{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3969486,"projectId":9669246,"letterContent":"My students LOVE learning about the human body, and these materials were a huge hit with all of them! They were thrilled as we opened up the packages and passed everything around. We have done specific lessons with each of the materials, as well as used them in group centers. \r\nThe skeleton puzzles were a fun way for them to practice their knowledge of the skeletal system, and every student was successful!\r\nThey also loved creating a human body from the X-rays, and were fascinated with the ones showing broken bones.\r\nThe puzzles depicting the various systems were great for having them see how intricate their own bodies are and how everything works together to allow us to stay healthy. Thank you again for your kindness toward our first grade class. You have truly inspired a group of medical enthusiasts!","fullyFundedDate":1757884566267,"projectUrl":"project/the-human-body-for-little-bodies/9669246/","projectTitle":"The Human Body for Little Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3969486_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475638087463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3969486"},{"teacherId":9630187,"projectId":9512477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing my special students with special learning needs an opportunity to learn and have fun! Simple math and reading games and tools can make a lasting impact. \r\n\r\nMy students are low income and do not get opportunities to have games on hand especially learning games and tools. Seeing them smile and interact with their peers while learning makes this job worth it!\r\n\r\nWe have seen success so far this year with math and reading. The support from the donors made this possible and I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1754436299132,"projectUrl":"project/special-things-for-special-students/9512477/","projectTitle":"Special Things for Special Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9630187"},{"teacherId":6362228,"projectId":9446753,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a space where every kindergartner can learn, move, and grow in ways that meet their needs. The flexible seating options like floor rockers and the mobile standing desk give students who need movement a way to stay focused and comfortable during lessons. Writing tablet doodle boards and fidget tools have helped many of my students channel their energy quietly, keeping their hands busy while their minds stay on learning.\r\n\r\nThe calming corner and \"Little Spot\" SEL books have quickly become favorites. Students are learning how to recognize their feelings, calm their bodies, and rejoin the group ready to learn. These tools have supported self-regulation and emotional awareness, skills that are every bit as important as learning letters and numbers.\r\n\r\nOur new alphabet, color, and shape cards make learning visible and interactive for early readers and mathematicians. And thanks to your help, snacks are always available, ensuring that no one has to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has allowed me to access new literacy and math centers, seasonal SEL lessons, and differentiation materials that I can adapt as my students' needs change throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students feel seen, supported, and excited to come to school each day. You've helped us create a joyful, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1754436299024,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-and-cozy-start-to-kindergarten/9446753/","projectTitle":"A Calm and Cozy Start to Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6362228_orig.png?crop=1603,1603,x98,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554608381606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6362228"},{"teacherId":3969486,"projectId":9722084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that ensured our project would come to life! The students were beyond thrilled to open all of the materials and work with several of them.\r\nThe students loved putting the skeleton puzzle together, and were very successful at it. It was so fun to see them so engaged!\r\nThey also loved working with the magnetic puzzles about the systems of the human body. \r\nLater in the year we will be learning about geology, and the rest of the materials will be utilized to enhance the curriculum and continue to boost engagement.\r\nThank you again for your generous donation to our first graders and their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1758899198781,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-a-love-for-science-in-first/9722084/","projectTitle":"Discovering a Love for Science in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3969486_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475638087463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3969486"},{"teacherId":9926786,"projectId":9120020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. This is a great way for us to get families into our school in a non-threatening way. Families are so excited to come for an evening of fun with their own children and other families. \r\n\r\nIn addition to family time, many of these games provide learning activities for students without them even realizing it. And, we have been able to provide games as prizes for students who meet certain academic goals in reading and math. This allows them to continue logic and problem solving strategies at home. \r\n\r\nAs a Title 1 school with limited funds and resources, this project has helped our families feel more connected to our school. We are very thank you for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1748535956212,"projectUrl":"project/great-games-for-family-fun/9120020/","projectTitle":"Great Games for Family Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merrifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926786"},{"teacherId":9926958,"projectId":9120406,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you all enough for your generosity. This project brought joy to all of my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Throughout the school year, our students work very hard towards a goal of student achievement. After state testing is complete, I wanted to make sure our students could celebrate all of their hard work! \r\n\r\nThese incentive items helped produce a very fun school dance. The students had a blast! They were celebrating the school year with their friends, classmates, and with their teachers. It was a night that I won't soon forget.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for your immense generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1743534607792,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-incentives-for-elementary-stud/9120406/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Incentives for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926958"},{"teacherId":6362228,"projectId":7226959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring these amazing digital math resources to life!\r\n\r\nThe slideshows we purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers, especially those by Christina's Colorful Creations, have transformed the way we approach math in our classroom. While many people are familiar with technology at home, using it in school, especially in kindergarten, is a powerful and purposeful experience. These slideshows are more than just images on a screen, they are interactive, engaging, and designed to support young learners with visuals, questions, and prompts that bring math to life.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also allowed for more differentiation. I can pause to ask questions, let students collaborate in pairs, or offer simpler or more advanced challenges depending on where each child is in their learning. The technology allows me to teach more responsively, and my students feel empowered and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1679419608034,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-magical/7226959/","projectTitle":"Making Math Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6362228_orig.png?crop=1603,1603,x98,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554608381606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6362228"},{"teacherId":6362228,"projectId":7202881,"letterContent":"We are so excited to share how your generous donation is has made a difference in our classroom!\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excite! Their eyes lit up when they saw the new easel, headphones, and kick bands. They couldn't wait to try everything out, and we got started right away.\r\nThe easel has become the heart of our whole-group instruction. We use it every day for shared reading, interactive writing, and math modeling. It helps students stay focused and gives them a clear visual to anchor their learning.\r\nThe headphones have been a game changer for our literacy and math centers. Students can now listen to leveled books, letter sounds, and math games independently without distractions. This has really boosted their confidence and independence, especially for my emerging readers.\r\nThe kick bands have been a quiet but powerful addition. They help students who need movement stay calm and engaged during independent work time. I've noticed improved focus and fewer interruptions.","fullyFundedDate":1677242665601,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-successful-kindergarteners/7202881/","projectTitle":"Tools for Successful Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6362228_orig.png?crop=1603,1603,x98,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554608381606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6362228"},{"teacherId":8982052,"projectId":9117186,"letterContent":"I am totally grateful to Panda Cares for the materials that Donor's Choose provided for my students! They are all English Language Learners, and so many of the materials that reflect who they are. The multicultural books, picture cards, dolls and realia were so valuable. It increased their motivation and excitement, so the lessons I was able to use them in were much more effective. I received blank hard bound books, and to see their excitement to be able to author a book was priceless. We held a family night, and were able to use the welcome banners and multicultural decorations and flags to celebrate the families. We want the parents to feel welcome to be a part of the school community, and donor's choose helped to make that happen. \r\n I have been an educator for over 30, and I have never felt so supported by organizations like Panda Cares. To see that people value children and people value educators is so encouraging. Thank you so much for caring about the next generation, and for seeing that the schools needs are met so we can continue to care for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1739808370835,"projectUrl":"project/reflection-of-my-students/9117186/","projectTitle":"Reflection Of My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8982052"},{"teacherId":3969486,"projectId":9255752,"letterContent":"We love all of the new materials and resources specifically chosen for the students' ages, skill levels, interests, and standards. \r\nThe life cycle models and book are a big hit. The models also came with puzzles that correspond to each stage in the life cycle, so the kids love completing both at the same time. The book is filled with a variety of organisms, so it is very interesting to the students.\r\nThe students also really found the photos and animal x-rays engaging. They loved seeing how the external and internal structures aligned and were helpful to the animals.\r\nThank you so much for investing in our class and helping to create a learning environment that directly impacts the students interest level and motivation for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1744639219977,"projectUrl":"project/life-science-for-little-learners/9255752/","projectTitle":"Life Science for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3969486_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475638087463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3969486"},{"teacherId":3193921,"projectId":9116902,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to give my students activities that can allow their imagination to wonder with new ideas. They love the ability to make and create things either in groups or just by themselves. I am able to see the future teachers, scientists, and engineers in my class. Their ideas are incredible!\r\nI am also thrilled that I have gift cards to use to find resources that will help all learning levels be successful and creative when writing, reading or science activities.\r\nThank you again for continued dedication to students.","fullyFundedDate":1739756573485,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-star-students/9116902/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Star Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3193921_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597292352565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3193921"},{"teacherId":9926139,"projectId":9118220,"letterContent":"my students were very excited and shocked when they first saw the new materials. My students love doing hands on activities, so these materials were helpful in providing that opportunity for them todo. My students are currently using these new resources as ways to grow their problem solving skills. Many of them have been trying these items out for the first time, and are having to figure out how to use them, or seeing what they can build and create with these materials. My students are going to continue using these materials as ways to grow their thinking and knowledge around different techniques and skills. 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