I could say thank you over and over again and it still wouldn't show my complete gratitude to all donors. My students are now ready to take on the school year and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755018296780,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-and-paper-to-keep-the-brains-flow/9517061/","projectTitle":"Pencil and Paper to Keep the Brains Flowing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Samilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785502"},{"teacherId":10058359,"projectId":9591099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being a part of my classroom visuals. The posters you provided to my classroom are a huge help for my students when we are learning because they are able to look around the classroom and visually connect the things we are studying on the board. One of the biggest ways of communication is visual, and since have a diverse school, where many languages are spoken, it is a big help to all students to have the ability to connect my words with picture examples on the walls. I reference to the posters for examples daily.","fullyFundedDate":1756146337805,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-eyes/9591099/","projectTitle":"For the Eyes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda-Allensworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058359"},{"teacherId":10058359,"projectId":9419873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to our classroom floor seats. The students in my classroom enjoy learning in different ways and these classroom seats provide a unique style of learning in our classroom because they help provide the ability for students to be able to sit comfortably in our library area when they reading and also when they do projects. The floor seats you helped provide to our classroom have created a joy in my classroom because the seats are unique that when children come into the classroom, they try to hurry to a spot on the floor that they can learn from. I am happy to be able to provide such a positive learning experience for them because they let me know all of the time that it is nice to be able to learn away from your normal desk and chair. So thank you to the Bezos Family Foundation and all of our contributors for being a part of making my classroom a welcoming learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1750358796142,"projectUrl":"project/floor-seats/9419873/","projectTitle":"Floor Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda-Allensworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058359"},{"teacherId":7329534,"projectId":9087247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students greatly appreciate your contribution to their learning environment. The trampoline will come in very handy for those much needed sensory and movement break.\r\n\r\nThey loved all the materials and we use them daily, for fun and instruction. They greatly enjoy opening packages and playing with new items. Thank you for helping the best minds grow! We will have a much more successful year because of your generosity and big heart!\r\nAgain, thank you and keep reaching for the stars!","fullyFundedDate":1746468308351,"projectUrl":"project/jump-for-joy-and-education/9087247/","projectTitle":"Jump for Joy and Education!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87046","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":941,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.2,"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"}