{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jay Cooke School","outOfStateSupporters":52.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664406496126","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. Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664406496126","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. Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664406496126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060529"},{"teacherId":2761128,"projectId":9488901,"letterContent":"When I named this project \"Books Bring Bright Beautiful Beginnings,\" I hoped to bring the magic of fresh, engaging stories into the hands of my students. Thanks to your generosity, that magic has arrived.\r\n\r\nThe day the boxes were delivered was like an early holiday in our classroom. When we opened them, the room was immediately filled with the \"new book smell\" and the vibrant colors of untouched covers. My students' eyes absolutely lit up. There is something profoundly special about placing a brand-new book into a child's hands—it tells them that their reading experience matters and that they deserve the best materials.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, our classroom library was loved, but tired. Pages were taped together, and covers were worn. Now, our shelves are bright and inviting. We have already used these titles for our morning read-alouds, and during independent reading time, there is now a race to the library corner to grab the new favorites.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just provided paper and ink; you have provided new adventures, new windows into the world, and a beautiful beginning to their lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1754328481000,"projectUrl":"project/books-bring-bold-bright-beginnings/9488901/","projectTitle":"Books Bring Bold, Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2761128_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453580740127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/randi-grimes"},{"teacherId":2761128,"projectId":9488843,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions to our second-grade classroom. When the large roll arrived, the students were buzzing with curiosity. When we finally unrolled our brand-new carpet, there were audible gasps and cheers!\r\n\r\nBefore this carpet, our \"gathering space\" was just a cold area of the wooden floor. Now, we have a warm, inviting, and comfortable central hub. We have already used the new rug countless times a day—it's where we hold our morning meetings to start the day positively, it's where I do our read-alouds, and it's the preferred spot during independent work time.\r\n\r\nIt has truly transformed the physical environment of our room, making it feel cozier and more like a community. Your support has given my students a comfortable place to learn, share, and grow together. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their comfort.","fullyFundedDate":1754180202816,"projectUrl":"project/gather-grow-a-rug-for-our-classroom/9488843/","projectTitle":"Gather & Grow: a Rug for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2761128_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453580740127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/randi-grimes"},{"teacherId":7759575,"projectId":9484960,"letterContent":"This calming corner has really come in handy this year. I had plenty of meltdowns in my classroom, especially in the beginning of the school year. It was a really tough start, so having this inclusive calming area with the posters, the felt board, and calming tools helped me helped my students regulate their feelings.\r\n\r\nOne part of the calming corner that really help are the emotion puzzles. Not only does it help distract them from being upset, but they also help them see which emotion they are feeling and which one they want to feel. I think it is the most successful calming corner I've had thus far. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1754420224610,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-calming-area/9484960/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Calming Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7759575_orig.jpg?crop=1208,1208,x295,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613086052416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7759575"},{"teacherId":8060529,"projectId":9796193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. The snacks you provided have already made such a positive difference in our classroom. Many of our students come to school hungry, and having access to healthy snacks helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds our students that people believe in them and support their success. We appreciate your willingness to invest in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nYakisha Hepburn & the students of class 216","fullyFundedDate":1760550877862,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9796193/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hepburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060529_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664406496126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060529"},{"teacherId":5495500,"projectId":9453960,"letterContent":"If you could hear the gasps, giggles, and \"Did you know?!\" shout-outs happening in my classroom right now, you would know just how important your donation was.\r\n\r\nWe recently started our curriculum unit on Frogs, and while I had the lesson plans, I was missing the most important part: the books! When we unpacked the box you sent, the students were immediately drawn to the vibrant covers.\r\n\r\nThese books have sparked incredible conversations. I have students running up to tell me facts about poisonous dart frogs, how frogs drink water through their skin, and how high they can jump. You haven't just provided reading material; you have sparked a genuine curiosity about the natural world.\r\n\r\nThank you for fueling their imaginations and making learning so much fun.","fullyFundedDate":1758292651847,"projectUrl":"project/ribbit-ribbit-books-about-frogs/9453960/","projectTitle":"Ribbit Ribbit! Books about Frogs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rossi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5495500"},{"teacherId":5495500,"projectId":9814503,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations to our project. Before this project was funded, our classroom books were piled in mismatched boxes, making it difficult for my students to find stories that sparked their interest. Because of you, that has completely changed.\r\n\r\nWhen the new bookshelf and colorful bins arrived, the energy in the room shifted immediately. My students watched with wide eyes as we organized our new books by genre and interest. Now, instead of digging through piles, they walk confidently to the \"Mystery\" or \"Animals\" bin and pick out a book they are excited to read.\r\n\r\nThe new books you provided have already become class favorites. I see students recommending them to one another and rushing to the library corner during free time. 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