{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jeannette McKee Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9727446,"projectId":9537914,"letterContent":"Our classroom project has already made such a big difference in our day to day routines. The new headphones let students focus during work on their chromebooks without getting distracted by all the noise around them. The wobble stools have been a huge hit too! They give students a chance to move while still staying on task. And our new classroom calendar has helped bring more structure to our mornings, making it easier for everyone to know what's coming up next.\r\n\r\nWhat the students are most excited about is getting to USE everything. They love choosing a wobble stool during small groups, and many of them can't wait to grab a pair of headphones during centers to create their own quiet little workspace. Updating the classroom calendar has even turned into a daily job they look forward to.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our classroom these tools that make learning more fun, comfortable, and engaging. The kids are already feeling the impact and their excitement says it all!","fullyFundedDate":1755710782664,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-learning/9537914/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demchak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727446_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725582509947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727446"},{"teacherId":9851188,"projectId":9642921,"letterContent":"Our third grade class thanks you all so much for your generous donation of various healthy snacks to our classroom! The students have been really enjoying the tasty treats that also help them stay focused at the end of a long day. You have made our classroom a happier and a healthier place. The students have enjoyed winding down each day and reenergizing themselves. Your thoughtfulness means so much to the students. It not only nourishes their bodies but also shows them how kind and generous people people can be. Thank you for supporting our young learners and helping them grow strong and smart!","fullyFundedDate":1758825902435,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-fun-treats-for-tykes/9642921/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Fun: Treats for Tykes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMichele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9851188_orig.jpg?crop=1321,1321,x40,y581&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733248064274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9851188"},{"teacherId":8068048,"projectId":9267672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation. We recently started reading this novel in class, and my students absolutely love it! They are enjoying meeting the various characters and reading the story from each character's perspective. They are so disappointed at the end of class when we need to stop reading for the day.\r\n\r\nThis book has a great theme related to bullying and the effects of bullying. The main character in the book has a chance to change who he is and become a better person. As we near the end of the story, I am really hoping to make many connections between the book and real life and to inspire students to be kind to everyone they meet.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting reading in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746476254744,"projectUrl":"project/restart-with-a-new-novel/9267672/","projectTitle":"\"Restart\" with a New Novel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mumford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577380837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068048"},{"teacherId":9736911,"projectId":9348751,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding our \"Cool Coping Climate\" project. Thanks to your contribution, our classroom now has flexible seating options and an essential social-emotional learning curriculum that help students build positive coping skills every day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our learning environment. The new seating allows students to choose where and how they learn best, creating a comfortable and inclusive space that encourages focus, collaboration, and calm. The social-emotional materials you helped provide are already making a meaningful difference—students are learning how to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts peacefully, and support one another.\r\n\r\nYour kindness doesn't just fund resources—it inspires confidence, resilience, and joy in our students. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping us create a classroom where every student feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1752636003419,"projectUrl":"project/cool-coping-climate/9348751/","projectTitle":"Cool Coping Climate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9736911_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762350462451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdoshen"},{"teacherId":9736911,"projectId":9532138,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donations to our Take What You Need bin through DonorsChoose. Your kindness continues to make a real difference for our students every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I've been able to consistently restock the bin with essential hygiene items that so many of our kids rely on. Especially now, with the government shutdown creating extra uncertainty and hardship for many families, your donations are helping ensure that every child can meet their most basic needs with dignity.\r\n\r\nIt means so much to see our community come together in this way — showing our students that they are seen, cared for, and supported. You've helped create not just a bin of supplies, but a symbol of compassion and hope in our school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for standing with our kids when they need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1755875114478,"projectUrl":"project/take-what-you-need-bin/9532138/","projectTitle":"Take What You Need Bin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9736911_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762350462451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdoshen"},{"teacherId":8068048,"projectId":9587646,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donation. You have helped to stock our McKee Market with lots of fun and unique prizes.\r\n\r\nWe recently had our first \"shopping\" day of the year. Students have been earning House points for demonstrating positive behaviors in our 3 PBIS categories: Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Respectful. They had a chance to spend these points at the McKee Market and purchase some of the fun prizes that were available.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our school and helping us to put a spotlight on positive behaviors. We greatly appreciated it.","fullyFundedDate":1755875114085,"projectUrl":"project/cashing-in-on-house-points/9587646/","projectTitle":"Cashing in on House Points","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mumford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577380837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068048"},{"teacherId":8068048,"projectId":9326976,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Accelerated Reader program is off to a fantastic start. Students have been busy reading books and taking quizzes. When the student passes a quiz, the number of words are calculated by the computer program. Students are rewarded prizes as they reach different levels of words read. \r\n\r\nThe prizes have been a huge hit our students! Once they see classmates reaching a level and receiving a prize, they are motivated to try to earn a prize, too. This require reading, and reading is what we want them to do!\r\n\r\nThank you for promoting reading with our students and for your continued support. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755702625909,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-magical/9326976/","projectTitle":"Reading is Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mumford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8068048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577380837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8068048"},{"teacherId":9541923,"projectId":9313654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Because of your support, we were able to add task box containers and essential storage solutions to our classroom—and the impact has been truly incredible.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made a huge difference in promoting student independence. With organized task boxes, students are now able to access their activities more easily and complete them with greater confidence. The clear structure and visual organization have helped students feel more in control of their learning, and their interest in completing tasks has noticeably increased.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting is the consistent routine we've been able to establish. The new storage has made it possible to set up a predictable, engaging workflow for students each day. This consistency has created a more focused, calm, and productive classroom environment—and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support has helped build not just better systems, but stronger learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746785533676,"projectUrl":"project/task-boxes-for-hands-on-learning/9313654/","projectTitle":"Task Boxes For Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9541923_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y579&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746234124962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9541923"},{"teacherId":9736911,"projectId":9323042,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my Emotional Support classroom has become a more engaging, welcoming, and supportive space for all students. The flexible seating you provided has given my students the freedom to choose where and how they learn best. Whether sitting on a wobble stool, working at a low table, or curling up in a cozy corner, students are now more comfortable, focused, and motivated to participate. For many of them, simply having choice in their learning environment has helped reduce stress and increase independence.\r\n\r\nThe additional materials—such as textbooks and curriculum resources—have been equally impactful. These tools allow me to meet my students' diverse academic and emotional needs with lessons that are both structured and engaging. With high-quality, specialized materials, I can provide instruction that builds not only academic skills but also social-emotional growth, ensuring my students have opportunities to succeed in every area.\r\n\r\nAs an Emotional Support teacher, my goal is to create a classroom that feels safe, calm, and empowering. Your donations have made this possible. I've already seen positive changes in how students interact with each other: more collaboration, more compassion, and more confidence. The flexible seating and curriculum resources give them the tools to thrive, while the supportive environment helps them practice empathy and resilience—skills they will carry far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your kindness and support. You've made a direct, lasting impact on their education and their lives, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752630995093,"projectUrl":"project/social-seating-for-emotional-learning/9323042/","projectTitle":"Social Seating for Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doshen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9736911_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762350462451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdoshen"},{"teacherId":8628329,"projectId":9355825,"letterContent":"The ice maker has been a huge hit within the school. The students love getting to put ice in their water and according to them its the good ice like Chick Fil A! The teachers are loving being able to cool down their drinks and make iced coffee for an afternoon pick me up. The ice has also come in handy for several boo boos. Having ice on the 3rd floor of the building has saved us time since the only other place to get ice is on the first floor in the cafeteria. Our only regret is that we didn't get one sooner! Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1755730323387,"projectUrl":"project/school-is-cool/9355825/","projectTitle":"School is COOL!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8628329_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715261183393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jayhawksrock"},{"teacherId":8628329,"projectId":9202863,"letterContent":"The resources are coming in handy and making our school days much smoother. The students love the robot pencil sharpener and think it is so cool that it does all the work and they do not have to hold the pencil in. The plugs have made it easier to plug in their chrome books as well as other electronics without having to use the giant cart that takes up too much space! We love all of the items and truly appreciate the generosity. They are overwhelmed with joy that strangers care enough about them and their learning that they would donate money in order for them to have nice things.","fullyFundedDate":1746478643869,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds/9202863/","projectTitle":"SHARP minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8628329_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715261183393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jayhawksrock"},{"teacherId":9736911,"projectId":9265032,"letterContent":"The generous donations of two $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards had a meaningful impact on my students during summer school and the Extended School Year (ESY) program. These resources allowed me to purchase high-quality, engaging materials that I would not have otherwise had access to. With these materials, I was able to meet my students' individual learning needs while also keeping lessons fun, hands-on, and interactive.\r\n\r\nBecause of these donations, my students had access to creative activities, supplemental practice, and engaging projects that not only supported academic growth but also encouraged social interaction, teamwork, and excitement about learning. The variety of resources also gave me flexibility to adapt lessons in real time, ensuring that every student felt supported and successful.\r\n\r\nUltimately, these donations helped transform our summer program into a more enriching and enjoyable experience. Students were not only able to keep up with their academic skills but also had fun doing it, building positive associations with school even outside of the regular year. 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