{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Juniata Park Academy","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9557587,"projectId":10311714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project for new cleaning and sensory materials! These resources have made an immediate, meaningful impact in our middle school autistic support classroom. The sensory tools—from kinetic sand to therapeutic putty—have provided our students with the exact self-regulation support they need to feel grounded, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Seeing their faces light up with comfort and relief as they explored the new items was a truly powerful moment for all of us.\r\n\r\nBeyond the sensory support, the new cleaning supplies have helped us teach essential daily living and independent life skills in a clean, safe, and healthy environment. Our students take immense pride in taking care of their classroom, using the kid-friendly cleaning items to practice step-by-step vocational tasks that build their confidence and independence. Your kindness has not only provided vital classroom essentials, but it has also shown my students that there is a whole community of people cheering them on. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1784816989604,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sound-and-sanitize-as-classro/10311714/","projectTitle":"Sensory, Sound, and Sanitize: AS Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McInnis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9557587"},{"teacherId":4661772,"projectId":10563217,"letterContent":"When the \"Nourish to Flourish\" packages first arrived in our classroom, the energy in the room was electric. My students gathered around the boxes with eyes wide and big smiles, eagerly guessing what was inside. As we unpacked the fresh supplies, healthy snacks, and cooking equipment, their excitement turned into genuine pride—they couldn't believe that generous supporters like you cared so much about their well-being and success. One student looked up with a huge grin and asked, \"Are these really just for us?\" It was a powerful moment that set the tone for everything we've accomplished since.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have transformed our daily routine by seamlessly weaving nutrition into our hands-on lessons. Recently, we used the materials to host a \"Farm-to-Desk\" culinary lab where students worked in small teams to prepare simple, nutrient-rich recipes while learning about balanced diets, plant life cycles, and measurement skills. The room was buzzing with collaboration as they chopped, measured, and tasted ingredients they had never tried before. Seeing students who are usually timid step up as confident project leaders—and proudly clean up afterward—showed me just how much these tools foster both independence and healthy habits.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students are taking their learning a step further by designing their own seasonal meal plans and writing step-by-step recipe guides to share with their families. They are currently researching the local agricultural journey of different ingredients to understand how food travels from farm to table. Thanks to your support, \"Nourish to Flourish\" has given my class the confidence and tools to make lasting, healthy choices every day.","fullyFundedDate":1788972674913,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish-stocking-our-classr/10563217/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish: Stocking Our Classroom Snack Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4661772"},{"teacherId":285792,"projectId":10433092,"letterContent":"What a great surprise to have my project funded. My students use the cleaning wipes and hand soap daily to maintain a healthy, sanitized learning space. Routine cleaning occurs daily when we are switching classes and at the end of the day has become second nature. Sweeping and cleaning the desks have become a regular part of our end-of-day classroom job rotations. We use hand soap instead of hand sanitizer when keeping our hands clean of germs. The kids love the scents of the soap and having clean hands keeps our focus where it belongs—on learning instead of seasonal illnesses. \r\nMy students love cleaning, so having extra wipes will allow my students take ownership of the classroom. \r\nThank you very much for the generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1789663578344,"projectUrl":"project/spick-span-scholars/10433092/","projectTitle":"Spick & Span Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp285792_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669158175368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-markowitz"},{"teacherId":675116,"projectId":10086156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity towards my students and I. Having access to a trampoline has been so beneficial for them. A few minutes on a trampoline allows my kids to get out extra energy, regulate themselves, and reduce anxiety. It allows my students a way to satisfy their self-stimulatory needs in a safe and appropriate manner. My students have been so excited to use the trampoline each and every day. We greatly appreciate your help in getting this amazing resource for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779396574688,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-for-joy-in-autistic-support/10086156/","projectTitle":"Jumping for Joy in Autistic Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp675116_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560299815753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stacyreeves"},{"teacherId":285792,"projectId":10432869,"letterContent":"Wow, I am beyond grateful! Thanks to your generous support, our \"Hydrate to Dominate: Help Us Stay Refreshed!\" project is officially fully funded.\r\n\r\nHaving personal water bottles will be a total game-changer for our classroom. Our students run hard at recess and come back thirsty, so having water right at their desks will keep them focused and minimize classroom disruptions. Knowing that many of my students don't have access to water bottles at home makes this gift even more impactful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring about our class!","fullyFundedDate":1789583153161,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-to-dominate-help-us-stay-refres/10432869/","projectTitle":"Hydrate to Dominate: Help Us Stay Refreshed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp285792_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669158175368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-markowitz"},{"teacherId":260831,"projectId":10584233,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and continued support of our Physical Education program!\r\nThe combination of the new potato sacks and protein bars has brought a fantastic mix of high-energy fun and essential nutrition to our gym. The potato sack races have been an absolute hit, filling our classes with laughter, friendly competition, and dynamic cardiovascular movement. Following our active sessions, being able to offer healthy protein bars gives our students the nutritional fuel they need to recharge, learn about proper recovery, and stay focused for the rest of the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1789393396804,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-fit/10584233/","projectTitle":"Fun and Fit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260831_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x80,y1219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747051953646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/260831"},{"teacherId":260831,"projectId":10422876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our Physical Education program!\r\nThe addition of the new power tower fitness station has transformed our gym. Having a dedicated space for pull-ups, chin-ups, dips, and core work allows our students to build real functional strength, improve their fitness, and safely challenge themselves every day. It has quickly become one of the most popular stations in our physical education classes, inspiring students across all grade levels to set personal goals, push their limits, and celebrate each other's progress.\r\nYour kindness provides our students with high-quality equipment that fosters lifelong health, discipline, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1789393394878,"projectUrl":"project/build-strength-confidence-and-healthy/10422876/","projectTitle":"Build Strength, Confidence, and Healthy Habits (Fitness Station)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260831_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x80,y1219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747051953646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/260831"},{"teacherId":260831,"projectId":10298801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our Physical Education class!\r\nThe arrival of the new stress balls has brought so much excitement to our gym. We are using them as special prizes to recognize student effort, positive sportsmanship, focus, and personal growth. Seeing the bright smiles on our students' faces when they earn one of these prizes is truly priceless. Beyond being a fun reward, these sensory items give our kids a wonderful tool to help manage energy, practice mindfulness, and stay focused throughout the school day.\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our daily environment by creating a positive, encouraging atmosphere where every student feels seen and motivated to do their best. 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The paper has been used not only with the markers, but also with the paints the children brought into class. This type of Art Therapy really seems to help our youngest learners.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1787687481864,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-to-support-creativity/10289272/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies to Support Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp498199_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723766048457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vpotero"},{"teacherId":498199,"projectId":10032503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this awesome HP SmartTank printer and a set of ink refills. This printer has been invaluable to the school community. Some of the sports teams have used it to run off flyers. Our clubs have just started, but already we have requestts to print flers in color. A few individual studetns, outside of clubs have used it to print paprs. Finally, teachers are your it to print materials for lessons in color.\r\nAs putined here, you can see that this new printer is being well used. Eberyone is happy with the choice of printer. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1778696662864,"projectUrl":"project/color-brings-our-work-to-life/10032503/","projectTitle":"Color Brings Our Work to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp498199_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723766048457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vpotero"},{"teacherId":1556773,"projectId":10504148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our physical education program! Because of your contributions, our gym is now equipped with a pull-up/dip machine and targeted grip strength trainers. These amazing additions are already making a transformative impact on our students' fitness journeys.\r\nThe pull-up and dip machine has completely changed how our students approach upper-body strength training. Because the machine provides variable assistance, every student—regardless of their current fitness level—can safely perform these foundational exercises with correct form and complete confidence. Paired with the grip strength equipment, our classes are learning the importance of foundational muscular strength, core stability, and progressive training. Watching students set personal goals, encourage their peers, and celebrate breaking their own records has brought a whole new energy to our gym.\r\nYour support goes far beyond the equipment itself; you've given our students the tools to build physical confidence, resilience, and lifelong health habits. Thank you for investing in our students' strength, growth, and potential! \r\nDJP will forever be in our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1788283346122,"projectUrl":"project/get-a-grip-on-learning-building-strengt/10504148/","projectTitle":"Get a Grip on Learning: Building Strength and Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kacergis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1556773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787337007775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1556773"},{"teacherId":1556773,"projectId":10503264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and generous contributions to our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) project! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to meaningful rewards that directly celebrate their hard work, kindness, and positive choices every single day.\r\nSeeing our students' faces light up when they earn a reward for demonstrating responsibility, respect, and safety has been absolutely magical. These incentives do far more than just bring smiles—they reinforce the positive habits that help our classroom community thrive. Since introducing the new rewards, our students have shown noticeable increases in engagement, mutual support, and pride in their achievements.\r\nYour generosity reminds our students that there is a whole community of people outside our school walls who believe in them and root for their success. Thank you for investing in our culture of positivity and for helping us create a joyful, supportive environment where every child feels recognized and valued.\r\nDJP will forever be in our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1788275080802,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-results-fueling-positive-be/10503264/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Results: Fueling Positive Behavior and Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kacergis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1556773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787337007775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1556773"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94411","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":854,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.1,"schoolId":94411,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Juniata Park Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Juniata Park Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/juniata-park-academy/94411"}