{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson Science Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8222563,"projectId":8353624,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our students are now hands-on environmental scientists and innovators! The materials you provided have transformed our Ocean Guardian program from conceptual learning into tangible, real-world action.\r\n\r\nOne unforgettable moment came during our watershed mapping project. Using the new materials, students created a 3D-printed model showing how water flows from our local streams all the way to Long Island Sound. One fifth-grader exclaimed, \"We're not landlocked—we're ocean-connected!\" That realization sparked a schoolwide initiative to reduce single-use plastics.","fullyFundedDate":1723657483734,"projectUrl":"project/steam-materials-for-my-earth-scientists/8353624/","projectTitle":"Steam Materials for My Earth Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8222563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651599847676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8222563"},{"teacherId":451597,"projectId":9369018,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, towards a large assortment of Lakeshore Phonics and Sight Word Activity Centers. With these supplies that were donated we have been able to tap into further learning with the use of smaller groups to focus on differentiation amongst our students. We have also been able to utilize the materials to participate in reading fluency and decoding words. These supplies support further academic exploration, which can be limited when students don't have access to hands on activities.\r\n\r\nThe use of these literacy activity centers will help my students prepare for the world that they will grow up in. Our peer elementary schools are quickly utilizing these resources to advance students academically. Having these tools will have them ready to learn in this same capacity.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation. Our children's faces light up when the supplies were pulled out. They love the fact that they can have access to a variety of activities. We thank you for providing our students with an abundance of these tools in school, even though that may not be the case elsewhere.","fullyFundedDate":1757342549509,"projectUrl":"project/a-foundation-for-literacy/9369018/","projectTitle":"A Foundation for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp451597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479175753112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmoore"},{"teacherId":9022722,"projectId":9670184,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation and support of our classroom project. The new tables you helped provide have truly transformed our learning environment in ways I could never have imagined. Every day, I see the difference your kindness has made — not only in how my students work but also in how they feel about coming to school.\r\nBefore we received the tables, our classroom furniture was limited and not designed for group collaboration. Students often struggled to find space to work together comfortably, and transitioning between different types of activities could be a challenge. Now, with the new tables, our classroom feels open, flexible, and full of energy. The students can easily move around, work in small groups, and rearrange the space depending on the task at hand. This has encouraged so much more teamwork, communication, and creativity among them.\r\nOne specific project that really highlighted the impact of these tables was our recent science unit on ecosystems. Students worked in groups to research different habitats and then created models to represent the plants, animals, and environmental factors that make each ecosystem unique. With the new tables, each group had plenty of space to organize materials, take notes, and build their models without feeling cramped. I watched as students leaned in to share ideas, sketched diagrams together, and excitedly discussed how to make their projects stand out. The tables turned what used to be a stressful juggling act of materials into an enjoyable and productive collaboration.\r\nI'll never forget the students' reactions the day the tables arrived. Their faces lit up with pure excitement and joy. Many of them immediately started talking about how they could arrange the tables for group work or how much nicer it would be to have room for their notebooks, laptops, and projects. One student said, \"It feels like we're in a real scientist's lab now!\" Another said, \"This makes our classroom look so grown-up!\" Seeing their pride and sense of ownership over the space made me realize how meaningful this gift truly is.\r\nLooking ahead, the tables will continue to play a central role in our learning. In our upcoming reading and writing workshops, students will use them to brainstorm story ideas, peer-edit their drafts, and prepare group presentations. Later in the year, we'll use them for math centers, art projects, and collaborative problem-solving activities. These tables have made it easier for me to design lessons that emphasize communication and teamwork — essential skills my students will carry with them far beyond this classroom.\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping create such a positive and inspiring space for my students. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community. Because of you, my students are not just learning — they are thriving, connecting, and discovering the joy of working together.","fullyFundedDate":1757553602720,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-space/9670184/","projectTitle":"Expanding Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9022722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756687862997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9022722"},{"teacherId":9892818,"projectId":9334451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Tools for Equity: Meeting Every Student's Needs.\" Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom. My students now have access to a variety of tools that help them learn in ways that match their individual strengths. We have been using the new resources during literacy centers, math fluency practice, and small group instruction, and it has made a noticeable difference. For example, one student who usually struggles to stay engaged lit up when we used a hands on tool as a reminder activity. Suddenly repetition felt more like a game than practice. Moments like these remind me just how powerful it is to give students different pathways to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious. My students were eager to explore, and I could see their curiosity spark right away. They asked questions, tried things out, and quickly began to make connections to what we were already learning. Whether we are building reading stamina or strengthening number recognition, the variety makes learning feel special and gives every student a chance to shine.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to strengthen reading, writing, and math fluency. Repetition will remain an important part of our lessons, but now it is more engaging and fun thanks to your support. These tools are not just improving our daily routines. They are helping us build confidence, equity, and joy in learning. From all of us, thank you for believing in our classroom and in the potential of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1747505803357,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-equity-meeting-every-student/9334451/","projectTitle":"Tools for Equity: Meeting Every Student’s Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hendricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892818"},{"teacherId":9334482,"projectId":9132521,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the generous gift of our new color printer. Since its arrival, it has truly transformed the way my students access and engage with their learning materials in our special education classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors are familiar with home printers, but you might not know how vital high-quality color output is in a school setting—especially in a classroom where students rely heavily on visual supports. With this printer, I can produce vibrant, color-coded worksheets, graphic organizers, and flashcards that help students more quickly make connections between concepts. For example, using red for sight words and green for vocabulary helps students with dyslexia distinguish letter patterns more easily. Our tactile learners benefit when pictures, diagrams, and vocabulary cards pop off the page in full color.\r\n\r\nStudents light up when they see their own work printed in color. Nothing boosts confidence more than watching their art projects, storyboards, and science diagrams come to life right before their eyes. They're calling their printed pages \"real books\" and \"professional posters,\" and they take true pride in displaying those materials on our classroom walls. The instant feedback loop—create, print, share—keeps them motivated and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nYour gift of this color printer has directly supported inclusive, engaging instruction and fostered a deeper sense of ownership and joy in learning. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more accessible, and more exciting place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1742926552740,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-learning-a-printer-fo/9132521/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Learning: A Printer for Special Education Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334482"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":8920842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. My students would not have been able to have the opportunities they have access now if it wasn't for you.\r\n\r\nWith the given resources, my class was able to flourish beyond measures in the academic setting of the classroom. I was able to allow students to utilize the clipboards and writing utensils as part of our Black History Month lessons. Highlighting various innovators and their successes. This helped students to understand the importance of why we celebrate this month. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1730840471569,"projectUrl":"project/give-thanks-give-supplies/8920842/","projectTitle":"Give Thanks, Give Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4584461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501638398996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/addison1212"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":8431912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. My students would not have been able to have the opportunities they have access now if it wasn't for you.\r\n\r\nWith the given resources, my class was able to flourish beyond measures in the academic setting of the classroom. I was able to allow students to fuel their minds and body through daily incentives that helped keep their momentum going throughout the day. With projects and rewards they enjoyed, it surely motivated them to keep going. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1726778779200,"projectUrl":"project/harvesting-treats/8431912/","projectTitle":"Harvesting Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4584461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501638398996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/addison1212"},{"teacherId":8222563,"projectId":8197163,"letterContent":"Thanks to your wonderful support, our library has gone from overflowing chaos to an organized haven where every student can find exactly what they need! \r\n\r\n\r\nThe moment we assembled the shelves, students helped organize books by topic—creating dedicated sections for ocean science, environmental conservation, invention and engineering, and literature favorites. Now, when students come in for our Ocean Guardian projects, they can instantly locate the marine biology books they need. During literature classes, upper grade students browse themed sections independently, discovering new authors and genres.","fullyFundedDate":1711462316317,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelves-needed-for-our-awesome-libra/8197163/","projectTitle":"Bookshelves Needed for Our Awesome Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8222563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651599847676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8222563"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43524","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":457,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":43524,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jefferson Science Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jefferson Science Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/norwalk-public-schools/jefferson-science-magnet-school/43524"}