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Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in how we teach and learn every day.\r\n\r\nWith this rolling podium, I am able to move freely around the classroom while teaching, keeping lessons organized and engaging for all of my students. In kindergarten, learning happens everywhere — on the carpet, at tables, in small groups, and during hands-on activities. Having a mobile teaching station allows me to stay close to my students, maintain eye contact, and support them wherever learning is happening.\r\n\r\nThe podium also helps keep important teaching materials, lesson plans, and technology organized and easily accessible. This means less time searching for materials and more time focused on instruction, guidance, and encouraging our young learners.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, kindergarten is their first experience in a structured classroom environment. 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You truly pick up the slack that our government shorts us on. \r\n\r\nWithout your support and donations, our classrooms would be bare, boring and not nearly as fun as they are currently. I am sorry we continue to ask for donations, but we want the best for our students each and every day. \r\n\r\nMy students, community, and I cannot thank you enough! We will continue to learn and work to make our world a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1761355557918,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-organization/9851297/","projectTitle":"Colorful Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5636923_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533671250325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgant"},{"teacherId":4700005,"projectId":9864528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! It has helped our school continue to work toward its goal of providing more non-food items as rewards. Each teacher in our school received a gallon size bag of different incentives such as pencils, stickers, stamp pads, slime, keychains, bubbles, bracelets and more! The kids have loved working for the new prizes and love the variety they provide. A favorite incentive amongst all staff were the smelly markers. They are fun to grade papers with or even put a quick smiley face on a student's hand and then their hand smells like a fun flavor or scent! 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Many immediately shared how cozy and comfortable it looked and could not wait to use it. The beanbag has become a favorite spot in the classroom, and students treat it with care and respect because they understand it is a special space meant to help them feel calm and safe.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include continuing to use the beanbag as part of our calm-down routine and independent reading time. It supports students' social and emotional needs while also encouraging a love of reading and self-regulation. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1738965945819,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-calm-and-focused-minds/9039837/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Calm and Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673785_orig.jpg?crop=699,699,x0,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662068883897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673785"},{"teacherId":8673785,"projectId":9037308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My students are already using the new writing supplies and pencil pouches every day during writing time. One special moment was during our journal writing block, when students proudly organized their pencils, crayons, and erasers in their own pouches and immediately got to work writing and drawing. Having their materials easily accessible has helped students stay focused and confident as writers.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. They loved having supplies that belonged just to them and took great pride in setting up their pencil pouches. Many students shared how happy they were to have everything they needed in one place, and it made our classroom feel even more special and welcoming.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students include continuing to build strong writing habits through daily journaling and classroom writing projects. With these supplies, students will be able to practice writing independently, revise their work, and grow as young authors throughout the year. 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Because of you, my students now have cleaner air and a healthier learning environment where they can focus and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support. Knowing that my students are breathing cleaner air gives me peace of mind and helps support their overall well-being, attendance, and ability to stay engaged in learning. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in the health and success of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764702425881,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-fresh-minds-air-purifier-for/9929973/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air, Fresh Minds! 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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 is
an urban public school
in Indianapolis, Indiana that is part of Indianapolis Public School District.
It serves 275 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
Its teachers have had 341 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109
$136,826
raised using DonorsChoose
341
projects
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41
teachers
funded
650
donors
39
projects
for
basic supplies
74
projects for
technology
33
projects for
books
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art supplies
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 has received support from
381 individuals from Indiana and
269 individuals out-of-state.