{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8145019,"projectId":10141708,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has become an even more exciting place for our second graders. The new book series have quickly become some of the most popular books in our room. Students are eager to read \"just one more chapter,\" and many proudly tell me when they've finished one book and are ready for the next. Watching reluctant readers become excited to pick up another book has been one of the greatest rewards.\r\n\r\nThese series have had a meaningful impact on student learning. As students continue reading about familiar characters, they are building reading stamina, improving fluency, and strengthening their comprehension skills. They are making predictions, noticing character development, and having richer conversations with their classmates about the stories they read. Most importantly, they are discovering the joy of reading for pleasure.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness has helped create a classroom where reading is something students look forward to every day. The confidence, enthusiasm, and love of books that you have inspired will continue to grow long after these stories have been read.","fullyFundedDate":1773847559622,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-more-readers-more-smiles/10141708/","projectTitle":"More Books, More Readers, More Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767914004666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10218655,"letterContent":"\nThank you for your help in getting this parachute. We love using the parachute with all the TK students or with our big buddies. To use the parachute students have to work together to make it happen. They have to all go up and down at the same time to make the parachute rise and fall. We add foam balls and the students have to work together to \nkeep them on the parachute. The kids have so much fun and don't realize that they are learning foundational skills. Our big buddies love using the parachute too. I think it has to do with them doing a kid activity that they don't usually get to do anymore. Thank you again for helping us have this opportunity to grow and learn together!","fullyFundedDate":1777936745746,"projectUrl":"project/catching-wind/10218655/","projectTitle":"Catching Wind!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10262592,"letterContent":"Several years ago, I created our Makerspace. Each year I assess how it is working and try to make improvments to make it even better. This year I noticed that my students loved creating with paper, crayons, stickers, glue, stickers, tape, and anything else that they need to create. This is great, but the mess is real! I understand we learn a lot when we are messy, but I needed to find a way to help organize our mess. The table caddy is used to store their tools (glue, scissors, crayons, and markers) while the trays are where they create. This makes it easier to clean up at the end so the students can just dump and wipe out their trays. The little bins hold all our materials that we use to create. It is less messy for the students to grab a bin instead of a handful of stickers. We were able to put these into use at the end of the year and it worked great. We still get to make a mess, but it is an organized mess that is easier to clean up. Thank you for helping us make this change in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1777989900265,"projectUrl":"project/organized-chaos/10262592/","projectTitle":"Organized Chaos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10252585,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring some color into our classroom. The shower curtains will be used to block off materials that the students don't need to see everyday. These items can become a distraction that will inturrupt our students learning and focus. It will also bring in a light sprinkle of color to our room. \r\n\r\nThe bins that I am requested were used to replace broken bins and a place to store some of our newer items that didn't have a home yet. \r\n\r\nWe used all the art supplies to create to our hearts content. I love having enough materials for the students to use as they need to create their creations. Thank you so much for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1778020934840,"projectUrl":"project/brushing-the-dust-off-for-a-new-year/10252585/","projectTitle":"Brushing the Dust Off for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10229746,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help funding these new items for our classroom. I think one of my favorite things was the chapter books. I had never read chapter books to my TK students, but it was so much fun reading these books to them. My students were always eager to hear what was going to happen next and would groan when we were done reading. \r\n\r\nLast year, I was in a training and have decided to change the way I am teaching our letters name, sounds, and writing. The pocket chart and whiteboard stand will be a huge benefit for my students and their learning. Thank you again for all of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1777989679220,"projectUrl":"project/with-learning-comes-new-ideas/10229746/","projectTitle":"With Learning, Comes New Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10114994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get these odds and ends for our classroom. We go through so many glue sticks, but I think it is important for the students to have them to use. They are responsible for putting the lids on and keeping them in usable condition. Plus they make glueing easier to do since the glue won't spill all over the place. We love the golf pencils and mini whiteboard markers. They allow the kids to write with more control since they are smaller for their little hands. Thank you so much for all of your help!","fullyFundedDate":1777936745776,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-tk/10114994/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10245958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help and support. My students love using these 3D Doodler pens in the Makerspace. I take all 3 TK Classes to the Makerspace and this was one of their favorite activities. We used it so much that back to back classes would have pens that would die on them. These extra pens will be able to charge so that the next class will have them available. The whole school has access to this space and several other classes use it weekly while others might use it as a reward. Thank you for helping us keep this area thriving.","fullyFundedDate":1778610994649,"projectUrl":"project/3d-pens-for-the-win/10245958/","projectTitle":"3D Pens for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10173826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and help in funding these Boom Whackers for my TK students. We were able to use the Boom Whackers with 60 TK students since they all go to our music class once a week. They love using these tools to create music. As a teacher, I know they are learning so much at this time. They are learning to follow directions, work together to meet a goal, and to create a piece of music. These are all part of the foundational skills that we are trying to build in our students so that they are ready for the rest of their schooling. Thank you again for your support and help.","fullyFundedDate":1775681070154,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-tk/10173826/","projectTitle":"Music in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":6998321,"projectId":7376561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! This project supported three classes of 4th grade students in learning current news and informational reading skills. We used these magazines to first teach text features such as subtitles and captions. Then we were able to have students practice analyzing text structures, such as compare and contrast or problem and solution. \r\nThese magazines also provide a wonderful example of opinion writing through their debate articles. These were used to show students the power of evidence when trying to support an opinion \r\nThank you all so much again for supporting this project! All of our students benefited from these scholastic news magazines.","fullyFundedDate":1692166447707,"projectUrl":"project/info-info-read-all-about-it/7376561/","projectTitle":"Info, Info, Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6998321_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x685,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597119649992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6998321"},{"teacherId":2405626,"projectId":10007616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! We are very appreciative of your kindness and generosity. We use both the pencil trays and the pencil pouches daily. Many of ours were becoming \"well-loved\" so it was great to replace them with newer items. Students learn responsibility in class by keeping their pencil for the entire month. Having these pencil trays that hold their name tag is so helpful. It's an organizational tool that makes a big impact. Additionally, all other supplies go in the supply bag. Some of ours were recycled from last year so it was great to have ones whose zippers work! Thank you again for helping us add these items and the new books to our room!","fullyFundedDate":1769888302270,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-refresh/10007616/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clappin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2405626_orig.jpg?crop=2665,2666,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597210546485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-clappin"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10179685,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in funding this project. My students are going to be so excited to open this gift at the end of the year. This book will help ease my littles into kindergarten and give them something to be excited about. It is also a great send-off with a little message and butterfly that will fly just like they will in their life. Moving to a new grade is hard when you are leaving a familiar, comfortable place for a new unknown. I want them to be successful and ready for that change. Thank you again for all your help and support!","fullyFundedDate":1775681065323,"projectUrl":"project/looking-forward-to-kindergarten/10179685/","projectTitle":"Looking Forward to Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10124880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in funding this project. I take all three TK classes to the Makerspace and we really needed this refill. My students love creating pillows and bags on the sewing machine with me. They enjoy creating with the 3D pens and it is great because it is safe for young learners. Students have used the 3D pens to create jewelry, gifts for their family, and so many other things. Our students love exploring and creating in this space, but boy do they go through materials. Thank you again for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776135163894,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-refill/10124880/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Refill!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3861","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":503,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":3861,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jackson Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jackson Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/livermore-valley-joint-unified-school-district/jackson-avenue-elementary-school/3861"}