{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miles Jones Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10586610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who supported my kindergarten classroom by providing snacks such as chips, Cheez-Its, and juice boxes for my students! Your generosity will help ensure that my kindergarteners have access to snacks and drinks throughout the school year. For many young students, having a snack during the school day can make a big difference in their ability to stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students have busy days filled with learning, movement, hands-on activities, and new experiences. Having classroom snacks available gives me the opportunity to support my students when they need a little extra fuel during the school day. A hungry student can have a difficult time concentrating, participating, or fully engaging in classroom activities, so I am grateful to have snacks available when needed.\r\n\r\nThe chips and Cheez-Its will provide quick and convenient snack options for my students. These are easy for little hands to enjoy and can be especially helpful during longer school days, special classroom activities, or times when students may need an additional snack. The juice boxes will also give students a convenient drink option to enjoy alongside their snacks.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me care for my students beyond academics. Your support allows me to focus on teaching, creating engaging learning experiences, and helping my kindergarteners grow while also knowing that their basic needs are being considered. Every snack, juice box, and classroom supply makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1789132652663,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/10586610/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, Snacks","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":10560284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who supported my kindergarten classroom by providing water cups and slushy cups for my students! Your generosity means so much to me and my kindergarteners. These supplies may seem like small items, but they will make a big difference throughout our school year and help create fun, memorable moments for my students.\r\n\r\nThe water cups will be used throughout the school year to help my kindergarten students stay hydrated during their busy days of learning, playing, exploring, and growing. Kindergarten is an active time, and having cups available in our classroom makes it easier for students to access water when they need it. \r\n\r\nThe slushy cups will be especially exciting because they will be used for our Super Improver Wall celebrations. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe confetti cups will be saved for an especially important celebration—student graduation! At the end of the school year, my kindergarten students will have accomplished so much. They will have learned letters and sounds, begun reading, developed important math skills, made friendships, learned how to work independently, and grown tremendously both academically and personally. Graduation will be a special opportunity to celebrate everything they have accomplished during their kindergarten year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and helping me provide these meaningful experiences for my students. Your support helps reduce the financial burden of purchasing classroom supplies and allows me to put more resources toward creating an engaging, positive, and exciting learning environment. I am incredibly grateful for everyone who chooses to partner with my classroom and invest in my kindergarten students. Your generosity is helping make this school year full of learning, celebration, and memories that my students will carry with them long after kindergarten graduation.","fullyFundedDate":1789132050566,"projectUrl":"project/water-water-water/10560284/","projectTitle":"Water, Water, Water","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":10567742,"letterContent":"I am incredibly thankful to you for providing colored paper for my kindergarten classroom! Your kindness is helping bring more color, excitement, and creativity into our learning environment. While colored paper may seem like a simple classroom supply, it can make a huge difference in how students experience and connect with their learning. My kindergarteners are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore, and having colorful materials helps capture their attention and keep them excited about what comes next.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, keeping students engaged and interested is so important. Young learners thrive when lessons are hands-on, interactive, and visually exciting. Colored paper gives me another way to make our everyday learning activities feel special and new. Instead of seeing the same materials every day, students will have opportunities to work with different colored worksheets and papers that immediately grab their attention. This helps keep them on their toes and ready to see what we will be learning next!\r\n\r\nThe colored paper will be used across all subject areas throughout the school year. We will use it for literacy activities, phonics practice, writing projects, math activities, crafts, seasonal projects, classroom displays, and student creations. Whether students are building letters, creating a math project, responding to a story, or making something to proudly take home, the bright colors will help make those experiences more memorable. I love finding ways to turn learning into something students can see, touch, and create.","fullyFundedDate":1788445601499,"projectUrl":"project/paper-paper-paper/10567742/","projectTitle":"Paper, Paper, Paper","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":10556882,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to you for supporting my kindergarten classroom and helping provide my students with pencil boxes, and construction paper. These may seem like simple classroom supplies, but to my students, they mean having the tools they need to learn, create, explore, and feel successful at school. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in my students and their education.\r\n\r\nThe pencil boxes will give each student a special place to keep their own supplies organized and ready to use. In kindergarten, learning how to take care of our belongings and keep our workspace organized is an important part of becoming an independent learner. Having their own pencil box will help students learn responsibility while making it easier for them to quickly find the crayons, pencils, and other materials they need. It also gives each child a sense of ownership and pride in their learning space. \r\n\r\nThe construction paper will also be put to work in countless hands-on learning activities. Kindergarteners learn best when they can touch, create, build, cut, glue, and make something of their own. Construction paper allows us to turn learning into engaging projects that students can be proud to take home and share with their families. Whether we are creating letters, numbers, seasonal crafts, literacy projects, math activities, or artwork, these colorful papers will help make learning exciting and memorable.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all the support!","fullyFundedDate":1788379222773,"projectUrl":"project/student-pencil-boxes-help/10556882/","projectTitle":"Student Pencil Boxes Help!!","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":10170739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a set of three Tubano drums to our music classroom! These beautiful instruments will give our students more opportunities to experience music through movement, rhythm, and hands-on learning. Having three drums means that multiple students can play together instead of waiting for one instrument to become available. Students can practice steady beats, rhythms, call-and-response patterns, and ensemble skills while having fun making music with their classmates.\r\nYour generosity will make our music lessons more active, engaging, and memorable. The Tubano drums will allow students to build confidence as they discover that they can create music themselves, while also learning important skills like listening, cooperation, coordination, and keeping a steady beat. These drums will be used by countless students throughout the school year and for many years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping fill our classroom with rhythm, creativity, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1783791976634,"projectUrl":"project/drum-along-dreams/10170739/","projectTitle":"Drum Along Dreams","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=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":10481729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for tapping in to these donations so we can tap a lot more in music! I am so happy that we had this project come to life. We are excited to have this amazing rhythm experience. My students deserve the very best music experiences and you helped them get that. \r\n\r\nThey are excited learners and when they saw the instruments they were so excited! It's the best to have music so available to them. I will also advocate for music education and thank you for believing in this project! It means so much to have donors like you that care so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787320540793,"projectUrl":"project/tap-in/10481729/","projectTitle":"Tap In!","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=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":10332373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a beautiful, large rug to our music classroom! This rug has made our classroom feel more welcoming, comfortable, and inviting for our students. We spend a lot of time sitting together on the floor for singing, movement activities, music games, listening activities, and learning new musical concepts. Having a comfortable space for students to gather has made such a positive difference in our daily music lessons. Our students were so excited for this rug! I think overly excited.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also helped create a special space where our students can feel comfortable being themselves and participating in music. Whether they are sitting with their classmates, moving to the beat, or simply enjoying a moment of music together, the rug gives us a designated space to learn and connect. Thank you for thinking about our students and helping make our music classroom a place where they feel welcome, valued, and excited to learn. This rug will be enjoyed by so many students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1786541777512,"projectUrl":"project/gather-around-for-music/10332373/","projectTitle":"Gather Around For Music!","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=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":10203592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a beautiful, large rug to our music classroom! This rug has made our classroom feel more welcoming, comfortable, and inviting for our students. We spend a lot of time sitting together on the floor for singing, movement activities, music games, listening activities, and learning new musical concepts. Having a comfortable space for students to gather has made such a positive difference in our daily music lessons. Our students were so excited for this rug! I think overly excited. \r\nYour generosity has also helped create a special space where our students can feel comfortable being themselves and participating in music. Whether they are sitting with their classmates, moving to the beat, or simply enjoying a moment of music together, the rug gives us a designated space to learn and connect. Thank you for thinking about our students and helping make our music classroom a place where they feel welcome, valued, and excited to learn. This rug will be enjoyed by so many students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1786541704172,"projectUrl":"project/drum-up-some-fun/10203592/","projectTitle":"Drum Up Some Fun","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=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":10305162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing four student pianos for our music classroom! These instruments have already created new opportunities for our students to learn, explore, and experience music in a hands-on way. Instead of waiting for one student to have a turn, multiple students can now practice and play at the same time. This makes our classroom more active and engaging while giving students more time actually making music.\r\nHaving four pianos also allows me to create small-group activities where students can practice notes, melodies, chords, and music theory at their own pace. Students who may have never had the opportunity to play a piano now have a chance to sit down, experiment, and discover what they can do. These experiences help build confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment while making music class exciting for everyone.\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom. These four pianos will be used by countless students throughout the school year and will continue providing opportunities for children to develop musical skills and a love of music for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our music classroom a place where every child has the opportunity to be a musician!","fullyFundedDate":1786541723572,"projectUrl":"project/play-it-forward-on-piano/10305162/","projectTitle":"Play It Forward on Piano","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=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":10498323,"letterContent":"A color printer, quality paper, lamination sheets, and music theory books would make a tremendous difference in our elementary music classroom. These supplies will allow me to create colorful, engaging, and durable learning materials that make music concepts easier for students to understand. From music theory worksheets and visual aids to rhythm activities, games, and classroom resources, having access to a color printer means I can provide students with materials that are both educational and exciting. Laminating these resources will allow us to use them year after year, helping stretch our classroom resources even further.\r\nThe music theory books will give students additional opportunities to strengthen their understanding of notes, rhythms, musical symbols, notation, and other important music concepts. Together, these resources will help create a more organized, interactive, and well-equipped music classroom where students can learn through hands-on and visual experiences. Your donation will directly impact hundreds of elementary music students by giving them access to materials that support their learning, creativity, confidence, and love of music. Every contribution helps provide opportunities that our classroom budget may not otherwise allow.","fullyFundedDate":1787320712224,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-and-captivating/10498323/","projectTitle":"Colorful and Captivating","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=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10413209,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to you who made it possible for my kindergarten classroom to receive file folders, file folder holders, christmas stockings, and fun pop-it gifts for Christmas! These materials will make such a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping us stay organized, keep important student information accessible, and create special holiday memories for my students.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, organization is such an important part of learning. My students are learning how to take responsibility for their belongings, complete tasks, follow routines, and keep track of their work. Having individual file folders will give each student a designated place for their learning materials, data, work samples, and important classroom records. Instead of papers getting lost in desks, backpacks, or piles around the classroom, we will have a consistent system that helps us keep everything together and easy to find.\r\n\r\nThese folders will also help me monitor each student's academic growth throughout the school year. Kindergarten students grow and change so much in such a short amount of time. Being able to organize their work and data in one place allows me to see their progress more clearly. I can use their folders to keep track of assessments, goals, work samples, and other important information. This helps me identify areas where students may need additional support while also celebrating all of the amazing skills they are learning and mastering.\r\n\r\nAnd then comes the FUN part—Christmas! The Santa Claus stockings will give each student something special to look forward to during the holiday season. I can already imagine their excitement when they see their very own stocking waiting for them! The pop-it gifts will provide each child with a small Christmas surprise that they can take home and enjoy. For kindergarteners, these little moments of excitement and joy can become some of their favorite memories from the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1785260838062,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-on-track/10413209/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten On Track","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":10307486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom by providing my students with jumbo crayons, swirl crayons, glitter crayons, and pastel crayons! Your generosity is helping bring more color, creativity, and excitement into our classroom. These crayons may seem like a simple classroom supply, but for kindergarten students, having a variety of crayons gives them opportunities to express themselves, explore their creativity, and engage with learning in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students love to create! Coloring and drawing are not only enjoyable activities for young children, but they are also important parts of their development. As students color, draw, and create, they are strengthening the fine motor skills they need for handwriting, cutting, and other classroom tasks. They are also practicing how to hold and control a writing tool, stay within boundaries, make intentional marks, and use different colors to communicate their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe jumbo crayons will be especially helpful for my young learners who are still developing their fine motor skills. Their larger size makes them easier for little hands to grip and control while students practice coloring and drawing. This can help build confidence for students who may find traditional crayons difficult to hold or manipulate.\r\n\r\nThe swirl, glitter, and pastel crayons will add an extra element of excitement to our classroom activities. Kindergarten students are naturally curious and love having opportunities to make their work unique. Being able to choose from different colors and special crayon designs can make an ordinary assignment feel like something special. Whether students are illustrating a story, completing a writing activity, creating a self-portrait, working on a seasonal project, or simply having an opportunity for creative expression, these crayons will help make the experience more engaging.\r\nWe will also use our crayons to support learning across different subjects. Students can use color to demonstrate their understanding in literacy, math, science, and social studies activities. 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