{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson - Lincoln Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7677795,"projectId":9897908,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our 4th grade classroom. When the new pencil sharpener and pencils arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They immediately noticed how smoothly and quietly the sharpener worked, and several students commented on how nice it felt to have brand-new pencils ready to use. It was a simple but powerful reminder to them that people beyond our classroom care about their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every day during writing, math, and independent work time. Students are able to quickly sharpen their pencils and return to learning without interruption, which has made a noticeable difference in our classroom flow. Instead of stopping to search for supplies, students stay focused and engaged in their work. One small moment that stood out was during a writing block when not a single student had to stop to ask for a pencil—everyone was prepared and confident.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to build their writing stamina and problem-solving skills using these tools daily. Having dependable supplies helps them take responsibility for their work and stay focused on their goals. Your support has helped create a more organized, productive learning environment, and my students and I are truly grateful for the impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1765697318500,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-our-skills-in-4th-grade/9897908/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Our Skills in 4th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eidinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7677795_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755908970131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7677795"},{"teacherId":9894359,"projectId":9779866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe use these snacks strategically during instructional time, especially in the afternoon or after challenging academic tasks. One moment that truly stood out was during a small-group lesson when a student who typically struggles to stay engaged was able to remain focused and participate fully after having a snack. These small moments have made a big difference in learning and behavior.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks available to them, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. Many expressed excitement, gratitude, and relief. Several students shared that they feel more comfortable and cared for knowing that their classroom is a place where their needs are met. This has helped build trust and a stronger sense of community in our room.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing to integrate snacks into our daily routines as we work on building academic stamina, problem-solving skills, and self-regulation strategies. Students are currently engaged in lessons that require sustained attention and collaboration, and having their basic needs met allows them to fully participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly given you a window into our classroom and has had a direct, positive impact on my students' success. Thank you for investing in their learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1763498224696,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-student-success/9779866/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894359_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753822585951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894359"},{"teacherId":5558690,"projectId":9808141,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and enhancing learning for my students. \r\n\r\n They love building and testing out their designs of the marble run. They are working together, testing, failing and trying again until they reach their goal of creating the most awesome marble run! \r\n\r\nThe cow necklaces and pencils have been a fun way to reward the student who has been the cow care taker for the week. We adopted a cow as part of the Discover Dairy program and students get the stuffed cow at their desk for the week and they write in the journal about what they did with DottieMoo at school. At the weeks end they get the necklace and pencil. \r\n\r\nIt really is the small things that make a big impact, so thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1760713007461,"projectUrl":"project/extras-enhance-learning/9808141/","projectTitle":"Extras Enhance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bissonnette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5558690_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532307204889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5558690"},{"teacherId":7677795,"projectId":9792264,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our fourth-grade classroom now has a wonderful new collection of What Is...? books, and they are already making a meaningful difference for my students. These nonfiction texts have become essential tools for teaching skills like determining main ideas, identifying supporting details, using context clues, and understanding complex historical and scientific concepts. The series breaks big topics into clear, engaging explanations, helping students build confidence as they tackle more challenging informational reading.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become more lively and curious than ever. During independent reading, students eagerly choose titles ranging from What Is NASA? to What Was the Titanic? and settle into their reading spots with genuine excitement. For many students in our Title I school—some of whom have limited access to high-quality nonfiction at home—these books have opened new doors to learning. They spark questions, inspire discussions, and encourage students to explore topics they never knew they were interested in.\r\n\r\nA few students have especially flourished with these new books. One student who often felt overwhelmed by nonfiction is now proudly reading What Is the Women's World Cup? and sharing fun facts with the class each morning. Another student who dreams of becoming a scientist has been completely absorbed in our science-related titles and has started a \"What I Learned Today\" notebook. Watching these moments reminds me how powerful the right books can be in helping children discover their passions.\r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for my students to explore the world, ask big questions, and grow as readers. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom and on the learners who walk into it each day.","fullyFundedDate":1764701622986,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-a-love-for-reading-through/9792264/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow a Love for Reading Through Engaging Nonfiction!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eidinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7677795_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755908970131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7677795"},{"teacherId":7677795,"projectId":9792331,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our fourth graders now have an exciting new set of Who Would Win? books—and the impact has been tremendous. These high-interest texts have been perfect for teaching students how to compare and contrast, evaluate evidence, and draw conclusions based on facts. The engaging animal battles spark natural curiosity, which helps students practice using text features, identifying key details, and building academic vocabulary in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has taken on a whole new energy. Students rush to our book bins the moment independent reading begins, eager to find out which animal has the advantage and why. For many of our students in our Title I school, having access to nonfiction books that feel exciting and approachable has been a game changer. The Who Would Win? series makes even reluctant readers want to stick with a text, talk about it with others, and search for more information.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with these books. One student who used to struggle with stamina now reads an entire Who Would Win? book in one sitting and then proudly presents his \"prediction versus outcome\" to the class. Another student who typically gravitates only toward graphic novels has discovered a love for nonfiction because the animal facts feel just as thrilling as a comic. Watching their confidence grow has been one of the best parts of adding these books to our library.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students access to reading experiences that spark enthusiasm, build knowledge, and strengthen essential literacy skills. Your generosity is making a real difference in their learning and their love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1763593121335,"projectUrl":"project/who-would-win-fueling-curiosity-one-bat/9792331/","projectTitle":"Who Would Win? Fueling Curiosity One Battle at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eidinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7677795_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755908970131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7677795"},{"teacherId":7677795,"projectId":9792290,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our fourth-grade classroom now has a rich nonfiction collection of Where Is...? books—and the impact has been immediate. These texts have opened the door to lessons on identifying main ideas, using text features, summarizing key events, and building background knowledge about history and geography. Because the series presents complex topics in an accessible, story-driven format, my students are not only developing stronger reading comprehension skills but are also learning how to ask deeper questions, make connections across events, and think like true researchers.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has transformed into a genuinely exciting part of the day. Students proudly choose a book from our new collection, settle into their reading spots, and dive into topics ranging from the Oregon Trail to the Statue of Liberty. We are a Title I school, and many of my students have limited access to nonfiction books at home. Having a fresh, inviting set of high-interest nonfiction titles has motivated even reluctant readers to stay engaged for longer periods and to share what they've learned with their classmates.\r\n\r\nA few students, in particular, have blossomed because of your gift. One of my quietest students now raises his hand daily to share facts he discovered in Where Is the Amazon?. Another student who previously struggled to find books that held her interest has finished three titles already and proudly calls herself a \"history expert.\" Moments like these remind me why access to the right books matters so much—and your kindness made that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students, for believing in their potential, and for helping them discover a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761956872085,"projectUrl":"project/where-is-nonfiction-books-for-curi/9792290/","projectTitle":"Where Is ____? Nonfiction Books for Curious 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eidinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7677795_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755908970131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7677795"},{"teacherId":2529880,"projectId":9169867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Rainy Day Recess Fun project. We received 17 games and we are truly appreciative for those. \r\nWhen our students saw the selection of games they could choose from, their eyes lit up. They have enjoyed playing these games during the rainy recesses and are also building relationships with other students while playing these games.\r\nOnce again, thank you for supporting our Rainy Day Recess Fun project. I truly appreciate your support and so do our students. It is nice to know we can count on support from people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1746687147815,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-day-recess-fun/9169867/","projectTitle":"Rainy Day Recess Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2529880"},{"teacherId":9594441,"projectId":9531206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project. One of my goals this year was to keep my classroom organized while also teaching students how to keep themselves organized as well. This is a work in progress, but with your help students have been able to maintain cleanliness of their work spaces. \r\n\r\nStudents are utilizing the numbers caddy for a Deal or No Deal incentive system for cleaning the classroom at the end of the day and this has been the most successful tool this year so far! Students love cleaning up to see which secret prizes they will get for the day. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755732865378,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-organization-to-promote-r/9531206/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Organization to Promote Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Land","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594441_orig.jpg?crop=941,941,x124,y511&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736810400446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9594441"},{"teacherId":8964566,"projectId":9147315,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Gift of Gab for our students at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School. They are using their augmentative communication devices to engage with peers, their classroom and academic tasks. It is a dramatic impact within the classroom to have a student, who otherwise does not speak, independently respond or present a question within the classroom. Students are learning to choose an icon or spell on a keyboard in order to communicate their wants, needs, thoughts and academic responses. The Gift of Gab has provided everyone with a level playing field, in that, each student has a 'voice' to share.\r\nWe are thankful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742174133368,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-gab-to-non-speaking-stu/9147315/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of Gab to Non-speaking Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964566"},{"teacherId":5558690,"projectId":9576325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Every time I get a project funded I love unboxing the things and telling my class how awesome it is that we have people who care about our class, that don't even know them. Imagine getting a gift from a stranger... They are always amazed that people would be so generous! \r\n\r\nThey LOVE writing with the rainbow pencils and it helps them engage more with writing which is difficult for many students. Just having a fun writing tool can help ease the pressure they feel and it looks so cool! \r\n\r\nThe Purble is a great tool for students who need help regulating. They hold it and help it get its heart rate down and it calms them at the same time. Our kids are dealing with more life circumstances than many of us can imagine and tools like this help them feel safe at school.","fullyFundedDate":1755729216114,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-kick-start/9576325/","projectTitle":"Back to School Kick Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bissonnette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5558690_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532307204889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5558690"},{"teacherId":9894359,"projectId":9508859,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your generous contribution toward our new classroom rug with sit spots! Thanks to your support, our students now have a comfortable, structured space that fosters focus, community, and belonging.\r\n\r\nThis rug isn't just a cozy addition—it's a key part of our learning environment. It gives each student their own space, helping reduce distractions and encourage independence during group lessons, morning meetings, and read-alouds. For students with special learning needs, it also serves as a valuable visual cue that supports consistency and calm.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is now a more welcoming and organized space where every student can feel grounded, connected, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make this meaningful improvement possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755732865252,"projectUrl":"project/create-a-cozy-learning-space-with-a-clas/9508859/","projectTitle":"Create a Cozy Learning Space With a Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894359_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753822585951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894359"},{"teacherId":9745549,"projectId":9356287,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team and the students we serve, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who donated items to our behavioral room. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact on our school community, and your support means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThe behavioral room is a space designed to provide students with the tools and environment they need to regulate emotions, practice coping strategies, and build positive relationships. Thanks to your thoughtful donations, this room has become a safe, welcoming place where students can take a moment to breathe, reset, and learn skills that will serve them for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nEach item you donated—whether it was sensory tools, snacks, art supplies, fidget toys, games, or comfort items—has helped transform the room into a calming, supportive space that truly meets the needs of our students. These materials don't just fill shelves or bins; they help create moments of peace for a child who might be struggling, spark a smile during a tough day, and give students the opportunity to practice emotional growth in a nurturing setting.\r\n\r\nYour donations have already made a visible difference. Students who once found it difficult to stay engaged in class now have a place where they can calm their minds and refocus. Teachers have noticed improvements in emotional regulation, communication, and confidence. And most importantly, students feel seen, supported, and valued. These changes wouldn't be possible without your compassion and willingness to give.\r\n\r\nWe believe that education is not only about academics, but also about helping every child grow into a kind, resilient, and emotionally strong individual. The behavioral room embodies that mission—and your generosity has helped make it possible. When a student picks up a sensory tool to calm their hands, or curls up with a weighted blanket after a challenging moment, they are benefiting directly from your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour contributions remind us that it truly takes a community to support a child's success. You have shown our students that there are people who care about their well-being and believe in their potential. For many of them, that sense of belonging and support can make all the difference.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—teachers, staff, and students alike—thank you for helping us build a space that promotes understanding, empathy, and growth. Your generosity has not only filled a room with resources, but filled hearts with hope. We are deeply appreciative of your partnership and the belief you've shown in our mission.\r\n\r\nTogether, we are creating a positive environment where every student feels safe to learn, grow, and be themselves. 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