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Although he does not always remain on task in class, his focus improved because he knew he could use recess to test additional strategies. Your support is helping students build confidence, persistence, and excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777945571781,"projectUrl":"project/coding-the-future-drones-robotics-for/10212370/","projectTitle":"Coding the Future: Drones & Robotics for Student Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2085178_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738696362735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shalina-hampton"},{"teacherId":2085178,"projectId":9971006,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting A Path to Emotional Growth and Self-Love for Teen Girls. The journals gave students, especially those hesitant to speak openly, a private and meaningful way to express their thoughts and feelings. Students were able to reflect in ways that felt comfortable and safe for them. Staff members also loved the journals and were inspired to create more intentional space for students to process emotions. Your support is helping girls build self-awareness, confidence, and healthy emotional expression.","fullyFundedDate":1773840594361,"projectUrl":"project/a-path-to-emotional-growth-and-self-love/9971006/","projectTitle":"A Path to Emotional Growth and Self-love for Teen Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2085178_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738696362735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shalina-hampton"},{"teacherId":2085178,"projectId":9970959,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Creating Calm: Counseling Supplies for Primary Students. These materials have helped me provide students with a safe, supportive space to regulate emotions and practice coping strategies. I have used the supplies to deescalate students with disabilities who need help managing strong feelings. They also supported a student grieving the death of a loved one, helping him process his emotions and leave with strategies he could use throughout the day. Your generosity is helping students feel calmer, safer, and more ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768076797435,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-counseling-supplies-for-p/9970959/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: Counseling Supplies for Primary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2085178_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738696362735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shalina-hampton"},{"teacherId":10375712,"projectId":10159190,"letterContent":"My 5th graders were so impressed to learn that someone supported their classroom by sponsoring these books. For me personally it made a big difference in how I was able to reach because instead of having to share copies, each student received their own \r\n\r\nThe book itself is great, too, because the students are learning at a young age how to be critical thinkers who works for the food of all people to dismantle systemic racism.\r\n\r\nOf course we won't solve the world's problems all alone, but understanding more of the issues goes a long way toward being part of the solution. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1773835361523,"projectUrl":"project/challenging-prejudice/10159190/","projectTitle":"Challenging Prejudice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10375712"},{"teacherId":2085178,"projectId":9970976,"letterContent":"I want to share my deepest gratitude for your contribution to our classroom. When my students first saw the new journals and pens, there was a visible sense of relief in the room. In an increasingly digital world, providing them with high-quality, physical materials that are \"theirs\" created an immediate sense of ownership and privacy. They were eager to start writing from the very first moment, recognizing that these weren't just school supplies, but tools for their own personal growth and reflection.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources as a vital outlet for processing the complex thoughts and emotions that many adolescents find difficult to say out loud. These journals serve as a \"silent bridge\" between the students and me; they have the option to keep their entries private or pass the journal to me when they are struggling to articulate their feelings verbally. Just recently, a student who had been quite withdrawn was able to use their journal to \"tell\" me about a difficult peer conflict they were facing. By sliding the journal across my desk, they found a voice they hadn't yet mastered in speech, allowing us to work together on a solution that felt safe for them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these journals will remain a cornerstone of our sessions as we\r\nmaneuver the various challenges of adolescent relationships. Our next steps involve guided reflections focused on building self-esteem and establishing healthy boundaries with peers. Your generosity has provided a safe harbor for these students to process their world, one page at a time. Thank you for being a part of their journey and for helping them find their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1769177176871,"projectUrl":"project/journaling-for-self-discovery-a-path-to/9970976/","projectTitle":"Journaling for Self-discovery: A Path to Emotional Growth and Self-love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2085178_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738696362735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shalina-hampton"},{"teacherId":8499772,"projectId":9992286,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share that the supplies you helped us acquire are already making a tangible impact on our students' learning every single day. Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a more organized and effective environment.\r\n\r\nYour contributions are being put to work in so many creative ways:\r\n\r\nThe Essentials: We are certainly putting those pencils to good use—they are the backbone of everything we do!\r\n\r\nMath & Literacy: The laminating sheets have allowed us to create a \"Word Wall\" that will last all year. We've also used them to create reusable scaffolding sheets for our lessons on money and shapes.\r\n\r\nDifferentiation: With the binder rings, we've been able to provide students with personalized, differentiated vocabulary sets tailored to their specific needs.\r\n\r\nDaily Interaction: The dry-erase markers are a staple of our daily routine, allowing students to follow along and model math problems on their individual whiteboards.\r\n\r\nYour kindness ensures that we can focus entirely on the joy of learning without the stress of missing supplies. We appreciate your support more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1769177182169,"projectUrl":"project/secret-sauce-to-differentiation-refill/9992286/","projectTitle":"Secret Sauce to Differentiation: Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499772_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691017456688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499772"},{"teacherId":8567040,"projectId":9479847,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing loose-leaf paper, folders, pencils, dry-erase markers, Clorox wipes, Kleenex, and a 3-hole punch. The students were excited when everything arrived, and the supplies immediately helped them stay prepared and organized. Having their own materials boosted their confidence, reduced stress, and made it easier for them to participate in lessons without worrying about missing items. The wipes and Kleenex also helped keep our space clean, which made students feel more comfortable and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies continue to support their learning by helping them keep track of assignments, complete written tasks, and stay engaged during reading, writing, and math activities. The dry-erase markers make problem-solving more interactive, and the folders and paper help students work more independently. Your generosity had a real impact by improving their readiness, participation, and overall classroom experience. Thank you for supporting their success.","fullyFundedDate":1758202789618,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials-for-success-why-basic-sc/9479847/","projectTitle":"The Essentials for Success: Why Basic School Supplies Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567040"},{"teacherId":8831848,"projectId":9513221,"letterContent":"My students and myself want to thank you for all of your donations. I told the students that we have a gift that is coming and wonderful people have made this happen. So one student said,\"Thank you can't wait \"\r\nAnother student ask me everyday when is it coming. So they are very excited. When they come to school each and every day they look around the classroom for a box. Everyone wants to open the box so I told them we all will open the box together. I also told them that I don't know what is in the box so we all will be surprised. So once again Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758816276795,"projectUrl":"project/the-love-for-reading/9513221/","projectTitle":"The Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8831848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719167856361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831848"},{"teacherId":8499772,"projectId":9386364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in my students! Because of your support, our \"Math Manipulatives for Hands–On Learners\" project has been fully funded. My first through third graders are thrilled to explore math in new, interactive ways that make learning both visual and fun.\r\n\r\nWith the new magnetic base-ten blocks, fraction circles, number line clock, ten-frames, and math charts, students can now see, touch, and build their understanding of abstract concepts like place value, fractions, and time. These tools have already transformed our lessons, turning moments of confusion into \"aha!\" breakthroughs. I've noticed that students who once hesitated to participate are now confidently sharing their thinking at the board, manipulating magnets to show their reasoning.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher in a Chicago public school with many students from low-income households, your donation means more than just new materials. It represents equity and opportunity. You've helped close a resource gap and given my students the chance to experience the same kind of rich, hands-on learning that builds lasting understanding.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their potential and helping make math something they can truly see, feel, and love.","fullyFundedDate":1756756484891,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/9386364/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499772_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691017456688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499772"},{"teacherId":2085178,"projectId":9236536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Growing Readers, Building Hearts.\" Because of you, each of my students was able to take home their very own reading boxes filled with 5 carefully chosen books, 2 journals, and 2 inspirational pencils. The joy on their faces as they selected their materials was priceless—they were genuinely excited to begin their summer reading and writing journey.\r\n\r\nWhat made this even more meaningful was their unanimous commitment to the summer challenge: to read and write every single day. These materials aren't just supplies—they are tools that will help keep their minds growing and their hearts engaged all summer long. Your generosity has planted the seeds for confident, curious, and committed readers and writers. Thank you for helping us continue learning beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746787400553,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-building-hearts/9236536/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers, Building Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2085178_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738696362735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shalina-hampton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5430","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":178,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":94,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.5,"schoolId":5430,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Johnnie Colemon Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Johnnie Colemon Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/johnnie-coleman-academy/5430"}