{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"J.O. Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6860706,"projectId":9468655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our project, i-Ready Math Metals and Gems Part III. Your support has made it possible for us to continue celebrating the hard work, persistence, and growth of our scholars in kindergarten through fifth grade.\r\n\r\nThis project provides reward bags filled with special treats - both edible surprises and engaging fidget toys - that scholars earn as they reach key milestones. Students receive a reward bag for every 25 i-Ready Math lessons they complete and pass. Because i-Ready Math serves as both an intervention and an accelerated program, it meets the needs of learners who may be behind as well as those who are ready to move ahead. After each scholar completes a diagnostic assessment, the program creates individualized lessons designed specifically for their skill level.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us encourage students to stay committed to their learning. As they progress through the program - from 25 lessons all the way to 150 throughout the school year - scholars strengthen their math skills, deepen their understanding, and feel motivated by the recognition of their efforts.\r\n\r\nThe success of this initiative over the past two years has been remarkable, and we are truly grateful that you have chosen to continue supporting it. Your kindness directly enhances our math program and contributes to increased student achievement.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our scholars and investing in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1757507926612,"projectUrl":"project/i-ready-math-metals-and-gems-part-iii/9468655/","projectTitle":"i-Ready Math Metals and Gems Part III","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6860706_orig.jpg?crop=1632,1632,x1038,y1068&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576467707592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-davila"},{"teacherId":8115138,"projectId":6999804,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for making mirror magic happen in our classroom. The next steps for my students include continuing to strengthen their phonics and articulation skills by practicing letter sounds and mouth movements. Students will use mirrors to observe how their lips, tongue, and teeth work together to form specific sounds. They will also begin blending individual sounds into simple words, increasing both their reading fluency and confidence. This hands-on practice will help them become more independent and accurate readers as they move forward in their literacy development.","fullyFundedDate":1680787995704,"projectUrl":"project/im-looking-at-the-mouth-in-the-mirror/6999804/","projectTitle":"I'm Looking at the \"Mouth\" in the Mirror!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ndenecho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8115138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680835965875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115138"},{"teacherId":8115138,"projectId":8137305,"letterContent":"Thanks for the snacks and sips! We are using the new snack resources to support our after-school learning time by creating a calm, focused environment where students can fully engage in academic support and enrichment activities. A special moment that stood out was during independent reading time—students were able to enjoy a healthy snack while quietly reading and discussing their favorite parts of the story. The snacks helped them stay energized and focused, allowing for more meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1705515869473,"projectUrl":"project/extended-day-snacks-and-sips/8137305/","projectTitle":"Extended Day- Snacks and Sips!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ndenecho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8115138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680835965875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115138"},{"teacherId":8364618,"projectId":9415745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible contribution to this year's Hispanic Heritage Month events. None of it would have been possible without your generosity and dedication. Our students had an amazing time; they danced, sang, tasted delicious food, and even participated in a guacamole competition. It was a memorable and truly authentic experience that brought the spirit and culture of the Hispanic community to life.\r\n\r\nYou helped create moments of joy, learning, and connection that our students will remember for years to come. Your support made a meaningful impact, and we are truly grateful for your generosity, which brought these events to life and made our celebration of Hispanic culture so memorable and special.","fullyFundedDate":1755721613929,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-heritage-month-events/9415745/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Heritage Month Events","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758401804405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364618"},{"teacherId":5749232,"projectId":9487600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of rest time mats. The addition of the new mats has not only made rest time comfortable but the children were excited to sleep on comfy and clean new mats. Your support means the world to us! Without it, we would not be able to have the impact we do in our classroom and school community. Thank you for choosing to make a difference through donation and your continued support. We are so grateful for your generosity and look forward to sharing more success stories with our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1755721613777,"projectUrl":"project/rest-time-reset/9487600/","projectTitle":"Rest Time Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monroe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5749232_orig.jpg?crop=1340,1340,x0,y348&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675463505724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5749232"},{"teacherId":6860706,"projectId":9468650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our 3, 2, 1, Show Your Boards! project. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our fourth- and fifth grade classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe scholars use the dry erase boards during small-group instruction to reveal their answers individually. With a simple countdown-3, 2, 1 Show Your Boards! - I can instantly see each student's thinking and gain an accurate understanding of their learning in the moment. This quick, reliable feedback helps guide instruction and ensures that every scholar receives the support they need.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love using the boards. They are eager to share their responses, enthusiastic about writing on a dry erase surface, and proud to show what they know. The boards also help us save countless sheets of paper, allowing scholars to make mistakes freely-erase, try again, and keep learning-without the worry of wasting materials.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our scholars and helping make learning both engaging and sustainable. Your kindness is truly appreciated,","fullyFundedDate":1753659675555,"projectUrl":"project/3-2-1-show-your-boards/9468650/","projectTitle":"3, 2, 1, SHOW YOUR BOARDS!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6860706_orig.jpg?crop=1632,1632,x1038,y1068&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576467707592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-davila"},{"teacherId":8224622,"projectId":8734936,"letterContent":"The addition of Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chairs to the classroom library has had a positive impact on students' learning experience by creating a more engaging and comfortable reading environment. The chairs provide flexible seating options that encourage students to spend more time reading independently and with peers. This increased comfort helps reduce distractions and supports students' focus during reading time, allowing them to immerse themselves more deeply in books and build stronger literacy habits. For many students, especially those with special needs, having a choice in where and how they sit promotes autonomy and enhances motivation to participate in literacy activities.\r\n\r\nThe beanbag chairs have also contributed to a more welcoming and inclusive classroom environment. Their soft, casual design helps transform the reading corner into a calm, inviting space where students feel safe and supported. This environment encourages collaboration and peer interaction during small-group reading and discussions. Students are more willing to share ideas and participate when they are physically comfortable, which supports social-emotional learning and strengthens classroom community. The cozy atmosphere also helps reduce anxiety and behavioral challenges, particularly for students who may struggle with attention or sensory regulation.\r\n\r\nFinally, the chairs have had a significant effect on students' ability to relax and self-regulate. The beanbags offer a sensory-friendly seating option that allows students to decompress, refocus, and transition smoothly between activities. Having a designated cozy area supports emotional regulation and mindfulness, making it easier for students to return to academic tasks with a calm and ready-to-learn mindset. Overall, the Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chairs have enhanced both the academic and emotional climate of the classroom—turning the library space into a hub of comfort, curiosity, and meaningful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1727551801670,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-and-i-need-your-support/8734936/","projectTitle":"My Students and I Need Your Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224622"},{"teacherId":1931217,"projectId":9268123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! These games have been providing our students with so much joy! We were able to set up a game station during field day and the fun continues during indoor recess days. Some of these games are meant to foster cooperation, while others concentration!\r\n\r\nPlaying games fosters a love of school and supports the social emotional learning of our students. It's fun to see them working and learning together! The laughter that we heard during Hot Potato and Hungry, Hungry Hippos was magic. The students had to work together to solve Perfection before time was up. They had to focus on great descriptors during Guess Who as well. All of this was awesome to see!","fullyFundedDate":1746447496440,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-games/9268123/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, Games!","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":119606,"projectId":9204593,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support in funding our school bench project. As soon as the benches arrived, our dedicated custodian immediately got to work assembling them, ensuring our students could enjoy them right away. While I am deeply thankful for his help, I am even more grateful to you for making this project possible through your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned in my original proposal, our school community is currently housed in trailers while our main building undergoes renovation. We're about a year into this transition, and while we've adjusted in many ways, we've continued to seek ways to bring comfort, familiarity, and joy to this temporary space. The benches have helped us do just that, providing students with a place to rest, eat lunch, reset during the day, or even engage in outdoor artwork and class projects. They have quickly become a small but meaningful part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting, a few months after the first benches were placed, we were able to add two more, expanding the sense of community and connection that these spaces bring. Thank you again for supporting our students and helping us create a welcoming, functional outdoor environment where learning and laughter can continue to flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1742945961823,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/9204593/","projectTitle":"A Seat at the Table","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":4191239,"projectId":9615242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our 4th-grade school store! Your kindness is making a big difference in our classroom community. The snacks you provided help keep our students energized, focused, and motivated throughout the day especially during those long stretches of learning and growing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have the chance to earn and enjoy healthy and fun snack options as rewards for positive behavior, academic growth, and teamwork. The store has become a joyful part of our classroom routine, teaching responsibility, budgeting, and good decision-making in a fun, engaging way.\r\n\r\nAppreciation and Connection:\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to supporting education. Your contribution helps us create a nurturing environment where every student feels encouraged and valued. Thank you again for helping our 4th-graders learn, lead, and thrive — one snack at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1755702106010,"projectUrl":"project/school-store/9615242/","projectTitle":"School Store","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":9097164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to snacks like gummy bears, potato chips, juice boxes, and white cheddar cheese puffs, items that may seem small but have a meaningful impact on their school day.\r\n\r\nThere are times when students arrive at school and have missed breakfast or need a little something to keep them going between lunch and aftercare. Your donation has helped them stay focused and comfortable throughout the day, rather than worrying about being a bit hungry. Having these snacks available helps create a classroom where every student can continue learning, participating, and growing without interruption.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also helped build a caring and inclusive classroom community. Students feel seen and supported, knowing that there are people who care about their success and well-being. It's gestures like yours that remind them that they matter, and that learning happens best when basic needs are met with compassion.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that learning extends beyond lessons and textbooks. Your thoughtfulness makes a difference every single day, and we are truly grateful for your continued support of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1742823899374,"projectUrl":"project/what-happened-to-the-snacks/9097164/","projectTitle":"What Happened to the Snacks?","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":9204477,"letterContent":"I want to extend my gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project. Thanks to your contribution, my students now have access to much-needed materials that make learning both engaging and productive. The pipe cleaners and tape have been used for hands-on learning, allowing students to bring their creativity to life during arts and crafts activities, while the pens have supported both their note-taking and my ability to provide meaningful feedback on their work. I was also able to use the pipe cleaners when facilitating professional development for teachers, assisting them with recreating the Reading Rope!\r\n\r\nYour donation also made it possible to introduce opportunities for collaboration and critical thinking. The LEGO kits you provided will be used for our \"Fun Fridays,\" encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and joy in learning. Additionally, the labels have helped us stay organized! Each student now has clearly marked notebooks, folders, and composition books that help them take ownership of their materials and learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity reflects an understanding of and commitment to the diverse learners in my classroom. 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