{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":187456,"projectId":10031334,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your donation of new bookcases and decodable books has had on my 1st-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore your gift, our materials were disorganized and often too challenging for my emerging learners, leading to frustration. Now, the new, sturdy bookcases have transformed our classroom into a welcoming, organized, and inviting area. They perfectly display materials students need for their day of learning.\r\n\r\nThe decodable books have been a complete game-changer for literacy in my room. Because these books align with the phonics skills we are currently teaching, students are finally able to sound out words independently rather than guessing from pictures. \r\nThis immediate ability to succeed has sent their reading confidence soaring. Seeing a 1st grader beam with pride because they read a whole book by themselves is priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing these essential tools that have heightened their enthusiasm for reading and helped us create a true \"reading reflex.\"","fullyFundedDate":1768699886109,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage-brighter-minds/10031334/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage, Brighter Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp187456_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706139612453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-manterola"},{"teacherId":9516298,"projectId":10030555,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Little Tools Making a Big Difference.\" When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the atmosphere was electric. My students were so eager to see what was inside, and their faces truly lit up as we unpacked the Crayola Colors of the World crayons and the medals for our upcoming class spelling bee. One student immediately reached for the National Geographic Readers, excited to see familiar faces like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr who we've learned about this year. It was a powerful moment that reminded them that people they've never met are rooting for their success.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work. During our math block, students used the Magnetic Fruit Fractions to finally \"see\" how parts make a whole, while others practiced their spelling on the double-sided dry erase boards. The EverBrite flashlights have turned our independent reading time into a \"flashlight Friday\" adventure, making even our most reluctant readers eager to dive into the Ramona Collection or the new graphic novels. These aren't just supplies; they are catalysts for confidence. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to use the scratch-and-sniff stickers to celebrate our weekly tests and end-of-unit achievements. These \"little tools\" are making a massive difference in our daily engagement and the overall joy in our classroom. Thank you for choosing to invest in my students and for proving that your support creates a lasting impact on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1768698381543,"projectUrl":"project/little-tools-making-a-big-difference/10030555/","projectTitle":"Little Tools Making a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nettles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9516298_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713641590932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9516298"},{"teacherId":3030680,"projectId":10034259,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your donation of a large, colorful classroom rug, stools, and assorted pillows has completely transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe day the materials were delivered is a memory I will cherish for a long time. My students were so excited! As we opened the boxes and unrolled the rug, their eyes lit up with pure joy. There were audible gasps and cheers as they realized these new, colorful items were specifically for them. They couldn't wait to test out all of their new seating options. Seeing their immediate sense of pride and ownership over their new space was truly a gift in itself. No more drab, open carpet and plain hard plastic chairs for these first graders!\r\n\r\nThe rug has become our \"home base.\" It's where we gather for morning meetings, read-alouds, and collaborative discussions. Having a soft, defined space brings the kids together and builds a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThe stools provide the perfect \"perch\" for students who need a bit of movement to stay focused. They are the first things the kids reach for during independent work time!\r\n\r\nThe bright, soft pillows have turned our classroom library into a cozy sanctuary. Seeing a student curled up with a pillow and a good book is a highlight of my day. They even have a comfy place to lay their head if they are feeling sad or tired.\r\n\r\nIt is truly heartening to know there are people like you who support education and recognize the importance of a comfortable, flexible workspace. You haven't just provided furniture; you've provided a space where students feel valued and inspired to do their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for making such a tangible difference in the lives of these children and their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768770223991,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-creative-classroom-seating/10034259/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Creative Classroom Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townsend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3030680_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741285058644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3030680"},{"teacherId":6398404,"projectId":10040010,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share how much your generous support has meant to our classroom. The new resources have already made a meaningful impact on how my students learn, collaborate, and engage with our lessons. It has also allowed us to add more hands-on activities. \r\n\r\nDuring a recent project where students used the new materials to design and present their own solutions to real-world problems. I watched as groups eagerly brainstormed, tested ideas, and refined their work—skills that are so important beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum. Students will continue developing their current projects by incorporating more research, collaboration, and presentations. We're also planning to expand into more student-led activities, where they take ownership of their learning using these resources. Thank you again for giving my students this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1768770755381,"projectUrl":"project/new-center-activities-and-classroom-rest/10040010/","projectTitle":"New Center Activities and Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joerns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6398404"},{"teacherId":10399799,"projectId":10009923,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The arrival of our new flexible seating, mailbox, chapter books, and \"Fun Friday\" game has completely transformed our classroom environment. When the boxes arrived, the students cheered as if it were a holiday; one student was especially overjoyed to finally find the next book in a series they had been waiting to read. The flexible seating has already boosted engagement, allowing students to choose workspaces where they feel most focused, while our new mailbox system has helped them take true ownership of their daily organization and responsibilities.\r\nWe are now diving into our new Literacy Circles, using the chapter books to explore character development while tucked into our new comfortable reading nooks. These resources have also added a wonderful boost to our classroom culture—the \"Fun Friday\" game serves as a fantastic reward for reaching our weekly academic goals. Your kindness has provided my students with a space that feels both professional and inspiring, and we are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768269477412,"projectUrl":"project/from-empty-room-to-thriving-3rd-grade-c/10009923/","projectTitle":"From Empty Room to Thriving 3rd- Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399799"},{"teacherId":2464125,"projectId":9996840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to flexible seating options that have truly transformed our learning environment. The stadium seats and large cushion seats with movable desks have given students the opportunity to choose spaces that help them feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. Whether they are gathered on the carpet for a lesson, working in small groups, or finding a quiet spot to think independently, these seating options allow them to take ownership of their learning in a meaningful way. One moment that really stood out was during a recent math block when students spread out across the room, each choosing a seating option that worked best for them. I saw students more focused, engaged, and confident as they worked through problems and collaborated with their peers.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Their faces lit up as they explored the different options, and they were eager to try them all. There was a sense of pride and responsibility as we talked about making good choices to support their learning. It made our classroom feel more welcoming and student-centered right away. As an added bonus, the whiteboard clipboards have been incredibly helpful, giving students a flexible surface to write on no matter where they choose to sit. This has made transitions smoother and allowed learning to happen anywhere in the room.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, we are focusing on helping students make thoughtful, independent choices about where and how they learn best. Flexible seating has already helped build stronger focus, collaboration, and independence in our classroom. Students are learning to reflect on what helps them succeed and adjust as needed, which is such an important life skill. Thank you again for making this possible and for helping create a classroom where every student feels comfortable, supported, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768181016193,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-joyful-learning/9996840/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces, Joyful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2464125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698897814853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2464125"},{"teacherId":1127904,"projectId":9997088,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has truly been transformed! The flexible seating and rolling portable desk have quickly become some of the most loved and frequently used tools in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWe use these new resources in so many ways throughout the day. During our reading and writing block, students choose a seating option that helps them focus best—some curl up with a book in a cozy seat, while others use the rolling desk to move to a quiet corner to work on their writing. One of my favorite moments was during a recent small group activity when a student who typically struggles to stay focused chose a flexible seat and was able to stay engaged and complete their entire assignment independently. It was such a proud moment!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was unforgettable. Students' eyes lit up, and there were lots of \"oohs\" and \"ahs\" as they explored the different seating options. They immediately took ownership of their learning space and were eager to try everything out. It truly felt like a special gift just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build independence and responsibility while using these tools. Students are learning how to choose the best seating option for their learning needs, especially as we work on collaborative projects and independent tasks. Right now, we are diving into a new writing unit, and the flexible seating is helping students find the perfect environment to brainstorm, draft, and revise their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your support has created a more comfortable, flexible, and student-centered learning environment, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768162411403,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-furniture-to-maximi/9997088/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Furniture to Maximize Engagment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1127904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635000184292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/asanchez"},{"teacherId":968943,"projectId":10037574,"letterContent":"Can you hear that clicking? It's the sound of our little fingers busy learning how to type on a keyboard and navigate a computer mouse! This is all due to your support. Our little learners are sending a big THANKS to you for our all-in-one! In our preschool autism classroom, these little fingers often have a hard time coordinating their fine motor capabilities with their eyes (eye hand coordination). Having access to a student focused classroom computer where they must learn to use a keyboard and mouse is providing these students with valuable life skills that will also help them to develop more refined fine motor coordination. The little learners are always so excited to engage in their new computer activities that they often run to the work station and forget that they should walk in class, I guess that's a good thing to get in trouble for! Again, Thank you so very much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768753865028,"projectUrl":"project/screen-for-little-learners/10037574/","projectTitle":"Screen for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/968943"},{"teacherId":1002793,"projectId":10020251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our first grade classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have a treasure chest filled with fun prizes and a wonderful collection of decodable books to help them grow as readers.\r\n\r\nThe treasure chest prizes have been incredibly motivating for my students. They work hard, make positive choices, and love celebrating their efforts by choosing a small reward. It has created excitement and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe decodable books have also made a huge difference in our reading time. These books allow my students to practice the phonics skills they are learning and build confidence as they realize they can read words on their own. Seeing their excitement when they successfully read a book is truly special.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping my first graders develop a love for learning and reading. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768703153955,"projectUrl":"project/positivity-and-success-in-first-grade-d/10020251/","projectTitle":"Positivity and Success in First Grade Decodable Readers and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1002793_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x0,y327&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752006830027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1002793"},{"teacherId":4070363,"projectId":9691346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom project of getting a new carpet. It is truly beautiful in the room and the students truly love it. Having a designated spot for each student to sit and an area around them for their work makes a big impact on management in the room. This carpet area is also great for when we want to spread out and work during our center time. The students love getting their center activities and bringing them to this carpet to work with their friends. Again, thank you for all of you help and support to my classroom this year.","fullyFundedDate":1760391220214,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-colorful-rug/9691346/","projectTitle":"Cozy, Colorful Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nekoba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4070363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478991488556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nekoba"},{"teacherId":4666015,"projectId":9990922,"letterContent":"On behalf of our music program, I want to extend a huge thank you for your generous support of our project, \"Puppets, Parachutes, and Bouncy Balls, Oh, My!\" Your contribution has renewed a vibrant energy to our classroom. By providing the puppets, parachute, small hoops, and bouncy balls, you've given our students the tangible tools they need to connect with music through movement, play, and imagination.\r\n\r\nIt is truly a joy to watch the students' faces light up when the parachute comes out or when they use a puppet to find their \"singing voice.\" These aren't just toys; they are essential instruments for developing rhythm, coordination, and social-emotional skills. Because of your kindness, our lessons have been transformed into a dynamic environment where every child feels invited to participate and explore their musical potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music education and for investing in our students' growth. Your support makes a world of difference in our daily learning, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1768077264709,"projectUrl":"project/puppets-parachutes-and-bouncy-balls-o/9990922/","projectTitle":"Puppets, Parachutes, and Bouncy Balls, Oh, My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chatham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4666015_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505509913028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4666015"},{"teacherId":1002793,"projectId":9452239,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project. When the boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric! My students were absolutely thrilled, huddled around as we unboxed the materials. One student even shouted, \"Is this all for us?\" Seeing their faces light up with excitement for new learning tools was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work in our daily routines. Specifically, students are staying organized and not taking away learning time by searching for their journals and books. The bookcases have allowed the students to have more room to move freely around the classroom without things on the ground and in their way. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps involve integrating these materials into our upcoming independent work centers by placing the centers on the book shelves. This will allow my first graders to build their confidence and master new skills at their own pace. 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