{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jenny Lind Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4341839,"projectId":10185567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! The supplies are already being used and are so helpful! The dollhouse furniture is a hit! Kids have been setting up every room of the house and building new houses with blocks to create new homes and spaces for the furniture! \r\n\r\nThe lacing cards have been really fun and the kids have really been able to work on their fine motor skills. This is so important for learning how to write! \r\n\r\nThe camera and film have been such an invaluable add to our classroom. Children are taking pictures together and with teachers and they are able to bring them home to cherish. Parents have commented on this and love it. \r\n\r\nThank you for these gifts for students. I am now able to better provide an engaging, fun education for the kids I teach.","fullyFundedDate":1776190247355,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/10185567/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4341839_orig.png?crop=530,530,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709313306374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbritthi5"},{"teacherId":4341839,"projectId":10197892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! The supplies are already being used and are so helpful! The large outdoor storage bin will keep our outdoor toys and learning supplies out of the elements so they can help us learn in all the seasons and will last a long time. The smaller storage totes will keep our bike helmets clean and ready to use!\r\n\r\nThe wooden building blocks have been so fun! The children are using their imaginations to build and create. It has been incredible to see what they are building. \r\n\r\nThank you for these gifts for students. I am now able to better provide an engaging, fun education for the kids I teach.","fullyFundedDate":1777995462045,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-our-outdoor-space/10197892/","projectTitle":"Enhance Our Outdoor Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4341839_orig.png?crop=530,530,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709313306374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbritthi5"},{"teacherId":9934274,"projectId":9287662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"It's All About Movements.\" Your generosity has made a huge impact in our K–2 self-contained autism classroom at Jenny Lind Elementary. My students were so excited when they first saw the new movement materials. Many of my students learn best through movement, sensory experiences, and hands-on activities. The materials have helped create a more engaging and calming learning environment where students can move their bodies while still practicing important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nWe use the movement materials throughout the school day during brain breaks, sensory regulation activities, transition times, and structured play. Students are learning how to take turns, follow directions, improve balance and coordination, and communicate with peers while staying active. One of my favorite moments was watching students who are usually hesitant to participate become excited and confident while riding tricycles, using scooters, and engaging in movement activities together. These experiences have helped increase student engagement, attention, and positive social interactions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have more opportunities to build independence, confidence, and self-regulation skills in a safe and supportive environment. Many of my students come from low-income backgrounds and would not otherwise have access to these types of resources. Your kindness has truly brought joy and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them grow through movement and play.","fullyFundedDate":1746786349259,"projectUrl":"project/movements-and-breaks/9287662/","projectTitle":"Movements and Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934274_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746499966606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934274"},{"teacherId":9934274,"projectId":9284593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"It's All About Movements.\" Your generosity has made a huge impact in our K–2 self-contained autism classroom at Jenny Lind Elementary. My students were so excited when they first saw the new movement materials. Many of my students learn best through movement, sensory experiences, and hands-on activities. The materials have helped create a more engaging and calming learning environment where students can move their bodies while still practicing important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nWe use the movement materials throughout the school day during brain breaks, sensory regulation activities, transition times, and structured play. Students are learning how to take turns, follow directions, improve balance and coordination, and communicate with peers while staying active. One of my favorite moments was watching students who are usually hesitant to participate become excited and confident while riding tricycles, using scooters, and engaging in movement activities together. These experiences have helped increase student engagement, attention, and positive social interactions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have more opportunities to build independence, confidence, and self-regulation skills in a safe and supportive environment. Many of my students come from low-income backgrounds and would not otherwise have access to these types of resources. Your kindness has truly brought joy and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them grow through movement and play.","fullyFundedDate":1746786375046,"projectUrl":"project/its-all-about-movements/9284593/","projectTitle":"It’s All About Movements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934274_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746499966606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934274"},{"teacherId":10263280,"projectId":9856659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project—your support helped students from preschool through fifth grade create a vibrant mixed-media mural for the fall art show. Because of your generosity, our learners explored color theory, experimented with neon palettes, and practiced paper weaving to contribute pieces that celebrate creativity across all grades. Your gift made it possible for every child to participate and see their work displayed at the show, and we are deeply grateful for the impact you've had on our students' artistic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177796463,"projectUrl":"project/mini-matisses-reef/9856659/","projectTitle":"Mini Matisse's Reef","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263280"},{"teacherId":6737383,"projectId":10132780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of yoga mats for our preschoolers. Your support helps create a calm, engaging space where our students can move, stretch, and build healthy habits at an early age.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom can incorporate more mindfulness, physical activity, and fun into each day. The children are excited to use the mats, and they are already making a positive difference in our routine.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' well-being and growth. Thank you for helping us create a nurturing learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1774963699331,"projectUrl":"project/little-bodies-big-calm-yoga-mats-for-o/10132780/","projectTitle":"Little Bodies, Big Calm: Yoga Mats For Our Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trammell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737383_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611625488844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737383"},{"teacherId":9928516,"projectId":9706932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of the books for my classroom. My students are loving them. I now am able to enrich my flourishing readers and bring them to the next level in their reading.\r\n\r\nI have used these books to teach my top readers how to do a story map. How to go to the next level of reading- comprehension. Through these books that are a bit more challenging they have learned that stories have meaning. That reading tells a story and is fun. The books have been used to teach my students about: character, setting, plot, and how to retell the story to another person in detail!\r\n\r\nOur curriculum does not have extensions for my readers that need the challenge so I thank you (as do my students) for these books that take them to the next level, challenge them, inspire and engage them!","fullyFundedDate":1766453709615,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-chapter-books-needed/9706932/","projectTitle":"Beginning Chapter Books Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928516"},{"teacherId":10263280,"projectId":9717034,"letterContent":"Thank you for the train set and planes — the students were so excited to use them to build motor skills. They've been using the manipulatives about four times weekly and creating artwork almost daily. Their projects reflect the stories we've read, and many students who previously showed little interest in art now have meaningful activities to do.\r\n\r\nWe're moving into science and art next, focusing on Arctic animals, and I'm already seeing strong engagement and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support — it's making a real difference in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758854743331,"projectUrl":"project/art-from-a-different-ability/9717034/","projectTitle":"Art from a Different Ability","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263280"},{"teacherId":7268558,"projectId":9561102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my students and our classroom! We are four months into the school year and have already put our materials to good use. My students are able to stay much more organized with our matching folders and notebooks for different subjects and the supplies like pencils, crayons, erasers, and glue sticks have really helped students complete their daily tasks and assignments! \r\n\r\nMy students especially love their new writing notebooks! The students this year are really excited to have free writing time. In the past I've had to give students individual pieces of paper with space for writing and drawing, but these notebooks include a space for both on each page and it's so nice for students to be able to keep their writing all in one place!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for the donations that support my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758218125295,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-supplies/9561102/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7268558_orig.jpg?crop=423,423,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657226581256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7268558"},{"teacherId":9934274,"projectId":9176637,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students absolutely love all of the writing materials they received. We were able to start using them right away when school began, and they've quickly become a favorite part of our classroom routine. The students especially enjoy their new writing boards — we use them every single day for our math and literacy stations. \r\n\r\nWe plan to incorporate more hands on with the writing materials in the near future. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in helping my young writers stay engaged and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1745365769172,"projectUrl":"project/writing-materials/9176637/","projectTitle":"Writing Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934274_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746499966606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934274"},{"teacherId":4341839,"projectId":9632425,"letterContent":"Your generosity in supplying supplies to our classroom will certainly help create a healthier, more engaging, and better-equipped environment for the young students I serve. It's a great example of community support for early education!\r\n\r\nThe children have water bottles for use every day. It has been a warm fall and they get thirsty running around and playing outside. They love having their own water bottles and they are learning responsibility by remembering to fill it up each morning so they have water. \r\n\r\nThe Lakeshore Learning Manipulatives have been a hit. The creativity I have seen from the children is so exciting. They are using their imaginations and team work to build amazing things. \r\n\r\nWe are using the Letter Pocket Chart to learn a letter of the day. It supports me in teaching the letter name, letter sound, alliteration, and writing. The kids love the colorful cards and engaging photos. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me give these children the supplies for an engaging, high quality education.","fullyFundedDate":1756224226360,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-classroom-essentials/9632425/","projectTitle":"Preschool Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4341839_orig.png?crop=530,530,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709313306374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbritthi5"},{"teacherId":9939736,"projectId":9242939,"letterContent":"Thank you for sharing the gift of mental health support for my students! We read books in group which allowed us to have great discussions on how we can support ourselves and each other. \r\nStudents also enjoyed taking turns reading pages to each other. It is because of generosity like yours that we are able to enjoy new materials to keep our group work fun and new! Several of the books were also shared with other classrooms by students in group who read to them during read aloud. Our group was a huge success!","fullyFundedDate":1744223823137,"projectUrl":"project/words-for-good/9242939/","projectTitle":"Words for Good","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741654093282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939736"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75291","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":236,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":75291,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jenny Lind Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jenny Lind Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/jenny-lind-elementary-school/75291"}