{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jane Addams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7430856,"projectId":10215243,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donation of my new blue comfy couch. My students and I were super excited when we opened the box and took out the new couch. They couldn't wait to sit on it as soon as I placed it in our library book nook area. I had to remind them to wait just a few minutes longer before they could cozy up with a book and read.\r\n We are using our couch when it is choice time and the children are able to select a book or a stuffed character doll or retelling kit to read a story. Children are making those real world connections, developing and nurturing friendships, and fostering the love of literacy/reading!\r\n The next steps is to continue to build a strong literacy foundation-print vs. picture, how to track print when reading, recognizing those sight words in stories, being able to sound out words, asking open ended questions about the story or making real world connections between book and life. Besides the literacy benefits, the couch in our book nook helps promote friendships and sharing-discussion, waiting for it to be there turn, or sharing the retelling kits when reading a story with a friend.\r\nBecause of your generosity, I will be able to use the couch for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777944098519,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-book-nook-area/10215243/","projectTitle":"Comfy book nook area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kafka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7430856"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":10085452,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a quick moment to share the incredible impact of your recent generosity toward our project, \"Snack Attack: Powering Through Our Lessons.\" Because you chose to support us, our classroom is now fully fueled and ready to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, the mid-day slump was a real hurdle. It is incredibly difficult for students to focus on math fractions or reading comprehension when their stomachs are growling.\r\n\r\nThe Impact, By The Numbers\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to stock up on healthy, sustaining snacks. Here is the difference you've made:\r\n\r\n100% Focused: Students no longer have to worry about where their next snack is coming from, allowing them to focus entirely on their lessons.\r\n\r\nZero Lost Learning Time: Instead of dealing with the fatigue and irritability that comes with hunger, we are maximizing our instructional time.\r\n\r\nA Community of Care: Beyond the nutrition, your gift showed my students that a community of people outside our classroom walls cares deeply about their success.\r\n\r\nFrom the Classroom\r\n\"When the afternoon slump hits, the kids' eyes used to wander to the clock. Now, they get a quick, healthy energy boost, and the spark returns to the room. The transition back into our tough lessons is seamless.\"\r\n\r\nWe are profoundly grateful for your kindness. You didn't just buy snacks; you invested in our daily learning, our focus, and our academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the ultimate power-up for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778017272067,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-powering-through-our-lesso/10085452/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Powering Through Our Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":9910410,"projectId":10046159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Tech, Timers, and Tools: Empowering Independent Learners.\" Your generosity has made a huge impact on my students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new technology and classroom tools are helping my special education students become more independent, focused, and confident learners. Visual timers, organizational supports, and interactive technology help students stay on task, manage transitions, and participate more successfully in lessons.\r\n\r\nStudents have been especially excited to use tools that make learning feel more accessible and engaging. I have already seen students who usually need frequent reminders begin taking more ownership of their learning and completing tasks with greater confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771013692622,"projectUrl":"project/tech-timers-and-tools-empowering-inde/10046159/","projectTitle":"Tech, Timers, and Tools: Empowering Independent Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cornejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910410_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747513079716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910410"},{"teacherId":5795098,"projectId":10248839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The headphones and storage bags have had a wonderful impact on my students' reading experience while using their personalized pathways on RAZ Kids and i-Ready.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. They provide each student with a quiet, comfortable, and personalized learning experience while using educational programs such as RAZ Kids and i-Ready Reading. The headphones have helped lessen distractions while they listen to and independently read books and work on comprehension skills. The headphones allow my students to work at their own pace without the anxiety of having to keep up with others.\r\n\r\nThe storage bags have also helped us keep the headphones organized and protected. This will ensure that they remain in good condition for my upcoming students in the new school year.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a direct impact on my students' learning and growth. They are excited to use these tools each day. I have already seen increased concentration during reading activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and my students. You are helping me create meaningful learning opportunities for all of my students. My students send a BIG thank you and appreciation for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777954523533,"projectUrl":"project/sound-matters-giving-students-the-gift/10248839/","projectTitle":"Sound Matters: Giving Students the Gift of Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795098"},{"teacherId":10277485,"projectId":9883241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new cleaning supplies and mobile cleaning cart! They love cleaning and helping out so they were super excited about our cleaning cart, it has made our daily tidy-up routine feel like a special team activity rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated spot for all our supplies has streamlined our transitions. Instead of searching for wipes or spray, we can quickly address spills or sanitize desks, leaving more time for our lessons. A clean environment has noticeably improved the classroom mood; the students seem more relaxed and ready to dive into their work. We are currently using these resources to maintain a healthy space as we head into our final spring projects, ensuring every student has a safe and fresh desk to work at. Thank you for investing in our health and our focus","fullyFundedDate":1764725945611,"projectUrl":"project/clean-room-happy-learners/9883241/","projectTitle":"Clean Room, Happy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10277485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760565019502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10277485"},{"teacherId":423059,"projectId":10150818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging and meaningful texts like New Kid, Mexikid, and Fish in a Tree.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just stories—they are mirrors and windows for my students. Many of my learners, especially in a resource room setting, benefit from graphic novels that make reading more accessible and enjoyable. Titles like New Kid and Mexikid help students see themselves, build confidence, and stay engaged in reading. Fish in a Tree is especially powerful as it helps students connect with characters who face challenges similar to their own, reminding them that they are capable of success.","fullyFundedDate":1773858134439,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-ourselves-in-stories/10150818/","projectTitle":"Seeing Ourselves in Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piscitelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449711822409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/423059"},{"teacherId":1545589,"projectId":9471770,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we were able to purchase ink for our classroom printer. While ink might seem like a small resource, it has had a huge impact on our learning environment!\r\n\r\nHaving reliable access to printing has allowed me to create engaging, hands-on learning materials for my kindergarten students. I've been able to design and print literacy and math centers, whole-group lesson materials, visual supports, anchor charts, and differentiated activities that meet the diverse needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThese materials help bring our lessons to life. Students can interact with colorful visuals, practice new skills through meaningful activities, and build independence as they rotate through centers designed specifically for their learning levels.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that my students have the tools they need to explore, practice, and grow every day. Thank you for helping us create a vibrant, supportive classroom where learning is engaging, accessible, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1760727090753,"projectUrl":"project/add-color-to-our-stem-life/9471770/","projectTitle":"Add Color to Our STEM Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1545589_orig.jpg?crop=1166,1166,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752716676798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-davis1213"},{"teacherId":423059,"projectId":9661447,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students by providing these much needed snacks. My students look forward to coming to class and having a snack before their late lunch time. \r\nIn a middle school resource room, our students often work through unique learning challenges that require intense focus and emotional regulation. It is a scientific reality that a hungry brain struggles to process new information, and your donation ensures that physical hunger is never a barrier to their academic success. Seeing their faces light up when they realize they have the fuel they need to get through a tough lesson has already shifted the energy in our room toward positivity and productivity.\r\n\r\nBeyond the nutrition, these snacks serve as a vital tool for building community and comfort in my classroom. Your donation for this project and in their well-being teaches them that their education matters and that there are people cheering them on from afar. We are truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1766556835759,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-in-middle-school/9661447/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds in Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piscitelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449711822409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/423059"},{"teacherId":10265588,"projectId":9720183,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations. As we all know not everyone's knows what is going on in our heads. That is why I want to help our student ease their mind, sometimes them being so young, they can not express how they feel. With the fidgets and playdoo that helped our students relax, focus and feel save. All our student experience a melt down during the day and finding what they like helps them relax and help them through the though moment they experienced. Again very grateful and appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758461499277,"projectUrl":"project/happy-child-happy-learning/9720183/","projectTitle":"Happy Child, Happy Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10265588_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767592487785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10265588"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9907747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Help Us Hear and Learn: Classroom Headphones Needed!\" Your contribution has solved a significant daily challenge in our classroom and opened up a world of focused, personalized learning for my students.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these headphones has been immediate and transformative:\r\n\r\nTailored Learning Paths: With these new headphones, students can now engage with differentiated software and audio-based lessons at their own pace. Whether they are listening to a digital storybook or watching a math tutorial, they can hear every word clearly without the distraction of background noise.\r\n\r\nA Quieter, More Productive Room: Before these arrived, the \"audio overlap\" from various devices made it difficult for students to concentrate. Now, our classroom is a calm, focused environment where multiple small groups can work on different tasks simultaneously without interfering with one another.\r\n\r\nConfidence for Developing Readers: For my students who are building their literacy skills, the ability to hear a text read aloud while they follow along is vital. These headphones provide them with a private, judgment-free space to practice their phonics and fluency.\r\n\r\nEqual Access to Technology: Many of my students do not have access to high-quality headphones at home. By providing these, you have ensured that every child in my room—regardless of their circumstances—has the tools they need to succeed in a modern, tech-integrated classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were so excited to have \"professional\" gear. It has given them a sense of pride in their work and a renewed respect for our classroom technology. Thank you for investing in their education and for helping every voice in our room be heard—and every lesson be understood.","fullyFundedDate":1767830963273,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hear-and-learn-classroom-headph/9907747/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hear and Learn: Classroom Headphones Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9878075,"letterContent":"We have officially launched our \"Hydration Station\" as a core part of our morning routine. Each morning, students arrive, grab their designated bottle brush and soap, and give their water bottles a quick refresh. We recently had a \"Flavor Tasting\" afternoon where students used the flavored water packets to find their favorite combinations. One specific moment that stands out was during a particularly intense afternoon block; instead of the usual \"line for the hallway fountain\" that disrupts our flow, students simply reached for their bottles, stayed in their seats, and kept working. It has turned what used to be a distraction into a seamless part of our focused work time.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable! When the boxes arrived, there were audible gasps as I pulled out the vibrant new water bottles. Many of my students do not have high-quality reusable bottles at home, so seeing a \"brand new\" item that belonged specifically to them made them feel incredibly special. We even decorated the bottles with stickers so they were personal for each and every student. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place where students feel cared for and refreshed. You have removed a simple but significant barrier to their success, allowing them to truly \"stay cool and stay focused.\"","fullyFundedDate":1767061390399,"projectUrl":"project/stay-cool-stay-focused-refreshing-our/9878075/","projectTitle":"Stay Cool, Stay Focused: Refreshing Our Classroom Hydration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9837619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to Books, Games, and Brain Breaks for Bright Minds! Your generosity has made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to engaging books that spark imagination, games that build critical thinking and teamwork, and brain break tools that help them reset, refocus, and feel emotionally ready to learn. These resources have created a more balanced, joyful, and supportive learning environment—one where every student can thrive academically and socially.\r\n\r\nMy students are already showing excitement as they explore new stories, practice problem-solving through interactive games, and enjoy short, structured breaks that help them return to their work with calm minds and renewed energy. These moments of joy and discovery are possible because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. 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