{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9377064,"projectId":9788729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Strong Voices, Strong Strides: Speaker for Girls on the Run. Because of your generosity, we have already been able to use the speaker in meaningful ways during our program. It has been especially helpful during the PACER test, allowing all students to clearly hear the pacing cues so they can stay on track, feel confident, and perform their best during fitness assessments.\r\n\r\nIn addition to testing, we use the speaker daily to play music during practices. Music helps set a positive tone, builds motivation, and encourages teamwork and perseverance. Students are more engaged, willing to push themselves, and supportive of one another when music is playing, making physical activity more enjoyable and inclusive for all participants.\r\n\r\nWe are also looking forward to using the speaker during our upcoming end-of-season 5K. Having clear sound for music and announcements will help make the event feel exciting and organized while motivating students as they work toward this important goal. 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Then I know that all the students are correcting their papers when we go over them. Not only does this help the students to make sure they are writing the correct answers, it helps them to correct the mistakes and learn the correct way to do their work. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to make this project come to life. We are so blessed to have donors like you that support our students. \r\n\r\nThank you! Happy New Year! We are so blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1763567025569,"projectUrl":"project/markers-for-creativity/9869563/","projectTitle":"Markers for Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3013571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523734039484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scopher"},{"teacherId":3013571,"projectId":9869623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these much needed art supplies. We usually do not get any funding for any art supplies. Everything that we need, we have to purchase on our own. Thank you for the paint brushes, paint, Modge Podge, and spray bottles. These materials can be used in many projects. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to be able to pick new projects to do since these materials became available. We make a list of projects and the students get to vote on the projects that they get to do so they have more choice. \r\n\r\nThank you for these opportunities. Without you, we would not be able to do these projects. We are so blessed to have these wonderful opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1766189725176,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-art-supplies/9869623/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3013571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523734039484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scopher"},{"teacherId":3013571,"projectId":9869513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. We are so blessed to have donors like you that can help us to get these wonderful materials that we needed. Blue butcher paper may not seem like a big request, but when students make their posters and like to make them on blue, it is a big deal. We have been out of this color for a while. We were so happy when this project got funded. You do not realize how much you use the basic colors when you are making bulletin boards or posters. \r\n\r\nThe students are blessed and so thankful for this gift. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for choosing our project and getting us this butcher paper. I can't wait to continue to see the wonderful things my students can do. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763567024868,"projectUrl":"project/blue-butcher-paper-for-creative-students/9869513/","projectTitle":"Blue Butcher Paper for Creative Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3013571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523734039484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scopher"},{"teacherId":9377064,"projectId":9946831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our indoor recess board games! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging games that encourage cooperation, turn-taking, and positive social interactions during indoor recess.\r\n\r\nThese board games have already helped students practice patience, problem-solving, and respectful communication while building friendships in a calm, structured way. Indoor recess is now a time students look forward to, and they return to learning more focused, regulated, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766189725160,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-recess-fun-all-winter-long/9946831/","projectTitle":"Keeping Recess Fun All Winter Long","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377064"},{"teacherId":9377064,"projectId":9782268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Girls on the Run program through the project Fuel Their Stride: Healthy Snacks and Fun Active Games. Your generosity has already had a powerful impact on our girls. We are using the cones, pool noodles, and poly spots during practices to create fun, engaging movement games that build endurance, coordination, and teamwork. The healthy snacks have also been essential in helping our girls refuel after activity and learn the importance of nourishing their bodies.\r\n\r\nWhen the girls first saw the new equipment, they were thrilled and eager to get moving. They immediately jumped into the games, cheering each other on and encouraging teammates to try their best. The pool noodles and cones have helped us design safe, creative running and movement activities, while the poly spots support goal-setting, partner work, and confidence-building exercises. The snacks have become a meaningful part of our lessons as we connect physical activity with healthy choices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include expanding our movement-based lessons and continuing to teach life skills such as perseverance, confidence, and teamwork through physical activity. Your donation has helped create a positive, empowering environment where girls feel strong, supported, and proud of themselves. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our girls.","fullyFundedDate":1763498222914,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-stride-healthy-snacks-and-fu/9782268/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Stride: Healthy Snacks and Fun Active Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377064"},{"teacherId":9377064,"projectId":9393473,"letterContent":"The snacks provided for our Girls on the Run team have already made such a meaningful impact on our practices. Meeting after a long school day can be tough for elementary students, and having healthy snacks ready helps them refuel and stay energized. We use the snacks at the start of each practice to give students a boost before their warm-up, teamwork activities, and run. It's a small addition that makes a huge difference—students are more focused, motivated, and able to fully participate in the program.\r\n\r\nWhen the girls first saw all the snacks, they were so excited. Several said, \"We get this every practice?!\" and immediately began talking about their favorites. Many of our younger runners especially benefit from having something to eat before physical activity, and the snacks have helped reduce tummy aches, fatigue, and those end-of-day energy crashes. The snacks made practice feel special and cared for, which helps build the positive, supportive environment we strive for in Girls on the Run.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to use the snacks as part of our routine while we train for our end-of-season 5K. As the lessons build in confidence, character, and teamwork, the girls are growing stronger—both physically and emotionally. Thank you for supporting our team and giving these runners the fuel they need to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1758202714105,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-confidence-and-celebrating-achie/9393473/","projectTitle":"Fueling Confidence and Celebrating Achievements in Our Girls Running Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377064"},{"teacherId":9377064,"projectId":9744856,"letterContent":"Our new colored paper, paper plates, chapstick, and \"snow\" supplies have already made such a wonderful impact in our classroom this winter. I've been using the bright colored paper to send home \"happy mail\"—positive notes celebrating students' kindness, progress, and accomplishments. The kids love receiving these cheerful notes, and many proudly tuck them into their folders to show their families. We also used the paper plates and faux snow to create winter snow-globe crafts, giving students a fun, hands-on creative project that builds fine-motor skills and adds a little seasonal magic to our room. The chapstick has been incredibly helpful too, especially as the cold weather settles in and many students struggle with dry, chapped lips.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were instantly excited. They couldn't stop talking about the snow-globe project and kept asking when we could start. A few students who have already received happy mail were beaming and said they felt \"special\" and \"proud.\" The snow will also be used for our Elf on the Shelf fun in December, as our classroom elf, Leo, begins his holiday adventures—something the kids look forward to every year.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our happy-mail routine so every student receives regular positive communication home, and incorporating the snow-globe craft into a writing activity where students describe their winter scenes using sensory language. These resources have created joy, motivation, and connection in our classroom. Thank you for supporting my students and bringing these experiences to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758728073362,"projectUrl":"project/learning-rings-true-science-incentives/9744856/","projectTitle":"Learning Rings True: Science, Incentives, and Holiday Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377064"},{"teacherId":3013571,"projectId":9768200,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to fund this project. Fidget toys for our anxious learners has really become a success with our students. We placed the strips on the table for any students that need something to touch while they read. \r\n\r\nThe book and characters have helped students to be better able to describe their feelings to us. After they have learned about the characters and talked about their feelings they are able to pick out what feeling they are having. It is giving them more options than just happy or sad. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to fund this project. We are so blessed to have donors like you. We hope that you have a very blessed Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas.","fullyFundedDate":1761954912176,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-toys-for-our-anxious-learners/9768200/","projectTitle":"Fidget Toys for Our Anxious Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3013571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523734039484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scopher"},{"teacherId":3013571,"projectId":9771512,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to fund this project. We love to use dry erase markers on our white boards or page protectors and the large dry erase board. Sometimes we use them so much that our boards start to look really dirty. The dry erase board cleaner is needed to help keep our boards clean so we can continue to use them in our daily work.\r\n\r\nWe are so happy you chose our project. We are so blessed to have people so kind to help us get the materials we need for our students to be successful.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760624548054,"projectUrl":"project/page-protectors-and-dry-erase-board-clea/9771512/","projectTitle":"Page Protectors and Dry Erase Board Cleaner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3013571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523734039484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scopher"},{"teacherId":3013571,"projectId":9754102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Helping my students learn is my job. Teaching children to write is not an easy part of that job. Teaching students how to write and hold a pencil is not always an easy task. Some of our students don't even know how to hold a pencil when they arrive their first day of school.\r\n\r\nTrying to teach students without the proper materials is also challenging. These pencils and pencil grips will help my students to learn how to write their upper and lower case letters.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing our project and helping our students. We are so thankful to have supporters like you that help to get the materials we need that help our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760760057717,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-write-with-special-pencils-a/9754102/","projectTitle":"Learning to Write with Special Pencils and Pencil Grips","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Copher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3013571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523734039484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scopher"},{"teacherId":3013571,"projectId":9753184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our page protector project. Having page protectors for students to practice writing, math facts, reading and so many more things that we can practice helps to save paper. So much paper is saved. We resuse the same sheet of paper over and over. Students are able to write on the plastic and it keeps the paper clean to reuse over and over. \r\n\r\nWe needed more of these page protectors because we worked hard on our last ones causing them to get old and needed to be replaced. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to get this project funded. We are so thankful that you chose us. \r\n\r\nSome of these materials are things that teachers wish for over and over. I am lucky enough to have supporters like you that help to get these materials so much faster. Thank you for your generous donations! 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