{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109","outOfStateSupporters":40.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7484317,"projectId":10607262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom. With your generosity and everything being doubled by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, the project was able to get funded. \r\nThe treasure box supplies are a big win with my students who are pushing themselves and working extra hard so that they can get something from the prize drawer!\r\nI am over the moon with the literacy support and math cards for small groups and for different rotations in the classroom. With third grade being such a high stakes grade these materials really support our students learning and perseverance! \r\nThank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1789583487505,"projectUrl":"project/rotation-resources-for-success/10607262/","projectTitle":"Rotation Resources for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kotyuk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7484317_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y574&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598489390966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7484317"},{"teacherId":8433685,"projectId":10555257,"letterContent":"Today is the last day of the first quarter, which means the first prize was awarded for lunchtime stickers. The third grade class that won was beyond excited! Several of them asked me if they were allowed to keep the jump ropes. You should have seen their faces when I told them yes. \r\n\r\nThe other three classes were even more motivated after today for their class to win a prize next quarter. It was a major topic of conversation at lunch today. The class that won asked if they were allowed to win again. I said yes. \r\n\r\nFrom the pictures, you can see how delighted they all were to try to jump rope at recess. \r\n\r\nI am hoping that lunch continues to be calm and peaceful knowing that stickers and eventually prizes are in the mix.\r\n\r\nThanks for helping me be able to say yes to these sweet students. Thank you for making an impact on these students by your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1789393651109,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-and-calm-lunch/10555257/","projectTitle":"Peaceful and Calm Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8433685_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651716270177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8433685"},{"teacherId":494523,"projectId":10433407,"letterContent":"Thanks for your generous support, a mini projector has increased students' engagement in the classroom. Visuals and multimedia content are making lessons more interesting and encouraging for my language learners to participate. Its making learning flexible, because a mini projector is portable, I can take it to different learning spaces. \r\nIn short, a mini projector has made my ELL groups learning more interactive, visual, flexible and engaging, while also helping me present lessons more efficiently.","fullyFundedDate":1789419465639,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-with-a-mini-projector/10433407/","projectTitle":"Big Learning With a Mini Projector","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp494523_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537319987602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/humairakhan"},{"teacherId":9610105,"projectId":10275266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding our \"Useful Classroom Rewards\" project! The collection of fun pencils, colorful notebooks, glitter pens, and bracelets you provided has brought so much excitement, joy, and positive energy into our music classroom.\r\nHaving a diverse mix of rewards has proven to be an amazing motivator for my students across all grade levels. Whether they are earning a glitter pen for creative writing, a new notebook to track their musical ideas, or a fun bracelet to wear, these incentives have encouraged students to give their best effort, participate enthusiastically, and stay engaged during class activities. It has been inspiring to see how these practical and fun supplies elevate student effort and make learning music feel even more rewarding.\r\nBeyond encouraging active participation, these rewards help foster a positive, supportive classroom culture where every student's hard work, teamwork, and growth are celebrated. Your generosity has made a direct, positive impact on our daily learning routine and helped cultivate a joyful environment where students feel proud of their accomplishments.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and supporting our music room!","fullyFundedDate":1787320677852,"projectUrl":"project/usefull-classroom-rewards/10275266/","projectTitle":"Usefull Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610105_orig.png?crop=711,712,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731433028066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610105"},{"teacherId":9610105,"projectId":10297673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding our \"Useful Classroom Rewards\" project! The collection of fun pencils, colorful notebooks, glitter pens, and bracelets you provided has brought so much excitement, joy, and positive energy into our music classroom.\r\nHaving a diverse mix of rewards has proven to be an amazing motivator for my students across all grade levels. Whether they are earning a glitter pen for creative writing, a new notebook to track their musical ideas, or a fun bracelet to wear, these incentives have encouraged students to give their best effort, participate enthusiastically, and stay engaged during class activities. It has been inspiring to see how these practical and fun supplies elevate student effort and make learning music feel even more rewarding.\r\nBeyond encouraging active participation, these rewards help foster a positive, supportive classroom culture where every student's hard work, teamwork, and growth are celebrated. Your generosity has made a direct, positive impact on our daily learning routine and helped cultivate a joyful environment where students feel proud of their accomplishments.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and supporting our music room!","fullyFundedDate":1787320705742,"projectUrl":"project/music-classroom-supplies/10297673/","projectTitle":"Music Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610105_orig.png?crop=711,712,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731433028066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610105"},{"teacherId":9610105,"projectId":10427845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Harmony in Motion: Active Learning and Accessible Music.\" The new resources you provided—from our clipboard class set and custom storage unit to my new standing desk—have completely transformed the structure and flow of our music classroom.\r\nWith dedicated clipboards and clean, efficient storage, active learning and station work have become seamless. Students can easily grab their materials, move around the room to compose, analyze music, or complete listening logs, and store everything neatly when we transition to our next activity. Having flexible organizational tools allows my students to spend less time managing supplies and more time actively making and exploring music.\r\nThe addition of the standing desk has also made a huge difference in how I facilitate learning. It gives me a mobile, ergonomic anchor in the room, making it much easier to transition between small-group music stations, manage technology, and move freely around the classroom to assist students where they need it most.\r\nYour support has created a dynamic, accessible, and well-organized environment where every student can engage deeply with music. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on our daily learning!","fullyFundedDate":1787320616545,"projectUrl":"project/harmony-in-motion-active-learning-and-a/10427845/","projectTitle":"Harmony in Motion: Active Learning and Accessible Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610105_orig.png?crop=711,712,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731433028066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610105"},{"teacherId":9610105,"projectId":9983365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our music classroom! Because of your donation, we were able to bring a dedicated carpet cleaner into our room, and the impact on our daily learning environment has been immediate and meaningful.\r\nIn an elementary general music classroom, the floor is our primary workspace. Every day, students gather on the rug to sing, play hand percussion, move to music, and work in collaborative groups. Having a clean, fresh, and hygienic rug makes a world of difference in creating a welcoming, comfortable space where students feel ready to learn and express themselves freely.\r\nThanks to your kindness, we can quickly take care of everyday messes and keep our rug clean, safe, and inviting for every grade level that walks through the door. Your support shows my students that their learning space matters and that there is a community of caring people supporting their education.\r\nThank you again for making a direct, positive difference in our school day!","fullyFundedDate":1776452817303,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-cleaner/9983365/","projectTitle":"Carpet Cleaner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610105_orig.png?crop=711,712,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731433028066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610105"},{"teacherId":8091624,"projectId":10278994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of the shelving units and the new LEGO sets! Your support is already making a profound, daily difference in our classroom and across our entire school community.\r\n\r\nI teach in a historically low-income school where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. For many of our families, providing basic hygiene and comfort items can be a financial strain. My vision has always been to make my resource room a safe, welcoming haven for all students in our building—whether they need academic support, a sensory break, or a basic necessity. Thanks to you, that vision is a reality.\r\nThe LEGOs have become a vital part of our sensory wall. The LEGO building station is an absolute favorite destination for my older elementary students—especially the boys—when they need a quick brain break to reset and recharge before heading back to class. \r\n\r\nThe new bookshelves have completely transformed our school's Care Closet. Because my room is located right next to the upper elementary classrooms and the restrooms, it is perfectly situated for students who are beginning to go through puberty. Before your donation, a student who needed a hygiene product had to walk downstairs, cross the entire building, and wait in the main office to see the nurse or social worker. \r\nNow, because my room has a constant stream of students coming and going for resource time, there is absolutely no stigma attached to walking in.\r\nOur Care Closet is set up beautifully, fully labeled, and out in the open. Students can walk in, look at the labels, and independently grab exactly what they need—no questions asked. It provides them with immediate access to crucial items, including:\r\n\r\n-Hygiene Basics: Deodorant for boys and girls, lotion, and chapstick.\r\n-Dental Care: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss picks.\r\n-Hair Care: Combs, brushes, hair ties, bows, and a mirror to fix late-morning bedhead.\r\n-Menstrual Support: Sanitary products and cleansing wipes for girls navigating their cycles.\r\n\r\nTo completely normalize using these supplies, I have even asked our teachers to use the Care Closet openly. They share stories with the kids about times they forgot their own deodorant or got food stuck in their teeth, proving to the students that these are normal human needs and it is completely okay to need a helping hand. \r\nThe impact on student dignity and instructional time has been immediate. Just this week, several students have popped in. They usually make eye contact, point to the closet, and I give them a quick thumbs-up. They grab what they need and head straight to the bathroom next door. Their self-esteem and integrity remain entirely intact, and lost instructional time has decreased dramatically. \r\n\r\nYour generosity did not just buy plastic bricks and wooden shelves; you purchased comfort, dignity, and instructional hours for children who need them most. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778281553509,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet/10278994/","projectTitle":"Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams-Elias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8091624_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756410433855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8091624"},{"teacherId":8091624,"projectId":10179949,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible generosity.\r\n\r\nWhen I moved into this new position, I had virtually no storage. While I have accumulated many resources over the years to make learning fun and accessible, I had nowhere to keep them. I share a classroom with a partner teacher who uses a row of bookshelves to create a visual divider between our spaces, giving the room the feel of two distinct learning environments while offering ample storage. I knew immediately that this was the ideal solution for my space as well.\r\n\r\nI initially searched thrift stores like Goodwill, but I could not find anything functional within my personal budget. When a few colleagues recommended DonorsChoose, I was hesitant—years ago, I posted a $100 project and received only a single $20 donation. I could not imagine having a project totaling nearly $800 fully funded.\r\n\r\nYet, thanks to you, we did it!\r\n\r\nThese bookshelves have transformed our daily routines. Two shelves are now filled with math manipulatives, nearly two full shelves house English Language Arts resources, and the remaining space holds games for students who need sensory breaks or want to play with a peer during indoor recess. My first graders come in eager to request their favorite learning games, and students taking sensory breaks head straight for their go-to activity on the sensory wall or game shelf.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, our students now have genuine independence. Whether they need crayons, scissors, markers, or glue sticks to complete an assignment, everything is clearly labeled and within reach. They take pride in knowing exactly where materials belong and returning them when finished.\r\n\r\nDuring Back-to-School Night, the impact was immediate:\r\n-One student who visits our resource room squealed with excitement upon seeing the setup and proudly explained to her foster mom how donors funded our shelves.\r\n-Another student methodically read through every labeled bin, beaming when he realized how the math and reading areas were organized.\r\n-Parents remarked on how calm, organized, and welcoming the room felt.\r\n\r\nSchool can be deeply challenging and frustrating for many of my students. They deserve a dedicated, safe environment where they feel supported to tackle difficult tasks, make mistakes, and build confidence in small groups. With these shelves in place, students working toward executive functioning goals are learning how to navigate classroom resources independently every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in children you have never met. Thank you for helping me unpack my supplies and create a space that is truly \"tote-ally\" organized!","fullyFundedDate":1778261827049,"projectUrl":"project/tote-ally-organized-from-totes-to-shelv/10179949/","projectTitle":"Tote-ally Organized: From Totes to Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams-Elias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8091624_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756410433855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8091624"},{"teacherId":494523,"projectId":10268098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for supporting our classroom. Your kindness and interest in our students' learning make a meaningful difference every day. Microphones helped making announcement more clearer and easier to hear. Students are hearing instructions without straining. It is making easier for students to pay attention. I am speaking at a comfortable volume instead of raising my voice. \r\n\r\nThank you to make it easier to teach students without any barriers. I can move around the gym/classroom while still being heard. We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have you as partners in our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1785247290268,"projectUrl":"project/support-better-sound-for-our-school/10268098/","projectTitle":"Support Better Sound for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp494523_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537319987602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/humairakhan"},{"teacherId":9233023,"projectId":10263332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my classroom have an amazing mail system. Though we are still in the start of the school year, it has already made such a huge impact in helping us stay organized, and in helping me communicate with families. My students are learning responsibility by turning in their folder to their mailbox each morning, and by checking their mailbox every afternoon before going home. Having an organized turn in system has helped papers stay organized, which has saved me time while grading, and helped ensure the forms that students turn in don't get lost among other papers.\r\n\r\nSince I set up the mailbox over the summer, my current students have not seen my classroom without it. However, I explained to them that it was new, and that my students last year did not have a mailbox. I told them about how hard it was to pass out papers without a mailbox, and how it was easy for me to forget to hand out important papers. They were thankful to have a mailbox so these aren't problems anymore. I, personally, feel so much relief to have an organized mail system rather than a chaotic one.\r\n\r\nThank you again for getting our year started off strong with a beautiful mailbox and an organized turn in tray. We are working hard to help students become strong readers, problem-solving mathematicians, and good humans, and your donations mean the world to us. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778106221064,"projectUrl":"project/youve-got-mail/10263332/","projectTitle":"You've Got Mail!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9233023_orig.jpg?crop=336,336,x417,y374&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717891618993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9233023"},{"teacherId":494523,"projectId":10249681,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students. Incentives for positive behaviors encouraged students to put more effort into their school work and behavior. Positive reinforcement helped students understand which behaviors are expected and appropriate. They are participating more in lessons because they know that their positive efforts are recognized. It also improved the learning environment, they are calm, more respectful and more productive.\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting and celebrating growth and students' effort.","fullyFundedDate":1778014629920,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-growth-and-effort-positive/10249681/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Growth and Effort: Positive Behavior Incentive Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp494523_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537319987602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/humairakhan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20035","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":272,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.5,"schoolId":20035,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jonathan Jennings Elementary School 109","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/indianapolis-public-school-district/jonathan-jennings-elementary-school-109/20035"}