{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jenny Lind Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":7268558,"projectId":9133245,"letterContent":"My students and I have had a blast using our new resources! My students have loved playing the Jenga style games with sight words as well as the different Splash games that help strengthen and reinforce the phonics skills that we learn in the classroom. I have loved being able to use these engaging activities in my small reading groups to practice our reading and phonics skills as well. The class especially loved learning how to use the CD player and listen to stories!\r\n\r\nThe math games have helped my whole class practice their math facts and helped build the foundational math skills 1st graders need to master before moving on to more advanced math concepts","fullyFundedDate":1740939408085,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-activities-for-1st-graders/9133245/","projectTitle":"Engaging Activities for 1st Graders!","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":9138258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom by funding social and emotional learning books and activities!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are learning important skills like how to name their feelings, how to calm down when upset, and how to be a good friend. We use the books during our group time and when students need help talking about their emotions.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is fun and special. We sit together, listen to stories, and talk about how the characters feel. Students love sharing their own stories and learning how to handle big feelings.\r\n\r\nSome students are really shining because of the new books. One student now points to a feelings chart instead of getting upset, and another has become brave enough to play with friends after learning about teamwork in a story. These are big steps for our young learners!\r\n\r\nThank you again for caring about our students. Your kindness has made a huge difference in helping them learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1741056822229,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning/9138258/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning","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":9928516,"projectId":9124212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of headphones for my class. My students are thrilled to be able to \"hear\" well the individualized reading and math program we do daily. With this set of headphones I am also able to have my all my kids (as a class) do our career town program exploring various career opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made it a reality that all of my students can consistently do their individualized reading and math program daily. This is accelerating their growth in both reading and math. I am so appreciative! And so are they!","fullyFundedDate":1740281396078,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-individualized-practice-f/9124212/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Individualized Practice for Reading and Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928516"},{"teacherId":9939736,"projectId":9154152,"letterContent":"When we began working in our Journaling groups students were a bit shy to share their experiences. We used our time decorating Journals to customize them with stickers that told \"our life\" story! Working with the social emotional tools like the Feelings Pineapple and the Ninja LifeHacks workbook students completed weekly entries about self-regulation, trying when things are difficult, and the importance of understanding our own feelings. Students love coming to group and were motivated to write with their new pens! We thank you so much for your beautiful gifts to our counseling class. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742582578173,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-groups-emotional-resi/9154152/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Groups: Emotional Resilience and Journaling","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"},{"teacherId":4341839,"projectId":9024915,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous contributions to our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to your support, our preschool class now has a safe and organized way to enjoy our newly gifted bikes.\r\n\r\nYour donations made it possible for us to purchase:\r\n\r\nA sturdy storage shed: This shed provides a safe and dry home for our bikes, protecting them from the elements and keeping our playground tidy.\r\n\r\nSafety helmets: Now, our little riders can explore with confidence, knowing they are protected.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students the opportunity to:\r\n\r\nDevelop gross motor skills and coordination.\r\nLearn about safety and responsibility.\r\nEnjoy the thrill of riding and exploring their surroundings.\r\nLearn how to properly care for equipment.\r\nIncrease outdoor physical activity.\r\n\r\nThe bikes, will now be properly stored and used with helmets, and I know they will be a huge hit! The children are so excited to ride and are learning valuable lessons about safety and sharing. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to their well-being. Your support has made a real difference in their lives, and we can't wait to share the joy and excitement of their bike adventures with you.","fullyFundedDate":1739552470398,"projectUrl":"project/the-joy-of-bike-riding-for-preschool/9024915/","projectTitle":"The Joy of Bike Riding for Preschool!","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":9132386,"letterContent":"We are absolutely bursting with gratitude! Thanks to your incredible generosity, our preschool class is now equipped with everything we need for amazing outdoor adventures and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donations have provided us with:\r\n\r\nSnow shovels and igloo builders: We're ready to transform our playground into a winter wonderland! Imagine the joy of tiny hands building snow forts and creating magical igloos.\r\n\r\nRakes for fall leaves: Learning about the changing seasons will be so much more engaging as we rake, pile, and jump into colorful leaves.\r\n\r\nSand and sand toys: Sensory exploration and imaginative play are essential for our development, and your gift of sand and toys will provide endless hours of fun and learning.\r\n\r\nA sturdy wagon: Our walking field trips are about to become much more exciting! We can now safely transport our supplies and little explorers on our adventures to the local library, fire station, and community splash pad!\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just new toys and tools. It means you've given our students the opportunity to:\r\n\r\nDevelop gross motor skills through active play.\r\nExplore and learn about the natural world.\r\nFoster teamwork and cooperation.\r\nCreate lasting memories.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to their education. You've made a real difference in their lives, and we can't wait to share the photos and stories of all the fun and learning that will happen thanks to your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1740896080884,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-stem-activities-for-preschool/9132386/","projectTitle":"Outdoor STEM Activities for Preschool","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":8927325,"letterContent":"On behalf of my High Five class, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous support of our recent seed planting project. Your contribution has truly made a difference in the lives of our young learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we were able to provide hands-on learning experiences: Our children had the opportunity to learn about gardening, plant life cycles, and the importance of healthy eating through direct participation in the planting process.\r\n\r\nWitnessing the excitement and wonder on our children's faces as they planted their first seeds was truly heartwarming. Your support has not only provided them with valuable learning experiences but has also instilled in them a sense of connection to the natural world.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the power of hands-on learning. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in cultivating a love of learning in our young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1732731452783,"projectUrl":"project/how-do-seeds-grow-help-us-plant-a-garde/8927325/","projectTitle":"How Do Seeds Grow? 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