{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10419696,"projectId":10215324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom by providing tissue papers and disinfecting wipes. Your kindness may seem simple on the surface, but it makes a powerful and lasting difference in the daily life of my students, and in the overall learning environment we are able to create together.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom of young learners, health, cleanliness, and comfort are essential foundations for learning. My students are active, curious, and full of energy, and they spend their days exploring, sharing, creating, and collaborating. With so much interaction, it is important to maintain a clean and healthy space where everyone can focus on learning without unnecessary interruptions. Your donation of tissue papers ensures that students always have access to a basic necessity when they need it most. Whether it is during a seasonal cold, a sneeze, or a simple moment of needing comfort, having tissues readily available helps students feel cared for and supported. It also teaches them independence and responsibility as they learn to take care of their own needs appropriately.\r\n\r\nThe disinfecting wipes you provided are equally important in maintaining a safe learning environment. Young children are still developing strong hygiene habits, and classrooms can quickly become high-touch spaces where germs spread easily. With your support, I can regularly clean desks, learning materials, door handles, and shared spaces throughout the day. This helps reduce the spread of illness and keeps more students healthy and present in school. When students are healthy, they can fully engage in lessons, participate in activities, and make consistent learning progress. Your donation directly helps minimize disruptions caused by illness and absenteeism, which is especially important for early learners who thrive on routine and repetition.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefits, your support also sends a powerful message to my students—that there are people in the community who care about them and want them to succeed. This sense of connection builds confidence and helps students feel valued. They may not always understand the full impact of donations like these, but they do notice when their classroom is clean, when supplies are available, and when their environment feels safe and welcoming. These small details contribute greatly to their overall sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am deeply grateful because your donation allows me to focus more on instruction and meaningful interactions with students rather than worrying about running out of essential supplies. Instead of redirecting time and attention to manage shortages, I can dedicate my energy to teaching, supporting, and nurturing each child's growth. That kind of support is invaluable in a busy classroom setting.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity. Your contribution helps create a healthier, more organized, and more supportive classroom environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You are truly making a difference in their daily lives, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1777562753064,"projectUrl":"project/safe-environment/10215324/","projectTitle":"Safe Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419696"},{"teacherId":9737009,"projectId":9972599,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, I am able to provide my students with the sensory tools they need to thrive in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources are more than just toys—they are essential in helping my students stay focused, regulate their emotions, and fully engage in learning. Your kindness directly impacts their ability to grow, build confidence, and reach their full potential each day.\r\n\r\nI see the difference your contributions make, and I am deeply grateful for your commitment to supporting my students. Thank you for believing in them and in the work we are doing together.","fullyFundedDate":1776529084289,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-sensory-support/9972599/","projectTitle":"“Little Learners, Big Sensory Support”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poretsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737009"},{"teacherId":10419696,"projectId":10196711,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom! The Early Language Activity Boxes are helping my students build foundational communication skills through hands-on, engaging activities. The mesh zipper pouches keep materials organized and accessible, allowing us to smoothly transition between tasks and maximize learning time. Our community block play people are encouraging imaginative play and social interaction, helping students practice real-world connections and peer engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students—who are developing early communication and social skills—now have the tools they need to explore, express themselves, and grow with confidence. Thank you for investing in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1776546486271,"projectUrl":"project/touch-play-learn/10196711/","projectTitle":"Touch, Play, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419696"},{"teacherId":10419696,"projectId":10063145,"letterContent":"These materials will create a highly engaging, sensory-rich learning environment where my students can safely explore, regulate, and build essential skills. Magnetic tiles, Play-Doh, and fidgets will strengthen fine motor development, creativity, and attention. Storage bins and pouches will support independence as students learn to access and complete task-based activities aligned to their IEP goals. Sensory tools like chewables and the Therapen will help meet oral sensory needs, improving focus and reducing challenging behaviors. 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The silicone chewable toys provide a safe and appropriate outlet for students with mouthing needs, helping reduce unsafe behaviors and increasing focus during learning. Together, these resources create a more organized, supportive environment that promotes independence, regulation, and active engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1770227123434,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-processing/9985663/","projectTitle":"Sensory Processing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419696"},{"teacherId":9445352,"projectId":10149097,"letterContent":"This project has impacted my classroom far more than I even imagined. The sheets are doing exactly what I had hoped they would do: they are protecting our new sleeping mats, keeping them clean, and making them more comfortable for daily use. I was hesitant to introduce the mats fully until I had proper covers, since I wanted to preserve their condition and ensure they lasted.\r\n\r\nNow that we have the sheets, the mats are holding up beautifully and feel much more inviting for students. Quiet time is now truly quiet. The added comfort has reduced movement and restlessness, and more students are able to settle in and fall asleep or rest peacefully. This has made a noticeable difference in their ability to recharge.\r\n\r\nBecause students are better rested, they return to afternoon learning more focused, regulated, and ready to participate. The sheets have supported both comfort and consistency in our daily routine, and I am so grateful for this meaningful improvement to our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1774455783433,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-dreams-little-learners/10149097/","projectTitle":"Sweet Dreams, Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445352"},{"teacherId":9737009,"projectId":9711467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have mirrors that allow them to explore, connect, and truly see themselves.\r\n\r\nMy students have special needs and benefit greatly from sensory items like mirrors. The mirrors help them with self-awareness, emotional recognition, communication, and sensory exploration. Many of my students are nonverbal, and being able to look at their own reflections supports social-emotional development and helps them recognize expressions, movements, and individuality.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the mirrors remind my students how beautiful and special they are. Watching their smiles, curiosity, and confidence grow as they interact with the mirrors has been incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support of my students and their learning journey.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nSandra Poretsky","fullyFundedDate":1766698582520,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-shines/9711467/","projectTitle":"Every Child Shines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poretsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737009"},{"teacherId":10187126,"projectId":9620097,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donations to my project. I work with typical and developmentally delayed preschoolers in a Title 1 school. My students learn many speech and language skills through play. The cars rug was a huge hit! Every week my students spend time playing with cars on the rug, expanding their language, participating in cooperative play, learning spatial concepts and interacting with peers and adults. My students who are working on producing sounds correctly love to play the Woozle, Ruby's Quest and pancake pile up games! It makes articulation drills fun and engaging! I travel between 2 schools so having the cart is essential for transporting my materials between schools. Many of my students are on the spectrum, so visuals are a must! I make many visuals each week and laminating them makes them durable and longer lasting. \r\nBeing in a Title 1 school, I have less access to funding to purchase new and necessary materials for my students so I often use my own money. Your donations are so appreciated! Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1758290761438,"projectUrl":"project/traveling-slp/9620097/","projectTitle":"Traveling SLP","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skinker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187126_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x515,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755865381039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187126"},{"teacherId":9737009,"projectId":9346454,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your kindness and generosity in supporting my special needs classroom. Your donation has brought so much joy, growth, and comfort to my students — each of whom faces unique challenges every single day.\r\n\r\nMy students are nonverbal and work hard to develop their communication, fine motor, and gross motor skills. Thanks to your contributions, we now have materials and tools that make learning more hands-on, engaging, and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nBecause of you:\r\n\r\nWe've been able to use adaptive manipulatives that help strengthen little hands and fingers — a huge step toward greater independence.\r\n\r\nOur sensory tools have provided calming ways for my students to focus, self-regulate, and feel safe in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nMovement and motor activities have become moments of joy, not frustration, as students explore, reach, and play in ways that support their physical growth and coordination.\r\n\r\nEach smile, each small success, and each new skill learned is a direct result of your generosity. You didn't just fund materials — you helped create opportunities for my students to connect, express themselves, and experience the world in their own ways.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and giving them the chance to shine. Your kindness has made a real and lasting impact in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nClass 100","fullyFundedDate":1755695889199,"projectUrl":"project/freedom-to-ride/9346454/","projectTitle":"Freedom to Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poretsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737009"},{"teacherId":9916277,"projectId":9098585,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team and, most importantly, our students, I want to extend a sincere thank you for your generous donation toward communication devices for our classroom. Your support is doing more than providing tools — it's opening up worlds of connection, learning, and confidence for children with special needs.\r\n\r\nMany of you are familiar with using technology at home — tablets, apps, smart devices — but in a classroom like ours, these tools serve a far deeper purpose. For our students who are nonverbal or have limited speech, these communication devices are their voices. They're not just engaging with apps — they're learning how to express themselves, participate in lessons, make choices, and connect with their peers. The devices have become a bridge to language, unlocking academic content and social experiences that were previously out of reach.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting to our students about the new technology is how personal and empowering it is. For example, our new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices allow students to customize the words, pictures, and phrases they use, so their communication reflects *them* — their interests, personalities, and feelings. Suddenly, a student who used to get frustrated or shut down is now asking for their favorite book, sharing how they feel, or even telling a joke. It's incredibly empowering.\r\n\r\nYour gift has changed lives — and continues to do so each time a child finds their voice. We are deeply grateful for your generosity, and we look forward to sharing more progress with you as our students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1741179575928,"projectUrl":"project/high-tech-communication-devices/9098585/","projectTitle":"High Tech Communication Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916277"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64832","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":47,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.7,"schoolId":64832,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jackson Road Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jackson Road Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/montgomery-county-public-schools/jackson-road-elementary-school/64832"}