{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jay Cooke School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9985911,"projectId":10157592,"letterContent":"My scholars are very grateful for your generous donations. Most of my scholars will be graduating within the next 11 days and said that your donation was an awesome farewell gift🥰🥰🥰 They have been overjoyed with the amount of snacks they received and each of them wanted to thank you all personally, but I told them that some thank yous are better than none. And they were getting tired of the snacks I was able to purchase for them throughout the months. So, thank you again for your awesome donation!!","fullyFundedDate":1778014616888,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-every-day/10157592/","projectTitle":"Snack Time Every Day!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9985911_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y198&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743095634515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985911"},{"teacherId":676420,"projectId":10103217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reading games and decodable readers that help support the focus skills we are working on in reading intervention. As a reading specialist, I see firsthand how important engaging, hands-on learning tools are in helping students build confidence and strengthen their literacy abilities.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution will provide students with meaningful opportunities to practice sight words, fluency, comprehension, phonics and other essential reading skills in a fun and motivating way. These games will make a positive impact on our learners by encouraging active participation and fostering a love for reading.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support of my students. Your generosity helps create a richer learning environment and gives our readers additional tools for success.","fullyFundedDate":1771620979911,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-solid-reading-foundation/10103217/","projectTitle":"Building a Solid Reading Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/676420"},{"teacherId":4766762,"projectId":10093194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The addition of the standing desk has truly transformed the \"vibe\" and functionality of our classroom. It's more than just a piece of furniture; it's a tool for confidence and flexibility.\r\n\r\nThe most impactful moment so far was during our recent classroom presentations. Some of my students, who usually struggles with nerves, used the standing desk as a professional podium. Having a dedicated space to stand tall and organize their notes completely changed their delivery. It gave them a sense of authority and stage presence that a standard seated desk just can't provide. \r\n\r\nWhen the desk first arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement. They were fascinated by the height adjustment and immediately started negotiating who got to use it first. It has now become a staple of our flexible seating rotation. For my students who have a hard time sitting still, being able to stand while they work has helped them stay focused and engaged during independent study time.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given my students the freedom to choose how they learn best. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students stand a little taller!","fullyFundedDate":1772476299226,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-furniture/10093194/","projectTitle":"Classroom Furniture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferentchak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766762_orig.png?crop=989,989,x368,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718296912166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ferentchak"},{"teacherId":6283349,"projectId":9428600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing students with much needed clothing to keep them clean, safe, and comfortable. For my students, there is security and joy in getting their needs met.\r\n\r\nI am continuing to ensure students have access to clothing through donations made by folks through donors choose, my own funds, and through lightly used clothing donations. The number of times a day I give out clothing is multiple. 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But when I opened the boxes from our project, Rowland's Lending Library, the room went silent for an entirely different reason: genuine curiosity.\r\nRepresentation: Because of your gift, my students finally see themselves reflected in the characters on the cover. For many, this is the first time a book has felt like a mirror rather than a chore.\r\nGrowth: I've already seen an uptick in our reading stamina. We went from 10 minutes of focused reading to nearly 25 minutes in just a few weeks.\r\nThank you for believing that our students deserve the very best stories. Your generosity is literally changing the way they see the world—one chapter at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1763582786890,"projectUrl":"project/rowlands-lending-library/9895190/","projectTitle":"Rowland's Lending Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4337073"},{"teacherId":10045292,"projectId":9967591,"letterContent":"The hygiene and motivational supplies I received have already made an impact for my students. My Spanish speaking students were elated when they received their motivational speakers for spreading positivity! They also utilized them to teach their peers and connect with others in positive and motivating ways. \r\n\r\nIt has also been a joy to watch my students pay it forward to their peers, supporting one another to request supplies such as deodorants that they previously had been nervous to ask for. It has taken such a heavy stressor off of them and has allowed many to focus more on their academics because they have to worry less about having supplies they need.\r\n\r\nThank you from all of us at Jay Cooke!","fullyFundedDate":1767118969404,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-here-hygiene-and-self/9967591/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts Here: Hygiene and Self-Care in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045292_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y921&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748979272896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045292"},{"teacherId":3898026,"projectId":9617110,"letterContent":"With my deepest gratitude , I am thanking you for your incredibly kind donations of personal hygiene products for my students. It may seem like something small to some, but to my students, these items are a game changer for their daily lives and their ability to focus in school.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges that make accessing basic necessities difficult. By providing items like deodorant, soap, toothpaste and feminine hygiene products, you have helped remove a significant barrier to their education. Due to your generosity, these basic necessities have been provided allowing for the students can put their energy where it belongs: on their lessons, friendships and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1766110931719,"projectUrl":"project/black-kid-magic-remix/9617110/","projectTitle":"Black Kid Magic Remix","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Altman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3898026"},{"teacherId":8060529,"projectId":9971718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snacks project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to different snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these snacks are more than just food they are a reminder that people care about their success. I have already seen how having snacks available has improved their concentration, mood, and participation during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference in our classroom community. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their learning and well-being. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1767152312819,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attach-2/9971718/","projectTitle":"Snack Attach 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yakisha Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779898718120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060529"},{"teacherId":2660978,"projectId":9787259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project and making it possible to expand our learning during computer science club. Students have been using the technology to collaborate with one another and to learn coding in a variety of ways. The materials have also helped us to stay organized. \r\n\r\nStudents are enjoying the Edison robots in particular. They enjoy using the barcodes and being able to clap to give the robots direction commands. One of the third grade students has especially warmed to the micro:bits and is working through the micro:bit project book. So far, she has programmed it as a thermometer and working to figure out how to get it to act as an alarm. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see what else they accomplish this year and beyond with these tools.","fullyFundedDate":1760748943533,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-bot-knowledge/9787259/","projectTitle":"Boosting Bot Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2660978_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513285856667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aowen"},{"teacherId":8060529,"projectId":9890128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Robotics project! We were very excited to receive the new materials and we couldn't wait to start building. We are already learning how robots use sensors, follow code, and solve real problems.\r\n\r\nSo far, we have been practicing teamwork, testing designs, and learning how to fix mistakes when our first plan doesn't work. We love getting to code and see our robots actually move. It feels amazing to create something ourselves!\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped us have an opportunity that many students don't get. Because of you, we are learning STEM skills that will help us in middle school, high school, and even future careers in engineering, technology, and robotics. We appreciate you believing in us and supporting our education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our class learn, create, and dream bigger!","fullyFundedDate":1763133293153,"projectUrl":"project/bot-life/9890128/","projectTitle":"BOT Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yakisha Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779898718120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060529"},{"teacherId":8060529,"projectId":9725319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for funding our new printer. Your kindness has made an immediate difference. With this resource, my students now have the ability to print their writing, projects, and learning materials right in our room making their work feel more meaningful, real, and worthy of celebration.\r\n\r\nAlready, my students are excited to see their assignments come to life on paper. This printer will help us display their achievements, create individualized learning materials, and ensure every child has access to the resources they need to succeed. For many of my students, having printed visuals, organizers, and hands-on materials makes a world of difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only brought us a printer; it brought us joy, motivation, and new possibilities for learning. We are truly grateful that you chose to support our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1764511120039,"projectUrl":"project/printing-success-a-classroom-printer-fo/9725319/","projectTitle":"Printing Success: A Classroom Printer for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yakisha Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779898718120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060529"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90888","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":369,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":81,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.5,"schoolId":90888,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jay Cooke School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jay Cooke School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/jay-cooke-school/90888"}