{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miles Jones Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10120782,"letterContent":"Lockable storage has made a meaningful difference in maintaining a safe, organized, and consistent learning environment for my students. Previously, my classroom experienced challenges with student behavior that sometimes resulted in materials being taken, damaged, or scattered around the room. Our classroom materials are no longer getting thrown or destroyed because they are in a lockable cabinet. Thank you for protecting my students. \r\n\r\nWith the addition of lockable storage, I am able to safely store important classroom materials, student supplies, and snacks when they are not in use. This has significantly reduced the likelihood of items being destroyed, misplaced, or accessed at inappropriate times. As a result, the classroom environment is calmer, more structured, and more predictable for students.\r\n\r\nHaving secure storage also allows me to maintain clear routines and expectations. Students understand that materials are distributed intentionally and respectfully, which supports better behavior and responsibility in the classroom. In addition, it ensures that resources such as snacks, learning tools, and supplies remain available for the students who need them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, lockable storage helps protect the learning environment. By reducing disruptions and safeguarding classroom materials, I am able to spend more time focusing on instruction, supporting student growth, and meeting the diverse needs of my students. This simple addition has helped create a more stable and productive classroom community for everyone. Thank You so Much!!","fullyFundedDate":1772633515351,"projectUrl":"project/lockable-storage/10120782/","projectTitle":"Lockable Storage?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":10235227,"projectId":9834423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and providing comfortable new chairs for the hallway outside our clinic. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nOur Jaguars now have a clean, comfortable, and welcoming place to sit while they wait. This small change has helped create a calmer and more supportive space for students who may already be feeling anxious or unwell.\r\n\r\nThe new chairs have also helped the hallway outside the clinic feel more organized and safe. Students can sit comfortably while they wait their turn, which helps me  focus on the care each student needs. It has made the area feel more like a designated waiting space rather than just a hallway.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness shows our Jaguars that people care about their comfort and well-being. Knowing that someone took the time to support them means so much to our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the well being of our Miles Jones Elementary school family.","fullyFundedDate":1765205125277,"projectUrl":"project/the-jaguar-rest-stop/9834423/","projectTitle":"The Jaguar Rest Stop!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235227_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x494,y810&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762522462534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235227"},{"teacherId":9825298,"projectId":9842055,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of floor skeleton puzzles for our elementary students. Your support has brought hands-on learning and excitement into our classrooms in a truly meaningful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are exploring anatomy, practicing problem-solving skills, and working together as they build and learn. It's been wonderful to see their curiosity grow through this engaging, interactive experience.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting student learning. Your generosity helps create memorable educational opportunities for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1764701280104,"projectUrl":"project/learning-the-human-body-through-fun-mo/9842055/","projectTitle":"Learning The Human Body Through Fun & Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825298_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y440&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755268439752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825298"},{"teacherId":9825298,"projectId":9601102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of scooter boards for our elementary students. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classrooms and physical education activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are building coordination, confidence, and teamwork skills while having so much fun. It's been wonderful to see their excitement and engagement as they use this new equipment. Opportunities like this truly enrich their school experience.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting our students' growth and well-being. Your generosity helps create a positive and active learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1764701279875,"projectUrl":"project/scoot-play-learn-scooter-boards-for-m/9601102/","projectTitle":"Scoot, Play, Learn: Scooter Boards for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825298_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y440&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755268439752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825298"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":9795836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my students with the best snack closet around! We have officially used up everything you supported with us for snacks. My students and I were so thrilled you funded and helped us having a great snack and bonding time together! My students are very thankful that others support us and will help us achieve an amazing classroom environment filled with smiles and yummy snacks. Thank you for giving us snacks to feed my students when they are hungry and need something a little extra or don't feel well! We very much appreciate you all! Thank You!!!","fullyFundedDate":1766155878319,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-kindergarten-clean-fed-and/9795836/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Kindergarten Clean, Fed, and Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10017758,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for supporting my students and our classroom! My students say thank you for giving them the best celebration ever with 50% of growth on their tests. Thank you for believing in my students and I to continue to grow with and in their learning! My students loved getting to make snow cones and being able to pick out their flavors. They loved the process of putting the ice in the machine , it breaking it down and then scooping the ice into their cup. They each got to pour their own flavor in the cup which also helps with learning responsibility and willingness to learn. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1768934571329,"projectUrl":"project/50-of-growth-lets-go/10017758/","projectTitle":"50% of Growth Let's Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":9915970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our Thanksgiving music project! Because of you, my students will be able to experience music in a joyful, hands-on, and meaningful way during the fall season.\r\nThe gobble sticks will be an instant favorite and help students practice steady beat, coordination, and ensemble skills while adding lots of smiles and laughter to our lessons. Pairing these instruments with the book Run, Turkey, Run! is going to make music and literacy together in an engaging way. The piano book has been an invaluable resource, allowing me to model songs, accompany students, and expand our seasonal repertoire. The hanging magnets and mesh zipper bags have also made a big difference by keeping our materials organized, accessible, and easy for students to help manage independently. We are using them for our music center game pieces. \r\nBecause of your support, my students aren't just learning about music rather they experienced it. You helped create lessons filled with creativity, collaboration, and excitement, and those moments will stay with them far beyond Thanksgiving. Thank you for investing in my classroom and for making music education so special for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768500783912,"projectUrl":"project/gobble-and-wobble/9915970/","projectTitle":"Gobble and Wobble","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726786650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":10343276,"projectId":9879128,"letterContent":"I just want to first thank you so much for your donation. The children love the plants and explained that it makes the office so much more welcoming and nice looking 👀 and also the parents thank you so much again. Oh and also the kids loved the snacks every time they came to the office they always asked if they could have a snack. Each day the kids come into the office a requested a snack and love to sit at my desk every last one of them the plants look 👀 so real they always asked Ms Coles are these real and I would say hey if you want them to be I have even fooled a few staff members as well as parent because the plants look so real.","fullyFundedDate":1765205103648,"projectUrl":"project/first-impressions-matter-elevating-fro/9879128/","projectTitle":"“First Impressions Matter: Elevating Front Desk Service”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10343276"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":9728094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing prizes, water, and snacks for our students. These items may seem small, but they make a big difference in our classroom by helping students feel supported, motivated, and cared for throughout the school day. The prizes encourage positive behavior, effort, and participation, giving students something to work toward and feel proud of. The water and snacks help students stay focused and energized, especially during long days of learning and performances. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to engage, learn, and succeed. Your kindness shows our students that their hard work matters and that there are people cheering them on. Thank you for helping us create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel valued and motivated to do their best every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766155879162,"projectUrl":"project/be-our-hydration-heroes/9728094/","projectTitle":"Be Our Hydration Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726786650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":9965396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing xylophones and bongos for our elementary music classroom. 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Thank you for investing in our students and helping their musical voices be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1767213724028,"projectUrl":"project/xylophone-a-friend-along-with-bongoes/9965396/","projectTitle":"Xylophone a Friend Along With Bongoes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726786650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":9856722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing fidgets and calming objects for our students with disabilities. Because of your kindness, my classroom is now a more welcoming and supportive space where students can feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets and calming tools you helped provide are already making a meaningful difference. These resources give students healthy ways to manage sensory needs, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged during lessons. When students feel calm and supported, they are better able to focus, participate, and enjoy learning alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond supplies; it shows our students that they are valued and understood. Thank you for helping create an inclusive learning environment where every child has the tools they need to succeed. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762263402477,"projectUrl":"project/songs-and-senses-inclusive-music-for-al/9856722/","projectTitle":"Songs and Senses: Inclusive Music for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726786650176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":4793918,"projectId":9852895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have the supplies they need to learn, create, and feel confident in their school environment. Your kindness is making a real difference in their daily experiences.\r\n\r\nIt truly means so much to see people care about our students and their education. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom. 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