{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3079485,"projectId":9408090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, our kindergarten students have been learning, practicing, and growing every single day with tools that make a meaningful difference in their academic confidence and skills.\r\n\r\nThe **Learning Without Tears \"Show Me\" magnetic pieces** have quickly become a favorite during our literacy block. Students use the magnetic curves and lines to build capital letters, practice proper formation, and explore letter structure in an engaging, hands-on way. This multisensory approach has helped even our most hesitant writers feel successful as they construct letters on their own.\r\n\r\nOur new Math Calendar Classroom Pocket Chart has transformed our daily math routine. Each morning during calendar time, students eagerly take part in counting the days of school, building numbers, exploring patterns, and discussing weather and time concepts. The visual organization and large pockets make it accessible for all learners, especially those who benefit from clear structure and routine.\r\n\r\nThe All About the Letter Pocket Chart has become an essential part of our morning meeting. Each day, we highlight one letter, its sound, vocabulary words, and matching pictures. Students love participating in the activity, and the chart supports strong foundational literacy skills as students make meaningful connections between letters and sounds.\r\n\r\nWe also use the Giant Magnetic Draw-and-Write page on our whiteboard daily. It allows me to model writing, spelling, and drawing during lessons, while providing students with a large, clear visual example to follow. Whether we are practicing sight words, labeling pictures, or writing sentences together, this tool makes our shared writing time interactive and fun.\r\n\r\nLastly, the resin presentation pointer fingers have truly empowered our young readers. Students use them to track words, point to letters, and follow along during shared reading. These simple tools have built confidence, independence, and excitement for early reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enriched our classroom in ways that will continue to benefit students all year long and for years to come. Thank you for believing in our youngest learners and providing the tools that help them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1757382229105,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time-tools-for-curious-kindergart/9408090/","projectTitle":"Circle Time Tools for Curious Kindergarten Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079485_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621535183007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsanaya2018"},{"teacherId":8143786,"projectId":9324040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our transitional kindergarten program! These young learners are not just starting their formal education but also beginning their journey into the International Baccalaureate program. The IB program encourages students to embrace and track their own learning. Each student's academic learning is collected into a portfolio for reference and to celebrate their progress. In transitional kindergarten we track our mastery of letters and numbers in addition to drawings that demonstrate our understanding of IB character traits. This shelf has given us an idea space to store and access our portfolios on a regular basis.","fullyFundedDate":1746787091796,"projectUrl":"project/a-special-place-for-our-ib-portfolios/9324040/","projectTitle":"A Special Place for Our IB Portfolios","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kapple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143786_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638149174468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143786"},{"teacherId":8143786,"projectId":9185756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our transitional kindergarten program! We now have a functional outdoor learning area. Our new shade canopy gives us shade in those hot autumn months and protection from the wind and rain in the winter. Our students thrive in the fresh air and freedom of being outdoors all year around. \r\n\r\nOur new rolling cart allows us to carry out all our supplies in a neat and purposeful manner. Now our students can do all sorts of art and science projects without added trips into the classroom. Your generosity is benefiting over 50 students on a daily basis.","fullyFundedDate":1743789797717,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-the-great-outdoors/9185756/","projectTitle":"Learning in the Great Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kapple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143786_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638149174468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143786"},{"teacherId":3079485,"projectId":9275526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have the supplies they need to start the school year with joy and excitement. From colorful crayons and cheerful birthday crowns to name plates, apple decals, and \"All About Me\" posters, each item helps create a welcoming and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour support also provides practical items, such as Clorox wipes, to keep our classroom clean and safe, which gives families peace of mind and helps us focus on learning. These supplies not only brighten our classroom but also build a strong foundation for routines, celebrations, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your contribution to the success of our youngest learners. Your generosity makes a lasting difference, and our students feel the love and encouragement behind every gift.","fullyFundedDate":1746632059232,"projectUrl":"project/launching-a-successful-year-with-essenti/9275526/","projectTitle":"Launching a Successful Year with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079485_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621535183007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsanaya2018"},{"teacherId":8143786,"projectId":9153564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to refresh our TK library. Our students love books! Our classroom library is a quiet retreat for many learners. It is a place to find comfort in reading a book or just looking at pictures by themselves or with friends.\r\n\r\nAt this stage of cognitive development, a child's imagination is ready to embrace everything and anything. The books we reviewed took them into space to learn about the sun, the moon and the planets. Other books helped with their social emotional learning which is a major component of our TK program. Thank you for providing many adventures and lessons to our students via the new books in our library.","fullyFundedDate":1746488181841,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9153564/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kapple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143786_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638149174468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143786"},{"teacherId":7405738,"projectId":9313050,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, my students had the best summer experience in PE! Just after receiving the new equipment at the very end of the school year, I was able to double down and develop a five week Pickleball unit just in time for summer school! I called it Pickleball Camp, they called it a great workout, and a lot of fun!\r\n\r\nAll of my students began the summer having never played or learned about Pickleball. They closed the summer five weeks later with a new found confidence, a fun life long sport, and new friends. having learned skills, drills, strokes, technique, strategy, game play, variations of game play and the history of the sport.\r\n\r\nMy youngest students worked very hard trying to connect their paddles with the pickleballs, initially just dropping it and hitting it after the bounce, later developing the skills of serving over the net, and returning the ball. \r\n\r\nMy older students moved in to game play the last week and half with all seeing success in rallying back and forth and getting a pretty solid grasp on the rules and scoring. \r\n\r\nThe school year just started but I look forward to launching in to my other new units over the next couple of months, thanks to you, I'm also adding Soccer Golf, partner parachute cooperative games, and have those amazing adjustable pickleball nets that will double as volleyball nets. Thank you for setting us up and bringing new joy to our lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1746636620042,"projectUrl":"project/non-traditional-pe-activities-for-extend/9313050/","projectTitle":"Non-Traditional PE Activities For Extended Fun, Fitness, and Inclusion.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Belcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7405738_orig.jpg?crop=820,820,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695076312898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7405738"},{"teacherId":3079485,"projectId":9242943,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of every eager little reader in my classroom—thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our DonorsChoose project!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is now bursting with engaging, high-quality resources that help my students build the strong foundation they need to become confident, joyful readers. The Pigeon Series 7 Book Set has already become a class favorite. These stories not only encourage a love of reading, but they also spark wonderful classroom conversations.\r\n\r\nYour gift of decodable readers—including the 15 Short Vowel, 15 Diphthongs, and 15 R-Controlled Vowels Phonics Books—aligns beautifully with the Science of Reading approach we use in our classroom. These books provide my beginning readers with just the right level of challenge and support. Watching their eyes light up as they successfully decode words and read independently is magical.\r\n\r\nYou also brought Safari Readers: Elephants and A Book About Eagles for Kids into our classroom—books that have captivated my students' curiosity about the natural world. These nonfiction texts have inspired so many great questions and conversations, especially as we have watched the Big Bear Eagle cam since the start of the year. \r\n\r\nAnd last but certainly not least—Turkey Trouble! We now have all the Turkey Trouble books a classroom could dream of. These hilarious stories are a hit year-round, not just during the holidays. My students adore Turkey's silly disguises and clever plans—and they love predicting what he'll do next.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a rich, literacy-focused environment that supports both the academic and emotional growth of my students. Thank you for believing in the power of early education and the potential of every child in my care.","fullyFundedDate":1746722005634,"projectUrl":"project/early-readers-summer-reading-fun/9242943/","projectTitle":"Early Readers Summer Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079485_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621535183007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsanaya2018"},{"teacherId":3079485,"projectId":9118066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our recent DonorsChoose project! Your generosity has provided us with tools that make a real difference in both the learning environment and the daily success of every student in our class.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, student now has their very own privacy folder—a simple but powerful tool that helps them stay focused, feel confident, and do their best work independently. The fact that they're easy to disinfect gives me peace of mind as a teacher, knowing we can keep our space clean and safe while learning.\r\n\r\nThe Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Write & Wipe Boards are already being used every day for phonics, writing, and math activities. My students love the hands-on aspect, and it's incredible to see how much more engaged and confident they are when they have the right tools in front of them.\r\n\r\nYou also helped bring a little magic to our reading time! The finger pointers and reading pens are more than just fun accessories—they're giving my beginning readers the support they need to track print, stay focused, and develop fluency. For some of my more reluctant readers, simply having a colorful pointer has turned reading into something exciting and empowering.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are learning with tools that make them feel seen, supported, and successful. Your support sends a message that their learning matters—and that message is felt every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in us and investing in the future of these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1742935968136,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-young-minds/9118066/","projectTitle":"Motivating Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079485_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621535183007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsanaya2018"},{"teacherId":3079485,"projectId":8892793,"letterContent":"On behalf of my kindergarten students, I want to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity! Your thoughtful donations of CVC word games, number spots for our carpet, and phonics games flashcards have already made a significant and joyful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe CVC word games are providing engaging and hands-on practice for our early readers, making learning to decode words a fun adventure. The number spots have been a fantastic addition to our carpet area, offering a visual and interactive way for students to grasp the concept of teen numbers – a skill that is so important at this stage.\r\n\r\nThe phonics games flashcards have been an absolute hit! It's wonderful to see the students working collaboratively, excitedly searching for words, reading them aloud, and practicing their writing as they keep track of their successes. The energy and enthusiasm during these activities are truly contagious, and it's all thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is directly fostering a love of literacy and numeracy in my young learners. These resources are not just toys and cards; they are tools that empower my students to build essential skills and gain confidence in their abilities. We are so grateful for your partnership in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to our classroom. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and will continue to benefit my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1739818344918,"projectUrl":"project/kindergartens-learn-to-read-through-pla/8892793/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten's Learn to Read Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3079485_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621535183007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsanaya2018"},{"teacherId":8143786,"projectId":8909679,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The cardstock we received is a thicker paper which allows our students an opportunity to develop their fine motor skills. I have attached a few of the directed drawing from our aspiring young artists. It is awe inspiring to see what 4-5 year olds can do with proper supplies.\r\n\r\nThe students love the sand. We have filled in our sandbox outside. We use the sand inside on sensory tables. We use sand to practice writing their numbers and letters. In the math room we use sand to practice the concept of balance on scales.\r\n\r\n We appreciate your support. 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