{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jesse Stuart Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7374861,"projectId":10202914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring my DonorsChoose project! Your generosity, kindness, and belief in education truly make a lasting impact on my classroom and students. Because of your support, my students will have access to meaningful resources and learning opportunities that help bring lessons to life and support their academic growth.\r\n\r\nMany of my students rely on classroom materials to fully engage in hands-on learning experiences, and your contribution helps create an environment where every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. You are not only providing supplies—you are helping build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning that will stay with these students far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly encouraging for both teachers and students to know that members of our community care about education and are willing to invest in our future. Your generosity reminds my students that there are people cheering them on and believing in their success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for making a difference in our classroom. 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Because of your support, my students will have access to meaningful resources and learning opportunities that help bring lessons to life and support their academic growth.\r\n\r\nMany of my students rely on classroom materials to fully engage in hands-on learning experiences, and your contribution helps create an environment where every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. You are not only providing supplies—you are helping build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning that will stay with these students far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly encouraging for both teachers and students to know that members of our community care about education and are willing to invest in our future. Your generosity reminds my students that there are people cheering them on and believing in their success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for making a difference in our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your support and for helping us create meaningful learning experiences every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778006990537,"projectUrl":"project/ninja-slushie-fridays-cool-treats-for-h/10247224/","projectTitle":"Ninja Slushie Fridays: Cool Treats for Hardworking Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374861_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718269839076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taylorruthjessestuart"},{"teacherId":7374861,"projectId":10145751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to materials that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly impacts our students by providing resources they may not otherwise have access to. These supplies help create hands-on learning experiences, encourage creativity, and allow every child to feel excited and confident about learning.\r\n\r\nOur students are incredibly grateful, and so am I. Your kindness reminds us that there are people who truly believe in education and in the success of our children.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students grow!","fullyFundedDate":1773857919049,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-is-out-of-this-world/10145751/","projectTitle":"First Grade is out of this World.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374861_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718269839076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taylorruthjessestuart"},{"teacherId":9203265,"projectId":9766612,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been filled with energy, movement, and excitement! The new sports equipment has given my students opportunities to learn in ways that go far beyond their desks.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials daily during brain breaks, small group rotations, and even within our lessons. One of our favorite moments so far was using the balls for a \"sight word toss\" game—students would toss a ball to a partner, read a word, and use it in a sentence before passing it on. Not only were they practicing important reading skills, but they were also building coordination, teamwork, and confidence. It has truly brought learning to life!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new equipment, their faces lit up with pure excitement. There were cheers, big smiles, and so many questions about when they could start using everything. For many of my students, especially those who thrive with movement, this has made school feel even more engaging and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1762266341181,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-into-learning/9766612/","projectTitle":"Bounce Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatstine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711743863934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203265"},{"teacherId":9203265,"projectId":9843296,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students are excited to learn, explore, and grow as readers every single day. These new books have given my students access to stories and knowledge that meet them right where they are—and help take them even further.\r\n\r\nWith these texts, we've been able to focus on important early reading skills like recognizing high-frequency words, building vocabulary, understanding story structure, and making meaning from what we read. Students are practicing how to ask and answer questions, retell stories, and make connections to their own lives. These are foundational skills that help turn beginning readers into confident, independent ones.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is now one of the most joyful parts of our day. You'll see students gathered with partners, taking turns reading aloud, pointing to words, and helping each other figure things out. Others are curled up with a book that truly interests them, completely engaged and proud of themselves for reading on their own. 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These moments are powerful, and they are happening because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1768780018708,"projectUrl":"project/filling-our-classroom-with-tools-to-lear/9843296/","projectTitle":"Filling Our Classroom With Tools to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatstine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711743863934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203265"},{"teacherId":7374861,"projectId":9825320,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for our Civic Club trip. Because of your kindness, our students were given an incredible opportunity to experience learning beyond the classroom in a meaningful and lasting way.\r\n\r\nThis trip was so much more than just a visit—it brought history, leadership, and civic responsibility to life for our students. They were able to walk where history happened, make real-world connections to what they've been learning, and grow as young leaders. None of this would have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to invest in our students means more than words can fully express. You didn't just fund a trip—you helped create memories, spark curiosity, and inspire future leaders. Our students will carry these experiences with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire Civic Club, thank you for believing in our program and in the potential of our students. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768511801145,"projectUrl":"project/future-leaders-visit-the-nations-capita/9825320/","projectTitle":"Future Leaders Visit the Nation’s Capital","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374861_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718269839076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taylorruthjessestuart"},{"teacherId":9256107,"projectId":9786589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project and sending hats, gloves, and blankets for our students. Your generous donation meant every student (a little more than 500 in all!) in our school received a blanket, which not only kept them warm but also ensured no one stood out or felt left out. Seeing our students share and care for one another while distributing these items was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were also able to give extra hats and gloves away to members of our community during the ribbon‑ringing at our new Hobby Lobby. Students proudly handed out items for free, showing kindness and school spirit while helping neighbors in need. Your gift created warmth, dignity, and connection across our school and community.\r\n\r\nThis provided an opportunity for our students to give to those who were in need, but also provided an opportunity for our students to be able to give who may not have the means to give to others without this donation. Thank you for making a small bit of magic with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760380409191,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-warm-hearts-first-graders/9786589/","projectTitle":"\"Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: First Graders Giving Back!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaity","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9256107_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710093611813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kaity"},{"teacherId":6842766,"projectId":9738846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. My kids have loved using the magnetic tiles to build roads, cities, bridges, shapes, and so much more. It truly has been exciting to see their creative minds come to life. \r\nI have loved seeing their teamwork skills increase if a structure needs some help and their conversation skills being built when they ask each other if they can join their \"building project\" \r\nThe joy and excitement on their faces and in their eyes when their project is successful or when they ask if I will take a picture and send it to their parents, lets me know they are proud of the skills they are building just as I am proud of them. Thank you for investing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760881869091,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-build/9738846/","projectTitle":"Let Them Build!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6842766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679767272540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6842766"},{"teacherId":4818528,"projectId":9359614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our fairy tale unit! Because of you, our learning space was transformed into a magical environment that truly brought stories to life. The fairy lights, globe lights, and backdrop created an inviting, whimsical atmosphere that immediately sparked students' imaginations and made them excited to read, write, and explore fairy tales together.\r\n\r\nThe floor puzzle was a huge hit and gave students a hands-on way to collaborate, problem-solve, and connect themes from our unit in a meaningful way. Your kindness didn't just provide materials—it helped create memorable learning experiences that made our classroom feel special and inspired creativity every day. We are so grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping make learning feel magical!","fullyFundedDate":1757010677208,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-fairy-tales-to-life-a-magical/9359614/","projectTitle":"Bringing Fairy Tales to Life: A Magical Wonderland Classroom Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Durbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4818528_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506014130393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-durbin"},{"teacherId":4818528,"projectId":9702398,"letterContent":"The resources provided through your donations will undoubtedly have a postive impact on student learning and therefore test scores at the end of the year. We won't really be able to dig deep into Kentucky History until the spring, but having the resources ahead of time allows us to plan for the unit and prepare any other supplemental experiences or activities we want to fit in.\r\n\r\nIn fact, the resources were SO IN-DEPTH that I shared two of the biggest files directly to classroom teachers who now have a 200+ page curriculum that they can utilize in their own classrooms, at their own pace when the lessons might naturally fit in.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to learn alongside my students this spring about all that makes Kentucky a great place to live and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758814156386,"projectUrl":"project/kentucky-history-librarian-style/9702398/","projectTitle":"Kentucky History - Librarian Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Durbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4818528_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506014130393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-durbin"},{"teacherId":7374861,"projectId":9747460,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation to our classroom. Your kindness has made a truly meaningful impact on our learning environment, and I want you to know just how deeply we appreciate your support.\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students now have access to resources that will enrich their learning, spark their curiosity, and help them grow both academically and personally. Many of my students face challenges that make school their safe, encouraging place each day. Your generosity helps create a warm, welcoming space where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best.\r\nYour donation is more than just materials—it represents opportunities. It allows students to explore new ideas, express themselves creatively, and engage in hands-on activities that bring learning to life. Your support reminds them that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed.\r\nPlease know that your kindness has already made a difference. The excitement in my students' faces when they saw the new supplies was priceless. Their enthusiasm and motivation have grown because someone like you took the time to care about their education.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, for believing in our students, and for helping us create a community where learning thrives. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, and we will carry your support with us throughout the school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1762267685984,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-indoor-recess-for-active-minds/9747460/","projectTitle":"Engaging Indoor Recess for Active Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374861_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718269839076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taylorruthjessestuart"},{"teacherId":7374861,"projectId":9782850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose community service project. Your generosity is helping our students make a real difference beyond our classroom walls. Because of you, our students are learning the power of teamwork, empathy, and giving back to their community.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our project. Thank you for helping our students grow as leaders and changemakers.\r\n\r\nThis project will help our students see firsthand how their actions can strengthen our community. 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