{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jamestown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9622902,"projectId":9450190,"letterContent":"Books donated to my music classroom have made an incredible difference in the way my students experience learning. These books have brought fresh excitement and creativity into our lessons, helping me connect musical concepts to real-life stories that students can relate to. Thanks to the donors' generosity, I've been able to build a small library of music-themed books that inspire curiosity, encourage reading, and make each class more meaningful. The moment students walk in and see a new book waiting to be explored, their eyes light up—they know they're about to learn something new in a fun and unexpected way.\r\n\r\nThe donated books have also helped strengthen literacy skills while deepening students' understanding of music. We use stories to explore rhythm, culture, and expression, turning each reading into a musical experience. Whether it's learning about the sounds of different instruments, the power of song in different cultures, or the teamwork found in a band or orchestra, these stories allow students to connect emotionally and intellectually. They start to see that reading and music aren't separate subjects—they work together to tell stories, share feelings, and inspire creativity.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the books have fostered community and joy. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds, and through these stories, they see music from around the world—sometimes even from their own cultures—being celebrated. This helps build pride, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for one another. The impact of these donated books extends far beyond the classroom walls; they've helped create a love for music, reading, and learning that students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752586462897,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-rap-it-rock-it/9450190/","projectTitle":"Read It, Rap It, Rock It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722690655665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622902"},{"teacherId":9622902,"projectId":9450575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of drums to our music classroom! Your contribution has made a powerful impact on our students' learning and excitement for music. The moment the drums arrived, the energy in the room completely changed—students couldn't wait to explore rhythm, teamwork, and creativity in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we've been able to expand our lessons beyond traditional rhythm exercises. Students are now learning about world percussion, improvisation, and how music connects people across cultures. The drums have become a favorite part of class, encouraging even the shyest students to participate, collaborate, and find their voice through music.\r\n\r\nThank you, Loft, for helping us create meaningful musical experiences and for investing in the joy and growth of our students. Your generosity has truly brought our classroom to life—one beat at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1752586540196,"projectUrl":"project/drumming-around-the-world/9450575/","projectTitle":"Drumming Around the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722690655665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622902"},{"teacherId":9622902,"projectId":9470985,"letterContent":"Books donated to my music classroom have made an incredible difference in the way my students experience learning. These books have brought fresh excitement and creativity into our lessons, helping me connect musical concepts to real-life stories that students can relate to. Thanks to the donors' generosity, I've been able to build a small library of music-themed books that inspire curiosity, encourage reading, and make each class more meaningful. The moment students walk in and see a new book waiting to be explored, their eyes light up—they know they're about to learn something new in a fun and unexpected way.\r\n\r\nThe donated books have also helped strengthen literacy skills while deepening students' understanding of music. We use stories to explore rhythm, culture, and expression, turning each reading into a musical experience. Whether it's learning about the sounds of different instruments, the power of song in different cultures, or the teamwork found in a band or orchestra, these stories allow students to connect emotionally and intellectually. They start to see that reading and music aren't separate subjects—they work together to tell stories, share feelings, and inspire creativity.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the books have fostered community and joy. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds, and through these stories, they see music from around the world—sometimes even from their own cultures—being celebrated. This helps build pride, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for one another. The impact of these donated books extends far beyond the classroom walls; they've helped create a love for music, reading, and learning that students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1753978833504,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-with-sound/9470985/","projectTitle":"Storytime with SOUND!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722690655665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622902"},{"teacherId":9622902,"projectId":9255030,"letterContent":"Books donated to my music classroom have made an incredible difference in the way my students experience learning. These books have brought fresh excitement and creativity into our lessons, helping me connect musical concepts to real-life stories that students can relate to. Thanks to the donors' generosity, I've been able to build a small library of music-themed books that inspire curiosity, encourage reading, and make each class more meaningful. The moment students walk in and see a new book waiting to be explored, their eyes light up—they know they're about to learn something new in a fun and unexpected way.\r\n\r\nThe donated books have also helped strengthen literacy skills while deepening students' understanding of music. We use stories to explore rhythm, culture, and expression, turning each reading into a musical experience. Whether it's learning about the sounds of different instruments, the power of song in different cultures, or the teamwork found in a band or orchestra, these stories allow students to connect emotionally and intellectually. They start to see that reading and music aren't separate subjects—they work together to tell stories, share feelings, and inspire creativity.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the books have fostered community and joy. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds, and through these stories, they see music from around the world—sometimes even from their own cultures—being celebrated. This helps build pride, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for one another. The impact of these donated books extends far beyond the classroom walls; they've helped create a love for music, reading, and learning that students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752586457722,"projectUrl":"project/improve-reading-literacy-in-music/9255030/","projectTitle":"Improve Reading Literacy in Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722690655665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622902"},{"teacherId":9622902,"projectId":8911732,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire after-school piano club, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of pianos. Your support has made a lasting impact on our students and the musical experiences they are now able to enjoy and explore.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our club is now filled with the sound of creativity, learning, and joy. For many of our students, this is their very first opportunity to touch the keys of a real piano and begin discovering their talents. The instruments you provided are more than just pianos—they are bridges to confidence, discipline, and artistic expression.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue growing our club and inspiring a love for music in every student who walks through our doors. Your generosity is helping us build a program that can truly change lives.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our mission and investing in our young musicians. We are so grateful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1739374634753,"projectUrl":"project/piano-keyboards-for-music-literacyafter/8911732/","projectTitle":"Piano Keyboards for Music Literacy/After-School Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9622902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722690655665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622902"},{"teacherId":2355715,"projectId":9009867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for selflessly giving to my classroom. It has brought so much joy to all of the 4th graders. They are all drinking so much more water. I feel as if it is helping us stay healthy as the winter sickness is ravaging our school. I am surprised at how excited they were! We are also using the hydration station as initiative to remind them to follow expectations and always show respect to all adults. \r\nAgain, we are so appreciative of your kindness. The kids are loving having the flavors and the ability to choose what to add to their water. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1738086701116,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-with-flavor/9009867/","projectTitle":"Hydration with Flavor!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2355715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659842833241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jescott"},{"teacherId":9743638,"projectId":8766303,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for supporting my project,\"We Learn Through Play\". \r\n\r\nIf I had to choose one or two things I think the toys helped my class do, it would be better cooperative play and increased in imaginative play. \r\nThe items that we received have proved to be a valuable addition to our class learning outcomes which include, collaboration, cooperation, respect of others and increase social skills. The kids were very excited to receive the toys and learning aids. \r\nThe most popular item was the Dr Kit. Everyone wanted to play with it so in order to keep them from competing to see who would play with it first, I suggested they pretend it was a clinic with a Dr and a nurse and the other kid's could make an appointment. That went over so well and it was refreshing to see the kids play together without hurt feelings if someone couldn't play in that center.\r\nThe shoes were another item that they liked. Some of the kids already knew how to tie a shoe but most didn't, it was a great way to help them practice, watch them help each other and just give them the space to practice without them feeling pressured to do something they were not good at. \r\nThe new Lego set was also a great choice and while these pieces were much smaller than they are use to playing with they were very enthusiastic about the new set. They liked being able to attempt projects that the couldn't necessarily do with the larger piece Lego set. They were even careful to pick up and return pieces that had fallen on the floor. I appreciate that it kept them engaged and for the duration of center time. Some days they had a hard time letting go when Center time was over. \r\nThe Spanish flash cards have been used in a limited capacity for first semester. My plan is to use the more now that first semester is over and we have a little more Spanish instruction behind us.\r\nOverall I believe these items will continue to be utilized by the students I have in my class this year and future students as well. The kids were excited to see new things at play time and are continuing to grow and in their developmental skills.\r\nOnce again I want to thank all the donors on behalf of my little learners for supporting this project.","fullyFundedDate":1727199610347,"projectUrl":"project/we-learn-through-play/8766303/","projectTitle":"We Learn Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743638"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":318,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":92,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":42197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jamestown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jamestown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/hazelwood-school-district/jamestown-elementary-school/42197"}