{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"J.O. Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8224727,"projectId":9441840,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have been able to bring their ideas to life in powerful and tangible ways. Using the LEGO sets, they designed and constructed miniature theater stages that deepened their understanding of how setting shapes storytelling. Students explored different stage types, created set pieces aligned to scripts, and made thoughtful decisions about mood, time period, and location. This hands-on experience strengthened their spatial reasoning and allowed them to engage with performing arts content in a dynamic and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThis project also expanded what I was able to accomplish in my teaching. I was able to move beyond traditional instruction and create an interactive, design-based learning experience where students collaborated, planned, and presented like real theater designers. Students worked in teams, shared ideas, and built confidence as they showcased their models. Your support has helped bridge creativity and critical thinking, allowing students to see themselves not only as performers, but also as designers, problem-solvers, and innovators within the world of theater and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1756186403869,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-stage-using-legos-to-desig/9441840/","projectTitle":"Building Our Stage: Using LEGOs to Design Theater Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jo-performingarts"},{"teacherId":8224727,"projectId":9441858,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our puppetry unit has come to life in ways that have truly inspired our students. With the rod puppets, students have been able to explore storytelling, character development, and movement through hands-on, creative experiences. Many of our students were new to puppetry, and this project gave them the opportunity to step into performance in a fun, low-pressure environment where they could take risks and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThis experience has strengthened key skills such as collaboration, communication, and creative thinking. Students worked together to plan scenes, develop characters, and bring stories to life, all while learning about global puppetry traditions. Most importantly, they discovered new ways to express themselves and found joy in the process. Your support has helped our students grow as performers, storytellers, and confident individuals, leaving them with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the arts.","fullyFundedDate":1751996980135,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-rod-puppets-fo/9441858/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Rod Puppets for Performing Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jo-performingarts"},{"teacherId":8224727,"projectId":9095200,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming space for all students. With access to essential supplies like disinfectant wipes, a mop, carpet sweeper, and broom and dustpan, we are able to maintain a consistent standard of cleanliness throughout the day. This has helped reduce distractions, promote better hygiene, and create an environment where students can focus fully on their learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond cleanliness, this project has also supported student responsibility and pride in their classroom community. Students are more mindful of their space and actively participate in keeping it organized and cared for. As a result, we've seen a more positive classroom culture where students feel safe, respected, and ready to engage. Your support has truly helped us create a space where learning can thrive every single day","fullyFundedDate":1744163959257,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-start-keeping-our-classroom-fre/9095200/","projectTitle":"A Clean Start: Keeping Our Classroom Fresh and Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jo-performingarts"},{"teacherId":8224727,"projectId":9095104,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our drama students have been able to fully engage in rehearsals with the energy and focus they need to succeed. Providing snacks has made an immediate difference. Students are more attentive, motivated, and able to sustain their participation throughout our twice-weekly afterschool practices. Instead of being distracted by hunger, they are able to concentrate on learning lines, refining choreography, and building their confidence on stage.\r\n\r\nThis project has also strengthened our overall rehearsal environment and sense of community. Sharing snacks has created a welcoming and supportive space where students feel cared for and valued, which has deepened their commitment to the program. As a result, we've seen stronger collaboration, improved stamina during rehearsals, and increased pride in their performances. Your support has helped ensure that every student can show up ready to learn, grow, and shine both on and off the stage.","fullyFundedDate":1744219192541,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-stars-snacks-for-the-jo/9095104/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Stars: Snacks for the J.O. 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Through gameplay, students are practicing multi-step problem solving, strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and perseverance. These experiences are directly supporting the development of critical thinking and reasoning skills that transfer into their classroom learning. Students are not only playing they are analyzing, collaborating, and thinking deeply.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most impactful has been the way Gamers Unite has strengthened our school community. Students from diverse backgrounds have come together in a shared space where they feel seen, valued, and confident. The club has created opportunities for students to build friendships, develop teamwork skills, and discover new strengths within themselves. Your support has helped us create a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive both socially and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1696970596816,"projectUrl":"project/gamers-united-using-gaming-to-enhance-s/7874993/","projectTitle":"Gamers United: Using Gaming to Enhance Stem, Attendance and Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jo-performingarts"},{"teacherId":8224727,"projectId":7260578,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our students at J.O. Wilson Elementary now have access to wireless microphones that are transforming our performing arts program. These tools have allowed our students to confidently share their voices on stage, enhancing both their performance experience and the overall quality of our productions.\r\n\r\nThis project has impacted over 400 students, many from historically underfunded communities, by providing equitable access to high-quality arts resources. Students are building confidence, collaboration skills, and a sense of pride as they engage in meaningful performing arts experiences.\r\n\r\nThese microphones will continue to support future productions, assemblies, and school events, reducing the need for costly rentals and ensuring lasting impact. Thank you for helping our students shine and soar through the arts!","fullyFundedDate":1688672771367,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-us/7260578/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Us?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jo-performingarts"},{"teacherId":4191239,"projectId":10064256,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of mid-year supplies for our 4th grade students. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom, ensuring that students have the tools they need to stay focused, organized, and motivated as we move through the second half of the school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students can fully engage in learning without the stress of missing materials. From notebooks and pencils to hands-on resources, these supplies help create an environment where every child feels prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. Your generosity directly supports academic growth and helps maintain a positive, productive classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your thoughtfulness reminds them that their education matters and that their community is cheering them on. We truly appreciate your continued support and the difference you make in the lives of our 4th graders each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769811735093,"projectUrl":"project/midyear-school-supply-refresher/10064256/","projectTitle":"Midyear School Supply Refresher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4191239_orig.jpg?crop=657,657,x75,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693748025369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4191239"},{"teacherId":119606,"projectId":9644369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"A Little Bit of This and That.\" Your generosity has provided my students with a variety of resources that bring both comfort and excitement into our classroom. From tools that support learning to small items that make the school day a little brighter, every item you helped provide makes a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nSome of the materials you funded will directly support our learning environment and daily instruction. The replacement filters for our air purifiers will help maintain clean air in our classroom, which is especially important as we currently work in a swing space while our school building is being rebuilt. Many of my students experience allergies, and having quality air helps them stay comfortable and focused throughout the school day. The Do-A-Dot markers have already been a wonderful addition to our small group instruction. They allow students to actively engage with their learning while practicing important literacy skills like segmenting and blending sounds.\r\n\r\nOther items from the project help us celebrate student effort and create joyful classroom moments. The snacks, including fruit roll-ups and Oreos, will be used for Fun Fridays, celebrations, and small prizes to recognize student accomplishments. My students truly appreciate a little snack pick-me-up during the day, and these are some of their favorite treats. The weighted vest, squishy balls, and language translator device will also help support students' comfort, communication, and engagement in the classroom. \r\n\r\nI am also sharing pictures from our most recent field trip and hope you enjoy seeing our students learning and smiling just as much as we enjoyed the experience. Thank you again for investing in my incredible group of learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758798256657,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-this-and-that/9644369/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of This and That","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661914300244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/119606"},{"teacherId":119606,"projectId":9859397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by funding a MacBook Air for my students. Technology plays an important role in our small group learning environment, and this device has been a wonderful addition. Because I work with first and second-grade exceptional learners, having access to enough technology can make a big difference in how we practice and reinforce important skills. Your generosity helped ensure that one more student now has the opportunity to actively participate in our technology-supported learning activities.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we use computers in many ways throughout the day. Students work on their iReady reading and math assignments, participate in reading enrichment programs, and access slides and learning tools that support their writing and foundational reading skills. The MacBook Air allows students to practice these skills in an engaging and structured way while building confidence with academic technology. I have been especially proud of how responsible my students have been while using the computer. They already have strong technology awareness and stay focused on their assigned learning tasks.\r\n\r\nI also want to acknowledge that this was a significant project to fund, and I am incredibly grateful for your generosity. Your willingness to invest in my classroom directly supports a dynamic group of learners who benefit greatly from additional resources and opportunities. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create an environment where they can continue to grow, learn, and succeed. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763554183687,"projectUrl":"project/access-for-all/9859397/","projectTitle":"Access for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661914300244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/119606"},{"teacherId":1931217,"projectId":9965997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help us get more tissues, hand sanitizer, dry erase boards, erasers for our dry erase boards, a tape dispenser, glue gun and sheet protectors. These supplies help keep the lesson running smoothly!\r\n\r\nWhen we first opened the packages with the new supplies, the students were so excited. They said that their favorite new things were the dry erase boards and erasers. They said they needed the new \"clean boards\" because the old ones were \"dirty and hard to see\" and the new erasers are the best because \"we can wash them.\" It gave me a laugh to hear their reasons, but we use these materials every day and they are very helpful.\r\n\r\nWithout donors like you, our classrooms would genuinely not run as smoothly. We are always very grateful that you choose to help classrooms and teachers like us!","fullyFundedDate":1768593101137,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9965997/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1931217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495803525141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmurphy"},{"teacherId":4191239,"projectId":9987886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our SOAR SET tutoring program. Because of your generosity, we were able to reach our goal of providing snacks for our students in just three days! Your kindness ensures that our students have the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn during extended tutoring sessions.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes far beyond snacks; it shows our students that they are supported by a community that truly cares about their success. Many of our students look forward to SOAR SET not only for academic growth, but also for the encouragement and stability it provides. It truly helps build their confidence. Thanks to you, we can continue creating a positive, supportive environment where every child can thrive. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to our students' success.\r\n\r\nWe can't say thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1768412836972,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-our-soar-set-after-school-tut/9987886/","projectTitle":"Snacks for our Soar-Set After School Tutoring Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4191239_orig.jpg?crop=657,657,x75,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693748025369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4191239"},{"teacherId":8224639,"projectId":9649563,"letterContent":"I truly do appreciate your generous support of my classroom. Your donation has made a meaningful difference for my students and self in our classroom environment where they feel encouraged ,supported and excited to learn. Because of your kindness, I am able to provide resources and opportunities that truly enhance our cardinal experience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond materials -it shows my students that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. Seeing their excitement and engagement has been incredibly rewarding, and it wouldn't be possible without your support. Thank you again for investing in my children.","fullyFundedDate":1763597813659,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-for-success/9649563/","projectTitle":"Set Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224639"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24157","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":464,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.4,"schoolId":24157,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about J.O. 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