{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson Science Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10593024,"projectId":10486819,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! The new STEM stations, including LEGOs, straw blocks, Brain Flakes, and building blocks, give my students opportunities to be creative, problem-solve, collaborate, and learn through hands-on activities. The new rug and bean bags have also created a comfortable space where students can read, work, and take a break when they need a calm place to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the new materials, they were immediately excited and wanted to explore everything! They especially enjoyed choosing different building materials and working together to create their own designs. It has been wonderful to see students who may not always participate during traditional lessons become engaged and excited when they are given the opportunity to build and create.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue using these materials during our STEM and learning stations. They will be challenged to design, build, test, and improve their creations while explaining their thinking to their classmates. These resources are helping make our classroom a place where students can learn, create, collaborate, and have fun while developing important problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our donors for helping make these learning experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787173768314,"projectUrl":"project/morning-sel-and-stem-activities/10486819/","projectTitle":"Morning SEL and STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10593024"},{"teacherId":3684377,"projectId":10173570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students in the first grade co-taught classroom. The take home folders have helped with organizing materials coming from and going home. We have created pouches with dry erase markers, erasers, and white boards that are used daily for many subjects. They show their work during math and practice writing words/sentences. It helps keep their materials organized and improve their executive functioning skills. They enjoy using these materials to show their learning! Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1781905852968,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-executive-functioning-skills/10173570/","projectTitle":"Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in a Co-taught classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Durbano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3684377"},{"teacherId":2234676,"projectId":10271676,"letterContent":"We are so gratefully for your donation. We are already putting them to use in in our 3rd classroom. The whiteboards, markers, and erasers are used every single day to encourage active learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students work together to solve math problems, explain their thinking, test strategies, and learn from one another in a hands-on and engaging way. Having access to these materials allows students to take risks without fear of making mistakes because they can easily erase, revise, and try again. The whiteboards help build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and make student thinking visible to both peers and teachers. This donation would directly support a dynamic learning environment where students are actively engaged, thinking critically, and developing a deeper understanding of important concepts every day. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1778280141919,"projectUrl":"project/think-big-with-whiteboards/10271676/","projectTitle":"Think Big with Whiteboards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luppino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2234676_orig.jpg?crop=1746,1746,x391,y938&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660228021425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2234676"},{"teacherId":9456325,"projectId":9786766,"letterContent":"The two mini libraries have finally been placed on both sides of the school. There are many elementary schools in the city that have these, and now Jefferson does too! We had to wait a little longer because of the weather and the snow this winter. Thank you for your patience in receiving this thank you note.\r\n\r\nAfter April break, the libraries will be filled with some of the children's most favorite books! There will also be bookmarks and special surprises.\r\n\r\nThere are several staff members who are also very interested in the libraries and the initiative. The project has brought staff members together in order to collaborate across the building and encourage a love of reading among all school members. We even joked that there should be a little library for adults in the teachers lounge! We can dream... For now.\r\n\r\nThe most special aspect of this project is the encouragement of dual literacy. We will load the libraries with books that are in English and Spanish. 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Students love that they are able to take these materials home with them. The online program has offered videos to help build backpground knowledge, and fun interactive games tied to topics covered. Thank you again for supporting my students. They greatly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1757212053635,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-non-fiction-reading-materials-f/9531442/","projectTitle":"Engaging Non-fiction Reading Materials for a First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Durbano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3684377"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":9521584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. My students would not have been able to have the opportunities they have access now if it wasn't for you.\r\n\r\nWith the given resources, my class was able to flourish beyond measures in the academic setting of the classroom. I was able to allow students to utilize table whiteboards to enhance their critical thinking through more ways to show what they know. This helped me to differentiate and meet the needs of every learner in my classroom. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. 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This helped me to differentiate and meet the needs of every learner in my classroom. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758401936880,"projectUrl":"project/digital-learning/9723553/","projectTitle":"Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4584461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501638398996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/addison1212"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":9714466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. My students would not have been able to have the opportunities they have access now if it wasn't for you.\r\n\r\nWith the given resources, my class was able to flourish beyond measures in the academic setting of the classroom. I was able to allow students to utilize the pocket seat covers in order for them to stay on a consistent routine and be able to move stations when prompted. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758029707269,"projectUrl":"project/neat-tidy/9714466/","projectTitle":"Neat & Tidy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4584461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501638398996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/addison1212"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":9707224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. My students would not have been able to have the opportunities they have access now if it wasn't for you.\r\n\r\nWith the given resources, my class was able to flourish beyond measures in the academic setting of the classroom. I was able to allow students to fuel their minds and body through daily snacks that helped keep their momentum going throughout the day. With snacks they enjoyed eating, it surely motivated them to keep going. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758069329235,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-no-more-2025/9707224/","projectTitle":"Hunger NO More 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4584461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501638398996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/addison1212"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":9707290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. 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