{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Journey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10191264,"projectId":9760303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Snacks project. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. With your help, our snack shelf is now fully stocked, and it has quickly become an essential part of our day.\r\nWe use these snacks to ensure students can stay focused, energized and ready to learn- especially during those moments when hunger becomes a distraction. One of my favorite moments was watching my students see all the snacks that we had receives and seeing the snack shelf filled. Their smiles said everything.\r\nThese snacks have also helped create a sense of security and comfort in our classroom community. Students know that if they need something to eat to help them learn, its there for them- no questions asked, I am eve able to send snacks home if I know they need something to get them by. The simple resource has made a big impact on there ability to stay engaged and confident throughout the day. \r\nAs we continue working through out current units in reading, writing, and math, having access to snacks allows students to concentrate longer, participate more fully, and feel cared for. Its a small support that lead to big growth. \r\nThank you for giving my students this everyday stability. Your kindness truly reaches them in ways that matter.","fullyFundedDate":1763235213460,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-snacks/9760303/","projectTitle":"Classroom Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoskinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10191264_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763922757201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191264"},{"teacherId":4125597,"projectId":4573848,"letterContent":"Hunger can create many problems for anyone, but especially young people. It can be not very comfortable to ask for food and be denied. Brain power and performance require caloric energy.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation allowed students to receive nutritious snacks to help them power through their day, and optimize their learning! Students who have arrived at school in tears due to hunger now feel secure that they will receive the food they need to get through their school day no matter when they arrive! After all, my 3rd - 5th graders cannot ensure their timely arrival at school. Thank you for elevating a source of stress for these kiddos!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Hodgins","fullyFundedDate":1575836732549,"projectUrl":"project/feed-young-minds/4573848/","projectTitle":"Feed Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4125597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512007757306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellyhodgins"},{"teacherId":3719464,"projectId":9350668,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has become a true reading haven! The new rug has completely transformed the space — it's now a cozy, comfortable area where students love to curl up with a good book, browse new titles, or simply take a quiet moment to read.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the rug, they were thrilled. Many immediately sat down and began reading right there on the spot! One student said, \"It feels so calm in here now.\" That excitement and sense of comfort have made such a difference in how they approach reading time.\r\n\r\nWe use the rug every day during independent reading and group story time. It helps create a special atmosphere — a place that signals to students, \"This is where we slow down, imagine, and enjoy our books.\" It's been wonderful to see how much more focused and engaged they are in this refreshed space.\r\n\r\nYour gift has brought warmth and inspiration to our library. Thank you for helping us create a place where students truly love to read and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1753402204799,"projectUrl":"project/visually-anchored-storytimes/9350668/","projectTitle":"Visually Anchored Storytimes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nading","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3719464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x954,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683211389450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3719464"},{"teacherId":9935388,"projectId":9141949,"letterContent":"We've been using the new math and reading materials daily, and they've made a huge difference in how engaged and confident my students are. One project that stood out was a \"Math Centers Day,\" where students rotated through hands-on activities using the new manipulatives and games. They practiced place value, fractions, and problem-solving with tools that made abstract concepts more concrete. On the reading side, we utilized the new leveled books and comprehension tools to launch a small-group book club. Students were so excited to read books that matched their level and interests—they even asked if they could take them home!\r\n\r\nThey were thrilled! Some of them couldn't believe the books and games were actually for them to use. One student said, \"This doesn't even feel like work—it's fun!\" The materials brought a sense of excitement and ownership to learning that we hadn't seen before. Watching them dive into both reading and math with new energy was one of the most rewarding moments of the year so far.","fullyFundedDate":1743364075101,"projectUrl":"project/morris-sped-empowering-students-one-su/9141949/","projectTitle":"Morris SPED: Empowering Students, One Supply at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935388"},{"teacherId":5630800,"projectId":9250379,"letterContent":"As we are wrapping up the year, having these resources is helping us continue practicing what we have learned with texts that are new and interesting. It is especially nice that they include pages for practicing root words, since we've needed some extra exposure in that area.\r\n\r\nI haven't been able to have a subscription to StoryWorks in a long time, and it's so awesome to know we'll end this year getting to utilize the magazines—and start the next school year with them too.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for choosing to support my project!","fullyFundedDate":1744242083250,"projectUrl":"project/making-reading-fun-again/9250379/","projectTitle":"Making Reading Fun Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coppock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5630800"},{"teacherId":8099362,"projectId":8888592,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our elementary music classroom. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase piano keyboards and headphones, opening up a world of musical possibilities for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our young musicians are now able to develop real keyboarding skills in an engaging and hands-on way. With each lesson, they are learning to read music, play melodies, and explore their creativity with confidence. The addition of headphones has also allowed students to practice independently, creating a focused and immersive learning experience.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement as they discover the joy of making music has been truly inspiring. Students who may have never had the opportunity to play a piano before are now building skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. Your gift has made an immediate and lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music education and for making a difference in the lives of our students. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1734284790765,"projectUrl":"project/piano-skills-with-actual-keyboards/8888592/","projectTitle":"Piano Skills with Actual Keyboards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dubs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8099362_orig.jpg?crop=659,659,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632660902849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8099362"},{"teacherId":7115347,"projectId":8886008,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom. Your generosity has helped give us a fun way to amplify our voices and share! We have used these tools to connect during morning meeting so we can each be heard, as well as a fun way to share our thinking during learning! \r\n\r\nWe are thinking up more games we can play with our Qball to practice our math facts, and use our voices for good! \r\n\r\nThe novelty of this product is the most exciting things for kids. It is way more fun to share when you get to toss and catch a ball to do so! This tech has livened up our classroom, and we're excited to continue to find ways to use it!","fullyFundedDate":1731540634484,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voices-with-a-qball-m/8886008/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voices With a Qball Microphone Ball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Junge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7115347_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581361394161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7115347"},{"teacherId":7115347,"projectId":8885971,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom. The additional Spheros to add to our fleet have created more opportunities for students to be engaged and using their knowledge to code! Students are able to think methodically about the steps, and break down larger tasks into individual steps to achieve a goal. Students researched Wyoming Counties and Landmarks and designed mini golf holes to share with their peers and families. They then programmed their golf balls to travel the course and attempt to score a hole in one!\r\n\r\nThe kids love the different challenges that these tech tools present, and I love the different access level and opportunities it creates for students. Students can program using the joystick initially, and then be pushed to using blocks and even JavaScript. I love the differentiation opportunities!\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to get to incorporate these into our learning more, and look forward to boosting our knowledge of and application of STEM!","fullyFundedDate":1731511519585,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-mini-spheros-mig/8885971/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Learning: Mini Spheros, Mighty Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Junge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7115347_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581361394161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7115347"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121148","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":279,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":76,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":121148,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Journey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Journey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wyoming/natrona-county-school-district-1/journey-elementary-school/121148"}