{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Johnnie Colemon Academy","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":2085178,"projectId":9196805,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Nourishing Our Love of Books.\" Your kindness has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom—and especially on our readers.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment students saw packages arrive, the energy in the room changed. They eagerly asked if the new deliveries meant more books—and when the answer was yes, the room buzzed with excitement. Students began talking about books, recommending them to one another, and even trading favorites like a true reading community.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments came from a student who had always been a very reluctant reader. He discovered the Wings of Fire series through a graphic novel, and something clicked. He became hooked—not only finishing the graphic novels but begging to read the traditional novels too. He even approached me, convinced there had to be more books in the series, pointing out the list inside the book cover. It was at his request that I created this DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, I was able to look him in the eye and say, \"Yes. I'll ask again.\" And you came through.\r\n\r\nHe—and so many others—are now reading daily, independently, and joyfully. They're exploring series, talking about characters, and choosing to read in their free time. You didn't just put books in our hands; you helped nourish a love of reading in hearts that were once hesitant to open a book.","fullyFundedDate":1742918054609,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-our-love-of-books/9196805/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Our Love of Books","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":9053213,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our middle school girls volleyball team. Our team is gearing up to be better than ever next season thanks to your donation. The girls will now have rebound nets to practice peppering, a serving net to practice serving and a setting net to practice setting. \r\n\r\nThis is most of our girls first experience playing volleyball and as a coach, I am learning as I go. Time got away from us and I was unable to be more timely with my message of gratitude towards you but, rest assured that your donations make a great difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1739369095627,"projectUrl":"project/developing-and-refining-our-volleyball-s/9053213/","projectTitle":"Developing and Refining Our Volleyball Skills!","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"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"}