{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jordan Community School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9508080,"projectId":10409231,"letterContent":"The materials from this package have been an instrumental help to the start of the year! As I started the year, I was unsure about how it was going to go starting in a new position but all the students have really taken to the materials that were provided. I have even been getting really excited about getting materials ready for the students with some of the 'teacher items' that were on this list. \r\nSome of the items that were on the list were different shaped hole punches that I put in our classroom writing center. The pure awe and excitement on the students' faces when they figure out how to use it and what they can do with it is so beautiful to see. Allowing the students to do it themselves forces them to work on specific muscles that they would use for writing as they push on the stamper. Even in the short weeks that we have been in school, the students have already gained so much knowledge and they are EXCELLING!\r\nThere will never be enough thank you's to express my gratitude but thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1787156440976,"projectUrl":"project/wohoo-lets-start-the-year/10409231/","projectTitle":"Wohoo! Let's Start the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508080_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x437,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755276609892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jadaspage"},{"teacherId":2486432,"projectId":10151655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for putting these incredible new books directly into the hands of our students! While reading for pleasure is wonderful, teaching literature in a modern classroom is an active, skill-building journey. These new texts allow us to dive deep into critical reading strategies, teaching students how to analyze character motivations, trace complex plot structures, decode challenging vocabulary through context clues, and evaluate central themes. Instead of simply decoding words on a page, our students are learning how to ask big questions, back up their opinions with text evidence, and draw meaningful connections between literature and the real world.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a dynamic, multi-layered experience that brings these stories to life. On any given day, you might see small reading circles engaged in energetic discussions, students annotating key passages with sticky notes, or quiet independent reading time where the room is completely engrossed in their books. These new texts have become the centerpiece of our literacy blocks, serving as both \"windows\" through which students explore diverse cultures and perspectives, and \"mirrors\" in which they can see their own lives and identities reflected.\r\n\r\nWe have seen a wonderful transformation in several of our hesitant readers who previously struggled to stay engaged during independent reading time. One student in particular, who often shied away from longer texts due to self-doubt, completely fell in love with one of the graphic novels from this new collection. Having access to vibrant visual context alongside high-level storytelling gave them the confidence to finish their very first full-length book of the year. Seeing their face light up when they asked if there was a sequel available was an unforgettable moment. Your generosity has sparked a true love of reading in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773842967816,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-with-good-reads/10151655/","projectTitle":"Hooked with Good Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2486432"},{"teacherId":2486432,"projectId":10230244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing headphones for our classroom! While technology is common in many of our daily lives, its role in a modern classroom goes far beyond simple screen time. These headphones allow our students to engage with interactive, personalized learning software that adapts to their specific reading and math levels. By blocking out classroom noise, the headphones enable students to focus deeply on audio-guided instructions, pronunciation exercises, and speech-to-text tools without distraction. They transform our shared classroom into a focused, individualized learning environment where every child can learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nFor the students, the most exciting part of receiving brand-new headphones is the immediate sense of ownership and autonomy it gives them. Having sleek, high-quality gear makes them feel like \"real\" scholars and tech-savvy learners, which instantly boosts their enthusiasm for independent work time. Instead of struggling to hear over ambient noise or feeling self-conscious about the lessons they are listening to, they can dive completely into educational games, audiobooks, and video tutorials. The excitement in the room was explosive when we unpacked them—they couldn't wait to plug in and get to work.\r\n\r\nWe have seen a particularly powerful impact on our English Language Learners and students with sensory sensitivities. For our multilingual students, hearing clear, uninterrupted audio modeling has dramatically improved their vocabulary and pronunciation confidence. Meanwhile, for students who easily feel overwhelmed by background noise, these headphones act as a comforting shield, helping them stay calm, regulated, and ready to learn. One student, who used to frequently tune out during independent reading time due to classroom distractions, now proudly puts on their headphones first thing in the morning, eager to complete their digital literacy modules. Your gift has given these children the quiet space they need to thrive, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778122293164,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/10230244/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2486432"},{"teacherId":10111028,"projectId":10322265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a new classroom rug. My students and I are so incredibly thankful that we have a clean space to gather and learn. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when we put the new rug down. They are extra careful not to spill anything, and no longer complain about sitting on the carpet. In fact, they all prefer the carpet to their desks.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to have a comfortable, safe, and clean rugh in our classroom. It has helped me build an incredible community for my students. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1787718922958,"projectUrl":"project/this-rug-really-ties-the-room-together/10322265/","projectTitle":"This Rug Really Ties the Room Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sbarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111028_orig.jpg?crop=2038,2038,x597,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754322386575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111028"},{"teacherId":9692794,"projectId":10524456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing headphones for our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your support has made a profound difference for our students, transforming how we experience and navigate digital learning every single day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, technology is a vital tool that allows students to engage with personalized learning software, interactive reading programs, and educational audio resources at their own pace. Having reliable headphones means that each student can fully immerse themselves in their digital lessons without being distracted by the bustling sounds of a busy classroom. It enables them to focus entirely on listening to instructions, practicing phonics, or exploring interactive math modules independently, ensuring that every learner can progress comfortably at their individual skill level.\r\n\r\nWhat the students find most exciting about the new headphones is simply how sleek, comfortable, and crystal-clear they are compared to our older, worn-out pairs. They feel like \"real professionals\" using studio-quality equipment, which instantly boosts their excitement and engagement when it is time for tech rotations. That small upgrade in comfort and quality has turned a routine learning task into something they genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe have had a few students who have especially warmed to this new technology. In particular, some of our English Language Learners and students who benefit from auditory reinforcement have completely blossomed. Because they can now hear audio prompts and reading supports clearly and without interruption, their confidence during independent practice has skyrocketed. They are more willing to try challenging modules, repeat pronunciation exercises without self-consciousness, and take ownership of their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and believing in our classroom. Your kindness has given them tools they need to succeed and feel supported by a community that cares.","fullyFundedDate":1788959267115,"projectUrl":"project/code-listen-learn-headphones-for-ever/10524456/","projectTitle":"Code, Listen, Learn: Headphones for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692794_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724198108466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msozborawski"},{"teacherId":9692794,"projectId":10259175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous classroom supply donations! From everyday essentials like paper towels to all the extra supplies that keep our workspace clean, organized, and ready for action, your support truly means the world to us.\r\n\r\nRunning a hands-on technology and engineering classroom means things can get pretty busy and messy! Having a well-stocked supply of essentials ensures that our learning space stays hygienic, comfortable, and fully prepared for whatever creative projects our students dive into next. It takes a village to keep a classroom running smoothly, and I am so grateful to have you on our team.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and making our learning environment a better place every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778017268942,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-for-every-class-the-mobil/10259175/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start for Every Class: The Mobile Clean Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692794_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724198108466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msozborawski"},{"teacherId":9692794,"projectId":10258443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our project, \"Engineers in Making: Powering Student Haunted Creativity.\" Because of your generosity, we have received the supplies and micro:bit chargers we need to bring our students' spooky engineering visions to life!\r\nWe are currently in the early stages of designing and building, and the energy and excitement in the classroom are already through the roof. Students are busy brainstorming, sketching blueprints, and mapping out how they can use code and circuits to animate their haunted houses with interactive lights, sounds, and motion.\r\nWatching young minds bridge the gap between STEM and hands-on creativity is truly amazing, and it wouldn't be possible without partners like you backing our classroom. We cannot wait to share photos of the finished, eerie creations with you soon!","fullyFundedDate":1778112237004,"projectUrl":"project/engineers-in-making-powering-student-ha/10258443/","projectTitle":"Engineers in Making: Powering Student Haunted Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692794_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724198108466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msozborawski"},{"teacherId":9692794,"projectId":10259202,"letterContent":"When the boxes of new technology literature finally arrived, my computer science classroom buzzed with an excitement that is hard to match. As we unpacked the books, the students' eyes lit up; some immediately reached out to flip through the pages, pointing out colorful illustrations of coding concepts, historic tech pioneers, and futuristic engineering marvels. Seeing their genuine curiosity spark over these resources was a powerful reminder of how much they appreciate your kindness.\r\nWe are already putting your generous gift to work in our computer science class. One of our favorite recent moments happened during a reading circle where students paired up to explore stories centered around problem-solving and algorithms. They immediately connected the narrative themes to the physical blocks they use in our coding lessons, bridging the gap between storytelling and computational thinking in a way that truly clicked for them.\r\n\r\nOur reading journey is only just beginning! The students have absolutely loved the books that we have been reading, and they are eager to dive even deeper. As a next step on our current projects, students will be taking inspiration directly from the text to design their own interactive debugging stories. They will take a concept they discovered in the literature: such as finding and fixing errors in a sequence and translate it into a peer-to-peer coding challenge using our classroom laptops and microcontrollers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for opening this window into our classroom and giving my students the tools they need to read, explore, and create. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1777983459616,"projectUrl":"project/once-upon-a-code-enticing-our-youngest/10259202/","projectTitle":"Once Upon a Code: Enticing Our Youngest Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692794_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724198108466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msozborawski"},{"teacherId":44287,"projectId":10177520,"letterContent":"I don't even know where to begin thanking you! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten classroom now has exactly what we needed to make learning time feel like discovery time; sturdy storage bings and pouches that have completely transformed how my students engage with literacy and math centers. \r\n\r\nEach day my students walk into our classroom where learning materials are organized, accessible, and inviting. The storage bins you funded now hold our literacy centers, sorted by skill, ready to grab, and easy for even our youngest learners to return on their own. The pouches keep small manipulative from getting lost or mixed up. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1778290376458,"projectUrl":"project/bin-there-done-that-now-lets-learn/10177520/","projectTitle":"Bin There, Done That- Now Let's Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-russell2016"},{"teacherId":2425800,"projectId":10066203,"letterContent":"Here is a draft for your impact thank-you letter:\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes of fresh hygiene supplies arrived, the relief and excitement in our classroom were immediate. Our students knew right away that our classroom hygiene station was fully stocked again, and seeing their faces light up was truly heart-warming. Having discreet access to essentials like hair ties, combs, fresh socks, and deodorant wipes allows our students to address their personal care needs with dignity and zero embarrassment. Whether it's grabbing a fresh pair of socks after a rainy walk to school or using a deodorant wipe after physical education, these supplies have taken a massive weight off their shoulders, allowing them to feel clean, confident, and ready to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nRemoving these daily stressors has directly transformed our classroom environment and boosted student participation. When basic needs are met without stigma, students are no longer distracted, self-conscious, or hesitant to work in groups or present in front of their peers. For instance, after a recent active morning, several students quietly visited the station to freshen up with the new wipes and combs before settling down for our group work time. They returned to their desks focused, comfortable, and eager to contribute—a clear testament to how essential these everyday items are for their emotional well-being and academic success.\r\n\r\nWith these essential hygiene needs taken care of, my students are now fully focused on our current project-based learning unit. They are currently diving into a collaborative group research project where they present their findings to the rest of the class. Because they feel comfortable, clean, and confident in themselves, they are speaking up, engaging deeply with their peers, and stepping up as leaders in the classroom. Thank you for caring about our students' health, confidence, and overall success!","fullyFundedDate":1772550314152,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-station-refill/10066203/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Station Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DelDotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2425800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536363501270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deldotto"},{"teacherId":2425800,"projectId":10143123,"letterContent":"When the boxes of new books arrived, our classroom transformed instantly. Reading in our classroom is a vibrant, daily routine where students grab a cushion, settle into a cozy corner, or gather in small book clubs to immerse themselves in stories. These new modern Young Adult titles have completely revitalized our \"reading for pleasure\" culture. Rather than viewing reading as a passive task or a chore tied only to older classics, my students are now actively choosing to read during independent time, eager to dive into high-stakes mysteries, laugh out loud at relatable humor, and see their own lives reflected in contemporary stories.\r\n\r\nBeyond making reading fun, these texts serve as powerful learning tools. Through our new horror and mystery titles, students are sharpening their critical thinking skills by tracking subtle clues, evaluating author's intent, and analyzing character motives to make predictions before the final plot twist. In our book clubs, contemporary YA novels serve as \"windows and mirrors,\" driving deep discussions where students practice empathy, evaluate perspective, and explore complex themes like identity and resilience. Reading these engaging books naturally expands their vocabulary and reading stamina far more effectively than traditional worksheets ever could.\r\n\r\nThe impact on individual students has been remarkable. One of my most reluctant readers—a student who previously claimed to \"hate reading\"—picked up one of our new thrillers during a \"First Chapter Friday\" preview. They ended up finishing the entire book in three days and immediately asked for a sequel. Seeing skeptics turn into passionate readers who recommend books to their peers has been the absolute best part of this journey. Thank you for providing the spark that is helping my students build a lifelong love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1773842806406,"projectUrl":"project/plot-twists-page-turners-fresh-reads/10143123/","projectTitle":"Plot Twists & Page Turners: Fresh Reads for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DelDotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2425800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536363501270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deldotto"},{"teacherId":9220045,"projectId":7811206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! Our school is full of amazing multilingual learners who need books in their home language, at their reading level, to continue developing their fluency and literacy skills. Having these options in my classroom really does make a difference. This way, they know that there's at least one place they can go to that is guaranteed to provide these texts for them, without needing to spend their own money on books or make a trip to the library. It makes me so happy to see all of my students diving into books that they love!","fullyFundedDate":1694631828047,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-bookworms-part-three/7811206/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Bookworms: Part Three!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9220045_orig.jpg?crop=998,998,x0,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692919970493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9220045"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5590","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":483,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":5590,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jordan Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jordan Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/jordan-community-school/5590"}