{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackie Robinson Academy","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2146218,"projectId":9361237,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new Copernicus Teacher Trolley has quickly become an essential part of my daily work across campus. As the literacy lead supporting grades K–5, I move constantly between classrooms—but right now, I'm especially focused on fluency instruction with our 3rd–5th graders. This trolley has transformed the way I'm able to deliver that support.\r\n\r\nThe trolley has become my fully equipped fluency station on wheels. Each morning, I stock it with our fluency posters, weekly learning targets, high-interest passages, poetry texts, and the students' shared text for the week. Because everything is organized and ready to go, I can roll into any classroom and jump straight into teaching without wasting time gathering materials.\r\n\r\nRecently, during a 3rd-grade fluency lesson, students were practicing accuracy and phrasing with a shared poetry passage. I used the magnetic whiteboard on the trolley to model how to mark pauses and highlight key vocabulary. The students rotated through short, focused practice rounds, and because all the tools—timers, markers, sentence strips, and our fluency rubric—were right on the cart, we kept the momentum going. \r\n\r\nWhen I first rolled the trolley into the upper-grade classrooms, the students immediately noticed the colorful posters and the neatly organized bins labeled for each fluency skill. They were excited to see the weekly text displayed on the magnetic board and loved that everything we needed was right there. \r\n\r\nOur 3rd–5th graders are now working on building fluency through repeated readings, partner practice, and performance activities. In the coming weeks, we'll be moving into more advanced skills such as reading with purposeful pacing and using punctuation to guide expression. The trolley will continue to support these lessons by keeping our fluency materials accessible and consistent across classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our school and helping us bring high-quality literacy instruction directly to students. Your generosity has strengthened the learning experience for so many children—and this \"rolling classroom\" is helping us make every minute count.","fullyFundedDate":1755717835175,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-organized-teaching/9361237/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Organized Teaching!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2146218"},{"teacherId":10045182,"projectId":9383134,"letterContent":"Currently, we are using our instruments in small groups and one-on-one with students. Beginning this month, however, we're thrilled to expand into our 1st and 2nd grade classrooms to share the power of mindful melodies with even more students.\r\n\r\nBoth our younger and older students are already finding joy in exploring sound bowls and discovering how music can support self-regulation. Their favorite part is getting to play the instruments themselves and creating harmonized melodies with peers and experiencing the magic of sound together.\r\n\r\nRecently, during a small group, students excitedly shared that when certain notes/bowls were played, they could feel the vibrations in their head, throat, or chest. This led to a thoughtful discussion about the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and body sensations which is a powerful first step in understanding how music can help us manage big feelings and bring balance to our minds and bodies.\r\n\r\nIn the months ahead, we will continue introducing the calming and restorative power of sound bowls, chimes, and rain drums as tools for emotional regulation. Looking toward spring, I am especially excited to see students take the lead—sharing their new skills and insights with one another, building both confidence and community through music.","fullyFundedDate":1748619173912,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-melodies-helping-elementary-kid/9383134/","projectTitle":"Mindful Melodies: Helping Elementary Kiddos Regulate Through Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045182_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748452309303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045182"},{"teacherId":9890662,"projectId":9045443,"letterContent":"The students fell in love with reading. They asked to read everyday and just could not put the book(s) down. They loved visualizing the story and making connections. We practice various reading strategies and developed our critical thinking skills. The best part was comparing the story with the movie and the class deciding that the book was better! Students that never want to read were asking every day to read more. Even other classes were asking for book studies and if they could borrow our books to read. Thank you so much for helping them dive deeper and grow a love for reading ...","fullyFundedDate":1742963124896,"projectUrl":"project/creating-book-buzz-for-the-growing-criti/9045443/","projectTitle":"Creating Book Buzz for the Growing Critical Thinker","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9890662"},{"teacherId":4024407,"projectId":8885850,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project! With your support, we received the Hello Literacy nonfiction decodable books, and my students love reading them in our small groups. These books are helping them build confidence, improve their reading skills, and learn so much about the world around them. Additionally, these nonfiction decodable books are especially powerful because they give my students access to real-world topics while supporting their growing reading skills.Your kindness is making a real difference and I am beyond grateful for your investment in my scholar's learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1729393789895,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-knowledge-nonfiction-decodabl/8885850/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Knowledge: Nonfiction Decodable Books for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mallard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4024407"},{"teacherId":4024407,"projectId":8846072,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first-grade students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations that have helped fill our classroom with enriching books. Your support has provided us with valuable resources that build knowledge and spark curiosity about fascinating topics like weather, animals, community helpers, and the world beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights for my students has been Scholastic's Storyworks, which they absolutely love reading and discussing. These engaging texts not only strengthen their reading skills but also foster critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful conversations. Seeing their excitement as they explore new topics and make connections to the world around them is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' learning and inspiring a love for reading. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1727956544944,"projectUrl":"project/growing-knowledge-books-to-spark-curios/8846072/","projectTitle":"Growing Knowledge: Books to Spark Curiosity in First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mallard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4024407"},{"teacherId":7289196,"projectId":8866780,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Robinson Academy, I extend my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of an air purifier for our \"Clean Air for Healthy Scholars\" initiative.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has made a profound impact on the well-being of my students. Prior to receiving the purifier, students were sneezing, coughing and struggling with sniffles.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the air purifier in our classroom, I have witnessed a remarkable difference. My students are now able to breathe easier, focus better in class, and hopefully experience fewer health-related absences.\r\n\r\nThe improved air quality has created a healthier and more conducive learning environment for my students. I am incredibly grateful for your support in ensuring that my scholars can thrive in a clean and healthy environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1732045627193,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-for-healthy-scholars/8866780/","projectTitle":"Clean Air for Healthy Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Orantes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7289196_orig.jpg?crop=1571,1571,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655934666093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsorantesteaches"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27379","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":765,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":27379,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jackie Robinson Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jackie Robinson Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/long-beach-unified-school-district/jackie-robinson-academy/27379"}