{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Russell Lowell Elementary School 51","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8889028,"projectId":10138950,"letterContent":"The materials arrived just in time for the start of the new school year! What a great way to start! Brand new toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wash clothes, and a bag to store it all in besides! The students were so very excited over these things.\r\nThey have also had the opportunity to use the weighted blanket and by all appearances have shown just how calming it can be for them. They lay down on the \"crash pad\" in the sensory corner and we lay the blanket over them and nearly instant calm. Amazing!\r\nWe have also had reason to use the thermometer too, unfortunately. The school nurse is very appreciative that we can take a temperature prior to sending/bringing a student down to her.\r\nThe sanitizing wipes have come in handy already and the tissues will definitely be used soon when the weather starts changing.\r\nAgain, thank your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777991179643,"projectUrl":"project/finish-strong-and-healthy/10138950/","projectTitle":"Finish Strong and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8889028_orig.jpg?crop=1907,1907,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691166471460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8889028"},{"teacherId":3027683,"projectId":10364398,"letterContent":"For many of my students, this is their first school experience. A full day for 4- and 5-year-olds can be challenging and exhausting. And the kids seem to stay hungry!\r\nWe just finished our second full week of school and because of your generosity, my students have been able to have a snack each and every afternoon! \r\nWhile enjoying the goldfish or gummy snacks, the children are able to also have great conversation and are building those beginning of the year relationships. \r\nThe students continue to enjoy the snacks, and I truly appreciate you funding this project for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785182183502,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-fueled/10364398/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Fueled!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alkire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3027683_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458570958572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-alkire"},{"teacherId":3020885,"projectId":5514595,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing these culturally responsive books into our classroom! From the moment the boxes arrived, the energy in our room completely shifted. As a reading teacher, there is nothing quite like watching a child's eyes light up when they open a book and see a main character who looks like them, shares their heritage, or has experiences just like their own. For some of my students, this was the very first time they felt truly represented on the pages of a story. Having these books on our shelves has not only validated their identity and background, but it has also created enthusiasm for independent reading.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity goes far beyond just getting kids to read; it has transformed our classroom community. Beyond serving as \"mirrors\" for students to see themselves, these stories have acted as \"windows\" for their peers to build empathy, learn about different cultures, and celebrate the rich diversity within our room. You haven't just funded books—you have built confidence, encouraged empathy, and helped nurture a lifelong love for reading in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1620232144367,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-see-themselves-in-the/5514595/","projectTitle":"Help My Students See Themselves in the Books They Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. F.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-findley"},{"teacherId":8964829,"projectId":10236894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snack project! Your generosity helped make sure my students had access to snacks throughout the school day so they could stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks readily available may seem like a small thing, but it makes such a difference in our classroom. When students are hungry, it can be difficult to concentrate and fully participate in learning. Because of your support, my students had one less thing to worry about and could focus their energy on learning, working, and growing together.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for choosing to support our classroom. Thank you for helping me take care of my students in such a simple but meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1778035927968,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-for-the-final-stretch/10236894/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus for the Final Stretch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964829_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679146137113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964829"},{"teacherId":8964829,"projectId":10173530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our project, \"Finish Strong, Stay Curious!\" to life! Your generosity gave our classroom so many tools that helped us stay organized, engaged, and learning through the very end of our school year.\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project made an immediate difference in our classroom. The noise-reducing headphones gave students a way to find the focus they needed during independent work, while our new classroom tools made it easier for me to prepare materials, create new learning opportunities, and respond to what my students needed each day. With a busy classroom full of curious learners, having these resources available helped our days run more smoothly and allowed us to spend more of our time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of this project was being able to create sensory bottles with my students to take home. It gave them a meaningful reminder of our classroom while also providing them with a tool they could continue using to support calm and self-regulation beyond the school day.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to each person who donated and to the SONIC Foundation for helping make this project possible. Thank you for investing in my students and giving us the resources we needed to finish our year feeling supported, successful, and cared for!","fullyFundedDate":1778106222921,"projectUrl":"project/finish-strong-stay-curious/10173530/","projectTitle":"Finish Strong, Stay Curious!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964829_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679146137113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964829"},{"teacherId":2882717,"projectId":9931775,"letterContent":"Thank you for turning this project into a reality for my students! We had a blast on Glow Day 2026! We experimented with a Glow day in the gym with up to 4 classes at a time and played some new relay race games, showing off their dance skills in the dark, and scooting around the gym on our makeshift track! We even involved our Music and Physical Education teacher as well! Since it was such a hit, each class was able to have their own additional Glow Day in my classroom. The kids loved the change of pace and are already looking forward to their next Glow Day! Thank you for helping to create a beloved experience for my entire school!","fullyFundedDate":1776105343470,"projectUrl":"project/glow-yay/9931775/","projectTitle":"Glow Yay!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2882717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458408681241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angela-ruiz"},{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":10143990,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project! These Scholastic Nonfiction Phonics Libraries offer a wide range of topics that engage students with real-world concepts while expanding their academic vocabulary beyond everyday conversation. By providing texts tailored to specific reading levels, these libraries ensure that every student can experience success and independence without frustration. Ultimately, these high-interest books motivate reluctant my readers and allow me to create a diverse, information-rich classroom environment that prepares students for more complex future studies.","fullyFundedDate":1777999386977,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10143990/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5129464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523071267992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheri-norman"},{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":10248329,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project! These essential materials are the critical foundation for accelerating student retention and enabling seamless, differentiated small-group work. The dry-erase tools enable students to practice literacy concepts (e.g., sentence structure, phonics rules) and receive immediate, actionable feedback. This significantly increases retention compared to delayed feedback on paper assignments. I want my students to achieve their literacy goals in a high-energy, non-threatening environment, and these materials will go a long way in providing that atmosphere. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1777999386432,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-literacy-work/10248329/","projectTitle":"Engaging Literacy Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5129464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523071267992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheri-norman"},{"teacherId":1151112,"projectId":10205921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The kids have really enjoyed the snacks. The snacks have allowed my kids to continue to be successful during our very long morning before lunch. The variety of snacks that I was able to provide them, due to your generosity, allows for everyone to be able to get a snack that they enjoy daily. We also used some special snacks when we re-tested some of our kids for IREAD. This helps them to be less stressed and remain focused on their test and not being hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1777381374024,"projectUrl":"project/super-snacks/10205921/","projectTitle":"Super Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1151112_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498349533624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-wood"},{"teacherId":1151112,"projectId":10124769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The kids have really enjoyed picking out their prizes that they have earned for returning homework, finishing their work for the month, helping friends, and more. They have been really excited to see the new items that they can choose from! Because they never know what I will be awarding prizes for, this has really helped them to remain focused during our last few weeks of school. We really appreciate your donations that have helped support my kids!","fullyFundedDate":1772457950046,"projectUrl":"project/prize-a-palooza/10124769/","projectTitle":"Prize -a- Palooza","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1151112_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498349533624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-wood"},{"teacherId":1151112,"projectId":10197379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My kids had such a good time reading and discussing this book! They worked really hard on identifying character traits and how characters change throughout the story. They were able to make connections and have lively discussions about their thoughts about the book. I am so happy that you gave us the money to purchase these books because it really helped my kids to continue to enjoy their reading journey! Thank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1776645381557,"projectUrl":"project/book-study-bonanza/10197379/","projectTitle":"Book Study Bonanza","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1151112_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498349533624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-wood"},{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":10183197,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation to my snack project for testing! The salty chips, pretzels, and even some yummy cookies, which will be distributed to students while they are testing. Snacks help students during standardized testing by providing essential \"brain fuel\" that maintains stable blood sugar levels, which improves concentration, focus, and memory while reducing test anxiety and fatigue. My hope is that these snacks will also bring a smile to their face as opposed to feeling the stress and pressure that standardized testing can bring.","fullyFundedDate":1775578732179,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-testing/10183197/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5129464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523071267992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheri-norman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20761","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":305,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":53,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":20761,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James Russell Lowell Elementary School 51 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James Russell Lowell Elementary School 51","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indianapolis-public-school-district/james-russell-lowell-elementary-school-51/20761"}