{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jeffersonville Head Start Center","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9932317,"projectId":9978024,"letterContent":"Receiving these materials from donors, choose has allowed me to organize the closet with materials allowing easier implementation of materials and rotation of materials for students as needed. I'm very grateful for donors that helps support the children that I teach.I am very grateful that I am able to use donors' choose otherwise, I would have been able to afford the materials to store the classroom supplies.Thus, making it harder for me and other staff to give materials available for children for daily implementation.","fullyFundedDate":1769177752781,"projectUrl":"project/closet-organization/9978024/","projectTitle":"Closet Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpert-Riddle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754754408490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932317"},{"teacherId":10365638,"projectId":10125346,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our circle time has been completely transformed into an engaging, hands-on learning experience. The new circle time board and paper have become the centerpiece of our daily routine, helping us explore concepts like the calendar, weather, letters, and numbers in a clear and interactive way. One special moment that stood out was watching a student confidently come up to the board to lead part of our morning routine—pointing out the day of the week and helping the class count together. It was such a powerful example of growing confidence and ownership in learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new board and materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to come up, touch the pieces, and participate in ways they hadn't before. What used to be a more passive time has now become something they look forward to each day. The visual and hands-on elements have helped capture their attention, keep them engaged longer, and make learning feel fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these resources to build even more independence and leadership during circle time. Students will take turns leading parts of the routine, practicing skills like speaking in front of others, recognizing patterns, and reinforcing early literacy and math concepts. As we move into new lessons, the board will continue to grow with us—supporting everything from seasonal themes to letter recognition activities. Because of your support, my students are not only learning foundational skills, but they are also gaining confidence and joy in the learning process. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774963793843,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time/10125346/","projectTitle":"Circle Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365638"},{"teacherId":10365638,"projectId":10124545,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our weather study has come to life in ways I couldn't have imagined! The new materials have become a daily part of our classroom routine as students explore concepts like rain, wind, clouds, and temperature through hands-on activities and observations. One of my favorite moments was during a \"weather station\" activity, where students used the tools to observe the sky, talk about what they saw, and make simple predictions about the day. Watching them connect what we've learned in books to the real world right outside our window has been incredibly exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate—they couldn't wait to touch, explore, and start asking questions. There were lots of \"What is this?\" and \"Can I try?\" moments as they eagerly engaged with each new item. That curiosity has continued to grow, and it has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn and discover. The materials have made learning about weather feel like an adventure rather than just a lesson.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building on this excitement by diving deeper into how weather changes over time and how it affects our daily lives. Students will continue tracking weather patterns, creating simple charts, and even working together on small group projects where they \"report\" the weather to the class. Because of your support, my students are not only learning important early science and observation skills, but they are also gaining confidence as curious learners who are excited to explore the world around them. Thank you for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774963732727,"projectUrl":"project/clouds-rainbows-and-curiosity/10124545/","projectTitle":"“Clouds, Rainbows, and Curiosity”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365638"},{"teacherId":10365638,"projectId":10061297,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom was able to celebrate and learn about the Chinese Lunar New Year in such a meaningful and hands-on way. The new cultural materials and books helped introduce my preschoolers to traditions, symbols, and stories from another part of the world, opening their eyes to how different families celebrate. Through these new texts, students practiced important early literacy skills like identifying characters, retelling simple stories, recognizing patterns, and building vocabulary. We paired reading with activities like pretend celebrations, matching games, and discussions, which helped bring the stories to life in a way they could truly understand.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is very interactive and full of energy. We gather together for read-aloud time where students are encouraged to ask questions, repeat key phrases, and connect what they see in the book to their own lives. Many of the new books quickly became favorites, with students asking to read them again and again. A few students especially lit up during these lessons—pointing out colors, symbols, and even trying new words related to the celebrations. It has been so special to watch their curiosity grow as they explore something new with excitement and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only helped strengthen early reading skills, but they've also built a sense of curiosity, respect, and appreciation for different cultures. Because of your support, our students are learning that the world is big, diverse, and full of meaningful traditions—and that learning about others is something to be celebrated. Thank you for helping us create these moments of discovery in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773836906547,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-learning-of-lunar-new-year/10061297/","projectTitle":"Cultural Learning of Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365638"},{"teacherId":10365638,"projectId":10050970,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed in the best way. The new bins have given us a structured, welcoming space where students can easily access toys and books without confusion or clutter. We've already been using them daily during center time, where students rotate through reading, building, and imaginative play stations. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students independently clean up and reorganize their area using the labeled bins—something that used to require constant reminders. It created a sense of ownership and pride in our space that was really special to see.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new bins, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to explore, asking questions, and quickly began sorting and placing items in their new \"homes.\" It may seem simple, but having a clearly organized environment has helped reduce distractions and allowed students to focus more on learning and collaboration. There's a calmness and flow in our classroom now that truly wasn't there before, and it's made a meaningful difference in our day-to-day routines.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are helping us take the next steps in building independence and responsibility in the classroom. As we continue our lessons, students will take on more leadership roles in managing materials, organizing their learning spaces, and working together more effectively during group activities. Your support didn't just provide storage, it created an environment where students can thrive, grow, and take ownership of their learning. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769284564093,"projectUrl":"project/organized-chaos/10050970/","projectTitle":"Organized Chaos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365638"},{"teacherId":10365638,"projectId":9938803,"letterContent":"Having a listening center come into our Library area has made a big difference. Our students get to freely pick which center they want to discover during free choice time. They get at least one full hour of free choice. The months that I have been working in this classroom, students never chose the Library as their choice. \r\n\r\nHaving the listening center in the library area had us teachers setting timers so that all kids get a turn as they have a peaked interest now to read, follow along with books. It is a joy to see them work the radio, add the cd, put on headphones and follow along in the book while it's being read aloud to them. Each CD has emotions as the narrator reads what the character is saying. I hear giggles and gasps as they listen to the stories being read. I see them following the bell ques to turn the page. They are treating the books with care and listening intently. \r\n\r\nNot only do the students want to read books or follow along, we have a couple of children who English is a second language. Some of the books donated are in both English and Spanish. These students feel included as they can follow along to books in their language and also in a language they are now learning. It also has allowed our students who only know English to learn some Spanish as they follow along.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has been made special and unique because of your blessing. Thank you so much! As a teacher I get to witness them light up and love coming to school. You as a donor should have joy to know these students have that light because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766000451945,"projectUrl":"project/listening-center/9938803/","projectTitle":"Listening Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365638"},{"teacherId":9932317,"projectId":9811531,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, I was able to get our classroom closet orginized and make it to where materials are visible. I am able to grab what I need to teach a lesson and no longer have to search the entire closet to see if I have certain supplies. I am grateful to be able to have a better orginized closet with the clear totes that were purchased using the money donated. Thank you for helping me get orginized and allowing me to see what materials I have for my students. Also I got a toy for fine motor skills to use with my students that they will enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1764599011682,"projectUrl":"project/students-in-need/9811531/","projectTitle":"Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpert-Riddle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754754408490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932317"},{"teacherId":10262004,"projectId":9715226,"letterContent":"The children loved learning about their emotions and how to navigate them. They will forever cherish the impact that helping them learn about their feelings. Even us as adults struggle with such big emotions and helping the children learn how to control and manage them will help them as adults. I have learned working with young children that they are never taught how to control how they are feeling. We teach children so many things but their feelings get left out. \r\n\r\nThe children loved learning playing with the earth and hugging it when they are sad. The use the emotion bottles in the calming center when they are struggling with their emotions. The children were so excited to have new things in their calming center.","fullyFundedDate":1759167444322,"projectUrl":"project/emotions-feelings/9715226/","projectTitle":"Emotions & Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10262004_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762725053611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10262004"},{"teacherId":9932317,"projectId":9133611,"letterContent":"My Students used the materials to paint rocks and make a mural. We will make more art work with the supply that you so .generously donated. \r\nThe students seen the boxes and got excited to see what was in them when I told them it was supplies for them they guessed what it could be. I Explained that it was supply for us in our art center. They guessed paper and markers at first. We opened the supplies together and they got excited. \r\nWe went outside and enjoyed the weather today and painted our rocks for the community garden. 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