{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":9612237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has brought an incredible array of sensory materials into our learning space, and the impact has already been extraordinary. My students have been fully engaged, curious, and joyful as they explore each new item. The sensory experiences you've helped provide have not only enriched their learning but also created opportunities for creativity, communication, and hands-on discovery that simply wouldn't have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest highlights for the students has been the water play materials. The children were immediately drawn to the bright, colorful swimming fish, and they spent a long time using nets to try to catch them. What seemed at first like simple play quickly turned into meaningful learning. They developed fine motor skills as they scooped and caught the fish, practiced patience and problem-solving as they figured out how to move the nets just right, and even worked together to see who could catch the most. Watching them collaborate, laugh, and stay completely focused was a wonderful reminder of how powerful hands-on sensory experiences can be.","fullyFundedDate":1755708525810,"projectUrl":"project/the-next-level-in-our-sensory-game/9612237/","projectTitle":"The Next Level in Our Sensory Game!","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":9378074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Makerspace with the new vacuum and hot glue guns! These tools have already made a huge difference. The hot glue guns allow students to bring their creative ideas to life, and the vacuum has quickly become one of our favorite items—it helps us clean up our (very frequent!) messes so we can jump right into the next project.\r\n\r\nThe hot glue guns will come in handy when we start gluing wood pieces together to make new creations. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and the way it helps our students learn, create, and explore every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755708523291,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-gets-messy/9378074/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Gets Messy!","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":9403257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing hands-on learning to our classroom. Your generosity has opened the door for my students to explore, experiment, and discover in ways that truly engage their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThey love having the opportunity to work with different materials on the trays. So far they've built towers with shaving cream, explored the textures of slime, investigated pumpkins and their insides, and tackled a variety of other creative projects. Each activity has sparked excitement, teamwork, and real learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. You've made our classroom a more joyful, inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755708526400,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-and-hands-on-learning-t/9403257/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science and Hands-On Learning to Our Classroom","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":8145019,"projectId":9550946,"letterContent":"I'm writing to extend my deepest gratitude for your support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Ink that Inspires.\" Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now equipped with the color ink and resources we needed to bring learning to life in vivid and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students are now engaging with materials that are vibrant, visually stimulating, and tailored to meet diverse learning needs. Whether it's colorful graphic organizers, interactive notebooks, or creative classroom displays, the addition of color printing has made our projects more engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has been an invaluable asset. It has allowed me to access high-quality, standards-aligned resources created by fellow educators. These materials have helped differentiate instruction, reinforce key concepts, and provide enrichment opportunities for all learners in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has shown my students that there is a community of people who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their success. That kind of encouragement is inspiring—and it matters more than you know.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing to support our project. Your kindness and commitment to education are truly appreciated, and your impact will be felt all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1755738933654,"projectUrl":"project/ink-that-inspires/9550946/","projectTitle":"Ink that Inspires","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=1583,1584,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730484671158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":8145019,"projectId":9492668,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Inspiring Young Writers with Daily Writing Journals\". Because of your kindness, each of my students now has a dedicated genre journal to support their journey through different styles of writing—and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese journals have become a central part of our writing block. Whether we're diving into personal narratives, crafting opinion pieces, or writing informative texts, students now have a structured, consistent space to explore and grow in each genre. The journals help them organize their ideas, practice essential writing skills, and reflect on their progress as young authors.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen increased engagement and confidence in my students. They're excited to learn how writing can take many forms, and they love flipping back through their journal pages to see how far they've come in each style. Your support has brought structure, inspiration, and a sense of ownership to their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of writing—and in the potential of every student in my classroom. Your generosity is helping to lay the foundation for a lifelong skill that will serve them far beyond second grade.","fullyFundedDate":1754580573798,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-writers-with-daily-writi/9492668/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Writers with Daily Writing Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=1583,1584,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730484671158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":2678519,"projectId":9597862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness in supporting my classroom! I am amazed at the new materials and the impact that they are already having on my students!\r\n\r\nThe students have already began using the new materials! The listening center has been so great! I did not have a full listening center until this year, and now I finally have a place that it is organized and the students can also hear the new stories we received! In addition, the students have been using multiple materials I have been able to now purchase through TeachersPayTeachers to help supplement their learning. I am also very excited that the new pencil grips have worked out really well for the students struggling with their fine motor skills. All the materials have been a success!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to make the year amazing for my little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1755746156595,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-brains/9597862/","projectTitle":"Books and Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saindon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2678519_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608306972706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsaindon"},{"teacherId":2405626,"projectId":9439106,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add this binding machine to our classroom and school. We look forward to being able to put together books, notebooks, and other learning tools with this machine and the accompanying supplies. This is a unique item to add to our hallway and we are appreciative of the generosity of the DonorsChoose community. We want to encourage our students' learning and creativity and this is one tool that I think will be very helpful to them as they grow this year. Thank you for helping us add this new tool!","fullyFundedDate":1755732734744,"projectUrl":"project/bound-to-happen/9439106/","projectTitle":"Bound to Happen!","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":2405626,"projectId":9226943,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add these two megaphones to our school community. We use them weekly for PE times and they are so helpful! With so many people out at the same time and being outdoors, it is often challenging for students to hear the directions and so these megaphones are incredible helping with that. Additionally, in case of any emergency we will be all set and ready to give announcements or directions to any group. Thank you for helping us add these important tools to our school and upper grade team.","fullyFundedDate":1746492267769,"projectUrl":"project/mega-strong-directions/9226943/","projectTitle":"Mega-Strong Directions","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":2405626,"projectId":9436823,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add this bookcase to our classroom! We were in need or more spaces to store our items and this has allowed us to have another shelf. My students have learned to be self-sufficient and are able to get the items they need with ease now. Thank you for helping us be even more organized and have easy access to our materials with this bookcase. It is holding our ELD supplies, privacy boards, exit tickets, and other materials that are used each and every day. Your generosity is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755732735745,"projectUrl":"project/setting-us-up-for-success/9436823/","projectTitle":"Setting Us Up for Success!","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":2405626,"projectId":9635264,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add more supplemental resources to our classroom with this Teachers Pay Teachers card. Having open-ended math materials helps build our math thinking and explanations. Having simplified grammar sentences are helpful for my ELD students and give them the tools they need to learn the language better. It is wonderful to have this card where I can add new resources to help us create math games and other learning materials even while in the middle of units. It's great knowing that we can get the things we need when we need them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756662640723,"projectUrl":"project/extra-resources-to-support-our-learners/9635264/","projectTitle":"Extra Resources to Support Our Learners","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":2405626,"projectId":9438663,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add these organizational items to our classroom. Having this money organizer has been a lifesaver! We have a classroom economy that the students help run. It has been wonderful for them to have easy access to passing our earned money and a way to help all students stay organized with the money they earn. Additionally, the other items (name sticks, number stickers, and stacking trays) have helped add another level of organization to our room. 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They can use them, not only for math but as an organizational tool, writing out their own To Do Lists and helping themselves develop more executive functioning skills. Thank you for helping us add another whiteboard surface table to our room.","fullyFundedDate":1756852317297,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-learning/9670544/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Learning","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3861","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":517,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.5:1","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"}