{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jessie Baker School","outOfStateSupporters":13.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10185347,"projectId":9617174,"letterContent":"Our classroom is filled with more music, energy, and confidence than ever before, and it is all thanks to your generous support. The Bluetooth microphones and Bluetooth speaker you funded have quickly become some of our most cherished tools. What began as a simple idea—bringing more music into our weekly routine—has turned into an opportunity for students to discover their voices in ways I never could have imagined.\r\n\r\nWith these new tools, students eagerly participate in classroom karaoke sessions, turning moments of shyness into celebrations of courage. The microphones give them a safe and exciting way to express themselves, and each time a student picks one up, they stand a little taller. Some who were once hesitant to speak in front of others now volunteer to sing, read aloud, or lead activities. Their confidence is growing with every note they sing.\r\n\r\nBeyond singing, the speaker and microphones have helped students connect with each other socially. Music has become a bridge—students cheer one another on, collaborate on song choices, and offer encouragement that strengthens their friendships. What started as simple karaoke has blossomed into a supportive classroom community where students feel heard, valued, and brave enough to share their talents.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created moments of joy that ripple far beyond the music itself. You have helped give my students a space where they can celebrate who they are, build social skills, and experience the power of supportive community. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a meaningful difference in my students' lives. Your kindness has created memories—and confidence—that will last long after the music fades.","fullyFundedDate":1756329528707,"projectUrl":"project/building-social-skills-through-music-pl/9617174/","projectTitle":"Building Social Skills Through Music, Play, and Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nattah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10185347_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755470658825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10185347"},{"teacherId":1257380,"projectId":9609373,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of scrapbooks and accessories to my classroom. As you can see in the photos, my students were absolutely thrilled to begin working on their new scrapbooks—something made possible entirely because of your support.\r\n\r\nThis is such an important and meaningful year for my students, as it is their final year before graduation. The scrapbooks are not only helping them capture and celebrate their memories of school, friends, and accomplishments, but they also serve an important educational purpose. Through this project, my students are practicing a variety of fine motor skills—cutting, gluing, writing, and designing—while also strengthening their ability to plan, follow directions, and express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nEach page they complete reflects their pride in what they've achieved and the joy they've experienced throughout their school years. Your donation has provided them with a hands-on, engaging way to reflect on how far they've come and to create something lasting that they can take with them as they move into adulthood.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. You have made a lasting impact on my students' final year of school, and we are deeply grateful for your support","fullyFundedDate":1755503172605,"projectUrl":"project/senior-year-lasting-memories/9609373/","projectTitle":"Senior Year, Lasting Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cohn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1257380"},{"teacherId":10073363,"projectId":9452002,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom printer has truly transformed the way my students learn, connect, and grow each day!\r\n\r\nMany of you use technology at home, but you might not realize how powerful it can be when paired with hands-on learning in the classroom. Before we had a printer, so much of our learning lived only on screens but now, my students can see, touch, and interact with their work in real time. We print visual schedules, personalized worksheets, and communication tools that help each student feel confident and included. The ability to hold their learning in their hands has made lessons more meaningful and immediate. This printer hasn't just made our learning more accessible, it's made it more personal, empowering, and fun. Thank you for believing in my students and helping bring their learning to life in such a tangible, inspiring way.","fullyFundedDate":1752386376869,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-for-every-learner/9452002/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities for Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073363_orig.png?crop=583,583,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752168876694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073363"},{"teacherId":143442,"projectId":9426105,"letterContent":"When this chair came in the mail it was in a very small box. I wasn't sure it was what I had ordered. After opening it and seeing it expand to its full size I have to say I was impressed, as were my students. They absolutely love this chair. \r\n\r\nMy students are so happy when they get to sit on this big comfy chair! They can't wait for their turn to sit in it. Some students still have not had a chance as other students need more time to relax away from the work area, but they are raving about it after they do get a turn and it is a wonderful addition to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1751757639562,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-in-the-classroom/9426105/","projectTitle":"Comfort in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp143442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594334051567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dawn-phillips"},{"teacherId":143442,"projectId":9423219,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students and my classroom. Teaching young adults is a very rewarding experience. There are so many things that I want to do with them before they leave school and go out into the real world. \r\n\r\nVocational training is a huge piece of my program. I just don't have the funding to buy everything. I need to give them real life experiences in a job setting and that takes money. Being able to reach donors like you that will help us get everything we need is such a blessing. We couldn't do it without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1751839678006,"projectUrl":"project/back-in-business/9423219/","projectTitle":"Back in Business","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp143442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594334051567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dawn-phillips"},{"teacherId":143442,"projectId":9423164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our important project. Teaching gardening and practicing manual labor are important skills for the young adults in my class. Many have not experienced doing that before so it was a pleasure to introduce them to the concepts of gardening and see their interests be piqued. \r\n\r\nWe were thrilled to get our hands dirty and beautify the front of our classroom and prepare the greenhouse and planting boxes for the seeds we just planted. Their smiling faces were wonderful to see. It will only get better when we are able to harvest our crops!","fullyFundedDate":1751757259913,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-garden-grow/9423164/","projectTitle":"Help Our Garden Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp143442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594334051567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dawn-phillips"},{"teacherId":3667548,"projectId":9595456,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to my classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have a cozy rug where they can gather daily to relax, play with toys, and build friendships through social time. This space has quickly become an important part of our classroom, giving students a safe and comfortable environment where they feel at ease and connected.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided tools that help my students grow in responsibility and self-care. With the vacuum, they are learning valuable life skills such as responsibility, cleanliness, and teamwork. The yoga mats have given us the opportunity to practice mindfulness, take care of our bodies, and encourage physical fitness in fun and meaningful ways. Thank you for everything you have done to make our classroom a brighter, more supportive place for learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755747756920,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-movement-a-classroom/9595456/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Movement: A Classroom for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3667548_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755470959281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sabria"},{"teacherId":5716518,"projectId":9638667,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our adult students now have engaging leisure activities like cornhole, giant Jenga, and giant Connect Four available to them. These games have quickly become a favorite part of the day, providing opportunities for students to relax, build friendships, and practice teamwork in a fun and inclusive way. One of the best moments so far has been seeing students cheer each other on during a giant Jenga match—there was so much laughter and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the games were first introduced, the students' reactions were priceless. Many of them rushed over to try the new activities right away, and several said they couldn't wait to come back the next day to play again. It was clear that these resources brought a new sense of joy and energy into our program.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using these games as part of our leisure skills lessons, giving students opportunities to practice turn-taking, sportsmanship, and social communication. These resources will also be used during special events and celebrations, helping students build positive memories with their peers. Your support has truly enriched their school experience, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756520812408,"projectUrl":"project/leisure-without-limits-enriching-lives/9638667/","projectTitle":"Leisure Without Limits: Enriching Lives Through Outdoor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashley Rothrock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5716518_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650558889732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyrothrock"},{"teacherId":7711154,"projectId":9187764,"letterContent":"The new printer/copier has quickly become a valuable learning tool in our classroom, enhancing both academic work and practical life skills. Students are now gaining real-world experience by learning how to print directly from their Chromebooks, make copies, and manage these tasks with increasing independence. This hands-on exposure not only reinforces their technical skills but also encourages responsibility and time management.\r\n\r\nThere's a noticeable sense of excitement as they see their work come to life in printed form, and many take great pride in the process—from formatting documents to organizing and distributing them. Additionally, the presence of this tool has created new opportunities for collaboration and peer support. Shy or reserved students, in particular, have found a new sense of confidence by stepping up to help classmates, often taking on informal leadership roles. This has fostered a positive classroom environment where students grow not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746481618330,"projectUrl":"project/print-copy-and-scan-mastering-them-al/9187764/","projectTitle":"Print, Copy, and Scan: Mastering them All-In-One","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7711154_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723878061261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7711154"},{"teacherId":143442,"projectId":9293835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get some fabulous supplemental curriculum for my students from the Teachers Pay Teachers website! There are so many amazing resources on there, things that are just perfect for my student's interests and academic level. \r\n\r\nIt is hard to find the right way to teach certain concepts that are not covered in the district provided curriculum. I have to be creative, but having the website with the creativity of other teachers at my disposal is a lifesaver. Thank you for donating so we can keep up the academic rigor in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746507411180,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-know-best/9293835/","projectTitle":"Teachers Know Best","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp143442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594334051567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dawn-phillips"},{"teacherId":143442,"projectId":9252928,"letterContent":"My students had a fabulous time cleaning up the local park that is named after the young man who inspired our school to be created. The students all have special needs as did he, so they were happy to help make the park named after him more beautiful. They were surprised by all the trash that was laying around. The grabbers and individual garbage bags were perfect to give everyone a chance to collect things independently and safely. Doing something to help on Earth Day was an unforgettable experience and we thank you for helping us get the supplies we needed!","fullyFundedDate":1744833151762,"projectUrl":"project/clean-it-up/9252928/","projectTitle":"Clean It Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp143442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594334051567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dawn-phillips"},{"teacherId":1257380,"projectId":9061252,"letterContent":"When I saw my class project had been funded, I was overjoyed and couldn't wait to share the news with my students. Their faces lit up with excitement when I told them—we were all thrilled to get started on their senior year scrapbooks.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely loved being able to choose the photos they wanted to include. It gave them a sense of ownership and allowed them to reflect on their favorite memories. They were especially excited to have a keepsake from their final year—something meaningful they could take with them after graduation.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite parts was decorating each page with stickers. They got to express their creativity and personalities through the designs, and it was so heartwarming to watch how much pride they took in their books.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and giving my students the opportunity to create something they'll treasure forever.","fullyFundedDate":1746472921331,"projectUrl":"project/magic-of-memories/9061252/","projectTitle":"Magic of Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cohn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1257380"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32742","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":168,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.2,"schoolId":32742,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jessie Baker School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jessie Baker School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/elk-grove-unified-school-district/jessie-baker-school/32742"}