{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jennie Dean Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9282818,"projectId":9851271,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students are now turning pages, building confidence, and discovering a love of reading that will stay with them for years to come. This year, your donation helped us place high-interest chapter books directly into the hands of our young readers—books that many of them would not have had access to otherwise.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and inspiring. Students who once hesitated to pick up a book are now asking for \"just one more chapter.\" Classroom discussions are livelier, reading stamina is growing, and students are proudly recommending books to one another. For several children, this is the first time they have been able to take a chapter book home and call it their own.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than purchase books—it has opened doors. It has created moments of joy, sparked imaginations, and strengthened literacy skills that are essential for academic success. Most importantly, it has shown our students that their learning matters to people beyond the walls of our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our readers, for investing in their growth, and for helping us build a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762444661668,"projectUrl":"project/gift-a-chaptergrow-a-reader/9851271/","projectTitle":"Gift a Chapter...Grow a Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282818_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y556&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695068657906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9282818"},{"teacherId":9760723,"projectId":9123071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of tissues, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and other essential supplies for our classroom. These items make a tremendous difference in creating a clean, safe, and healthy learning environment for our students. With your support, we're able to minimize the spread of germs, keep surfaces disinfected, and ensure that everyone can focus on learning instead of worrying about getting sick.\r\n\r\nYour contribution not only helps maintain a hygienic classroom but also teaches our students the importance of responsibility and care for one another. Having these supplies on hand allows us to start each day prepared and confident that we can provide a comfortable, welcoming space for every child. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity—your kindness truly supports both our students' well-being and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1743088687155,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-into-success-gathering-classr/9123071/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Into Success: Gathering Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740494665290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshayes1"},{"teacherId":9984067,"projectId":9467008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! Because of your support, our students now have a cozy new rug where they can sit together during read-alouds and a comfortable spot to work during independent time. The flexible seating chairs have added excitement to reading—students eagerly look forward to independent reading time so they can enjoy their new seats while exploring their books.\r\nYour gift of a small group cart has also transformed our learning space. It keeps all of our materials neatly organized and easily accessible for both teachers and students, making small-group learning smoother and more effective.\r\nYour generosity has truly made our classroom more inviting, functional, and fun. Thank you for investing in our students' learning and helping us create a space where they feel engaged and inspired every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756319967060,"projectUrl":"project/sit-wiggle-learn-creating-a-cozy-clas/9467008/","projectTitle":"Sit, Wiggle, Learn: Creating a Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9984067_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752669934392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9984067"},{"teacherId":9760723,"projectId":8935764,"letterContent":"The addition of classroom mailboxes has been a game-changer in keeping our students organized each week. With their own designated slots, students can easily store and retrieve important papers, homework, and classroom materials without the chaos of misplaced assignments. This system has helped build responsibility and independence, as students know exactly where to find their work and where to turn things in. The mailboxes have streamlined our daily routines, making transitions smoother and maximizing our learning time.\r\n\r\nOur flexible seating options have also transformed the learning environment, especially in our reading and independent work areas. With three different seating choices available, students can find the spot that works best for them, whether they need a cozy corner for reading or a quiet place to focus on their work. This flexibility has increased engagement and comfort, allowing students to feel more at ease while learning. It's amazing to see how a simple change in seating can encourage deeper focus and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions to our classroom has been the new rug. Now, all of our students can comfortably fit on it at once, which has been a huge benefit during ELA time and even indoor recess. Having a shared space where everyone can gather creates a sense of community and makes whole-group activities more effective. Whether we're reading together, discussing a story, or finding a fun way to spend recess inside, the rug has truly enhanced our classroom experience in so many ways.","fullyFundedDate":1735576739794,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-supporting-second-gra/8935764/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings: Supporting Second Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740494665290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshayes1"},{"teacherId":1520247,"projectId":8727703,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support in transforming our classroom into a vibrant and organized learning environment. Your contributions have made a significant impact, from mailboxes that organize our work and papers home to wire sorting racks and binder clips that assist my students in staying organized. These tools not only make daily tasks smoother but also empower our students to take ownership of their learning, fostering a sense of responsibility that is essential for their growth.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the welcoming environment you've helped create with wiggle stools, lamps, chairs, rugs, and lights plays a crucial role in inspiring creativity and comfort in our classroom. These thoughtful additions invite our students to focus and feel at home while they engage in their learning. Furthermore, the Crayola markers, colored pencils, and crayons in diverse skin tones allow us to celebrate every student's individuality during our arts and crafts projects, ensuring that every child feels represented. With the TPT gift card and Kagan timer and charts, I am equipped to create dynamic lessons that cater to various learning styles. Your generosity not only enriches the resources at our disposal but also reflects your belief in the potential of each student. Thank you for your unwavering support in these students educational journey that you don't even know!","fullyFundedDate":1735576739915,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-some-fun-and-organization-to-ou/8727703/","projectTitle":"Bringing Some Fun and Organization to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLeod","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1520247_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725120000546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmillsclass"},{"teacherId":9691721,"projectId":8699216,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you for the wonderful donations. The biggest item that the kids truly love is our smiley carpet! The children were super excited and grateful, they started to take their shoes off to feel the carpet and dance around at how much they loved it. Not only does it bring color and warmth to the classroom, but the students absolutely looooove to sit on the carpet now. We are also enjoying some of the donations that we are using to make out classroom much more comfortable, cozy and welcoming.","fullyFundedDate":1728144820571,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-all/8699216/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724147775136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691721"},{"teacherId":9691721,"projectId":8708738,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my very heart for the wonderful materials for this project. The kids were soooo excited to have new books for our classroom library. It is very rare for children to be able to read and hold new books as many are not able to go to the library or even have the necessary funds to buy new books for themselves. Students in my class are allowed to \"check out\" a couple books at a time and may take them home or even have them at their desk. We love to read when we can! We read if we finish any of our work ahead of time, we read during indoor recess and we have a designated independent reading time.","fullyFundedDate":1725891365744,"projectUrl":"project/miss-as-3rd-grade-book-haven/8708738/","projectTitle":"Miss A’s 3rd Grade Book Haven!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724147775136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691721"},{"teacherId":9691721,"projectId":8679938,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you for the wonderful donations. With your items, we were able to do many hands-on projects! The students loved to \"dig\" like archaeologists to find fossils just like we learned in our science unit of pre-historic fossils. We cannot wait to start learning about Ancient Egypt so that we could learn how to write hieroglyphics and write on the papyrus which is similar to the Ancient Egyptians did. Thank you for the snacks as some of my children have a hard time bringing in their own snacks due to financial reasons. We are so lucky and grateful to have donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1724511507614,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-oasis/8679938/","projectTitle":"Classroom Oasis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724147775136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691721"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39782","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":579,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.0,"schoolId":39782,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jennie Dean Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jennie Dean Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/manassas-city-school-district/jennie-dean-elementary-school/39782"}