{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"J.M. Ullom Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8000474,"projectId":10235709,"letterContent":"The Magic of Visual Literacy\r\nThe illustrated editions of Harry Potter have completely transformed our independent reading time. For my reluctant readers and visual learners, the stunning artwork serves as a vital bridge into the complex world-building of Hogwarts. Seeing the characters and settings beautifully rendered on the page has removed the intimidation factor of tackling a thick chapter book. It keeps students deeply engaged, aids in context clues, and significantly boosts their reading comprehension.\r\n\r\nBridging Home and School in Spanish\r\nHaving Spanish-language editions available has been a massive breakthrough for our English Language Learners. Students are now able to experience the joy of this iconic story in their native language, which validates their cultural identity while building crucial foundational literacy skills. Furthermore, these books are successfully bridging the gap between school and home, allowing Spanish-speaking parents and guardians to read alongside their children and share in the magic as a family.\r\n\r\nHonoring Heritage through the Hawaiian Language\r\nThe inclusion of Hawaiian translations has provided a profoundly unique and affirming experience for our classroom. Having a globally beloved story translated into an indigenous language honors students with Pacific Islander heritage and sparks rich classroom conversations about language preservation. It powerfully demonstrates to my students that every language and culture is worthy of carrying the world's most famous stories.\r\n\r\nA Culturally Inclusive Reading Community\r\nBecause of your generosity, the wizarding world in our classroom is no longer limited by reading level or a single language. You have provided multiple, inclusive entry points into a shared literary adventure. Students of diverse backgrounds are now eagerly discussing the same plot twists, comparing their different editions, and developing a genuine, lifelong love of reading together.","fullyFundedDate":1778536359522,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-reading-across-cultures/10235709/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Reading Across Cultures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kantzabedian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8000474_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721971119132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskantzabedian"},{"teacherId":6398692,"projectId":10409676,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make a difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of books is giving our second graders something much more valuable than just new stories, it is giving them opportunities to see themselves as readers, discover new worlds, build their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nFor some of our students, having a book that they can choose, hold, reread, and share with a friend can make reading feel exciting and meaningful. Every book added to our classroom library creates another opportunity for a child to find that story, the one that makes them laugh, sparks their imagination, or makes them want to read one more page.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us create a classroom where books are accessible, reading is celebrated, and every child has the opportunity to grow as a reader. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build a love of reading that can stay with them for years to come","fullyFundedDate":1785531640432,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-for-new-adventures/10409676/","projectTitle":"A Library for New Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Handley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6398692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555958628427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6398692"},{"teacherId":8665564,"projectId":9996951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. Your donation provided us with essential everyday supplies—including plenty of pencils, wipes, and markers—that keep our learning space running smoothly.\r\nHaving a steady supply of these basic tools means our students are always prepared to jump into daily lessons without missing a beat. The markers and pencils power our daily classwork and creative projects, while the cleaning wipes help us keep our room fresh, healthy, and ready for learning.\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for caring about our students' everyday success!","fullyFundedDate":1768150057812,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-classroom-success/9996951/","projectTitle":"Tools for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8665564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767919220756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665564"},{"teacherId":8665564,"projectId":8021158,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your wonderful support of our classroom. Because of your generosity, we were able to bring flexible seating options and a student reward system into our learning space.\r\nThe addition of flexible seating has completely transformed our daily routine. Giving students the freedom to choose a comfortable, supportive spot to work has boosted focus, encouraged collaboration, and helped everyone stay engaged throughout lessons. Paired with our new rewards system, students are excited, motivated, and taking genuine pride in their positive behavior and effort every day.\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond furnishings and incentives—it creates a welcoming, empowering environment where students feel valued and ready to learn. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1699816878239,"projectUrl":"project/these-things-make-our-classroom-a-better/8021158/","projectTitle":"These Things Make Our Classroom a Better Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8665564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767919220756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665564"},{"teacherId":8665564,"projectId":8037442,"letterContent":"I am writing to share a heartful thank you for your generous past donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase winter hats and gloves for our students.\r\nYour gift made a direct, practical difference in our school day. Having warm outerwear meant that every child could head outside for recess comfortably and safely during the cold winter months, regardless of the weather. Beyond keeping them warm, your contribution showed our students that there is a community of people who care about their well-being and success.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and making such a meaningful impact on our students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1700344280063,"projectUrl":"project/staying-warm-this-winter/8037442/","projectTitle":"Staying Warm This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8665564_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767919220756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665564"},{"teacherId":8505909,"projectId":7309917,"letterContent":"My students have loved having new materials that make learning feel engaging, interactive, and fun! These resources give students exciting ways to practice important reading and math skills while building confidence. They especially love that learning can feel like a game, which motivates them to keep practicing even when a skill is challenging.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also helped my students become more independent learners. During small-group and center time, students can practice skills at their own pace while I work with other students on targeted instruction. It has been especially exciting to see students who may be hesitant during traditional activities become eager to participate when learning is hands-on and fun. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where learning is both meaningful and enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1683738459154,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-learning/7309917/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682608497984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505909"},{"teacherId":8505909,"projectId":8908432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide our classroom with essential supplies! These resources have quickly become part of our everyday learning. My first graders use them throughout the day during whole-group lessons, independent practice, and small-group instruction. Having the materials we need readily available allows us to spend more time learning and less time worrying about whether we have enough supplies. My students were so excited to see the new materials arrive and even more excited to begin using them!\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these supplies will support us as we become stronger readers, writers, mathematicians, and classroom community members. We are beginning to build more independence during our learning centers and small groups, and having the right materials gives students more opportunities to practice skills in hands-on and engaging ways. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where my students have the tools they need to learn, explore, and grow. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1731510886770,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8908432/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682608497984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505909"},{"teacherId":6398692,"projectId":10319201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The paper and notebooks you provided may seem like simple supplies, but they make a big difference in our second-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nEvery day, my students use paper and notebooks to practice writing, solve math problems, record their thinking, draw and label what they are learning, and share their ideas. Having plenty of these supplies means that my students can focus on learning without worrying about running out of the materials they need.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where students can write, think, create, make mistakes, try again, and celebrate their progress. Most importantly, you are helping my students see themselves as capable learners and writers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their classroom experience a little brighter. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782842031919,"projectUrl":"project/every-page-matters/10319201/","projectTitle":"Every Page Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Handley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6398692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555958628427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6398692"},{"teacherId":124814,"projectId":10187809,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. We are using the new markers and drawing paper to give students more opportunities to explore color, line, and visual storytelling. One project has been especially meaningful: students are creating artwork that represents something about themselves, their families, or their experiences. Having quality paper and a wide variety of colors allows them to take their ideas further instead of having to worry about running out of materials or working on whatever paper happens to be available. The new storage bins and individual pouches are also helping students learn to take responsibility for our shared art supplies and independently choose the tools they need. This project is especially important because many of my students are eager to create but have not always had consistent access to quality art materials.\r\n\r\nThe students were immediately excited to see so many new colors and fresh supplies. They wanted to explore the markers right away and began talking about what they could create. For some students, simply having their own clean sheet of quality drawing paper made their artwork feel more important and special. It was wonderful to see students who can sometimes hesitate to begin an assignment become eager to put their ideas on paper.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to build on this enthusiasm by having students sketch their ideas, make thoughtful choices about color and line, and then add details that help communicate their story or message. We will also spend time discussing and celebrating each student's work so they can practice describing their artistic choices and appreciating the different perspectives of their classmates. The goal is not simply to make a picture, but to help students see themselves as capable artists and confident creators. With consistent access to these materials, I can continue giving students opportunities to practice, revise, experiment, and express themselves throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1776373865303,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-access-initiative-tools-for-cre/10187809/","projectTitle":"The Art Access Initiative: Tools for Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bjerke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp124814_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572372260332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bjerke"},{"teacherId":6398692,"projectId":10297092,"letterContent":"Thank You!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my second grade classroom! Your generosity has helped me create a classroom that feels welcoming, comfortable, and exciting for my students.\r\n\r\nThe choice seating gives my students different ways to learn and work comfortably, while the organizers help us keep our classroom running smoothly. The plants and decorations have helped bring our Lantern Grove theme to life, and the mushroom tent has created a special little space for reading, quiet work, and imagination. Even something as simple as having plenty of pencils makes a big difference in our busy classroom!\r\n\r\nThese things may seem small on their own, but together they help create a classroom where my students can feel at home, be curious, and find joy in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a special place to learn and grow. My students and I truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1779293914872,"projectUrl":"project/creating-comfort-and-joy-in-second-grade/10297092/","projectTitle":"Creating Comfort and Joy in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Handley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6398692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555958628427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6398692"},{"teacherId":5237835,"projectId":10019800,"letterContent":"Our production of Aladdin KIDS was a roaring, magical success, and we couldn't have done it without you! The special high-quality makeup made our kids look and feel like they were stars; and their young skin was not irritated in the least. The brilliant colors of paint were applied to create a vivid \"Arabian\" landscape that transported both cast and audience to a whole new world. Before, during and after the production, the rolling storage cart made it fast and easy to share the performance space with the practical day to day operations, and ensured that not even a single shoe was lost. \r\nOverall, the knowledge that the Donors Choose community chose THEM to invest in heightened the confidence and esteem of every cast member. When I told them all the things we were being sent, the gasps and brightened faces were palpable. Your generosity not only created a world, but it meant the world. Thank you a thousand and one times.","fullyFundedDate":1768672452676,"projectUrl":"project/lift-the-rising-stars/10019800/","projectTitle":"Lift the Rising Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5237835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672341116405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5237835"},{"teacherId":8000474,"projectId":10006222,"letterContent":"The arrival of these supplies has brought a much-needed sense of stability and structure to our daily routine. In a Title I setting, many of my students deal with unpredictability outside of school, so having a classroom that is consistently organized and fully stocked makes a world of difference. When the students first saw the new storage bins and headphones, there was a collective sigh of relief. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially impactful during our differentiated instruction time. 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