{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":10263958,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Color, Create and Play Outside!\" Your generosity has helped provide students with opportunities to learn, create, and explore in ways that go beyond traditional classroom instruction.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, students have been able to express their creativity through art, engage in hands-on activities, and enjoy meaningful experiences outdoors. These opportunities encourage imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving while giving students a chance to learn through play.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and enthusiasm these materials have inspired are truly incredible. Students are eager to participate, share ideas, and explore new ways of learning. Outdoor activities and creative projects help keep students engaged while supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create memorable learning experiences that my students will carry with them long after this school year. Thank you for investing in their happiness, creativity, and success. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778363363905,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-play-outside/10263958/","projectTitle":"Color, Create and Play Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":10205791,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Engaging Young Minds Through Hands-On Play.\" Your generosity has brought exciting learning opportunities into our classroom and made a positive impact on my students.\r\n\r\nChildren learn best when they are actively engaged, exploring, creating, and discovering. Because of your support, my students have access to hands-on materials that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. These resources make learning more meaningful and help students connect classroom concepts to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these materials generated was immediate. Students were eager to participate, work together, and take an active role in their learning. Hands-on activities provide opportunities for students with different learning styles to be successful and build confidence as they explore new skills and concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning is interactive, engaging, and fun. Your generosity is helping foster a love of learning that will benefit students long after this school year ends.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1778001146996,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-young-minds-through-hands-on-pl/10205791/","projectTitle":"Engaging Young Minds Through Hands-On Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":10205641,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Helping Students Stay Organized and Independent.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, my students now have access to materials that help them stay organized, manage their responsibilities, and work more independently each day. Having the right tools readily available allows students to focus on learning rather than worrying about missing supplies or keeping track of their work.\r\n\r\nAlready, I have seen students take greater ownership of their learning. They are becoming more confident, better prepared, and more capable of completing tasks on their own. These organizational skills are important not only for academic success but also for helping students develop responsibility and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more productive and positive learning environment where students can thrive. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated, and the impact of your gift will be felt throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1777405842515,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-stay-organized-and-inde/10205641/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Stay Organized and Independent","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":1381364,"projectId":10106053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding Magna-Tiles for our library! While these aren't books, they're teaching our students just as many important lessons — spatial reasoning, geometry, symmetry, balance, and engineering basics. When students build with Magna-Tiles, they're testing hypotheses (will this tower stay up?), problem-solving in real time, and learning to communicate and compromise when they build together. It's STEM learning disguised as play.\r\n\r\nIn our library, Magna-Tiles have become a favorite choice during free exploration time. Students gather in small groups, sketch out plans, and then work together to bring their ideas to life — everything from towers and bridges to imaginative castles and spaceships. It's wonderful to watch students who might not gravitate toward reading a book independently light up when they have a hands-on, creative outlet instead.\r\n\r\nA few of our students who typically struggle to stay engaged during library time have become some of the most dedicated builders. One student in particular, who often needs extra support with focus, has surprised us with how long she'll patiently work on a single structure, rebuilding it again and again until it's just right. Because we're a Title I school, many of our students don't have access to open-ended building toys like this at home, so having them available in the library means every child gets that chance to create, experiment, and problem-solve. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771875915709,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-ideas-magnetic-tiles-for-o/10106053/","projectTitle":"Building Big Ideas: Magnetic Tiles for Our STEM Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginsberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1381364_orig.jpg?crop=333,333,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691773480558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1381364"},{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":10125407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Sweet Encouragement for State Testing project! Because of you, my students were able to enjoy small treats and positive messages during state testing week. We used these goodies each morning as students arrived, pairing them with encouraging words to help calm nerves and set a confident tone before testing began. It became a simple but meaningful routine that helped students feel supported and valued during a stressful time.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the treats and notes, their faces lit up. Several students commented that the encouragement made them feel less nervous and more confident, and a few even tucked the notes into their desks to keep throughout the week. These moments of joy and reassurance made a noticeable difference in our classroom atmosphere—students were more relaxed, focused, and willing to give their best effort.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our class not just sweet treats, but a boost of motivation and kindness when they needed it most. Your support truly made an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1776096715965,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-encouragement-for-state-testing/10125407/","projectTitle":"Sweet Encouragement for State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":9879831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Building Bright Minds With STEM and Student Rewards.\" Your generosity brought hands‑on STEM tools and meaningful incentives into our classroom—materials that immediately energized my students and strengthened their love for learning.\r\nThese resources have already made a powerful impact. My students are engaging with STEM activities more confidently, collaborating with their classmates, and showing greater perseverance during challenging tasks. The student rewards you helped fund have also boosted motivation and positive behavior, creating a more focused and enthusiastic learning environment.\r\nBecause of your support, I'm now able to provide richer lessons, model real‑world problem‑solving, and celebrate student success in ways that weren't possible before. You have helped create a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, effort is recognized, and every child feels capable of accomplishing big things.\r\nThank you for believing in us and investing in our students' bright futures. We are truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1765675096282,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-stem-and-stud/9879831/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds With Stem and Student Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":9498265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students now have a beautiful new shelf filled with engaging books and cozy plushies that make our reading corner feel like a true haven.\r\nThe moment my students saw the new materials, their faces lit up. They are already exploring the books, organizing the shelf, and curling up with the plushies during independent reading time. These resources make such a difference in creating a warm, inviting learning environment where students want to read, learn, and grow.\r\nYour kindness directly impacts their daily experience, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping me give my students a space they're excited to learn in every day!","fullyFundedDate":1762378350451,"projectUrl":"project/reading-retreat-a-cozy-corner-for-curio/9498265/","projectTitle":"Reading Retreat: a Cozy Corner for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":1381364,"projectId":9779755,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library has been transformed into a place where students not only discover new stories but also learn how to navigate their own. These new picture books and chapter books introduce essential skills—perspective‑taking, emotional awareness, and compassion—through characters who face challenges that feel both familiar and new to our students. As we read together, we pause to ask questions like \"How might this character feel right now?\" or \"What could we do to help in this situation?\" The books make these conversations natural, giving students concrete examples of empathy in action.\r\nIn our library, reading is an active, joyful experience. Students curl up on the carpet with books that finally reflect their languages, cultures, and lived experiences, while others excitedly choose stories that open windows into worlds beyond their own. During read‑alouds, discussions bloom organically—hands shoot up, students debate characters' choices, and even our quietest readers are finding their voices. Independent reading time has become a moment students look forward to all day.\r\nSome of the biggest smiles come from our newest arrivals—students who only recently joined our school from Central America. They beam when they find characters who look like them, speak like them, or share familiar traditions. One second grader proudly carried around a book all week, telling classmates, \"She's like me!\" Others have gravitated toward stories about kindness and helping others; teachers have already noticed them using phrases from the books—like \"I can help you\" or \"Are you okay?\"—in their daily interactions.\r\nYour generosity has created more than just a collection of books—you've helped build a haven of belonging, empathy, and possibility. Thank you for giving our students stories that speak to their hearts and shape the way they treat one another.","fullyFundedDate":1762796070260,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-spark-kindness-in-young-hea/9779755/","projectTitle":"Stories That Spark Kindness in Young Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginsberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1381364_orig.jpg?crop=333,333,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691773480558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1381364"},{"teacherId":10044410,"projectId":9553826,"letterContent":"I am writing this with immense gratitude to share the incredible impact your donation has already made in our classroom. Thanks to your support through DonorsChoose, we successfully funded the purchase of a professional-grade laminator, and this machine is truly transforming the way we prepare, use, and store our educational materials.\r\n\r\nBefore the laminator arrived, our classroom was engaged in a constant, frustrating cycle of reprinting and repairing. The hands-on, collaborative learning style we prioritize—which involves students frequently touching, moving, and manipulating resources—meant that valuable, teacher-created learning centers and visual aids often lasted only a few weeks before becoming dog-eared, torn, or stained. The financial cost of constantly buying new paper and ink, combined with the precious planning time lost to re-creating damaged resources, was substantial.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758202585593,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-celebrate-educate/9553826/","projectTitle":"\"Laminate, Celebrate, Educate!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044410"},{"teacherId":1381364,"projectId":9554021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our elementary school library now has a 3D printer that will spark creativity and innovation in our students for years to come.\r\n\r\nYou should have seen the excitement on our students' faces when the 3D printer arrived! They gathered around in amazement, asking countless questions about how it works and what they could create. Already, we've begun exploring design thinking and problem-solving in ways we never could before.\r\n\r\nWith this 3D printer, our students will be able to bring their ideas to life—whether they're designing prototypes for engineering challenges, creating models for science projects, printing manipulatives for math learning, or making artistic creations. This hands-on learning tool will help them develop critical 21st-century skills like creativity, collaboration, and technological literacy.\r\n\r\nBeyond the educational benefits, you've shown our students that people care about their learning and believe in their potential. Your support means the world to us and reminds our young learners that their education matters.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' future. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755712105133,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-creation-our-first/9554021/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Creation: Our First 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginsberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1381364_orig.jpg?crop=333,333,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691773480558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1381364"},{"teacherId":984436,"projectId":9458372,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our \"Bilingual Book Nook: Read, Hug, and Grow Together\" project is now a reality! Our classroom is filled with the joyful sounds of students exploring stories in both English and Spanish—hugging books close, sharing laughs, and growing together as readers and friends.\r\nYour support has helped us create a cozy, inclusive space where every child sees themselves in the pages they read. From dual-language picture books to early chapter books, our students are discovering the magic of bilingual storytelling—and it's all because of you.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our mission. You've planted seeds of literacy and love that will grow for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1756666873577,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-book-nook-read-hug-and-grow/9458372/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Book Nook: Read, Hug, and Grow Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Fite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984436_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597769997014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984436"},{"teacherId":925042,"projectId":9430506,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible difference your support has made in our classroom! Thanks to your generous contribution, our students now have access to organizational materials such as dry erase marker erasers, file folders, and other tools that help them thrive in a neat and structured learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the gift of organization and for helping make our classroom a space where every student can succeed. 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