{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John F Kennedy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2979300,"projectId":9536799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. Your donation funded a play kitchen for our dramatic play area. The students were so excited to see the new kitchen and take turns cooking in the oven, on the stove top, and in the microwave. This new addition to the classroom got students excited for learning about healthy foods and ways to cook. Students began to increase their communication and negotiations skills with each other in this play area.\r\nThis will be an important part of our classroom all year long as we work on our social emotional and play skills at the PreK level. We are so excited to have this item for our students to use! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755027161449,"projectUrl":"project/whats-cookin/9536799/","projectTitle":"What's Cookin?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baryski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979300_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x259,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754347694016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979300"},{"teacherId":2787002,"projectId":9484075,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to fulfilling this project. The new seating options have given students the freedom of choice when working on independent an collaborative projects. They are able to use seating as a tool to improve focus and movement which is often not achieved when using traditional desks and chairs. \r\n\r\nMy class has desks with white board tops so we are constantly using white board markers during learning. The white board markers and erasers are valuable tools that we use every day. Thank you again for adding such valuable materials that my students are able to use as tools in their every day learning at school.","fullyFundedDate":1754264033415,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-collaborative-community/9484075/","projectTitle":"Creating a Collaborative Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alaoui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2787002_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674435803274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2787002"},{"teacherId":8986535,"projectId":9058376,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to help my first grade class get a new rug. Thanks to your support, we now have a beautiful, high-quality rug that has truly transformed our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe children are absolutely thrilled with the new space, and it has quickly become the heart of our classroom. We gather there every day for morning meeting, group activities, and even quiet reading moments. Having a dedicated rug space where the whole class can sit together has made such a difference in fostering a sense of community. It's a space where we can collaborate and build friendships, and it has truly brought us closer together.\r\n\r\nThe quality of the rug is fantastic, and I am confident it will hold up for many years to come. Knowing that we have a sturdy and comfortable space to gather on every day makes our learning environment even more special.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. Your support is making a lasting impact on the students in my class, and we are all so grateful. We feel lucky to have donors like you who care about the education and well-being of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1739770086186,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-space-for-all/9058376/","projectTitle":"A Rug Space for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chesnos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986535_orig.jpg?crop=1346,1346,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738800672633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986535"},{"teacherId":2979300,"projectId":8913568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The teachers pay teachers gift card was so helpful to assist me in purchasing modified, hands-on activities that align with our curriculum. I was able to purchase some dramatic play materials as well to set up a hot cocoa cafe which the students loved!\r\nThe activity trays were amazing as they give students boundaries as well as allow them to use magnets and dry erase markers on them. The other hands-on materials that were purchased for math and science will be utilized over the next few months for upcoming units. Thank you again for investing in our youngest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1735657675139,"projectUrl":"project/prek-center-time/8913568/","projectTitle":"PreK Center Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baryski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979300_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x259,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754347694016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979300"},{"teacherId":8024325,"projectId":8964769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to fund my project. As a result of your donation, my students have been engaging in hands on learning activities. These materials include many math materials that have allowed my students to \"play\" during their math centers while working on fundamental math concepts such as 1:1 corresponding and sorting. The excitement and joy my students are experiencing while learning is amazing! \r\nAnother material that my classroom received through your generous donation is a marble maze. My students absolutely love using this during our cooperative play time. This has helped to foster collaboration as they work together to build different marble mazes. It has definitely become a classroom favorite! \r\nThank you for helping make our kindergarten classroom a more fun and engaging learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1735657633056,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/8964769/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024325"},{"teacherId":3346844,"projectId":8814706,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the significant impact that the Lexia program has had on my first-grade students and the English language learners at our school. Since its introduction into our classroom, I have observed an impressive growth in both language skills and overall academic confidence, particularly for students who initially faced barriers due to language differences. Lexia's adaptive, personalized approach has not only helped students progress at their own pace but has also created an environment where every child, regardless of their level of language proficiency, feels supported and capable.\r\n\r\nFor English language learners, the program's focus on phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension has been invaluable. At the start of the school year, many of my ELL students struggled with foundational language skills, such as letter recognition, blending sounds, and understanding word meanings. However, with the help of Lexia's individualized lessons and engaging activities, these students have shown remarkable progress. Lexia's interactive approach, which provides immediate feedback and scaffolding, has allowed them to build confidence in their abilities, leading to more participation in classroom discussions and improved performance in reading tasks. This program's targeted focus on language acquisition, tailored to the unique needs of each student, has made a profound difference in bridging the gap for our ELL population.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the data-driven insights Lexia provides have been crucial in shaping my instructional strategies. I can track each student's progress and pinpoint areas where they may need extra support or additional practice. For my first graders, many of whom come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, having this detailed information has been indispensable in designing targeted lessons and providing differentiated support. I have been able to my small group teaching with the areas where students need the most improvement, whether it's in decoding, fluency, or comprehension. Additionally, Lexia's ability to adapt to each child's level of progress ensures that no student is left behind, even as they face challenges in their language journey. This personalized approach has been particularly effective for English language learners, as it provides them with the opportunity to advance based on their individual pace, without feeling overwhelmed or left out.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, the implementation of Lexia in my classroom has had a transformative effect on all the students who are now able to use it. It has empowered them with the tools and strategies needed to develop strong literacy skills, foster a love for learning, and feel more confident in their academic abilities. The program's combination of individualized learning, data-driven insights, and targeted support has proven to be an essential resource in helping all of my students succeed, regardless of their language proficiency. 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