{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10700031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful books! My students love listening to new stories, and having a variety of books to explore helps bring our classroom learning to life. We were able to read *The Owl Knight* while we were learning about owls, and it was such a fun addition to our unit. The students love connecting the stories we read to the topics we are exploring in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe will be starting our unit on bats soon, and I am so excited to share our new books with the students! Stories are a wonderful way to introduce new concepts, build vocabulary, spark curiosity, and encourage children to ask questions about the world around them. In January, we will be learning about Arctic foxes, and these books will be a fantastic addition to our lessons. I know the students will enjoy listening to the stories and learning more about these amazing animals.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build our classroom library and providing books that support our hands-on learning and thematic units. Your generosity helps foster a love of reading while giving our young learners opportunities to explore new ideas, develop their imaginations, and discover the world through stories. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1790787528612,"projectUrl":"project/who-doesnt-love-a-good-book/10700031/","projectTitle":"Who Doesn't Love a Good Book?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10363457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the microscopes! They have been so much fun to use in our classroom and have sparked so much curiosity and excitement among our students. We have collected leaves, grass, rocks, pieces of wood, and even ladybugs to examine up close. The students love looking through the lenses and discovering details they wouldn't normally be able to see with just their eyes.\r\n\r\nUsing the microscopes gives our young learners an opportunity to explore the world around them in a whole new way. They love making observations, asking questions, and sharing their discoveries with their classmates. These hands-on experiences encourage curiosity, build early science skills, and help students develop a love of investigating and learning about the natural world.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see their excitement as they discover something new with each observation. Thank you for providing these tools and helping us bring science to life in our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Your generosity is giving our students meaningful opportunities to explore, wonder, and learn through hands-on discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1787179186917,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-see-the-unseen/10363457/","projectTitle":"Help Us See the Unseen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10363455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the organizational supplies, Play-Doh creation tools, small learning materials, labels, and all the other wonderful items! The extension cord, cord cover, and flat outlets have been especially helpful in keeping our classroom organized and safe for our students. Having the right tools to manage cords and classroom materials helps create a safer environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh creation items have been so much fun for the students to use! They love creating, designing, and exploring with the different tools while strengthening their fine motor skills. These hands-on activities keep them engaged and give them opportunities to build the small muscles in their hands that are so important for writing and other classroom tasks.\r\n\r\nThe small items have also been incredibly useful in our classroom. We use them for counting, sorting, and other hands-on math activities, as well as small prizes to encourage positive behavior and help build social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. These little treasures can be a great way to celebrate accomplishments, practice making positive choices, and encourage kindness and cooperation. We also use the labels to organize and identify student folders and other classroom materials, helping everything stay organized and easy to find.\r\n\r\nAs a Transitional Kindergarten classroom, we rely on a variety of supplies to make learning fun, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate for our young learners. Each of these items serves a purpose and helps support our students in different ways throughout the day. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us create a safe, organized, and engaging classroom where our students can learn, play, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787146146357,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-activities-for-young-learners/10363455/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Activities for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10340666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Tuff Tray inserts! My students absolutely love using them during our play and exploration time. The inserts spark their imaginations, encourage creativity, and provide fun scenes that help bring their play to life. I love watching the students come up with their own ideas, create stories, and work together as they explore the different materials. These inserts give them a starting point for their play while still allowing them the freedom to use their imaginations and take their ideas in new directions. It is wonderful to see how something as simple as a new play scene can inspire so much creativity, curiosity, and collaboration in our classroom. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a fun and engaging place to learn through play. Your support makes a difference in our students' learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1787179184637,"projectUrl":"project/tuff-tray-opening-a-new-world/10340666/","projectTitle":"Tuff Tray, Opening a New World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":8145019,"projectId":10355599,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in our second grade classroom! The new classroom tools have helped me keep our learning space organized, clean, and ready for students each day. The label maker and binding machine have made it easier to create and organize materials, while the laminating supplies allow us to reuse learning games, centers, and activities throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped me save valuable time and create a more inviting environment for my students. Having the tools and resources we need means I can spend less time managing classroom materials and more time focusing on teaching and supporting my curious, creative second graders. I am so grateful for the support that helps make our classroom a more organized and engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786719785994,"projectUrl":"project/the-tools-that-keep-our-classroom-runnin/10355599/","projectTitle":"The Tools That Keep Our Classroom Running","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767914004666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10363093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Velcro dots, laminating pouches, glue sticks, zip ties, and all the other helpful supplies! These items are making a big difference in our classroom and helping us keep our activities running smoothly.\r\n\r\nWe were even able to use the zip ties to hold our soccer goal together, giving our students more opportunities to play and practice their soccer skills! The laminating pouches are a huge help in protecting printed materials from the many little hands that use them every day. The Velcro dots are especially useful for our demonstration projects because I can build and model activities as I teach the lesson instead of having to recreate them each time. This makes it easier to show students each step and allows us to reuse materials for future lessons. And, of course, the glue sticks are always in high demand for all of our fun art projects and creative activities!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these everyday supplies get used in so many different ways, from hands-on learning and demonstrations to art, play, and outdoor activities. Having these materials readily available helps me create engaging learning experiences for my students while making our classroom resources last longer. Thank you for your generosity and for helping provide the supplies we need to learn, create, explore, and grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1785791789578,"projectUrl":"project/26-27-needs-a-few-more-supplies/10363093/","projectTitle":"26-27 Needs a Few More Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":8145019,"projectId":10238645,"letterContent":"The headphones have already made a meaningful difference in our second-grade classroom. Students are now able to listen to stories, practice phonics skills, and work independently on individualized learning programs without being distracted by the sounds coming from other devices. This has helped students stay focused for longer periods of time and engage more confidently with activities that are designed to meet them at their individual learning levels. Having their own headphones has also made our technology-based learning time much calmer and more productive, allowing students to concentrate on the task in front of them.\r\n\r\nBecause of this generous support, I have been able to provide more opportunities for students to practice important reading and listening skills while developing greater independence as learners. Students are learning how to use technology as a meaningful tool to support their education, and every child now has an equal opportunity to fully participate. The headphones may seem like a simple classroom resource, but they have had a big impact on our students' ability to focus, learn at their own pace, and make the most of every learning opportunity. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student can hear clearly, stay engaged, and learn successfully!","fullyFundedDate":1778696491798,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-second-graders/10238645/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767914004666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":8145019,"projectId":10202546,"letterContent":"Our class set of Mr. Popper's Penguins has brought so much excitement and joy to our second grade classroom! Having a book in the hands of every student allowed each child to follow along, read independently, and participate confidently in our novel study. Students were eager to share their thoughts, make predictions, discuss characters, and connect events in the story to their own experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause every student had their own copy, we were able to practice important reading skills such as identifying key details, making inferences, determining the meaning of new vocabulary, and using evidence from the text during discussions. Even students who were sometimes hesitant to participate became excited to talk about the adventures of Mr. Popper and his penguins.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project helped our students see themselves as real readers. Watching their excitement as they opened their books and looked forward to each day's reading was incredibly rewarding. Thank you for putting books directly into the hands of our students and helping make reading a shared, memorable experience in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776657635725,"projectUrl":"project/penguins-for-peers/10202546/","projectTitle":"Penguins for Peers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767914004666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":2405626,"projectId":10331283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me take this course! I was able to work on it over the summer and learned so much about creating with Canva. I was able to make some Back to School activities for my class to welcome them to fifth grade and was also able to share those with other teachers as well. This knowledge is not only benefitting me but also my team and learning community.\r\n\r\nMy knowledge will help me create anchor charts for our table top mini anchor chart holders as well as activity pages for both math and ELA.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me gain the knowledge to help my students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1781183208296,"projectUrl":"project/always-learning-always-growing/10331283/","projectTitle":"Always Learning, Always Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clappin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2405626_orig.jpg?crop=2665,2666,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597210546485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-clappin"},{"teacherId":8145019,"projectId":10141708,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has become an even more exciting place for our second graders. The new book series have quickly become some of the most popular books in our room. Students are eager to read \"just one more chapter,\" and many proudly tell me when they've finished one book and are ready for the next. Watching reluctant readers become excited to pick up another book has been one of the greatest rewards.\r\n\r\nThese series have had a meaningful impact on student learning. As students continue reading about familiar characters, they are building reading stamina, improving fluency, and strengthening their comprehension skills. They are making predictions, noticing character development, and having richer conversations with their classmates about the stories they read. Most importantly, they are discovering the joy of reading for pleasure.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness has helped create a classroom where reading is something students look forward to every day. The confidence, enthusiasm, and love of books that you have inspired will continue to grow long after these stories have been read.","fullyFundedDate":1773847559622,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-more-readers-more-smiles/10141708/","projectTitle":"More Books, More Readers, More Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8145019_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767914004666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshowser"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10218655,"letterContent":"\nThank you for your help in getting this parachute. We love using the parachute with all the TK students or with our big buddies. To use the parachute students have to work together to make it happen. They have to all go up and down at the same time to make the parachute rise and fall. We add foam balls and the students have to work together to \nkeep them on the parachute. The kids have so much fun and don't realize that they are learning foundational skills. Our big buddies love using the parachute too. I think it has to do with them doing a kid activity that they don't usually get to do anymore. Thank you again for helping us have this opportunity to grow and learn together!","fullyFundedDate":1777936745746,"projectUrl":"project/catching-wind/10218655/","projectTitle":"Catching Wind!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"},{"teacherId":1526341,"projectId":10262592,"letterContent":"Several years ago, I created our Makerspace. Each year I assess how it is working and try to make improvments to make it even better. This year I noticed that my students loved creating with paper, crayons, stickers, glue, stickers, tape, and anything else that they need to create. This is great, but the mess is real! I understand we learn a lot when we are messy, but I needed to find a way to help organize our mess. The table caddy is used to store their tools (glue, scissors, crayons, and markers) while the trays are where they create. This makes it easier to clean up at the end so the students can just dump and wipe out their trays. The little bins hold all our materials that we use to create. It is less messy for the students to grab a bin instead of a handful of stickers. We were able to put these into use at the end of the year and it worked great. We still get to make a mess, but it is an organized mess that is easier to clean up. Thank you for helping us make this change in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1777989900265,"projectUrl":"project/organized-chaos/10262592/","projectTitle":"Organized Chaos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1526341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480458696282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hdion"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3861","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":503,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":3861,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jackson Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jackson Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/livermore-valley-joint-unified-school-district/jackson-avenue-elementary-school/3861"}