{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9697734,"projectId":10650559,"letterContent":"Everything hasn't even been delivered yet, and my students are already trying harder on their tests! We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity and devotion to helping us make education meaningful, engaging, and lovable.\r\n\r\nPlease accept our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks as a small token of our love and appreciation. We humbly accept these donations and are so grateful for the opportunity to put them to good use—helping fight hunger, support our students, and encourage growth and success in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness is making a difference in ways you may never fully realize!","fullyFundedDate":1789602406632,"projectUrl":"project/-full-bellies-bright-futures/10650559/","projectTitle":"❤️ Full Bellies, Bright Futures✨️","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697734_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754173077662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697734"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10471065,"letterContent":"The snacks made such a wonderful impact on my students! They were so excited when the box arrived and could hardly wait to see what was inside. Watching their faces light up as we opened the box together was truly special. They were super happy and grateful to receive the snacks, and it brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having a snack during the day gives them the little boost they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Your kindness provided more than just something to eat—you helped create a happy classroom moment that my students will remember. Thank you so much for thinking of my students and making them feel special and cared for. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1789516208101,"projectUrl":"project/prevent-food-insecurity-one-snack-at-a/10471065/","projectTitle":"Prevent Food Insecurity: One Snack at a Time: Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawanna R Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771787996218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062134"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10459066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide snacks for my students during our after-school program. My students were so happy and excited to receive the snacks, and it was wonderful to see the smiles on their faces. After spending a full day learning, many of them are hungry and tired, but they still come to after-school ready to work and grow.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available gives them a little extra boost and lets them know that someone cares about their success and well-being. I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your support means so much to me and to my students, and I sincerely appreciate you helping me take care of them beyond the regular school day.","fullyFundedDate":1789152090883,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-after-school-stem-program/10459066/","projectTitle":"Snacks for After-school Stem Program.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawanna R Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771787996218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062134"},{"teacherId":9190990,"projectId":10413398,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use our new classroom resources! They are helping us create a cleaner, more welcoming learning environment where students can focus, learn, and feel proud of their classroom. When they first saw the new materials, their excitement was priceless—they were eager to see how we would use them.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment was seeing my students take ownership of our learning space and work together to keep it neat and ready for learning. Our next steps are to continue using these resources during our daily lessons and classroom activities while building confidence, teamwork, and strong learning habits. Thank you to our generous donors for helping make our classroom a more incredible place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788472605801,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds/10413398/","projectTitle":"Math Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9190990_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785107388301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9190990"},{"teacherId":8981048,"projectId":10433460,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the pencils, paper, folders, sentence strips, and highlighters that help my students become confident writers. They were excited to see supplies chosen just for their learning. These materials allow every child to brainstorm, organize topics, highlight details, draft paragraphs, and revise with purpose. Students can now focus on expressing their thoughts instead of worrying about missing supplies. Next, they will use these tools to plan and complete five-paragraph essays.","fullyFundedDate":1787171283452,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-and-possibilities-build/10433460/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper, and Possibilities: Building Confident Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8981048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768330910418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8981048"},{"teacherId":8981048,"projectId":10433516,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a more organized, welcoming classroom! Our secure storage cabinet gives supplies a safe home and allows students to quickly find the materials they need. They were excited to see the new cabinet and are learning to take greater responsibility for our shared resources. Because our room is less cluttered, we can spend more time writing, creating, and learning. Your generosity has improved our routines and made a lasting difference for every student in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787171283701,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-secure-storage-f/10433516/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything: Secure Storage for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8981048_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768330910418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8981048"},{"teacherId":8564087,"projectId":10137664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sparkling Clean Learning Environment project! Your generosity is helping us create a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming classroom where students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to the supplies we need to keep our learning environment clean and organized. These resources may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our daily classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a space where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1774629825508,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-clean-learning-environment-for/10137664/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Clean Learning Environment for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564087_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784781523123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564087"},{"teacherId":10365071,"projectId":9937538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Take-a-Break Corner\" project! Your generosity has created a special space in our classroom where students can take a moment to reset, calm their minds, and return to learning feeling refreshed and ready. The new resources have already made a positive difference in our classroom. Students are learning that it is okay to recognize when they need a short break and that taking a few quiet moments can help them manage their emotions and refocus.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the materials for our Take-a-Break Corner, they were excited to see that we had a comfortable and welcoming space just for them. They were eager to explore the new resources and immediately understood that the corner was a place where they could relax and regroup. One of my favorite moments has been watching a student independently choose to use the space when feeling overwhelmed and then return to the activity ready to participate. Moments like this show how the corner is helping students develop independence, self-awareness, and positive strategies for managing their emotions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with our lessons, students will continue practicing how to recognize their feelings, make positive choices, and use the Take-a-Break Corner appropriately when they need it. We are grateful that your support has given our students more than a physical space it has given them a safe place to pause, reset, and believe that they can successfully return to learning. Thank you for making this meaningful addition to our classroom possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774396989602,"projectUrl":"project/the-take-a-break-corner/9937538/","projectTitle":"The Take-a-Break Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365071"},{"teacherId":10365071,"projectId":9938509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing new headphones and Kleenex! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have given my students the opportunity to work more independently and stay focused during lessons, educational videos,, and computer-based assignments. Instead of worrying about background noise or struggling to hear their lessons, students can now concentrate on the task in front of them. The Kleenex has also been a simple but important resource that helps keep our classroom comfortable, clean, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been seeing students become more confident and independent while working on their assignments. With their headphones, students can listen carefully to instructions, complete digital activities at their own pace, and stay engaged with their learning.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on independent learning and life skills as we move forward with our current lessons. The headphones will continue to be used as students work on technology-based activities, SEL, and other assignments that allow them to practice important skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn. Your kindness provides more than supplies it gives our students the tools, encouragement, and confidence they need to keep learning and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1771653490722,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-kleenex/9938509/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Kleenex","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365071"},{"teacherId":10073989,"projectId":10363257,"letterContent":"I appreciate you donating to my project. This printer and ink makes it so much easier to take care of business from the comfort of my own room. Also, I don't have to depend on anyone else sending or copying papers for me and it may or may not get done. \r\n\r\nThis helps my class also with printing made easy for my kids to get what they need instantly instead of having to wait. My room now feels complete with our own little office. The kids are always asking for copies of assignments to take home, just because we have a printer in the room. lol\r\n\r\nAgain, we thank you for investing in us. We appreciate all that you have done and all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1785704142347,"projectUrl":"project/print-me-now-please/10363257/","projectTitle":"Print Me Now Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hackett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073989"},{"teacherId":7681591,"projectId":9967849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution! This couldn't have come at a better time! A few months ago, my students were mentioning that we need cleaning supplies because of all the spreading germs that are going around. My students were excited about the snacks that they received. Not all students have the previous of bringing snacks from home, so this give every student the enjoyment of snack time. Thank you so much! Again, thanks to all the donors the contribute to light up these students. WE couldn't have done it without you all.","fullyFundedDate":1774396991977,"projectUrl":"project/protection-for-my-students/9967849/","projectTitle":"Protection for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7681591_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x369,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609950240234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7681591"},{"teacherId":9697734,"projectId":10451046,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the new writing folders! These folders have given each student a special place to organize their writing materials, keep track of their progress, and take greater ownership of their work. We are using them throughout our writing lessons to store brainstorming pages, graphic organizers, drafts, revisions, and completed pieces.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first received their folders, they were excited to have something of their own specifically for writing. One of my favorite moments has been watching them pull out their folders during writing time and immediately begin looking back at previous work to help them with a new assignment. Instead of papers being misplaced or forgotten, students can now see their writing journey all in one place.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building these folders into personal writing portfolios. As we learn new writing skills, students will add examples of their work and use previous pieces to reflect on their growth. We will continue working through the writing process—planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing—while strengthening sentence structure, organization, grammar, and the use of text evidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us create a more organized and meaningful writing experience. Your generosity has provided more than folders—it has given my students a tool that will help them grow into more confident and independent writers!","fullyFundedDate":1786464861011,"projectUrl":"project/from-thoughts-to-stories-folders-neede/10451046/","projectTitle":"From Thoughts to Stories: Folders Needed for Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697734_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754173077662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697734"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8916","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":516,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":99,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":25.6,"schoolId":8916,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jefferson County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jefferson County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/jefferson-county-school-district/jefferson-co-lower-elementary-school/8916"}