{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jane Addams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5795098,"projectId":10248839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The headphones and storage bags have had a wonderful impact on my students' reading experience while using their personalized pathways on RAZ Kids and i-Ready.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. They provide each student with a quiet, comfortable, and personalized learning experience while using educational programs such as RAZ Kids and i-Ready Reading. The headphones have helped lessen distractions while they listen to and independently read books and work on comprehension skills. The headphones allow my students to work at their own pace without the anxiety of having to keep up with others.\r\n\r\nThe storage bags have also helped us keep the headphones organized and protected. This will ensure that they remain in good condition for my upcoming students in the new school year.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a direct impact on my students' learning and growth. They are excited to use these tools each day. I have already seen increased concentration during reading activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and my students. You are helping me create meaningful learning opportunities for all of my students. My students send a BIG thank you and appreciation for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777954523533,"projectUrl":"project/sound-matters-giving-students-the-gift/10248839/","projectTitle":"Sound Matters: Giving Students the Gift of Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5795098"},{"teacherId":10277485,"projectId":9883241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new cleaning supplies and mobile cleaning cart! They love cleaning and helping out so they were super excited about our cleaning cart, it has made our daily tidy-up routine feel like a special team activity rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated spot for all our supplies has streamlined our transitions. Instead of searching for wipes or spray, we can quickly address spills or sanitize desks, leaving more time for our lessons. A clean environment has noticeably improved the classroom mood; the students seem more relaxed and ready to dive into their work. We are currently using these resources to maintain a healthy space as we head into our final spring projects, ensuring every student has a safe and fresh desk to work at. Thank you for investing in our health and our focus","fullyFundedDate":1764725945611,"projectUrl":"project/clean-room-happy-learners/9883241/","projectTitle":"Clean Room, Happy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10277485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760565019502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10277485"},{"teacherId":423059,"projectId":10150818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging and meaningful texts like New Kid, Mexikid, and Fish in a Tree.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just stories—they are mirrors and windows for my students. Many of my learners, especially in a resource room setting, benefit from graphic novels that make reading more accessible and enjoyable. Titles like New Kid and Mexikid help students see themselves, build confidence, and stay engaged in reading. Fish in a Tree is especially powerful as it helps students connect with characters who face challenges similar to their own, reminding them that they are capable of success.","fullyFundedDate":1773858134439,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-ourselves-in-stories/10150818/","projectTitle":"Seeing Ourselves in Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piscitelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449711822409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/423059"},{"teacherId":1545589,"projectId":9471770,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we were able to purchase ink for our classroom printer. While ink might seem like a small resource, it has had a huge impact on our learning environment!\r\n\r\nHaving reliable access to printing has allowed me to create engaging, hands-on learning materials for my kindergarten students. I've been able to design and print literacy and math centers, whole-group lesson materials, visual supports, anchor charts, and differentiated activities that meet the diverse needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThese materials help bring our lessons to life. Students can interact with colorful visuals, practice new skills through meaningful activities, and build independence as they rotate through centers designed specifically for their learning levels.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that my students have the tools they need to explore, practice, and grow every day. Thank you for helping us create a vibrant, supportive classroom where learning is engaging, accessible, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1760727090753,"projectUrl":"project/add-color-to-our-stem-life/9471770/","projectTitle":"Add Color to Our STEM Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1545589_orig.jpg?crop=1166,1166,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752716676798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-davis1213"},{"teacherId":423059,"projectId":9661447,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students by providing these much needed snacks. My students look forward to coming to class and having a snack before their late lunch time. \r\nIn a middle school resource room, our students often work through unique learning challenges that require intense focus and emotional regulation. It is a scientific reality that a hungry brain struggles to process new information, and your donation ensures that physical hunger is never a barrier to their academic success. Seeing their faces light up when they realize they have the fuel they need to get through a tough lesson has already shifted the energy in our room toward positivity and productivity.\r\n\r\nBeyond the nutrition, these snacks serve as a vital tool for building community and comfort in my classroom. Your donation for this project and in their well-being teaches them that their education matters and that there are people cheering them on from afar. We are truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1766556835759,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-in-middle-school/9661447/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds in Middle School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piscitelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423059_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449711822409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/423059"},{"teacherId":10265588,"projectId":9720183,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations. As we all know not everyone's knows what is going on in our heads. That is why I want to help our student ease their mind, sometimes them being so young, they can not express how they feel. With the fidgets and playdoo that helped our students relax, focus and feel save. All our student experience a melt down during the day and finding what they like helps them relax and help them through the though moment they experienced. Again very grateful and appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758461499277,"projectUrl":"project/happy-child-happy-learning/9720183/","projectTitle":"Happy Child, Happy Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10265588_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767592487785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10265588"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9907747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Help Us Hear and Learn: Classroom Headphones Needed!\" Your contribution has solved a significant daily challenge in our classroom and opened up a world of focused, personalized learning for my students.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these headphones has been immediate and transformative:\r\n\r\nTailored Learning Paths: With these new headphones, students can now engage with differentiated software and audio-based lessons at their own pace. Whether they are listening to a digital storybook or watching a math tutorial, they can hear every word clearly without the distraction of background noise.\r\n\r\nA Quieter, More Productive Room: Before these arrived, the \"audio overlap\" from various devices made it difficult for students to concentrate. Now, our classroom is a calm, focused environment where multiple small groups can work on different tasks simultaneously without interfering with one another.\r\n\r\nConfidence for Developing Readers: For my students who are building their literacy skills, the ability to hear a text read aloud while they follow along is vital. These headphones provide them with a private, judgment-free space to practice their phonics and fluency.\r\n\r\nEqual Access to Technology: Many of my students do not have access to high-quality headphones at home. By providing these, you have ensured that every child in my room—regardless of their circumstances—has the tools they need to succeed in a modern, tech-integrated classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were so excited to have \"professional\" gear. It has given them a sense of pride in their work and a renewed respect for our classroom technology. Thank you for investing in their education and for helping every voice in our room be heard—and every lesson be understood.","fullyFundedDate":1767830963273,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hear-and-learn-classroom-headph/9907747/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hear and Learn: Classroom Headphones Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9878075,"letterContent":"We have officially launched our \"Hydration Station\" as a core part of our morning routine. Each morning, students arrive, grab their designated bottle brush and soap, and give their water bottles a quick refresh. We recently had a \"Flavor Tasting\" afternoon where students used the flavored water packets to find their favorite combinations. One specific moment that stands out was during a particularly intense afternoon block; instead of the usual \"line for the hallway fountain\" that disrupts our flow, students simply reached for their bottles, stayed in their seats, and kept working. It has turned what used to be a distraction into a seamless part of our focused work time.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable! When the boxes arrived, there were audible gasps as I pulled out the vibrant new water bottles. Many of my students do not have high-quality reusable bottles at home, so seeing a \"brand new\" item that belonged specifically to them made them feel incredibly special. We even decorated the bottles with stickers so they were personal for each and every student. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place where students feel cared for and refreshed. You have removed a simple but significant barrier to their success, allowing them to truly \"stay cool and stay focused.\"","fullyFundedDate":1767061390399,"projectUrl":"project/stay-cool-stay-focused-refreshing-our/9878075/","projectTitle":"Stay Cool, Stay Focused: Refreshing Our Classroom Hydration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9837619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to Books, Games, and Brain Breaks for Bright Minds! Your generosity has made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to engaging books that spark imagination, games that build critical thinking and teamwork, and brain break tools that help them reset, refocus, and feel emotionally ready to learn. These resources have created a more balanced, joyful, and supportive learning environment—one where every student can thrive academically and socially.\r\n\r\nMy students are already showing excitement as they explore new stories, practice problem-solving through interactive games, and enjoy short, structured breaks that help them return to their work with calm minds and renewed energy. These moments of joy and discovery are possible because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your support has created brighter minds, happier learners, and a stronger classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1763591385991,"projectUrl":"project/books-games-and-brain-breaks-for-brig/9837619/","projectTitle":"“Books, Games, and Brain Breaks for Bright Minds!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":10277485,"projectId":9834677,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new calm corner has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students were so excited when they first saw the materials, many of them immediately gravitated toward the area. \r\n\r\nWe use the calm corner daily as part of our self-regulation routine. When students start feeling overwhelmed, they know they can take a quick break, choose a sensory support, and rejoin the lesson when they're ready. They also get to work in the area when it isn't being used and they have loved this. This helps them stay focused when they have somewhere comfortable to read or work on their computer. Your support has helped my students stay in the classroom, stay engaged, and build confidence in managing their emotions. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a space that truly supports their success. Your kindness has created a lasting, positive change in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760799485632,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/9834677/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10277485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760565019502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10277485"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9779199,"letterContent":"The new graphic novels have opened up exciting opportunities for my students to build essential reading skills such as sequencing, inferencing, and understanding character development through both text and illustration. These books have helped me teach my students how to connect visual cues with written language — an important step in deepening comprehension and confidence for emerging readers.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time has become a lively and collaborative experience. Students gather in small groups or pairs to explore the stories, discuss the artwork, and share their interpretations. Many of my reluctant readers, who once hesitated to pick up a book, now eagerly choose a graphic novel and read with genuine enthusiasm.\r\nOne student, who often struggled to stay focused during reading, now rushes to grab his favorite series each morning and proudly summarizes what he's read to the class. Others are beginning to make connections between the characters' emotions in the illustrations and their own experiences — a powerful sign of growing comprehension and empathy.\r\n\r\nThese graphic novels have turned reading into a joyful, confidence-building part of our day, and it's all thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1762267569494,"projectUrl":"project/from-pictures-to-pages-growing-confiden/9779199/","projectTitle":"From Pictures to Pages: Growing Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany Procissi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917818_orig.jpg?crop=395,395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740164750964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmprocissi"},{"teacherId":9917818,"projectId":9778996,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students were so excited to see the colorful chart paper, markers, and organizers that would help make their thinking come to life. We immediately began using the resources during our reading and writing lessons. Students are now using the classroom charts to brainstorm ideas, track character development, and record their observations during discussions. One of our favorite activities has been creating \"Thinking Pathways\" — visual maps that show how our understanding changes as we read. Seeing their ideas displayed on the charts has made students more eager to share and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to choose their markers and start building charts together. For many of them, it was the first time they saw their thoughts represented in such a visible, creative way. Several students even commented, \"It feels like our brains are on the wall!\" — a perfect reflection of how much ownership they now feel over their learning.\r\n\r\nAs our next step, we'll continue using the charts across subjects to make learning more interactive. 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