{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joanna Woodson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10329759,"projectId":9870390,"letterContent":"The Ready, Set, Rebound! project helped expand movement opportunities for even more students by adding five additional trampolines to our PE program. These trampolines are now being used in both our Xtreme Bounce Club and across multiple PE fitness and jump roping units, allowing students to practice skills in an engaging, low-impact way.\r\n\r\nIn PE classes, students rotate through jumping stations where they build cardiovascular endurance, rhythm, balance and coordination. The trampolines are especially helpful during fitness and jump roping units, giving students a fun alternative to traditional exercises while strengthening their legs and improving timing and control. Students who may struggle with traditional jump rope skills gain confidence as they practice bouncing and jumping with success.\r\n\r\nDuring Xtreme Bounce Club, the additional trampolines allow more students to participate at the same time, increasing active time and reducing wait time. Students are learning to challenge themselves and support one another in a positive, high-energy environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are experiencing movement in a new and exciting way. Ready, Set, Rebound! has helped create inclusive, motivating lessons where students are excited to move, improve their skills and develop a lifelong love for physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1763690627206,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-rebound/9870390/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Rebound!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329759"},{"teacherId":10329759,"projectId":9858979,"letterContent":"I just wanted to give you an update on the \"Tiny Trampolines, Big Energy!\" project that you were a huge part in making happen. We had our first Xtreme Bounce Club last week and it was amazing! Thanks to your generosity, our \"Tiny Trampolines, Big Energy!\" project brought movement, excitement and confidence to our brand-new Xtreme Bounce Club. Ten students ranging from K-2nd grade now have the opportunity to participate in a fun, structured physical activity that promotes cardiovascular endurance, balance, coordination and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nThe trampolines instantly captured students' interest and motivation. They provide a safe, engaging way for students to release energy while learning proper jumping techniques and body control. Students are practicing focus, listening skills and perseverance as they work toward personal goals-like jumping longer, maintaining balance and encouraging their classmates.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped students discover that exercise can be fun. The excitement and pride they feel during Xtreme Bounce Club will hopefully carry over into our PE classes and away from school. I am looking forward to introducing the trampolines to all of my PE classes soon where all of my students will be able to have the same experience as the students in the Xtreme Bounce Club. Your support has made a lasting impact by creating positive movement experiences that students will remember and build upon for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761949222394,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-trampolines-big-energy/9858979/","projectTitle":"Tiny Trampolines, Big Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329759"},{"teacherId":2938967,"projectId":9627155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project, \"Ch-Ch-Ch-Chapter books!!!\" Most of these books include popular graphic novels, realistic fiction, and fiction chapter books —the books this age group finds interesting. Just like the saying, \"There's just not enough time\" goes to \"there's just not enough books\" —that changed with your generosity to this project. Thank you!\r\nA special shout-out to SONIC for their generosity to my project as well. My third- to fifth-graders (with some 2nd graders) are checking out more books because of these chapter books. Thank you for helping me instill a love of reading and the idea that each book is an adventure.\r\nThank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1757704564402,"projectUrl":"project/ch-ch-ch-chapter-books/9627155/","projectTitle":"Ch-Ch-Ch-Chapter books!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2938967_orig.jpg?crop=275,275,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711424831764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2938967"},{"teacherId":2938967,"projectId":9711736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project, \"The Books are Rolling!\"\r\nI am a librarian at a small rural elementary school with approximately 280 students ranging from K- 5th grade. This is my 2nd year as the librarian after 26 years as an elementary school teacher. I still get to express my love of teaching, and I have the awesome opportunity to work with ALL of the students —which I LOVE!!!! \r\nI'd also like to give a shout- out to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for their generous donation to my project. I needed a place to share the new books, stations, and other materials we use daily - so all students can grab them from these wonderful rolling carts. They are perfect and so versatile to use throughout the school year. Without your generosity, we wouldn't be able to have this extra rolling \"storage area\" that is much needed. Thank you again--- I am so appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1758845775180,"projectUrl":"project/the-books-are-rolling/9711736/","projectTitle":"The Books are Rolling!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2938967_orig.jpg?crop=275,275,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711424831764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2938967"},{"teacherId":2938967,"projectId":9458339,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project, \"Calling All Picture Books!\" I am a 2nd-year librarian (after 26 years as a classroom teacher), and I just love teaching ALL kindergarten-5th graders!!! \r\nThere's so much that I want to provide for these creative and unique 5-11 year olds and that's where I am just so appreciative---- YOU and your help! Thank you!!!\r\nI'd also like to give a shout-out to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for their support. I have come into this elementary school library with a plethora of outdated books that just aren't updated with these students in the 2025-2026 school year. You all have helped a bunch with your donation, providing a wonderful number of picture books that are perfect for my K-2 graders and my upper grades as well. These books are getting checked out daily, weekly--- and even asked about when someone already checked them out. Thank you for helping me get my reluctant readers to check out books more excitedly--- and for persevering through their reading. Love it---- Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758845775721,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-picture-books/9458339/","projectTitle":"Calling All Picture Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2938967_orig.jpg?crop=275,275,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711424831764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2938967"},{"teacherId":2938967,"projectId":9530610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Donors Choose project, \"OMG! We're Building, Creating, and Learning!\" We are implementing these materials as library stations, so that all children have the opportunity to create and build... and, of course, share! \r\nEvery student is unique in their own way. Using these materials to grab their attention has been quite beneficial in their learning and with classroom management.\r\nAlso, I'd like to give a shout-out to Riot Games Social Impact Fund for their generous donation. My students (Kindergarten - fifth grade) can show their creativity by working with a partner, in a small group, or individually. \r\nBecause of your generosity, ALL (approximately 280 students) have the opportunity to \"build, create, and learn\" during my library stations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755608556123,"projectUrl":"project/omg-were-building-creating-and-learni/9530610/","projectTitle":"OMG! We're Building, Creating and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2938967_orig.jpg?crop=275,275,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711424831764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2938967"},{"teacherId":10269332,"projectId":9729061,"letterContent":"Thank you for what you donated to our classroom! My students were extremely excited when we first had the packages arrive and we did our unboxing. \r\n\r\nThe students love using the supplies we recieved, and look forward to using the ones we haven't gotten to yet. They have even created their own little roles for passing out and storing their supplies and take their jobs very seriously! \r\n\r\nThey bring those cushions out everyday to sit on and work very hard to take care of them. When school starts back, we are going to use the landscapes science kit and the students are looking forward to learning while using it!","fullyFundedDate":1758845775949,"projectUrl":"project/blasting-off-with-science/9729061/","projectTitle":"Blasting Off With Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freelin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269332"},{"teacherId":10066261,"projectId":9438119,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has come alive with new energy and possibility. We've been using the new resources every single day, and they've already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and collaborate.\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened the first week the materials arrived. I introduced a hands-on project where students worked in teams to explore literature themes, math challenges, and social studies topics using the new supplies. As soon as I opened the boxes, the room filled with excited chatter. Several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\"—and when I said yes, their faces absolutely lit up. Students who are usually quiet became leaders during the activity, confidently guiding their groups through the task. It was a powerful reminder of how the right tools can unlock potential.\r\nRight now, we're using the resources to deepen our work on persuasive writing unit and our social studies unit on maps. The materials have allowed us to take the lesson from abstract ideas to concrete, real-world application. Our next steps include writing and illustrating stories, building models, and completing research projects. The students are already buzzing with ideas and can't wait to see how their work evolves.\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies—it provided opportunities, motivation, and a sense of pride for every student in this room. Thank you for giving them the tools to think bigger and dream bolder.","fullyFundedDate":1757704565778,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-is-everything/9438119/","projectTitle":"Creativity Is Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10066261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759072518951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10066261"},{"teacherId":2938967,"projectId":9611683,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to my project, \"Woo Hoo! Let's Collaborate with Flexible Seating!\" Your help has made a difference in several ways throughout my library lessons during class time. \r\nI teach approximately 280 students, ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade. Even though the majority of the K- 3 graders use the seating due to the size of the seating --- the majority of the students can use them during small collaborative groups, independent reading, and even during station time.\r\nThe students love to read in these various seating types, and without your help, it wouldn't have been possible. Thank you again --- I truly appreciate your help!\r\nI'd also like to give a shout-out to Ripple for their donation. There's more compliance and responsibility from my 5-11 year olds by earning time in the various seating, as well as enjoying their time reading in a comfortable \"seat\", whether it's a \"rocking floor chair\", a \"donut\" seat, or a cushion. They've enjoyed them, and I have to ---- not using them, but seeing my students enjoy them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757704565531,"projectUrl":"project/woo-hoo-lets-collaborate-with-flexible/9611683/","projectTitle":"Woo Hoo! 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