{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jonas Salk Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":817871,"projectId":9257599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Chapter Book Adventures: Growing Lifelong Readers!\" Because of your generosity, our classroom library is now home to an amazing collection of high-interest chapter books that has completely transformed how our 20 young readers approach reading.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and profound: you didn't just donate books; you provided the \"next step\" in their reading journey, turning emergent readers into confident, enthusiastic bookworms.\r\n\r\nThe goal of this project was to foster a love of reading by supplying high-demand books that meet our students where they are—and you delivered! Many of our students, who come from low-income households, do not have access to these new series at home. Now, these books are the most prized possessions in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nA few boys who struggle with attention during traditional text reading have become completely immersed in the graphic novels (Dog Man and Bad Guys). The fast-paced action and humor hold their attention, and the visual format allows them to access the story without getting overwhelmed by dense text. They are now begging for me to check their comprehension!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a monumental difference in the lives of my 25 students. You are truly helping them grow into lifelong, enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1745135751986,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-book-adventures-growing-lifelon/9257599/","projectTitle":"Chapter Book Adventures: Growing Lifelong Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp817871_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x612,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722992105086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hannah-vinsel"},{"teacherId":4863286,"projectId":9456044,"letterContent":"I would like to take the time and genuinely thank you for donating to our classroom and providing us with the materials to help our classroom become a more organized and functional classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have used your items to help the students find their materials easier and be able to navigate the classroom in a more efficient manner. We have the clipboard holders in the front of the classroom for easy access to all students. It also ensured we have enough clipboards for each student in the classroom. We also gave each student a pocket organizer for the back of their chair. The students now store certain classroom items in the organizer for each access to the materials.\r\n\r\nMy co-teacher and I have also used the other materials to help organize the classroom. The students really enjoy using the pencil parking. They store their pencils there at the end of the day. It has really cut down on the amount of pencils the students are using throughout the week. Again, I want to thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757683178254,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-get-organized/9456044/","projectTitle":"Time to Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mantucca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4863286"},{"teacherId":5454712,"projectId":9317125,"letterContent":"My students and I use this easel every day during our morning meetings, reading lessons, and writing workshops. It is the heart of our classroom—where we gather to learn, share ideas, and celebrate new discoveries together.\r\n\r\nThis sturdy, mobile easel helps every student see our lessons and participate more actively. I use it to model writing, display anchor charts, and guide small-group reading activities. This one tool brings learning to life for my kindergartners by keeping everything organized, visual, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a learning space where curiosity and connection grow each day!","fullyFundedDate":1746469967605,"projectUrl":"project/new-easel-for-25-26-school-year/9317125/","projectTitle":"New Easel For 25-26 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Komos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5454712_orig.jpg?crop=515,515,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661827852593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskomos12"},{"teacherId":2005735,"projectId":9503374,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Pencils, Paper, and Possibilities.\" The impact you have made cannot be adequately described here or even in pictures. As a Title I school, we are always doing more with less and you just made our jobs a little easier.\r\n\r\nOur chair pouches support student organization, giving them a clutter free desk top for better learning. The headphones support our struggling readers, allowing them to listen to content while seeing the words on screen. The fidgets help provide calming activities for students when they are having difficulty focusing or in need of a little extra tactile stimulation.\r\n\r\nAgain, we cannot describe how full our hearts are or how you have helped our students. Your generosity helps us create a calm, productive learning environment to support our diverse learners. We appreciate you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1755569408729,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-papers-and-possibilities/9503374/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Papers, and Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fagust"},{"teacherId":7401068,"projectId":9301819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these supplies to our classroom. Our students were able to start out the school year with all of the supplies that they needed to be successful.\r\n\r\nThe beginning of the school year is such a crazy time for students and their families. By providing students with these supplies, it takes one thing off of the families to do lists. \r\n\r\nThe supplies that were provided to our classroom will be there for the students to use all year long. Thank you again for giving my students the tools they need to be successful this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1747067878896,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-a-new-year/9301819/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7401068_orig.jpg?crop=1040,1040,x152,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712680842281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-osborne"},{"teacherId":4500030,"projectId":8778463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to make this a reality for our students. These learning menus have given them so much success this school year. They are easy to use, and easy to reference when doing independent work. We use them as a dry-erase surface for things like number bonds, writing, phonics, and much more! We cannot wait to continue use with these next year and many years to come as they held up and are sturdy enough for more classes' enjoyment. \r\n\r\nOur class thanks you and really appreciates your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1726657436878,"projectUrl":"project/learning-menus-in-kindergarten/8778463/","projectTitle":"Learning Menus in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lunardini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4500030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655055148439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4500030"},{"teacherId":8337579,"projectId":9160548,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when the packages arrived! We have already starting using our new white boards and wow they are awesome! The students were over the moon to see we got new items to use. They also have really enjoyed playing connect four and have started a classroom battle. \r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your generosity and kindness. My students do not get to experience brand new items very often so this was a real treat for them.\r\n\r\nThese materials will be taken care of and used for years to come thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1744032782921,"projectUrl":"project/set-for-success/9160548/","projectTitle":"Set for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Podkulski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337579_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y236&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694797749416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337579"},{"teacherId":9702674,"projectId":9202389,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generous support of our classroom through Donors Choose. The mobile whiteboard you helped fund has already made an incredible impact on my students and their learning experience.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the whiteboard, we've been able to use it in countless ways to engage students and enhance our lessons. It was amazing to see the excitement on their faces as they worked together, and the visual element made the learning process much more interactive and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has provided my students with a tool that encourages creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. It has truly enhanced our learning environment, and I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1745426336494,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-and-erasable-surfaces/9202389/","projectTitle":"Vertical and Erasable Surfaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9702674_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743097301275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702674"},{"teacherId":7401068,"projectId":9284261,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for the books that my class received because of this donation. A classroom library is such a fundamental need for each class, that I knew I needed to work hard to create a collection of books that my students were interested in. The resources that you provided helped to update my current classroom library to include books that they are excited about and actually want to read.\r\n\r\nAll it takes is one good book for a student to fall in love with reading. In order for this to happen I want to make sure that my student have access to fun and engaging books that they are excited to read. By providing a updated books for our classroom library, my students should be able to find a book that interests them. Thank you for making these resources available to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1745984907292,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-needs-an-update/9284261/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Needs an Update!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7401068_orig.jpg?crop=1040,1040,x152,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712680842281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-osborne"},{"teacherId":817871,"projectId":8944505,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity and kindness in supporting our first-grade students through Warm Hands, Warm Hearts. Thanks to your donation, each of our students now has a warm hat and gloves to wear during recess and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our children can enjoy playing outside, staying active, and embracing the winter season without the worry of being too cold. Your support has not only provided essential warmth but has also shown our students that they are cared for and valued.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a difference in their lives. Your generosity has truly brought warmth—both physically and emotionally—to our classroom this winter!","fullyFundedDate":1733248178508,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-warm-hearts/8944505/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp817871_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x612,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722992105086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hannah-vinsel"},{"teacherId":1783738,"projectId":8944237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and students. We were able to provide them with some fun indoor recess activities during these cold months we have to spend inside.\r\n Being able to provide them activities during these months has helped keep them engaged during our indoor time. The students were super excited to get these materials and be able to use them. One of their favorite activities were the tic tac toe boards. We had enough for each pair of students to be able to play at the same time. Thank you again for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1731879647413,"projectUrl":"project/winter-activities/8944237/","projectTitle":"Winter Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1783738_orig.jpg?crop=2115,2115,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637609990695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1783738"},{"teacherId":7401068,"projectId":9034003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with the opportunity to be able to fully utilize the technology tools we have in our classroom through the use of headphones.\r\n\r\nMany students are unable to read directions or tasks independently, so using headphones is a huge help to be able to take assessments online at the same time.\r\n\r\nAnother great tool we use headphones for is to listen to audio books! Students who tend to be more reluctant readers really love audio books and stories.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students more learning opportunities through the use of headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1736275237765,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-second-grade-scholars/9034003/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Second Grade Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7401068_orig.jpg?crop=1040,1040,x152,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712680842281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-osborne"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27567","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":471,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":76.5,"schoolId":27567,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jonas Salk Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jonas Salk Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/valley-view-cmty-sd-365-u/jonas-salk-elementary-school/27567"}