{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jessie P Miller Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9910339,"letterContent":"I appreciate your support in funding my project. This project gave my students a new pencil sharpener, calendar and essentials for our classroom. \r\n\r\n We use a ton of pencils everyday. Students have jobs in our classroom. One of the jobs is to sharpen the dull and broken pencils. The sharpener saves time and energy. Every student loves to sharpen pencils with an electric sharpener. The hand crank job, is not very popular. If students want a certain job, they will work for it. \r\n\r\n Thank you for helping me provide every classroom essential and make coming to school important to children","fullyFundedDate":1766842179218,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9910339/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"},{"teacherId":6889071,"projectId":9530342,"letterContent":"The tonie box has been instrumental in helping my students engage with stories and their immagination. I have always loved books and believed in reading lots of stories to my prek class. We have had listening centers, and story props to help them understand, retell, and engage with the books. However, because the stories do not always have a book that they can look at while they listen, the students are engaging with stories in a whole new way! Their immaginations are strengthened because they form the pictures in their mind for the stories they are listening to. \r\n\r\nThere are many other social skills that the students are practicing while using the toniebox. They are learning to share and take turns because 4 students can listen but they have to negotiate and agree to listen to one story at a time. They are increasing their vocabulary and conversational skills as they converse with the other students that are listening to the same story. And, finally, they are exercising their listening and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nNot all of my students enjoy the tonie box, but I have been surprised at the ones that really do love it. One student in particular has a hard time sitting at circle and listening to a bok that I am reading. This child loves the tonie. I can not explain it, but he can sit and listen to stories for 15 minutes or more even though he has a hard time controlling his body to sit for more than a minute or two any other time of day.\r\n\r\nThanks to everyone for making this toniebox a reality for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764686656554,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-magic-with-toniebox-for-our-pr/9530342/","projectTitle":"Storytime Magic With Toniebox for Our Pre-K Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6889071_orig.jpg?crop=2249,2249,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598585799005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6889071"},{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9766439,"letterContent":"Students now have dividers that are clean and free from marks. Dividers are used almost daily for privacy while working or testing. Students can have better focus and less distractions while completing assignments. I don't have to worry about any issues of copying others work or not trying independently. \r\nDividers are a classroom essential. It's so nice to have clean fresh dividers. Students are way better at keeping them looking new, because they love them. Thank you for providing my students with dividers because Privacy Helps.","fullyFundedDate":1769012514599,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-helps/9766439/","projectTitle":"Privacy Helps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"},{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9582515,"letterContent":"My students are so thankful for the Survival Snacks. We appreciate your generousity and support for my students. Every students has had a snack and that made our morning learning improve. \r\nMy students need a daily snack to be able to concentrate and learning. Third grade is a difficult year. Thank you for helping my students have a daily snack to promote academic success. Concentration and effort have increased with our daily snacks. I appreciate having help adding smiles to my wonderful student's faces.","fullyFundedDate":1764253845198,"projectUrl":"project/survival-snacks/9582515/","projectTitle":"Survival Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"},{"teacherId":6889071,"projectId":9320898,"letterContent":"Puzzles are critical for pre-kindergarten students! They learn problem-solving, fine motor skills, and spatial reasoning by doing puzzles. They also develop cognitive skills like memory and visual perception, improve their attention span, and build confidence and emotional resilience from the process of trial and error and the final accomplishment. That is a lot of learning packed into one activity.\r\n\r\nThe only problem is puzzles are expensive. Because of your donation, I have a series of puzzles that I can use all year long so that my students can keep working on cognitive skills and problem solving skills. As we move to a new theme, I have a new puzzle to match that theme! \r\n\r\nMy students love the alphabet and number train puzzles so they are out on a shelf all the time. They pull them out to work on them at least once a week. I am truly grateful for having these puzzles in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746542030276,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-puzzles-puzzles/9320898/","projectTitle":"Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6889071_orig.jpg?crop=2249,2249,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598585799005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6889071"},{"teacherId":10237132,"projectId":9673755,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support in funding my math manipulatives project. Thanks to your generosity, my first-grade students now have access to hands-on tools that make learning math engaging, meaningful, and fun. Your contribution has truly transformed our classroom and opened up new opportunities for my young learners.\r\nBefore this project, many of my students struggled to grasp abstract math concepts. Numbers and operations can feel overwhelming for six- and seven-year-olds when they only exist on paper. With the new manipulatives—such as rek n reks, number lines, and geometric shapes—my students can now physically explore and visualize mathematical ideas. These resources allow them to build, compare, and experiment, which deepens their understanding and boosts their confidence.\r\nAlready, I have seen a remarkable difference in their enthusiasm for math. During our recent lessons on addition and subtraction, students eagerly reached for the rek n reks to solve problems. Instead of feeling frustrated, they were smiling, collaborating, and explaining their thinking to one another. These manipulatives have turned math into an interactive experience rather than a stressful task. For many of my students, this is the first time they feel successful in math—and that is because of you.\r\nYour support goes beyond providing materials; it sends a powerful message to my students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. Many of my students come from families who face financial challenges, and resources like these are not always accessible at home. By funding this project, you have helped level the playing field and given every child in my classroom the chance to thrive.\r\nI am excited to continue using these tools throughout the year as we explore addition and subtraction, counting, number sense and geometry. These manipulatives will not only strengthen foundational skills but also encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. The impact of your generosity will extend far beyond this school year—it will shape the way my students approach learning for years to come.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in our classroom. Your kindness and commitment to helping teachers and students succeed inspire me every day. We are deeply grateful for your support and cannot wait to share more of our learning journey with you.","fullyFundedDate":1758853099393,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds/9673755/","projectTitle":"Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westendorf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237132"},{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9582403,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my project. I appreicate the excitement and smiles you have given my students. My students look forward to snack time daily. Chidren are always hungry and many of their families can't provide a snack due to finances. So, with your help we are feeding the future of America.\r\n\r\nThird grade is a difficult year in school. Brain fuel is needed to maximize learning. Students can continue to learn and give his/her besy effort thanks to daily snacks. Thank you for your support and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1760107373437,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel/9582403/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"},{"teacherId":6889071,"projectId":9242014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books to bring these artists alive for my students. The book, \"Uncle Andy's Cats\" is a wonderful story written by Andy Worhol's nephew about visiting him in his unique New York home. It is about his art but it is also about who Andy worhol was as a person. It helps my students relate to him as a person and appreciate his art more by understanding him as a person.\r\n\r\nThe book, \"My Museum\" talks about how art can make us all feel something. Maybe we can't even explain what we feel but we feel it. Now the students talk about their art explaining how they \"feel\" about it!\r\n\r\nArt is so important in prek for so many reasons and your donation has made our art curriculum much more effective. Now my students don't just make art, they experience it. They talk about it days after they have created it and they experience and appreciate each other's art as well. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making our art program meaningful for the students!","fullyFundedDate":1746117620718,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-bolster-my-little-artists/9242014/","projectTitle":"Books to Bolster My Little Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6889071_orig.jpg?crop=2249,2249,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598585799005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6889071"},{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9435403,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, Brain Power. You provided weeks of daily snacks for my students. My students get excited everyday when it is snack time. Third grade is a difficult year for students. Student sucess is important and brain fuel is needed for maximum learning. \r\nThe majority of my students are unable to provide a snack from home due to finances. We have a last luch time at our school and they don't get to eat until almost 1pm. Some sudents attend the morning program and have breakfast as early at 6:30 am. Children are always hungry, but our long morning is now broken up with a snack break. Children continue to learn as they eat, but the brain power is refueled until lunch. Thank you for putting a smile of many faces!","fullyFundedDate":1758801181197,"projectUrl":"project/brain-power/9435403/","projectTitle":"Brain Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"},{"teacherId":6889071,"projectId":9306814,"letterContent":"These is no way I can put into words the difference these light table materials have made in my classroom! They are making patterns with the bugs and pattern trays, spelling their names and their classmates names with the translucent letters, counting and sorting gems. The light table has become a favorite center and the learning never stops. \r\n\r\nHowever, I want to tell you about one special little girl that is very quiet and keeps to herself a lot of the time. The day I put out the buttons and pipe cleaners, she sat at the light table by herself for a long time. I went over to check on her and she said she was fine. I could see that she working hard stringing the buttons onto the pipe cleaners, so I let her work. A sort time later, she got up and gave \"bracelets\" to the each of the other 5 students that were in the classroom at the time. I was an amazing gesture that changed the course of friendship for this little girl in my classroom. It was the tool she needed to connect with the other students and has helped her open up and make friends.\r\n\r\nThank you for making learning fun in my classroom! And, thank you for giving me the materials to help one special girl make friends!","fullyFundedDate":1746458748109,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-students-minds-with-light-tabl/9306814/","projectTitle":"Light Up Students' Minds with Light Table Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6889071_orig.jpg?crop=2249,2249,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598585799005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6889071"},{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9435344,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Helping fund my project, Colored Coded, provided durable plastic folders for each of my students. The folders are used daily. \r\nThe sets of folders helps us with organizing our desk and saves us time. Every student knows which color folder is for each subject. This helps all the students to get on task faster. Organizing our learning saves time. Every minute counts in third grade. Thank you for helping provide each of my students with the tools they need for success.","fullyFundedDate":1754066169743,"projectUrl":"project/color-coded/9435344/","projectTitle":"Color Coded","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"},{"teacherId":5293521,"projectId":9359234,"letterContent":"The chart paper and chart markers are a necessity in every classroom. I use for anchor charts every week. The post it type are my favorite, because I can move them wherever we are learning. I use to teach a standard, post vocabulary, help students memorize multiplication and many other topics. \r\nMy students love anchor charts for team and partner projects. They are so proud of their work and learn to be confident and comfortable sharing with others. Speaking and sharing with others helps build confidence.\r\nWe appreciate your support for my project.","fullyFundedDate":1753899903713,"projectUrl":"project/group-projects/9359234/","projectTitle":"Group Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katzenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5293521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585004755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293521"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46544","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":586,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.9,"schoolId":46544,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jessie P Miller Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jessie P Miller Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/school-district-of-manatee-county/jessie-p-miller-elementary-school/46544"}